Cheap computer build

[RoyFenix]

Hey guys, first time here.

I wanted to build a cheap computer for my brother and I wanted it to be around $500. I know the build I have is well over that, so I was wondering if you guys could help me cut the price. 

This computer is mostly just to play Titanfall, RIFT, WOW . I saw some reviews for this APU and Titanfall. Some were able to run it. This is why i chose such high ram speeds because I heard it helps the APU.

 

I was wondering if this was true, Higher ram speeds is better for the APU, FPS wise. Im wondering if 2400 is too much, would 1866 be fine. 

 

The reason I chose an APU is because I was planning on using another GPU and crossfire it when I get money for it.

 

Another question.

Should I use an Nvidia GPU(gtx 650) with this APU? I wasn't sure if Nvidia with an AMD product is a good idea. I know I wouldn't be able to crossfire/SLI it.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/34ILD

 

Thanks for your help guys!

 

 

[Jumper118]

Hey guys, first time here.

I wanted to build a cheap computer for my brother and I wanted it to be around $500. I know the build I have is well over that, so I was wondering if you guys could help me cut the price. 

This computer is mostly just to play Titanfall, RIFT, WOW . I saw some reviews for this APU and Titanfall. Some were able to run it. This is why i chose such high ram speeds because I heard it helps the APU.

 

I was wondering if this was true, Higher ram speeds is better for the APU, FPS wise. Im wondering if 2400 is too much, would 1866 be fine. 

 

The reason I chose an APU is because I was planning on using another GPU and crossfire it when I get money for it.

 

Another question.

Should I use an Nvidia GPU(gtx 650) with this APU? I wasn't sure if Nvidia with an AMD product is a good idea. I know I wouldn't be able to crossfire/SLI it.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/34ILD

 

Thanks for your help guys!

this video should answer your question. a 760k+750ti looks like the way to go

[Shd0w2]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($109.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard:  Biostar A960D+ Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($35.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory:  GeIL EVO POTENZA 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($64.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card  ($149.99 @ Amazon) 

Case:  Zalman ZM-T1 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($27.99 @ Mwave) 

Power Supply:  Rosewill 350W ATX Power Supply  ($25.50 @ Newegg) 

Monitor:  Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor  ($139.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $614.42

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-05 17:24 EST-0500)

[Shd0w2]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  AMD Athlon X4 760K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($84.74 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-F2A55M-HD2 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard  ($41.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory:  GeIL EVO POTENZA 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($64.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card  ($149.99 @ Amazon) 

Case:  Zalman ZM-T1 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($27.99 @ Mwave) 

Power Supply:  Rosewill 350W ATX Power Supply  ($25.50 @ Newegg) 

Monitor:  Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor  ($139.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $595.16

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-05 17:25 EST-0500)

[ForsakenLive]

Athlon X4 with 750ti is probably the best tight budget choice ever.

 

Mixing AMD with Nvidia is not a bad idea, it doesn't harm anything or under perform

[WoodenMarker]

Better: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/34LG7

[RoyFenix]

Hey guys, thanks for the fast responses.

 

I was just wondering if the PSU was a little low. Besides price, why are you guys choose such low watts?
 

 

Also I was wondeirng if anyone knew the answer to my RAM speed and APU fps relation. I saw a vid that they are related but how effective is 2400 vs 1866.

 

Thanks again guys

[brob]

Hey guys, thanks for the fast responses.

 

I was just wondering if the PSU was a little low. Besides price, why are you guys choose such low watts?

 

 

Also I was wondeirng if anyone knew the answer to my RAM speed and APU fps relation. I saw a vid that they are related but how effective is 2400 vs 1866.

 

Thanks again guys

 

Not the greatest but http://semiaccurate.com/2014/01/15/exploring-effect-memory-bandwidth-amds-kaveri/ and http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=amd_ddr3_2400mhz&num=2 provide a few hard numbers.

[RoyFenix]

Not the greatest but http://semiaccurate.com/2014/01/15/exploring-effect-memory-bandwidth-amds-kaveri/ and http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=amd_ddr3_2400mhz&num=2 provide a few hard numbers.

 Thanks

[RoyFenix]

Thanks for all your help guys.

 

This is probably what i'm going to go with in the end

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/34Xf2

 

read this to see if my logic is correct.

 

I chose this mobo because the socket is FM2+ so i can use the 760k(FM2) on it, and in the future potentially upgrade to an APU or something.

 

I am going to be using my old GTX 650 2GB GigaByte on this build and replace my old with the new 750ti.

 

For the monitor I am jsut gong to use an old 17inch to save money at this point.

 

I chose the 1 8gb of RAM incase i want to upgrade because this mobo only has two RAM slots.

 

Are you guys sure 350W is enough power? AND should i get a bronze certified+ or higher PSU? heard these were worth it

 

Thanks for your time.