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Cheap Build for a sibling

ConnorRyan
By ConnorRyan
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What I have so far 

 

G3250 

Gigabyte GA-H81M-H

750ti (Already have this) 

 

cheapest 4gb ddr3 ram (can hopefully upgrade to 8 at a later date)

 

"cool looking" case/psu leaning towards this http://www.microcenter.com/product/357902/Thermal_Master_Mid_Tower_ATX_Computer_Case_with_500W_Power_Supply

 

Can I reclaim a 500gb harddrive/windows from an old laptop? 

 

What else do I need/want? 

 

I'm aiming at sub 200$ It'll mainly be playing minecraft/doing schoolwork 

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Yes, you can use a laptop HDD if you'd like. Just make sure it's at least it is 7200 RPM because 5400 RPM is just too slow nowadays. I would shy away from a built in PSU if you're gaming, rendering and/or editing -- they tend to be pretty bad.

 

What's your budget and the use?

 

I'm aiming at sub 200$ It'll mainly be playing minecraft/doing schoolwork 

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Looks good. You can use that laptop hdd.

I have used that case/psu in 3 builds this year and all flawless. Go ahead.

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Don't get a case with an integrated psu, they are seriously terrible. Get a cheap case and a corsair cx430.

 

 

I'd buy a seperate psu if i were you.

 

That is a Coolermaster OEM and decent quality. 

I have built 3 systems this year with that combo and nothing wrong. G3258 and 750ti is no problem here.

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here the base total is $206 but if you hit the mir's it is $177

 
Motherboard: ASRock H81M-DGS R2.0 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($43.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Corsair XMS3 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($24.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($24.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $177.94
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