Any sub $300 build with an AMD A8-7600?

Kite-GX

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I've already more or less put up a build (http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Kite-G/saved/MKcgXL), the main idea is to use that APU to full effect, to then at a later time trow in a decent GPU. But I just wanted to see what others think and any suggestions or other builds. Thanks!
 
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Sounds good. iamlegend posted another good build for the situation, if you don't mind grabbing a graphics card at this moment to upgrade later along with a value-oriented processor known as the G3258. I personally have owned one and they are magnificent. I believe this would be the better option.

iamlegend

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It is decent. Although I will suggest the following:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-D2V Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($49.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 80GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: Asus Radeon R7 260 1GB DirectCU II Video Card ($89.72 @ Amazon)
Case: Rosewill FBM-01 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $306.45
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-19 23:00 EDT-0400
 

Kite-GX

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@mangodrinker, the 80GB HDD is because I currently don't need that much space, plus later on when i do need the space ill just get a 1TB HDD and use the 80GB HDD for the OS.
 

Kite-GX

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I was originally considering the Pentium G3258 and the Radeon R7, but wouldn't it be just about the same as just picking the A8 7600? I believe the shaders are the same. I'm not all that knowledgeable on that in particular so i'm not sure.
 

mangodrinker

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Sounds good. iamlegend posted another good build for the situation, if you don't mind grabbing a graphics card at this moment to upgrade later along with a value-oriented processor known as the G3258. I personally have owned one and they are magnificent. I believe this would be the better option.

 
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