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My friend wants  a computer that is very cheap. I already have the parts needed (ex. CPU, Mobo, PSU, RAM) but I don't have the GPU yet. He told me he will use the computer for light editing and everyday use. Any suggestions?

 

BUDGET: About $150-$200 :)

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No gaming? Then the onboard will do just fine unless he wants CUDA acceleration in which case the GTX 750 Ti (for more power) is not bad or the GT 720 can fit that bill

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My friend wants  a computer that is very cheap. I already have the parts needed (ex. CPU, Mobo, PSU, RAM) but I don't have the GPU yet. He told me he will use the computer for light editing and everyday use. Any suggestions?

You say "Best Budget GPU" yet you don't give us what the budget is. For $200 get the R9 270. For $150 get the GTX 750Ti / R7 260X. For $100, I would get the R7 250. Anything lower than that is iffy.

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b0 - R7 250 (is good, but also at the same price of the 260) :ph34r:

 

b1 - R7 260X / R7 260 (trueaudio)

b2 - R7 265 / 7850 (pure monster power, they are almost R9) :wub:

b3 - R9 270 (the "perfect" card, buy it)

 

k4 - R9 285 (mantle, trueaudio, freesync, 4K decoder, 4x tessellation, DX12, and bla bla bla) ^_^

 

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and in case of emergency, this are old "second hand" cards that can be "really" cheap  ;)
 
5450 (80sp) - 6450 (160sp) - 7350 (80sp) - 7450 (160sp)
 
but this is low-end, and i always recommend go for the R7 250 instead (is mid-range) B)

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My friend wants  a computer that is very cheap. I already have the parts needed (ex. CPU, Mobo, PSU, RAM) but I don't have the GPU yet. He told me he will use the computer for light editing and everyday use. Any suggestions?

and welcome to the forum new friend  ^_^

APU = A10

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