Very cheap "gaming" computer

[AKCC]

Hello all I'm new to this forum and would like some help on choosing the build of a very cheap "gaming" computer.
I would like to build a computer which is capable of playing some light games such as CS GO, DOTA 2 and League of Legends.
I am currently tossing between two builds and would like to ask which one will provide more performance (already have a hard disk/PSU/Case) 

Build #1

Intel Celeron G3900 2.8GHz Dual-Core Processor

ASRock H110M-DGS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Patriot Signature Line 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory
Gigabyte Radeon R7 360 2GB Video Card
 

Build #2

AMD A10-7860k 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor
MSI A68HM-GRENADE Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard
G.Skill Value 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
(APU so no discrete GPU needed)

Thank you for your time and help to all those which reply and help.

[Pedro31]

Please dont use a celeron, Id sugest an I3 but at the very least  get a pentium.

[thebrownieguy]

Build 1 will provide much better perfornance because of the discrete gpu. Cuople of things tho:

1- If you can stretch just a little bit id go for the pentium g4400. You Will have much better performance that way.

2- why won't you go for the rx 460? I mean the 360 is a great card but maybe the 460 can fit your budget?

[sgtrecker78]

3 minutes ago, thebrownieguy said:

Build 1 will provide much better perfornance because of the discrete gpu. Cuople of things tho:

1- If you can stretch just a little bit id go for the pentium g4400. You Will have much better performance that way.

2- why won't you go for the rx 460? I mean the 360 is a great card but maybe the 460 can fit your budget?

I agree

[Herman Mcpootis]

What psu do you have?

[AKCC]

In Australia the rx460 is quite a bit more expensive and that my budget is only $400 AUD.
I also cannot get the g4400 due to the tight budget.
I have a thermaltake 500W power supply
 

Thank you for responding all

[Mr.Meerkat]

athlon x4 with a 360? So the CPU isn't a complete  bottleneck...

[Herman Mcpootis]

2 minutes ago, AKCC said:

In Australia the rx460 is quite a bit more expensive and that my budget is only $400 AUD.
I also cannot get the g4400 due to the tight budget.
I have a thermaltake 500W power supply
 

Thank you for responding all

What is the model of the psu? Thermaltake has made crap psus and good psus, just listing their name isn't enough.

[AKCC]

i have this power supply 
http://www.thermaltake.com.au/Power_Supply/Smart_Series_/Smart_DPS_G/C_00002791/Smart_DPS_G_500W_Bronze/design.htm

[Mr.Meerkat]

1 minute ago, herman mcpootis said:

What is the model of the psu? Thermaltake has made crap psus and good psus, just listing their name isn't enough.

It will probably be fine...it's decently low power hardware so it won't be stressed too badly  

[AKCC]

thanks for the help

[Ridska]

Fist off , I would like to welcome you to the LTT forum. Newcomers are always welcome.

And second , I would go with a AMD CPU if you have a tight budget. Last advice i can give you is to hold on out a bit longer and collect your money so you can get a better pc for yourself.

[Herman Mcpootis]

7 minutes ago, AKCC said:

i have this power supply 
http://www.thermaltake.com.au/Power_Supply/Smart_Series_/Smart_DPS_G/C_00002791/Smart_DPS_G_500W_Bronze/design.htm

I think that psu is fine. Here's what i recommend for you:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($109.00 @ Storm Computers) 
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($69.00 @ CPL Online) 
Memory: Corsair 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($36.00 @ CPL Online) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 460 2GB Video Card  ($169.00 @ PCCaseGear) or add $30 for the 4gb variant
Total: $383.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-18 20:57 AEST+1000

[Mr.Meerkat]

10 minutes ago, AKCC said:

i have this power supply 
http://www.thermaltake.com.au/Power_Supply/Smart_Series_/Smart_DPS_G/C_00002791/Smart_DPS_G_500W_Bronze/design.htm

not the best...in fact by our terms it's not really even mediocre but it should be "fine" for this build  

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 880K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($135.00 @ CPL Online) 
Motherboard: MSI A58M-E35 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($69.00 @ CPL Online) 
Memory: Corsair 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($36.00 @ CPL Online) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 460 2GB Video Card  ($169.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Total: $409.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-18 20:59 AEST+1000

 

$10 overbudget while having quite a lot more raw power  

 

Edit: @herman mcpootis's build is better for games like CS and other CPU single/dual core heavy games while having a possible CPU upgrade path so...go with his? 

[AKCC]

thanks for the replys but...
i have been onto the CPL website and the RAM/MOBO seems to be at "end of life"
 

[Herman Mcpootis]

1 minute ago, AKCC said:

thanks for the replys but...
i have been onto the CPL website and the RAM/MOBO seems to be at "end of life"
 

Which build are you referring to? Use the quote button in the future, so that we'll know you replied, and to avoid mix-ups. Its the arrow pointing left.

[Mr.Meerkat]

Just now, herman mcpootis said:

Which build are you referring to? Use the quote button in the future, so that we'll know you replied, and to avoid mix-ups. Its the arrow pointing left.

well we both used the same ram...and for the motherboard, I just checked and it's the build I listed  

 

@AKCC You know you can choose any motherboard on PCpartpicker for those CPUs right? Pcpartpicker would make sure those parts are compatible so don't just base the whole build on what we link  

[AKCC]

thank you everyone for the help highly appreciated 
i will soon decide on a final build with the given information