$400 computer w/o gpu

[guyfromnebraska]

So I have $400 to build a computer for gaming. I don't need a videocard. I would prefer a new amd fx cpu and an ssd. Can anyone help?

 

[tiny voices]

What GPU do you have?

 

[guyfromnebraska]

a gt430 1gb but ill probably get a 7850

 

[tiny voices]

do you have to have an fx chip? an i3 would be a better choice.

 

[guyfromnebraska]

i would prefer to have a quad core so that it will perform better in cpu intensive tasks..

 

[tiny voices]

You said this will be a gaming computer. Most games use only one or two cores. Are you doing video editing?

 

[guyfromnebraska]

Yeah, I will probably use it for gaming only. Well what about an a10-5800k?

 

[tiny voices]

That cpu isn't really worth it as far as gaming is concerned. I would just go with an i3 and upgrade to an i5 or i7 later.

 

[guyfromnebraska]

Okay.. So which i3 would you recommend?

 

[tiny voices]

3220 for sure. the 3225 just has a better integrated GPU but since you have a dedicated GPU they will both be the same. I will put something together for you real fast. Do you need an OS? also could you please fill out the form at the top of the SYSTEMS page so I can help you to the best level possible? thanks.

 

[guyfromnebraska]

Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: this week

Budget Range: 350-400 w/ shipping

System Usage from Most to Least Important:gaming, internet

Are you buying a monitor: no



Parts to Upgrade: all except video card and hdd (would like a boot ssd)

Do you need to buy OS: No

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com, ncix.com

Location:Lincoln Nebraska, USA

Parts Preferences:

Overclocking: preferably

SLI or Crossfire: not needed

Your Monitor Resolution: 1280 x 720

Additional Comments: portability would be nice
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: I'm currently using a single core 2.2ghz and it doesn't cut it

 

[tiny voices]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/lPJF

I would go with this

 

[tiny voices]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/lPO5

forgot a case. DOH! Here you go.

 

[guyfromnebraska]

Alright. Thanks for the help

 

[tiny voices]

No problem!