Help me choose which PC

[rkc86]

Good morning again,

I do apologise if I am becoming a nuisance but can you please help me decide to choose which PC to go for? I am only using the computer for web browsing, listening to music, work on word and just playing STEAM Counter-Strike 1.6 only. My budget is £200.

Processor
AMD A4-3300 2.5Ghz Dual Core APU
Cache: 1MB
Memory
4GB DDR3 1333Mhz RAM
Supports up to 16GB
2 x DIMM sockets (1free)
Hard Drive
320GB SATA 2.5” HDD
Optical Drive
DVDRW
Software
No Operating System
Chipset
AMD A55
Display
N/A
Graphics
AMD Radeon HD 6410D Graphics,
up to 2GB graphics system memory
Audio
High Definition Audio, 5.1 channel
Input Devices
No Keyboard or Mouse
Networking
Realtek 10/100/1000 LAN
Power Supply
300 watts
Dimensions
Height: 360mm
Width: 375mm
Depth: 180mm
Interfaces
1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
1 x D-Sub VGA Port
1 x DVI-D Port
6 x USB 2.0 Port
1 x RJ-45 Port
3 x Audio Jacks
Expansion
1 x PCI-e x 16 Slot
1 x PCI Slot
1 x PCI-e Slot
Case
mATX Tower Case

Processor
Intel Celeron Dual Core G1610 Ivybridge CPU 2.6GHz
Cache: 2MB
Memory
4GB DDR3 RAM
Supports up to 16GB
2 x DIMM sockets (1 Used)
Hard Drive
320GB 2.5” SATA HDD
Optical Drive
DVDRW
Software
No Operating System
Chipset
Intel H61 Express
Display
N/A
Graphics
On-board integrated Intel graphics
Audio
High Definition Audio, 5.1 channel
Input Devices
No Keyboard or Mouse
Networking
Realtek 10/100/1000 LAN
Power Supply
300 watts
Dimensions
Height: 360mm
Width: 375mm
Depth: 180mm
Interfaces
1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port
1 x D-Sub VGA Port
1 x DVI-D Port
6 x USB 2.0 Port
1 x RJ-45 Port
3 x Audio Jacks
Expansion
1 x PCI-e x 16 Slot
2 x PCI-e x 1 Slots
Case
mATX Tower Case

Many thanks.

 

[Sn1992-1361850]

get a gt610 for 30euro

http://www.amazon.co.uk/GeForce-Graphics-Express-DirectX-Dust-proof/dp/B008BEYO4U/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1374145984&sr=8-2&keywords=gt610

and go with intel definately

 

[Sn1992-1361850]

dont forget to close the post by selecting best answer

 

[rkc86]

get a gt610 for 30euro

http://www.amazon.co.uk/GeForce-Graphics-Express-DirectX-Dust-proof/dp/B008BEYO4U/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1374145984&sr=8-2&keywords=gt610

and go with intel definately

Do you mean buy that graphic card and install to the intel? I'm a rookie but I thought the mobo has an integrated card or is there a slot where I can 2?

Thanks.

 

[sarwar_r87]

i say go with the AMD build. it just has more cores and also a more decent GPU for light gaming.

given the purpose of the system is quite normal daily stuff, i would never pick a dual core when i have a possibility of getting more for the same money because that PC will last longer.

you can have all the single thread performance you like, but a system with higher core count will always be smoother.

and yes, you can have both integrated and 3rd party gpu

 

[Sn1992-1361850]

Yes get a graphics card and put it in an intel build
Yes you have a pci e x16 slot so u can do so

The performance would be best better than amd









Dont forget to close the post

 

[Sangeet Khatri]

You can build a much better build with AMD A8 for the same price. Here it is :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD A8-5600K 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor (£72.67 @ Scan.co.uk)
Motherboard: MSI FM2-A55M-E33 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard (£36.47 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£24.13 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 320GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£26.99 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Zalman ZM-T2 MicroATX Mini Tower Case (£17.94 @ Aria PC)
Power Supply: XFX 450W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply (£34.99 @ Maplin Electronics)
Total: £213.19
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-18 13:12 BST+0100)

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[rkc86]

Aiya, I am still struggling. I think I've decided to stick with an integrated graphic card as I have no means on updating anything on the mobo in the future.

 

[Sn1992-1361850]

its your wish
i would say that getting a graphics car would be better if you dont wanna be upgrading the mobo as if u r upgrading to the other system the card can still be transferred




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[rkc86]

Which one you recommend?

AMD A8-3870K - Radeon HD 6550D

Or

AMD A8-5600K - Radeon HD 7560D

Regards.

 

[Sangeet Khatri]

Which one you recommend?

AMD A8-3870K - Radeon HD 6550D

Or

AMD A8-5600K - Radeon HD 7560D

Regards.

5600K because it is newer and better and also the graphics are more powerful.

 

[Sn1992-1361850]

if u wanna go with integrated graphics then get a-8 5600k



dont forget to close the post by selecting the best solution

 

[rubix_1011]

dont forget to close the post by selecting the best solution

I understand the desire to have a vote cast for your answer, but please refrain from repeatedly asking the OP (Original Poster) to close the thread by choosing the best answer. The user will get an email that their question thread has not had a best answer chosen, so there is not a need to continually remind them.

 

[Sangeet Khatri]

dont forget to close the post by selecting the best solution

I understand the desire to have a vote cast for your answer, but please refrain from repeatedly asking the OP (Original Poster) to close the thread by choosing the best answer. The user will get an email that their question thread has not had a best answer chosen, so there is not a need to continually remind them.

Something that i found irritating as well.

 

[Sn1992-1361850]

dont forget to close the post by selecting the best solution

I understand the desire to have a vote cast for your answer, but please refrain from repeatedly asking the OP (Original Poster) to close the thread by choosing the best answer. The user will get an email that their question thread has not had a best answer chosen, so there is not a need to continually remind them.

Something that i found irritating as well.

Look who is writing this a few posts back


If you think that the answer helped, then don't forget to select it as the best answer. It would be highly appreciated by me.

 

[rkc86]

Good morning chaps,

I really appreciate the feedback from the community (I have only noticed this forum today). Do you earn XP or something if I click on best answer & close like yahoo answers lol? I just don't want to make same mistake of buying something and then having to find a better one at a lower or slightly higher cost.

Regards.

 

[Sangeet Khatri]

dont forget to close the post by selecting the best solution

I understand the desire to have a vote cast for your answer, but please refrain from repeatedly asking the OP (Original Poster) to close the thread by choosing the best answer. The user will get an email that their question thread has not had a best answer chosen, so there is not a need to continually remind them.

Something that i found irritating as well.

Look who is writing this a few posts back


If you think that the answer helped, then don't forget to select it as the best answer. It would be highly appreciated by me.

I said that only once. I think this reply is detailed enough.

 

[sarwar_r87]

dont forget to close the post by selecting the best solution

I understand the desire to have a vote cast for your answer, but please refrain from repeatedly asking the OP (Original Poster) to close the thread by choosing the best answer. The user will get an email that their question thread has not had a best answer chosen, so there is not a need to continually remind them.

Something that i found irritating as well.

dont forget to close the post by selecting the best solution

I understand the desire to have a vote cast for your answer, but please refrain from repeatedly asking the OP (Original Poster) to close the thread by choosing the best answer. The user will get an email that their question thread has not had a best answer chosen, so there is not a need to continually remind them.

Something that i found irritating as well.

Look who is writing this a few posts back


If you think that the answer helped, then don't forget to select it as the best answer. It would be highly appreciated by me.

I said that only once. I think this reply is detailed enough.

doesnt matter, you cant call someone a pen-thief when you yourself are one

 

[rkc86]

Good afternoon

I believe this will be my final post.

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/1hZFT

What do you think? Any changes to be made?

 

[Sangeet Khatri]

Whatever..!!

 

[Sn1992-1361850]

Absolutely
+1

 

[sarwar_r87]

Good afternoon

I believe this will be my final post.

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/1hZFT

What do you think? Any changes to be made?

since you said "don't want to make same mistake of buying something and then having to find a better one at a lower or slightly higher cost."

i would consider AMD A8-6600K. for 10 pounds more you get a fairly decent speed bump

also maybe Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO, 7 pounds more

 

[Sangeet Khatri]

Good afternoon

I believe this will be my final post.

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/1hZFT

What do you think? Any changes to be made?

Where is the HDD and the Case?

 

[rkc86]

I was thinking of using my old case and HDD to save £££.

Thank you Sarwar

 

[rkc86]

Ok, what do you guys think of this?

AMD A8-6600K 3.9GHz Quad-Core Processor £82.79
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler £23.62
ASRock FM2A75 Pro4 ATX FM2 Motherboard £60.42
PNY XLR8 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory £38.06
Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply £34.64

So I have got my case, monitor, speakers, mouse, keyboard, hard drive and dvd drive.

Noting the above, I do not require graphic card (already integrated), sound and wired network card (already built it). Do I require any additional fans or coolers? Any changes recommended to make price cheaper?

Regards.