Updated upgrade,

[timmysquires]

Hi guys! Here is my updated upgrade list! I only need these components. I currently have 4gb of the same ram so I want to make that 8 gb, I also have to keep that motherboard. Is there any way I can I have wifi without a wifi card that uses PCIE? Thanks!

Here's my build!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A8-6600K 3.9GHz Quad-Core Processor ($109.00 @ CPL Online)

Motherboard: Asus A55M-A Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard (Purchased For $0.00)

Memory: Kingston 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($45.00 @ CPL Online)

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 650 2GB Video Card ($155.00 @ CPL Online)

Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.00 @ CPL Online)

Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN851ND 802.11b/g/n PCI Wi-Fi Adapter ($18.00 @ CPL Online)

Total: $396.00

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-29 21:39 EST+1100

[vern021]

why not get a G3258 instead @timmysquires? nvm

 

I recommend you get a better cpu/mobo and a better GPU. You can add a SSd. As for the wi-fi card, you can use a usb driven adapter instead.

[pyropanda1]

you can get a wifi adapter that uses USB 2.0 or USB 3.0

[timmysquires]

why not get a G3258 instead @timmysquires?

Because then I will have to change the mobo and over clock it

[timmysquires]

you can get a wifi adapter that uses USB 2.0 or USB 3.0

Link?

[pyropanda1]

http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/wireless-network-card/#i=4,3

[KemoKa]

DON'T GO ANYWHERE NEAR THAT APU!!!!!

If you're getting a dedicated GPU, that extra money you spent on the integrated GPU will be for nothing.

Get a better CPU. If you'd like, you could go with an 1155 mobo and a 2600K and then OC the hell out of it. If you reall are that attached to your mobo, then I would say go with a 760K or an 860K. they are just CPUs and the 7xx series is cheaper these days.

Most importantly, don't skimp out! if you want a decent gaming experience, I would strongly suggest getting a better GPU like a 270/280. Those will max out most games you want to play at 1080p.

[timmysquires]

DON'T GO ANYWHERE NEAR THAT APU!!!!!

If you're getting a dedicated GPU, that extra money you spent on the integrated GPU will be for nothing.

Get a better CPU. If you'd like, you could go with an 1155 mobo and a 2600K and then OC the hell out of it. If you reall are that attached to your mobo, then I would say go with a 760K or an 860K. they are just CPUs and the 7xx series is cheaper these days.

Most importantly, don't skimp out! if you want a decent gaming experience, I would strongly suggest getting a better GPU like a 270/280. Those will max out most games you want to play at 1080p.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A8-6600K 3.9GHz Quad-Core Processor ($109.00 @ CPL Online)

Motherboard: Asus A55M-A Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard (Purchased For $0.00)

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($194.00 @ CPL Online)

Power Supply: Cooler Master Thunder 600W ATX Power Supply ($75.00 @ CPL Online)

Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN722N 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($14.00 @ CPL Online)

Total: $392.00

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-29 23:48 EST+1100

[KemoKa]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A8-6600K 3.9GHz Quad-Core Processor ($109.00 @ CPL Online)

Motherboard: Asus A55M-A Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard (Purchased For $0.00)

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($194.00 @ CPL Online)

Power Supply: Cooler Master Thunder 600W ATX Power Supply ($75.00 @ CPL Online)

Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN722N 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($14.00 @ CPL Online)

Total: $392.00

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-29 23:48 EST+1100

get rid of the APU. You don't need an APU if you've got a graphics card.

Get an Athlon II X4, like a 750K,760K or an 860K.

[timmysquires]

get rid of the APU. You don't need an APU if you've got a graphics card.

Get an Athlon II X4, like a 750K,760K or an 860K.

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Cant get Athlons in AUS, I might just stay with the APU. Unless you can find an intel one with a dif MOBO.

[KemoKa]

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Cant get Athlons in AUS, I might just stay with the APU. Unless you can find an intel one with a dif MOBO.

... wow. That seriously sucks....

Unfortunately, Intel doesn't do APUs... they have integrated graphics controllers, but...

if that's all you got I would stick with the APU then...

If you had the cash to spend, I would get a 2600K and an 1155, but that's prob'ly not in your budget, is it?

[timmysquires]

... wow. That seriously sucks....

Unfortunately, Intel doesn't do APUs... they have integrated graphics controllers, but...

if that's all you got I would stick with the APU then...

If you had the cash to spend, I would get a 2600K and an 1155, but that's prob'ly not in your budget, is it?

I think I will stick with that upgrade list! Thanks for the help!