I'm trying to cut down to the lowest possible price for a "decent" computer in which I can play games such as GMod, TF2, League Of Legends, etc. After some research, this is what I have found out to be the best things for a "decent" computer so far: [URL="http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Porky/saved/2aEh"]My PC Build[/URL]
Now, this will only be a temporary PC. I want to buy a PC that starts out as "okay" and gradually becomes more and more beastly.
Do you think this would be a good start pc? Are all of the parts right?
(Yes, I do have the HDD, OS, and all those other stuff I haven't put in there)
I wouldn't define this as "ok" or "decent." It's probably the best for the money, but jesus don't expect this to do much at all. If I were you, I would spend a lot more for a gaming computer. That's going to be lagging on even source games, and it only takes a potato or two to play those. You're going to be really limited if you really want to construct a computer for $300, but whatever. You would also be fine with a 430 Watt (in fact even a 300 Watt is about double your total TDP), so I assume the 500 Watt is just to leave a lot of room for upgrades.
What GPU do you have?
[url]http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f312800cl9d4gbxl[/url] - better memory for around the same price.
[url]http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-ad750kwohjbox[/url] - get this if you have 45$ more to spend on CPU. I would suggest you to go AM3+ if you want better upgrade path but you most likely don't have a cash for a quad core piledriver.
I wouldn't use a Thermaltake case if you can get better brands for around $30
Alright, thanks for the replies guys! But which case would you remember that is the cheapest? And yes, I put 500W because I plan on upgrading it as time passes by.
Wait why aren't you getting dual channel RAM?
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Also I don't know if an AM3 CPU can go in a FM2 socket motherboard o_o
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Do you have a GPU also?
[QUOTE=FalcoLombardi;41847585]Wait why aren't you getting dual channel RAM?
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Also I don't know if an AM3 CPU can go in a FM2 socket motherboard o_o
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Do you have a GPU also?[/QUOTE]
It's not an AM3 CPU. It's a rebrand for FM2.
I decided to only use the APU until I can get a proper CPU+GPU
[QUOTE=FalcoLombardi;41847585]Wait why aren't you getting dual channel RAM?[/QUOTE]
What is that?
BTW: I changed the Motherboard for this: [url]http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaf2a55mhd2[/url]
[QUOTE=SkyeMRT;41848063]I decided to only use the APU until I can get a proper CPU+GPU
What is that?
BTW: I changed the Motherboard for this: [url]http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaf2a55mhd2[/url][/QUOTE]
[B]When properly used, the term "dual channel" refers to the DDR or DDR2 chipset on certain motherboards designed with two memory channels instead of one. The two channels handle memory-processing more efficiently by utilizing the theoretical bandwidth of the two modules, thus reducing system latencies, the timing delays that inherently occur with one memory module. For example, one controller reads and writes data while the second controller prepares for the next access, hence, eliminating the reset and setup delays that occur before one memory module can begin the read/write process all over again. Think of it like two relay runners. The first runner runs one leg while the second runner sets up and prepares to receive the baton smoothly and carry on the task at hand without delay. While performance gains from dual-channel chipsets aren't huge, they can increase bandwidth by as much as 10 percent. To those seeking to push the performance envelope, that 10 percent can be very important.[/B]
Basically, performance difference.
I'll build you a build later today
[QUOTE=FalcoLombardi;41848893]I'll build you a build later today[/QUOTE]
Alright, thanks. Just try to keep it under 250, if you can. I want something very minimal in which I can play source games and LoL at about a constant 60fps
[QUOTE=SkyeMRT;41849125]Alright, thanks. Just try to keep it under 250, if you can. I want something very minimal in which I can play source games and LoL at about a constant 60fps[/QUOTE]
Unless you have parts that are already decent enough to achieve this, you won't get LoL to 60 FPS with a $250 build.
I would say 40-50FPS max with everything turned on low/off.
[QUOTE=SkyeMRT;41835611]Now, this will only be a temporary PC. I want to buy a PC that starts out as "okay" and gradually becomes more and more beastly.[/QUOTE]
I'm not sure why you want to do this, since you'll probably need to upgrade every single part (apart from the case). I'd recommend you save up and double your budget, then you will have a decent PC.
But it's entirely your choice - I just feel that in the long run, you'll be wasting more money by adding extra parts / swapping things out later.
Yeah if you want me to keep it under $250 then your goals will exceed that budget. Wait a couple months to save up a $150 more or so.
[QUOTE=FalcoLombardi;41849397]Yeah if you want me to keep it under $250 then your goals will exceed that budget. Wait a couple months to save up a $150 more or so.[/QUOTE]
Alright, well I guess it'd be smarter to invest a bit more into it.. Can you re-work my build to make it decent for what I'm expecting of it?
For only $100 more: [url]http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1sjao[/url]
For > $500: [url]http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1sjci[/url]
What I would recommend: [url]http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1sjdb[/url]
He wouldn't need a 650 ti for those games :v:
You really should just save up before you buy. Anything you buy just temporarily at this low of a budget will have little to no resell value, ultimately adding $200-300 on top of your "final" build.
Save up for awhile and buy all at once. I wouldn't recommend buying parts overtime in case one is faulty and you will be past return/replace time limits.
Alright, well I think I'm just going to settle with this: [URL="http://www.ebay.ca/itm/AMD-Athlon-II-X2-250-3-0G-Dual-Core-Built-in-GPU-Barebone-Computer-/251097715897?pt=Desktop_PCs&hash=item3a769714b9&_uhb=1#shId"]Computer Build[/URL]
It seems like an "okay" PC
[QUOTE=SkyeMRT;41865792]Alright, well I think I'm just going to settle with this: [URL="http://www.ebay.ca/itm/AMD-Athlon-II-X2-250-3-0G-Dual-Core-Built-in-GPU-Barebone-Computer-/251097715897?pt=Desktop_PCs&hash=item3a769714b9&_uhb=1#shId"]Computer Build[/URL]
It seems like an "okay" PC[/QUOTE]
That's not an "okay" PC. That's a $200 PC. There is a big difference. Don't expect much.
[QUOTE=flayne;41866984]That's not an "okay" PC. That's a $200 PC. There is a big difference. Don't expect much.[/QUOTE]
Haha, well coming from a Dell Dimension 3000 and a Toshiba Satellite U300, I consider that to be an "okay" computer :v:
[img]http://puu.sh/43NVa.png[/img]
Hope you weren't planning on playing anything with 3D graphics.
[QUOTE=soulharvester;41868155][img]http://puu.sh/43NVa.png[/img]
Hope you weren't planning on playing anything with 3D graphics.[/QUOTE]
[URL="http://youtu.be/vqjv_qL3904?t=3m27s"]Sure, I was[/URL]
Enjoy playing at 800x600 then, I guess.
Mind if I ask what's wrong with your current PC, why are you wanting to upgrade to an "okay" computer?
You seem to be set on getting a very cheap PC, yet if you save up more money - it would be more worthwhile. It's your choice what you do overall, but don't complain if it's not as good as what you thought it would be.
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