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richiestang_78

richiestang_78

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It has no GPU, its integrated graphics. The only issues really is the small 300 watt PSU, if you wanted anything larger then maybe a 1050 you would need a 450 to be safe. Pricing out just a Mobo, CPU and RAM it cam to 311.

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/htRmnn
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/htRmnn/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i5-7400 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($178.78 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock - B250M-HDV Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial - 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($87.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $311.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-11-27 15:19 EST-0500

Its a decent little computer but you usually run into trouble trying to upgrade them.
 
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useless2112

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Pretty good deal, however if that is Intel integrated graphics and not an actual GPU you will have to replace Motherboard, CPU, power supply and GPU to be able to install one. Might has well build a computer for around the same price. ($700)
If its not integrated graphics you should be good to go.

If I am wrong feel free to correct me :D Good luck and hope this helps!
 
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feelinfroggy777

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It is not a bad deal. As said above, you will need a new PSU if you add a GPU. Most prebuilt PC's come with bare minimum PSUs and it wont be able to handle the wattage of an additional GPU.

I don't love the 7400, I would prefer the higher clocks of the 7500, but it is still a good CPU with good single threaded performance. If you paired it with a 1050ti/1060 it would run nicely.

Considering window's 10 license cost $100, you wont be able to build a machine in the same price range. So it is not a bad deal, even if it is not what I would have built.
 
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feelinfroggy777

feelinfroggy777

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The 7400 is running on integrated graphics. If he wants to add a GPU he would not have to replace anything but the PSU. As long as the motherboard has a PCIe x16 slot (which I am sure it does), then the mobo and CPU both support a GPU.
 
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Deltrex

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Adding this 1050ti
https://m.newegg.com/products/N82E16814125915?ignorebbr=true&nm_mc=OTC-Froogle-Mobile&cm_mmc=OTC-Froogle-Mobile-_-Video+Card+-+Nvidia-_-GIGABYTE-_-14125915&gclid=Cj0KCQiAjO_QBRC4ARIsAD2FsXMpPbcUugpqUsRkBT2MApAZ6c6sDEMn0KLUWEgBxZD-AIcC7P-_uuYaAsZFEALw_wcB
And replacing the psu with this one
https://m.newegg.com/products/N82E16817438082?ignorebbr=true&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-Mobile&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-Mobile-_-pla-_-Power+Supplies-_-N82E16817438082&gclid=Cj0KCQiAjO_QBRC4ARIsAD2FsXPIeXmP0alp43zIHvGMqg2NvwEuDkWCZtNL2KjPz85e4KpoNt-Rh2kaAnIpEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Would make the price about $600 adding from the orginal $380 computer in my first post. Would doing this be a better deal than building my own computer with a $600 budget or do they come close. Also the parts I linked will they be compatible with the computer linked from my first post?
Thanks
 
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bjornl

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Get this PSU instead:
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151094
Tom's hardware has reported problems with multiple copies of the EVGA B series PSUs.
The video card looks good.

 
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feelinfroggy777

feelinfroggy777

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You wont be able to build a PC with a $600 dollar budget that will align with it in performance. The cost of the OS will kill it.
 
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bjornl

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That depends on your budget. That is a very capable PSU and so it is quite possible to get a more expensive video card with it.

Some examples:
PCPartPicker part list / Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 8GB Mini Video Card ($448.99 @ SuperBiiz)

PCPartPicker part list /
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB AMP! Edition Video Card ($269.99 @ B&H)

PCPartPicker part list / Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB SC GAMING Video Card ($189.99 @ B&H)

PCPartPicker part list / Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Video Card ($154.99 @ Amazon)

It all depends on how much you feel like spending. There are other options too. But in my opinion the sweet spots for "bang for the buck" are
1050 ti
1060 6gb
1070 ti

The 3gb is good in many games, but if you ever go above 1080p it can run in to problems with not enough ram for some high texture games. You can click on the link above and compare other models and other features.

 
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