[Kokumotsu]

so my lady friend is wanting to get a new computer so i was trying to price the cheapest desktop, but still worth the money
i originally had a Micro ATX build with an i3 3220 and an HD 7770 with a corsair 350D case
so now im trying amd
on another site i was told to ditch the PSU and go with a Bronze. i seriously think that is a bad idea considering the PSU in this list is built like a Tank because its done by super flower so im paying for its quality
but this is what i came up with
the total is $584 so that leaves room for a 212 Evo

here was the previous build. being $604


in general i feel this build is better because of the quality and also she is getting a graphics card that not expensive she will be playing games like League of Legends/Dota2. Portal 2 and other not as demanding games. so i feel anything higher would be a waste of resources

 

[nakoni47]

If you are not an intel fanboy, then I would definitely consider an AM3+ platform. The 6300, is an excellent overclocker, does well with multi-threaded games or pc optimized games, and multi tasking.

 

[Kokumotsu]

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Originally Posted by nakoni47

If you are not an intel fanboy, then I would definitely consider an AM3+ platform. The 6300, is an excellent overclocker, does well with multi-threaded games or pc optimized games, and multi tasking.

can you recommend a motherboard or Is my choice good

I keep seeing a lot of times the biOs doesnt come updated already so you can't use the FX processor

 

[jason387]

The Asus M5A97 R2.0 is good. But if your really on a tight budget have a look at the GA 78LMT USB3 Rev 5.0.- http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4602#ov

 

[Milestailsprowe]

$640?

 

[Kokumotsu]

AN HD 7950 XD someone who plays free2play games wont need that
anyway i found a combo on the M5a97 and the FX 6300 so the total Dropped to 575
though i still think she will be fine the the 7770. ill just keep the 7850 though unless she wants to save that extra #50
though those 3 free games are nice. Ill save the image and let her know

 

[Milestailsprowe]

I didnt read that part but ask her about it cause that would be great so you can guide them into modern gaming plus with the curve coming soon with PS4/Xbox One so more power is nice

 

[Kokumotsu]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Milestailsprowe

I didnt read that part but ask her about it cause that would be great so you can guide them into modern gaming plus with the curve coming soon with PS4/Xbox One so more power is nice

yeah haha
all we really play is League of Legends at the time being XD

Total is $563 using the Team Elite Ram
and $509 with the HD 7770 XD

 

[xd_1771]

I would highly recommend the Biostar TA970 over the 970A-G46. Biostar typically offers a higher reliability record, esp. among us enthusiasts.

 

[jason387]

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Originally Posted by xd_1771

I would highly recommend the Biostar TA970 over the 970A-G46. Biostar typically offers a higher reliability record, esp. among us enthusiasts.

Or maybe the Ga 78LMT USB 3 Rev 5.0 if on a tight budget??

 

[Kokumotsu]

Or the m5a97 rev 2. Because I get a deal off the FX

 

[CynicalUnicorn]

I maxed out Portal 2 @ 1080p with my setup, which is extremely similar to your proposed AMD build (but with an SSD and some other stuff that bumped up the cost a lot). No (noticeable) framerate drops whatsoever. There really is no reason to go with Intel for low-end builds (Pentium, i3) just as there's (currently) no reason to go AMD for high-end builds. Go with the first AMD build, and buy THIS if you're buying stuff right now. More RAM and less money spent.