Is this a good idea?

[Konasumi]

Hi guys, I've been pondering an idea for a little while. My apologies if this isn't in the correct sub-forum; I looked around, and I thought this was the best place to place this thread.

 

Anyway, here's my idea: I am in the market for a new computer. I would purchase this desktop from Newegg, and I would replace the power supply with a CX500 from Corsair and replace the GT 610 with my 750 Ti in my current desktop. I would also replace the cooler in the future as well if I wanted to overclock the 6300 in that rig.

 

Would I be saving any money by doing this? Is this a good idea?

[WyvernAbstracts]

why not build a pc ground up by yourself? we can get you a parts list if you want. Just tell us a budget and what you need. 

[Phage]

No that's a bad idea @Konasumi

[Konasumi]

No that's a bad idea @Konasumi

 

Alright, I can understand why you think that. I appreciate your response.

 

 

why not build a pc ground up by yourself? we can get you a parts list if you want. Just tell us a budget and what you need. 

 

That was the plan, but I then thought about that idea. I was just wondering if it would be practical. Now looking it over again, I can see how it can be a bad idea. In the end, I will probably end up building my own rig.

[AMICLG]

No as you could build a MUCH better computer for that price. Sell the 750 ti and get this.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($108.00 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.94 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard:  Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($77.99 @ Amazon)
Memory:  Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:  PNY XLR8 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.43 @ OutletPC)
Video Card:  Sapphire Radeon R7 265 2GB Video Card  ($155.38 @ Newegg)
Case:  Cooler Master N400 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply:  Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $635.70
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-16 02:07 EDT-0400)

[WoodenMarker]

That was the plan, but I then thought about that idea. I was just wondering if it would be practical. Now looking it over again, I can see how it can be a bad idea. In the end, I will probably end up building my own rig.

You can definitely get better for the money if you built the system yourself.