CPU: AMD A10-6800K 4.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI FM2-A75MA-E35 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard ($59.91 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($23.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Antec Basiq 350W ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $455.85
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-02 20:27 EST-0500)
Assuming budget is $460
Assuming you don't need peripherals
Assuming you aren't going to upgrade to an dedicated graphics card(power will not be enough)
Assuming you just need a no frills pc that will get the job done.
The 2133 mhz RAM is good for APUs (faster would be better but 2133 is good for budget.)
Assuming you are not overclocking (otherwise get a CPU cooler and a better motherboard for that matter, again budget)
CPU: AMD A10-6800K 4.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI FM2-A75MA-E35 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard ($59.91 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($23.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Antec Basiq 350W ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $455.85
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-02 20:27 EST-0500)
Assuming budget is $460
Assuming you don't need peripherals
Assuming you aren't going to upgrade to an dedicated graphics card(power will not be enough)
Assuming you just need a no frills pc that will get the job done.
The 2133 mhz RAM is good for APUs (faster would be better but 2133 is good for budget.)
Assuming you are not overclocking (otherwise get a CPU cooler and a better motherboard for that matter, again budget)
I don't have a need for a case or optical drive, but I do need speakers and a keyboard. Thanks for the idea of using Ripjaws RAM, though. It reduced my build's price to $416. Also, since I plan on upgrading almost everything over time, I was thinking I should get a 500W power supply. After adding in the CPU you used I got it to be THIS. Is there any way I can get a lower price out of it?
I don't have a need for a case or optical drive, but I do need speakers and a keyboard. Thanks for the idea of using Ripjaws RAM, though. It reduced my build's price to $416. Also, since I plan on upgrading almost everything over time, I was thinking I should get a 500W power supply. After adding in the CPU you used I got it to be THIS. Is there any way I can get a lower price out of it?
Don't get the 650 if you are going with an APU build. Defeats the purpose of it. Stick with just the A10 or just a dedicated build because you are wasting money with that build.
CPU: AMD Athlon II X4 760K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI FM2-A75MA-E35 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard ($59.91 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($127.55 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: AZIO Large Print Tri-Color Illuminated Keyboard Wired Ergonomic Keyboard ($19.99 @ NCIX US)
Speakers: Syba CL-SPK20115 6W 2ch Speakers ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $462.39
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-02 21:30 EST-0500)
The Radeon 7850 curbstomps the GTX 650 and any other Nvidia card for the price range (uses more power, but really isn't much if you live any modern country/area as usually power is quite cheap)
Also has 2GB of dedicated ram for GPU compared to 650's 1. Even against the 650 Ti Boost, the 7850 still for the most part is better. (not fanboying here, it is the truth)
Fast RAM is unneeded as only APU really take advantage of it in most circumstances. (especially this budget and use)
The CPU is much better for the buck since its performs better than the A10 for $40 around less(just doesn't have integrated graphics which you dont need with a graphics card.)
CPU: AMD Athlon II X4 760K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI FM2-A75MA-E35 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard ($59.91 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($127.55 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: AZIO Large Print Tri-Color Illuminated Keyboard Wired Ergonomic Keyboard ($19.99 @ NCIX US)
Speakers: Syba CL-SPK20115 6W 2ch Speakers ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $462.39
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-02 21:30 EST-0500)
The Radeon 7850 curbstomps the GTX 650 and any other Nvidia card for the price range (uses more power, but really isn't much if you live any modern country/area as usually power is quite cheap)
Also has 2GB of dedicated ram for GPU compared to 650's 1. Even against the 650 Ti Boost, the 7850 still for the most part is better. (not fanboying here, it is the truth)
Fast RAM is unneeded as only APU really take advantage of it in most circumstances. (especially this budget and use)
The CPU is much better for the buck since its performs better than the A10 for $40 around less(just doesn't have integrated graphics which you dont need with a graphics card.)
How necessary to it's performance is it that I get a graphics card?
How necessary to it's performance is it that I get a graphics card?
A10 has good onchip graphics, but it nowhere near as good as a dedicated graphics card. 7850 will absolutely destroy it.
The A10-6800K graphics is relatively the same performance as a radeon 6750.
You dont need a graphics card for an APU build, but you certainly need it for the second one that brinith posted, otherwise it wont work
Meh. Either way the 7850, regardless of bad benchmarking, It offers better price to performance and is good for your budget.
(I am not familiar with Nvidia's lower spectrum of cards so I don't know, but Nvidia really doesn't much ground in the sub $150ish range, at least from what I have seen, so your best bet is on AMD and the 7850s)
Meh. Either way the 7850, regardless of bad benchmarking, It offers better price to performance and is good for your budget.
(I am not familiar with Nvidia's lower spectrum of cards so I don't know, but Nvidia really doesn't much ground in the sub $150ish range, at least from what I have seen, so your best bet is on AMD and the 7850s)
I have access to two EVGA GeForce GTX 560ti 2GB for only $100. That'll do better than the other card while working together, right? Also, those cards are compatible with my build the way it is right now, right (minus the card I have in the part list right now)?
Parts: http://pcpartpicker....doom/saved/32k5
In games that support SLI, yeah.
That motherboard won't work, it doesn't support SLI.
I'd also go with a better quality PSU.
CPU: AMD FX-4300 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($81.42 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: AZIO Large Print Tri-Color Illuminated Keyboard Wired Ergonomic Keyboard ($19.99 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Syba CL-SPK20115 6W 2ch Speakers ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $381.34
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-03 19:49 EST-0500)
Better to ditch the FM2 platform altogether. Only the top tier FM2 mobos have SLI.
The FX-4300 performs basically around the same as the 760K (recommend getting a 6300 if you can afford it)
The EVGA seems to be good build and reliability, I could be wrong.
$381, then factor in that $100.
So yeah, the 560 ti SLI would be better but in actuality, it actually costs more since the mobo has to support it, the psu needs to be higher watt, etc, etc.
CPU: AMD FX-4300 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($81.42 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: AZIO Large Print Tri-Color Illuminated Keyboard Wired Ergonomic Keyboard ($19.99 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Syba CL-SPK20115 6W 2ch Speakers ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $381.34
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-03 19:49 EST-0500)
Better to ditch the FM2 platform altogether. Only the top tier FM2 mobos have SLI.
The FX-4300 performs basically around the same as the 760K (recommend getting a 6300 if you can afford it)
The EVGA seems to be good build and reliability, I could be wrong.
$381, then factor in that $100.
So yeah, the 560 ti SLI would be better but in actuality, it actually costs more since the mobo has to support it, the psu needs to be higher watt, etc, etc.
Memory should never be the second most expensive item on your list.
CPU: AMD FX-4300 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: AZIO Large Print Tri-Color Illuminated Keyboard Wired Ergonomic Keyboard ($19.99 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Syba CL-SPK20115 6W 2ch Speakers ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $349.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-03 20:43 EST-0500)
Ignore what I said in the previous post lol.
You'll only be able to SLI in games that support it. That is why you may end up playing some games with only one card. So just letting you know as one 560ti isn't as good as one 7850.
Thanks guys, but I think I have my system down. I'm saving a ton by getting two superclocked 2GB EVGA Nvidia GeForce 560ti's with VRAM really cheap. The only thing that you could help me with is a version of the above build with a motherboard that can do SLI.
Thanks guys, but I think I have my system down. I'm saving a ton by getting two superclocked 2GB EVGA Nvidia GeForce 560ti's with VRAM really cheap. The only thing that you could help me with is a version of the above build with a motherboard that can do SLI.
my last post is it. mobo with SLI. IF you happen to find one that is cheaper with SLI, it is probably **** unless there is some ridiculous sale going on.
my last post is it. mobo with SLI. IF you happen to find one that is cheaper with SLI, it is probably **** unless there is some ridiculous sale going on.
Alright, I'm all set to build a PC now! Thanks for the help everyone!
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker....YQ/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker....SYQ/benchmarks/
CPU: AMD A10-6800K 4.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI FM2-A75MA-E35 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard ($59.91 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($23.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Antec Basiq 350W ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $455.85
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-02 20:27 EST-0500)
Assuming budget is $460
Assuming you don't need peripherals
Assuming you aren't going to upgrade to an dedicated graphics card(power will not be enough)
Assuming you just need a no frills pc that will get the job done.
The 2133 mhz RAM is good for APUs (faster would be better but 2133 is good for budget.)
Assuming you are not overclocking (otherwise get a CPU cooler and a better motherboard for that matter, again budget)
My $200* rig - http://pcpartpicker.com/b/IsU
I don't have a need for a case or optical drive, but I do need speakers and a keyboard. Thanks for the idea of using Ripjaws RAM, though. It reduced my build's price to $416. Also, since I plan on upgrading almost everything over time, I was thinking I should get a 500W power supply. After adding in the CPU you used I got it to be THIS. Is there any way I can get a lower price out of it?
Don't get the 650 if you are going with an APU build. Defeats the purpose of it. Stick with just the A10 or just a dedicated build because you are wasting money with that build.
Plus get a better power supply (at least 80+ Bronze)
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-power-supply-hive550
If you want a dedicated graphics build, I'll post one soon.
My $200* rig - http://pcpartpicker.com/b/IsU
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker....BP/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker....WBP/benchmarks/
CPU: AMD Athlon II X4 760K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI FM2-A75MA-E35 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard ($59.91 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($127.55 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: AZIO Large Print Tri-Color Illuminated Keyboard Wired Ergonomic Keyboard ($19.99 @ NCIX US)
Speakers: Syba CL-SPK20115 6W 2ch Speakers ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $462.39
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-02 21:30 EST-0500)
The Radeon 7850 curbstomps the GTX 650 and any other Nvidia card for the price range (uses more power, but really isn't much if you live any modern country/area as usually power is quite cheap)
Also has 2GB of dedicated ram for GPU compared to 650's 1. Even against the 650 Ti Boost, the 7850 still for the most part is better. (not fanboying here, it is the truth)
http://www.hwcompare...radeon-hd-7850/
http://www.hwcompare.com/13797/geforce-gtx-650-ti-2gb-vs-radeon-hd-7850/
Fast RAM is unneeded as only APU really take advantage of it in most circumstances. (especially this budget and use)
The CPU is much better for the buck since its performs better than the A10 for $40 around less(just doesn't have integrated graphics which you dont need with a graphics card.)
My $200* rig - http://pcpartpicker.com/b/IsU
How necessary to it's performance is it that I get a graphics card?
A10 has good onchip graphics, but it nowhere near as good as a dedicated graphics card. 7850 will absolutely destroy it.
The A10-6800K graphics is relatively the same performance as a radeon 6750.
You dont need a graphics card for an APU build, but you certainly need it for the second one that brinith posted, otherwise it wont work
That is the worst benchmarking site I have ever seen.
http://gpuboss.com/gpus/Radeon-HD-7850-vs-GeForce-GTX-650-Ti-Boost ?
My $200* rig - http://pcpartpicker.com/b/IsU
Still horrible.
Meh. Either way the 7850, regardless of bad benchmarking, It offers better price to performance and is good for your budget.
(I am not familiar with Nvidia's lower spectrum of cards so I don't know, but Nvidia really doesn't much ground in the sub $150ish range, at least from what I have seen, so your best bet is on AMD and the 7850s)
My $200* rig - http://pcpartpicker.com/b/IsU
In games that support SLI, yeah.
That motherboard won't work, it doesn't support SLI.
I'd also go with a better quality PSU.
Pretty much sums it up.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2eys3
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2eys3/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2eys3/benchmarks/
CPU: AMD FX-4300 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($81.42 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: AZIO Large Print Tri-Color Illuminated Keyboard Wired Ergonomic Keyboard ($19.99 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Syba CL-SPK20115 6W 2ch Speakers ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $381.34
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-03 19:49 EST-0500)
Better to ditch the FM2 platform altogether. Only the top tier FM2 mobos have SLI.
The FX-4300 performs basically around the same as the 760K (recommend getting a 6300 if you can afford it)
The EVGA seems to be good build and reliability, I could be wrong.
$381, then factor in that $100.
So yeah, the 560 ti SLI would be better but in actuality, it actually costs more since the mobo has to support it, the psu needs to be higher watt, etc, etc.
My $200* rig - http://pcpartpicker.com/b/IsU
Memory should never be the second most expensive item on your list.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2eADu
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2eADu/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2eADu/benchmarks/
CPU: AMD FX-4300 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: AZIO Large Print Tri-Color Illuminated Keyboard Wired Ergonomic Keyboard ($19.99 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Syba CL-SPK20115 6W 2ch Speakers ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $349.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-03 20:43 EST-0500)
Ignore what I said in the previous post lol.
You'll only be able to SLI in games that support it. That is why you may end up playing some games with only one card. So just letting you know as one 560ti isn't as good as one 7850.
My $200* rig - http://pcpartpicker.com/b/IsU
my last post is it. mobo with SLI. IF you happen to find one that is cheaper with SLI, it is probably **** unless there is some ridiculous sale going on.
My $200* rig - http://pcpartpicker.com/b/IsU
Alright, I'm all set to build a PC now! Thanks for the help everyone!