Need some help with this build

[g12601]

I think I finally narrowed it down to these parts. This is a $300 budget PC that could see some light gaming in its life. 

I have the choice of "cheaping out" and going with an A6 7470K instead of the A8 7650K, I might want to go with the cheaper one because the 7650K is out of stock where I'm planning to buy it and other places have it for $15-20 more. For the operating system, I'll be getting a key from Kinguin. Monitor and keyboard are things I'll be getting while in Mexico, where this thing will be built. Another question is should I have some of these parts shipped directly to Mexico or possibly go through crap at the airport?

Thanks for the help and suggestions.

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/Q47zyf

[spartaman64]

what do you want the PC to do?

[g12601]

1 minute ago, spartaman64 said:

what do you want the PC to do?

It will be kind of a basic thing and might do some light gaming, so there is an APU ready for that.

[Sydlexic Deity]

5 minutes ago, g12601 said:

I think I finally narrowed it down to these parts. This is a $300 budget PC that could see some light gaming in its life. 

I have the choice of "cheaping out" and going with an A6 7470K instead of the A8 7650K, I might want to go with the cheaper one because the 7650K is out of stock where I'm planning to buy it and other places have it for $15-20 more. For the operating system, I'll be getting a key from Kinguin. Monitor and keyboard are things I'll be getting while in Mexico, where this thing will be built. Another question is should I have some of these parts shipped directly to Mexico or possibly go through crap at the airport?

Thanks for the help and suggestions.

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/Q47zyf

You do not need a CPU cooler (I believe the A8 -7650K comes with a stock cooler)
Save some money there by removing it.

You can also save a few dollars by going for one 8GB stick of RAM (Good for upgrading later)

Hopefully this will help you better afford the 7650k




Alternatively you could go with a skylake i3 or pentium


 

[g12601]

1 minute ago, Sydlexic Deity said:

You do not need a CPU cooler (I believe the A8 -7650K comes with a stock cooler)
Save some money there by removing it.

You can also save a few dollars by going for one 8GB stick of RAM (Good for upgrading later)

Hopefully this will help you better afford the 7650k




Alternatively you could go with a skylake i3 or pentium


 

1)I know it comes with a cooler, but AMD chips are hot and I need this to last a good while as I won't be around to do any regular maintenance.

2)APUs are better with dual channel RAM, but I see what you mean.

3)AMD is cheaper

 

[JefferyD90]

17 minutes ago, g12601 said:

I think I finally narrowed it down to these parts. This is a $300 budget PC that could see some light gaming in its life. 

I have the choice of "cheaping out" and going with an A6 7470K instead of the A8 7650K, I might want to go with the cheaper one because the 7650K is out of stock where I'm planning to buy it and other places have it for $15-20 more. For the operating system, I'll be getting a key from Kinguin. Monitor and keyboard are things I'll be getting while in Mexico, where this thing will be built. Another question is should I have some of these parts shipped directly to Mexico or possibly go through crap at the airport?

Thanks for the help and suggestions.

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/Q47zyf

ehh, I feel like its slightly out of balance, but it is what it is.

[tiwaztyr]

@g12601 I agree, amd is cheaper and in such a low budget that is necessary 

[spartaman64]

and btw would you be willing to buy used parts?

[g12601]

1 minute ago, spartaman64 said:

and btw would you be willing to buy used parts?

I would but I'm not sure if I can find some fast enough as I am going to Mexico in a few weeks. And I would be going to a store on Friday.

[Sydlexic Deity]

2 minutes ago, g12601 said:

1)I know it comes with a cooler, but AMD chips are hot and I need this to last a good while as I won't be around to do any regular maintenance.

2)APUs are better with dual channel RAM, but I see what you mean.

3)AMD is cheaper

 

I'm fairly sure you'd easily get away with the stock cooler but sure thing - 
This is true... but they benefit even more from faster ram... the dual channel only makes a small difference at 1600 speeds

Try this?

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/GP63Cy

It's cheaper than your current build

[tiwaztyr]

@spartaman64 i personally dont believe in used parts, but that maybe because in belgium people dont know what is worth what

[spartaman64]

1 minute ago, Sydlexic Deity said:

I'm fairly sure you'd easily get away with the stock cooler but sure thing - 
This is true... but they benefit even more from faster ram... the dual channel only makes a small difference at 1600 speeds

Try this?

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/GP63Cy

It's cheaper than your current build

the amd apu will be more capable at gaming and i dont think he can go without a case

[Sydlexic Deity]

1 minute ago, spartaman64 said:

the amd apu will be more capable at gaming and i dont think he can go without a case

I've just gone from the A8 7650k to the i3 6100 myself... I can safely say that the i3 is very similar - if not better.

He's already bought a case... as it says on his original part list

[g12601]

 

3 minutes ago, Sydlexic Deity said:

I'm fairly sure you'd easily get away with the stock cooler but sure thing - 
This is true... but they benefit even more from faster ram... the dual channel only makes a small difference at 1600 speeds

Try this?

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/GP63Cy

It's cheaper than your current build

In my computer I have an A4 7300 and it reaches 90C while gaming. This is why I want an aftermarket cooler.

I would like to go Intel, but you know budget gaming.

[Sydlexic Deity]

1 minute ago, g12601 said:

 

In my computer I have an A4 7300 and it reaches 90C while gaming. This is why I want an aftermarket cooler.

I would like to go Intel, but you know budget gaming.

Makes sense...

The build I showed you is fine for gaming (I use it  ) I get good frame rates in most things.

However, the intel 1151 gives u ddr4, and the option to upgrade when kabylake comes out

Also you save a bit of money so you can perhaps buy a video card if you feel the need


Good luck

[Herman Mcpootis]

Made some edits.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A10-7860k 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($104.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper T2 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($15.99 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A78M PRO3+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($51.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($33.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($54.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case: Rosewill FBM-01 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  (Purchased For $0.00) 
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $291.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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