Cheapest light gaming computer cpu?

[Dubesta11]

Would it be better to go with an AMD APU, or a mix of an AMD/Intel CPU +Nvida/AMD GPU? Maximum budget is around 500, with a monitor + keyboard.

 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  AMD A10-6790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($109.99 @ NCIX US) 

CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($32.99 @ Mwave) 

Motherboard:  ASRock FM2A88M-HD+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($69.99 @ Microcenter) 

Memory:  Kingston 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($63.99 @ Best Buy) 

Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($57.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case:  Rosewill RANGER-M MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($29.98 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply:  Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.44 @ Amazon) 

Monitor:  BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($108.00 @ Amazon) 

Keyboard:  Logitech MK320 Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($25.99 @ B&H) 

Total: $548.36

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-09 21:21 EDT-0400)

 

Also, the cheaper the better. I would like to bring it down into the 400 dollar range.

[Excon]

A 760k and 750ti would be better.

[CtW]

I think what you have there is best.

[CtW]

A 760k and 750ti would be better.

but more espensive

[Mecami]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/378vL

 

Edit: Well, your's is pretty much the absolute minimum, even for light gaming. Anything lower than that would be absolutely not worth it.

Get the Gigabyte GA-F2A55M-HD2 to squeeze down the price a bit.

[ForsakenLive]

I would get the Kaveri  A8-7600, it's a bit better than the Richland chip, for $120

[CartertheCOCguy]

u could go with the athilon 760k then a 750ti

[nsyedhasan]

So I came up this @Dubesta11 .

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  AMD Athlon X4 750K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-F2A75M-HD2 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Memory:  A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:  Western Digital RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.94 @ Amazon)
Video Card:  Sapphire Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition 1GB Video Card  ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Case:  NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply:  Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor:  AOC I2269VW 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($119.99 @ Best Buy)
Keyboard:  Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($14.18 @ B&H)
Total: $508.04
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-09 22:30 EDT-0400)

[Faa]

Go with this board instead 30$ cheaper http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaf2a55mhd2

[Dubesta11]

it depends on what type of games are you wanting to play. if you are wanting to play stuff like BF4 and crysis then I would def save up for a dedicated GPU. but for smaller indie games like minecraft and games like TF2 you should be fine.

 

 

That's ~$115 more then what his budget is.

 

Would be a bare minimum system, with enough power to do *light* gaming (non 3d-shooters), and its just for a project.

 

 

u could go with the athilon 760k then a 750ti

 

Would be over budget, and highly not necessary.

 

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/378vL

 

Edit: Well, your's is pretty much the absolute minimum, even for light gaming. Anything lower than that would be absolutely not worth it.

Get the Gigabyte GA-F2A55M-HD2 to squeeze down the price a bit.

 

I'm not really up to date with how good the APUs are, so I really don't know which one is better for what I need.

 

 

I think what you have there is best.

 

Would the A10 be too much, or is there anything better for my needs?

[CtW]

Would the A10 be too much, or is there anything better for my needs?[/quote/*

I think that it is perfect for what you need it to do and if you ever need extra power, you can get a cheap GPU and use the dual graphics feature.

[Ruban]

So I came up this @Dubesta11 .

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  AMD Athlon X4 750K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($79.98 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-F2A75M-HD2 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($54.99 @ Newegg)

Memory:  A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($63.99 @ Newegg)

Storage:  Western Digital RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.94 @ Amazon)

Video Card:  Sapphire Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition 1GB Video Card  ($74.99 @ Newegg)

Case:  NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply:  Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($19.99 @ Newegg)

Monitor:  AOC I2269VW 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($119.99 @ Best Buy)

Keyboard:  Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($14.18 @ B&H)

Total: $508.04

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-09 22:30 EDT-0400)

 

I like this selection apart from the MB.   Buy the newer a88x chip set instead.  

[nsyedhasan]

I like this selection apart from the MB.   Buy the newer a88x chip set instead.  

What befits will that have?

[Ruban]

In the UK there is very little price difference.  A88x should give more options when it comes to upgrading in the future, assuming there is a Kaveri equivalent of the 750k coming.  But much more importantly, both the Gigabyte a78 and a88 have a darker colour scheme which looks nicer (in my opinion).

 

One other thing I suggest is that Dubesta ask friends and family for spare keyboards and mouse.  You can buy much nicer peripherals later.  A few extra dollars on the hardware at this price point can go a long way.  For example you could upgrade to the 760k for about $5.  

[Dubesta11]

In the UK there is very little price difference.  A88x should give more options when it comes to upgrading in the future, assuming there is a Kaveri equivalent of the 750k coming.  But much more importantly, both the Gigabyte a78 and a88 have a darker colour scheme which looks nicer (in my opinion).

 

One other thing I suggest is that Dubesta ask friends and family for spare keyboards and mouse.  You can buy much nicer peripherals later.  A few extra dollars on the hardware at this price point can go a long way.  For example you could upgrade to the 760k for about $5.  

 

I already have a ton of keyboards/mice.

[ShadowofGhosts]

Get a 760K and a R7 260X. The mix is really good, but you will be spending more. If you are really, really willing to give up some CPU power, get the X2/A6 and get a R7 260X

[LimpCurve]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/378vL

 

Edit: Well, your's is pretty much the absolute minimum, even for light gaming. Anything lower than that would be absolutely not worth it.

Get the Gigabyte GA-F2A55M-HD2 to squeeze down the price a bit.

A) Nobody in a budget build should spend $20 on a DVD writer. B:)Save the $10 and go with the 6790k C) For better overclocking get the Enermax ETS-T40-TB D) You can get a much better PSU than that for the same amount of $. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/387oG

[coen113]

but more espensive

But so much better, and that cooler isnt really required