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sheko_elanteko
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Hi, guys.

 

I need a recommendations for an AMD system.

I live in Egypt, and my budget is about $800.

 

I don't need any peripherals or monitors.

I need the system for web / graphic design work (No gaming).

I need the system to run Photoshop and Illustrator smoothly.

 

What do you guys recommend?

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A10 7850k.

for an 800$ budget you can get this:

 

 
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($96.78 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($72.47 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($31.98 @ OutletPC) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 
Monitor: BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($105.14 @ Amazon) 
Total: $694.30
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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for an 800$ budget you can get this:

 

 
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($96.78 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($72.47 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($31.98 @ OutletPC) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 
Monitor: BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($105.14 @ Amazon) 
Total: $694.30
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-15 13:38 EST-0500

 

or he could have just saved a bit, but whatever.

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($96.78 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($26.75 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 EXTREME4 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($84.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($80.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($109.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($51.85 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($37.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: OCZ ZT 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $809.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-15 13:45 EST-0500

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or he could have just saved a bit, but whatever.

But it also wouldn't perform nearly as well... Don't recommend something significantly cheaper than the budget unless it is basically as good.

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Edit: Oh, no gaming? Then how about this:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8370 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($169.97 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($84.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($120.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($101.46 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card  ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.75 @ Directron)
Power Supply: Rosewill 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $797.11
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-15 13:59 EST-0500

 

One thing to consider is perhaps going with an Intel i7-4790k. If you don't game and are happy with the iGPU on it, it will actually turn out cheaper and perform better because you won't have to buy a dedicated GPU like in this build.

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ot he could not spend 100 bucks on a gpu he doesn't need (or on a monitor he ALSO doesn't need) and get a better cpu, motherboard and slip in a 256gb ssd ;)

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/MbqKGX
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/MbqKGX/by_merchant/
 
CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($159.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($94.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($100.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 5450 1GB Video Card  ($12.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($31.98 @ OutletPC) 
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($54.99 @ Newegg) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $688.85

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its for graphic designing no?

 

WEB graphics design, no real need for a powerful gpu there if I recall correctly. Although @sheko_elanteko feel free to correct me on that.

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WEB graphics design, no real need for a powerful gpu there if I recall correctly. Although @sheko_elanteko feel free to correct me on that.

then i would put something like an r7 240, or a 12$ gpu, hory shet

 

or an R5 series

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then i would put something like an r7 240, or a 12$ gpu, hory shet

 

or an R5 series

 

well I did put in a 12$ gpu didn't I? ^^ the R5s are just rebranded 6450s and such, no big performance gain (not that he needs it) and are 3-4 times as expensive.

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I checked the stores here, and that is what's available right now ...
 
CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz Eight Core 16MB Cache AM3+ Processor (FD8350FRHKBOX)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P Socket AM3+ Motherboard
Memory: G.skill RipjawsX 16GB (2 X 8GB) DDR3 1866 CL9 1.5v Dual Channel Memory Kit
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO Series 2.5 Inch 120GB SATA III TLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Storage: Western Digital (WD) Caviar Black WD1003FZEX 1TB 64MB Cache HDD
Video Card: SAPPHIRE HD 5450 1GB GDDR3
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 500R Mid Tower Case (black)
Power Supply: Cooler Master G-Series G700W 12V 80 Plus PSU

 

What do you guys think?

Will that work properly for my needs?

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And what about the core i7 option that @Lotus mentioned?

Will that be good for the web graphic work?

 

Well the i7 is still more expensive than the 8350 with the gpu I put in, but it's also significantly more powerful. It's not necessary for web design & such, but it's a nice plus for photoshop and in general a faster system is never bad :) I have an i7 myself nd I most certainly don't regret it.

 

take my build and swap the motherboard, cpu and gpu for an asus z97-a and an i7 4790k, then you're pretty much ready to go.

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Yes, thats a smart option.

Saving power, less heat in the case and the ability for future gaming :)

 

 

Well the i7 is still more expensive than the 8350 with the gpu I put in, but it's also significantly more powerful. It's not necessary for web design & such, but it's a nice plus for photoshop and in general a faster system is never bad :) I have an i7 myself nd I most certainly don't regret it.

 

take my build and swap the motherboard, cpu and gpu for an asus z97-a and an i7 4790k, then you're pretty much ready to go.

 

Well, I'm intrigued by this, it looks like I'll go with the core i7 :)

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