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September 10, 2014 5:12:37 PM

I was just wondering how long my build would last (work)? (Not necissarily just for games)
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Jamesthabeast/saved/sjcgXL

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September 10, 2014 5:28:33 PM

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tTbpD3
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tTbpD3/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($67.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.66 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus H97M-E Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($37.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R7 250X 1GB Video Card ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Enermax OSTROG ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($68.54 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN725N 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($8.88 @ B&H)
Total: $555.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-10 20:28 EDT-0400
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September 10, 2014 5:30:16 PM

smorizio said:
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tTbpD3
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tTbpD3/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($67.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.66 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus H97M-E Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($37.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R7 250X 1GB Video Card ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Enermax OSTROG ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($68.54 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN725N 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($8.88 @ B&H)
Total: $555.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-10 20:28 EDT-0400


Great, but what about my question? I am not really looking to change anything about the build. I have a budget of under $475. Thanks for the help though
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September 10, 2014 5:33:20 PM

the 100.00 more price will let you use this pc for many many years and upgrade it when you have the funds. the 30.00 cpu cooler is a better cooler then the intel stock one. intel stock cooler is plastic and i find the unit does not lock well into the mb you get 3 out 4 legs locked fine. I seen people snap a leg off the cooler. the larger power supply will keep you from having to swap it out if you put in a larger gpu latter down the build. the h81 wont take any of the brodwell cpu that will drop and you can use latter on. to use the newer cpu with just a bios update you need to use a h97 chipset mb. the new g3258 is a fast two core cpu should last you a long time as a entry gaming system. if your going to game try to add another 4g stick as soon as you can.
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September 10, 2014 5:36:29 PM

smorizio said:
the 100.00 more price will let you use this pc for many many years and upgrade it when you have the funds. the 30.00 cpu cooler is a better cooler then the intel stock one. intel stock cooler is plastic and i find the unit does not lock well into the mb you get 3 out 4 legs locked fine. I seen people snap a leg off the cooler. the larger power supply will keep you from having to swap it out if you put in a larger gpu latter down the build. the h81 wont take any of the brodwell cpu that will drop and you can use latter on. to use the newer cpu with just a bios update you need to use a h97 chipset mb. the new g3258 is a fast two core cpu should last you a long time as a entry gaming system. if your going to game try to add another 4g stick as soon as you can.


Thanks! I was planning on adding another 4gb of RAM of the same kind. Would I for sure need to do a BIOS update with this CPU? Lastly, could I always just replace the parts the parts that I have with the parts youre suggesting when the currents stop working?
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September 10, 2014 5:42:36 PM

per asrock web page that mb will psot with bios 1.60 on it with your cpu. you wont need to do a bios update unless there a bios bug. right now there updating there web page so I dont know if there any newer bios files. just when you order your mb make sure the sales rep or store knows you need a mb with bios 1.6 or latter.
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September 10, 2014 5:47:03 PM

Barring component failure, this system would probably be good to go for anywhere between four and eight years. Upgrade ability is going to depend on how soon you intend to upgrade. In four to eight years, components that are widely available now may be scarce and/or over-priced to the point that it would be wiser and more cost efficient to just build an entirely new system.

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