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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: AMD A10-6800K 4.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($121.89 @ OutletPC) CPU Cooler: Gelid Solutions CC-Siberian-01 51.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($8.98 @ OutletPC) Motherboard: MSI A68HM-E33 V2 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($44.88 @ OutletPC) Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($34.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.88 @ OutletPC) Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($22.99 @ Micro Center) Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ Newegg) Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($87.95 @ OutletPC) Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N53 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($17.89 @ OutletPC) Total: $489.43 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-20 12:26 EST-0500 Okay, so, I decided to change my processor to get a better value as far as processing speed and power goes. I've also added an SSD for booting and for keeping my most used software on. I changed my case and went with an aftermarket PSU, as suggested - it ends up being the same price, so no skin off my nose. On to my next decision. The APU that I've chosen has a decent enough built-in graphics to run ultra-low on most games (I don't really care enough about how they look for that to bother me). It has better overall performance from the 860k, and just seems like a better buy all around for my system. I can't afford to pop in the extra money for a graphics card right now. I just can't. BUT, with the A10, if my sources were correct, I should be able to function for about a month, enough time to save up to get a good graphics card, rather than a $70 el cheapo. Any thoughts on this build?

Hey, so, it's been a while. I'm on a super-tight budget, but I want a relatively low-end gaming computer. What that means is, I want to be able to play games like SWTOR, LOL, Smite, Runescape, /maybe/ minecraft, Battlefield, etc. on low-to-mid settings and my computer not, ya know. Die. Or anything. So, I've come up with a build that I'd like critical feedback on. Without further ado: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($74.88 @ OutletPC) CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Alpine 64 GT 25.6 CFM CPU Cooler ($9.98 @ OutletPC) Motherboard: MSI A68HM-GRENADE Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($53.98 @ Newegg) Memory: Mushkin ECO2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($29.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.89 @ OutletPC) Video Card: XFX Radeon R7 240 2GB Video Card ($58.98 @ Newegg) Case: Rosewill R521-M MicroATX Mini Tower Case w/400W Power Supply ($49.99 @ Amazon) Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg) Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($87.95 @ OutletPC) Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill N900PCE 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($30.88 @ OutletPC) Total: $460.51 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-20 04:36 EST-0500

UPDATE: I applied and was greeted by a rep. Since then, we have been talking about his business ideals and such. Should be a good thing for ya. (He said you joined, mate.)

Try windows update. Reason coming soon... (will edit, rather lengthy explanation)

I have heard (and please correct me if I'm wrong, someone, I have this question, too!) that it's not possible to get a good gaming laptop without shelling out over a grand. So, I'd definitely like to know if this is wrong.

Yes, that part is hazy, and I see. I misread on the money part. I think they say that all your content belongs to you. But definitely READ. And it's no problem, man, we're lookin' out for ya.

I don't know. Doesn't seem to be a scam, but, honestly, if you're doing that well off, like Theo said, I'd just stick with what you've got, and grow your fanbase yourself. Might take a little longer than a 'get rich quick' scheme, but... Eh. At least you get 100% of your profits and don't have to worry about a potential scam.

..."And just as he was about to complete his computer build... he accidentally knocked his whole system off the table!"

I should also add, I'm currently researching what you've asked. Give me a minute or so.

I can speak from experience when I say that most YouTube networks are really not worth it - they're not really scamming most of the time, but.. promotion can happen just as easily without them (especially if you network with other YouTubers already), so really, unless you just want to pay a premium.. I don't know. As a YouTuber, that's my thoughts.

Reccommend to also put your internet browser of choice, and anything you'll be using on a day to day basis on the SSD, before your games. The reason? Snappier launching of things you use every day, all the time. Things like skype/teamspeak/raidcall, Chrome/Firefox, any streaming software (if you're into that kinda thing), etc. Really depends on your needs, but that's the type of things that I see most commonly being placed on SSDs.

Gonna do that to the outside of the case, leave the inside black. I think it'll turn out really nice.

I know, I love it. Back when I planned my first build, the white one was still available, but now, I'm going to have to do some 'professional redesign' to a black case to make it.. spiffy.

Thank you so very much. I'll replace the board, and I think I'll go with the AMD system for now, and maybe build the other one as a backup rig later (just so I can laugh in the face of my enemies, whom will all be jealous of Just because I want to.)

I found it shortly after I posted that! But thank you!