need help with rig

[madmaz]

Hello-

 

I'm new to the pc scene and need some help. I was given a few pc parts to get my feet off the ground by a very generous fella I know, unfortunately they are not the best. The list includes: 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QTFmpg

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QTFmpg/by_merchant/

 

CPU: AMD A10-5800K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($87.95 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Mini ITX FM2+ Motherboard  ($84.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($63.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card: HIS Radeon HD 7750 1GB Video Card  ($81.98 @ Newegg) 

Total: $318.90

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-28 15:53 EDT-0400

 

I would say I have about 300 dollars to complete my rig. I would like to have upgrade eligibility. All I play is hearthstone and Civ 5. I don't need anything super powerful but it would be nice. I figure that GPU could get me started and that will probably be the first thing I upgrade (unless advised otherwise.) I believe I still need a case, psu, sad and if I'm forgetting anything please mention it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. 

[madmaz]

I believe I'm going to get the Master Cooler Elite 130 Case, its 34.99 after rebate on Newegg

[No Nrg]

 

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I added the parts you would need to get a working system, I'd start there. I'd pocket the rest of the money and save for upgrades down the line. You'll want to upgrade the processor, motherboard and video card eventually, but it should be adequate for the games you want to play.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A10-5800K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor  (Purchased For $0.00)

Motherboard: ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Mini ITX FM2+ Motherboard  (Purchased For $0.00)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  (Purchased For $0.00)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($69.88 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.75 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: HIS Radeon HD 7750 1GB Video Card  (Purchased For $0.00)

Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: XFX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($88.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Total: $242.61

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-28 18:19 EDT-0400

 

In case anyone asks I included a 750w PSU to cover any future upgrades down the road without worry.

[madmaz]

I added the parts you would need to get a working system, I'd start there. I'd pocket the rest of the money and save for upgrades down the line. You'll want to upgrade the processor, motherboard and video card eventually, but it should be adequate for the games you want to play.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A10-5800K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor  (Purchased For $0.00)

Motherboard: ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Mini ITX FM2+ Motherboard  (Purchased For $0.00)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  (Purchased For $0.00)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($69.88 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.75 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: HIS Radeon HD 7750 1GB Video Card  (Purchased For $0.00)

Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: XFX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($88.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Total: $242.61

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-28 18:19 EDT-0400

 

In case anyone asks I included a 750w PSU to cover any future upgrades down the road without worry.

Thanks! I appreciate the help!