Light gaming PC

[kemit_the_frog]

Hey guys,

 

I have a friend that is looking for a light gaming pc mainly for minecraft. can you guys take a look at this and give me ways to make it better. Here is the PCPart picker list: http://bit.ly/1QpsrOR

 

Thanks

[Wouterrinos]

get an ssd instead of the hdd

[Wouterrinos]

and try finding windows cheaper (is possible for about 25 dollars)

[GordosTacoShop]

I started my kids rig off as an A6-6400K, and while it's not horrible, it does choke on Minecraft a bit.  It's fine as long as you keep resolution down.  I do agree that an SSD is a better choice, and 8GB of ram would be more than enough.  Are they planning to overclock? Are they near a Microcenter? 

[Castdeath97]

Get less RAM and a cheaper cooler for a better APU/CPU.

Get a skylake i3 since its integrated graphic finally perfroms around AMD APU range with better CPU IPC.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($124.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock H110M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($46.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($42.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC) 
Case: Thermaltake Versa H23  ATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($87.95 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $409.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-09 12:07 EST-0500

 

[GordosTacoShop]

4 minutes ago, Castdeath97 said:

Get less RAM and a cheaper cooler for a better APU/CPU.

Get a skylake i3 since its integrated graphic finally perfroms around AMD APU range with better CPU IPC.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($124.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock H110M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($46.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($42.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC) 
Case: Thermaltake Versa H23  ATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($87.95 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $409.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-09 12:07 EST-0500

 

Wait, Skylake caught up to APUs?

[Wouterrinos]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/69sbqs

 

and google a bit for a cheaper license key( I found them for about 30 dollars, but thats on dutch websites.)

 

edit: don't forget the gpu --> 750ti

[Castdeath97]

Just now, GordosTacoShop said:

Wait, Skylake caught up to APUs?

Yeah http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/skylake-intel-core-i7-6700k-core-i5-6600k,4252-9.html

[Matty2hatty]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($63.98 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG C7 40.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($44.99 @ NCIX US) 
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($32.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($43.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Enthusiast Edition Video Card  ($97.49 @ Newegg) 
Case: Fractal Design Core 1100 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($23.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $377.30
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-09 12:18 EST-0500

 

 

[Castdeath97]

4 minutes ago, Wouterrinos said:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/69sbqs

 

and google a bit for a cheaper license key( I found them for about 30 dollars, but thats on dutch websites.)

 

edit: don't forget the gpu --> 750ti

That SSD had its controller replaced and is now slow (just google it). Get another one.

That CPU isn't a good option, drop the cooler and you will be able to get a better one (you can't overclock it so why get it?)

That power supply isn't good get at least a 430 CX/430B.

[Castdeath97]

Just now, Matty2hatty said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($63.98 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG C7 40.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($44.99 @ NCIX US) 
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($32.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($43.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Enthusiast Edition Video Card  ($97.49 @ Newegg) 
Case: Fractal Design Core 1100 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  ($23.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $377.30
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-09 12:18 EST-0500

 

 

Same as before that PSU and SSD ain't good check the post above.

[GordosTacoShop]

Ok, +1 for the Skylake i3 build.  It would play everything better than the a6-6400k, and would leave room for a GPU upgrade later.  

[kemit_the_frog]

6 hours ago, Castdeath97 said:

Get less RAM and a cheaper cooler for a better APU/CPU.

Get a skylake i3 since its integrated graphic finally perfroms around AMD APU range with better CPU IPC.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($124.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock H110M-HDS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($46.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($42.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC) 
Case: Thermaltake Versa H23  ATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($87.95 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $409.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-09 12:07 EST-0500

 

Great, thanks. I will be doing this but the only change is that I will use a ASRock H170A-X1 since he wanted an atx motherboard.

 

Thanks everyone for your help!

 

[Wouterrinos]

4 minutes ago, kemit_the_frog said:

Great, thanks. I will be doing this but the only change is that I will use a ASRock H170A-X1 since he wanted an atx motherboard.

 

Thanks everyone for your help!

 

don't you need a cpu-cooler?

[kemit_the_frog]

1 minute ago, Wouterrinos said:

don't you need a cpu-cooler?

Yes, i was going with a cooler master hyper 212 evo.

[Wouterrinos]

2 minutes ago, kemit_the_frog said:

Yes, i was going with a cooler master hyper 212 evo.

ok, wasn't in your list so thats why...

And on reddit windowsswap (something-something) you can find windows for 20 bucks

[kemit_the_frog]

2 minutes ago, Wouterrinos said:

ok, wasn't in you list so thats why...

And on reddit windowsswap (something-something) you can find windows for 20 bucks

I cannot seem to find that, can i have a link to it?

[Wouterrinos]

3 minutes ago, kemit_the_frog said:

I cannot seem to find that, can i have a link to it?

I'll try to look it up, have to search for it myself as well ;P

[Wouterrinos]

1 minute ago, Wouterrinos said:

I'll try to look it up, have to search for it myself as well ;P

https://www.reddit.com/r/microsoftsoftwareswap/comments/44wa63/h_windows_10_pro_enterprise_windows_781_pro/

 

found it, just googled windowsswap reddit...

 

 

[Wouterrinos]

Just now, Wouterrinos said:

https://www.reddit.com/r/microsoftsoftwareswap/comments/44wa63/h_windows_10_pro_enterprise_windows_781_pro/

 

found it, just googled windowsswap reddit...

 

 

just go with windows 7 pro and upgrade for free to windows 10  and all that for 20 dollars:D

[Gamerz]

I understand 8 GB of RAM but i don't understand why you don't have a GPU

And there's no need for a CPU cooler, just use the stock cooler.

And for CPU go something with Pentium 20th Anniversary G3258.

[Wouterrinos]

2 minutes ago, Gamerz said:

I understand 8 GB of RAM but i don't understand why you don't have a GPU

And there's no need for a CPU cooler, just use the stock cooler.

And for CPU go something with Pentium 20th Anniversary G3258.

Minecraft doesn't need a gpu

Correct, i3-6100 does still come with coller in the box so you won't need an new one.

I would go pentium as well and just get a hyper 212 and overclock to the max

[kemit_the_frog]

6 minutes ago, Wouterrinos said:

just go with windows 7 pro and upgrade for free to windows 10  and all that for 20 dollars:D

Great thanks 

[kemit_the_frog]

2 minutes ago, Wouterrinos said:

Minecraft doesn't need a gpu

Correct, i3-6100 does still come with coller in the box so you won't need an new one.

I would go pentium as well and just get a hyper 212 and overclock to the max

How much better do you think the pentium would do vs the i3?

[Wouterrinos]

4 minutes ago, kemit_the_frog said:

How much better do you think the pentium would do vs the i3?

The i3 will do better, thats a fact, but it's a bit more money. After looking a bit more into it I would rather just stick to i3. The performance you get for your money is worth it I think.