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CPU:  AMD A6-6400K 3.9GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard:  MSI FM2-A75MA-E35 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard  ($59.91 @ Amazon) 




Power Supply:  Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($19.99 @ Microcenter) 

Total: $357.80

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If you can, save ~$150 and get an Athlon X4 750K and a 650Ti Boost/7850

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Hey! 
I have been thinking about building a small PC in the Fractal Design Core 1000, which I would be able to grab for LAN Parties, because we started to do it with friends (and my R4 is so damn heavy!).

So I put together a small list, but it still needs some editing, and that is why I'm posting it.

Did I mention that I want to fit in a 350 budget? (I live in Poland so prices vary)

CPU: AMD APU A6 6400k
MOBO: MSI FM2-A55M-E33
RAM: I'm thinking between 1866 and 1600
CASE: Fractal Design Core 1000
HDD: Scavenge time!
PSU: Don't know how much power will this system use

By looking at the specs you're thinking probably "OMG this won't run anything" but on LAN parties you don't really play all them new titles. 
So, what do you think about the build, any suggestions about the RAM and the PSU?

Wish You many successful builds,
Max

 

i7 3770k 3,5GHz | P8H77 V-LE | 8GB Kingston HyperX 1600MHz | Palit 660ti 2GB | OCZ StealthXStream2 | WD Blue 1TB | Fractal R4 Black

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Don't do it

Save the money

CPU - Intel 4670k  Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H  RAM - Kingston HyperX 8GB  GPU - EVGA 780  Case - Fractal Design Define R4    Storage - 2TB WD Black, Samsung 840 Evo 128GB     PSU - Corsair RM650  Display -  Benq XL2430T and Acer S235HL  Cooling - CM Hyper 212 Evo  Keyboard - Corsair K95  Mouse - Razer Deathadder  Sound - Sennheiser HD 558                                 Mic - Blue Snowball  Phone- OnePlus One  Tablet - Nvidia Shield

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I had a similar build with a 660 in it and I could run bf3 on ultra at 55-60fps. I use an A8 5600k

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CPU:  AMD A6-6400K 3.9GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard:  MSI FM2-A75MA-E35 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard  ($59.91 @ Amazon) 




Power Supply:  Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($19.99 @ Microcenter) 

Total: $357.80

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-16 17:38 EST-0500)

 

If you can, save ~$150 and get an Athlon X4 750K and a 650Ti Boost/7850

My Build Log on PCPartPicker FX-6300, ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3, MSI 7870 GHz Edition, Corsair Vengeance LP 1x8GB, 1TB WD Blue, Fractal Core 1000 USB 3.0, Corsair CX600, and my most recent addition that I've had forever and isnt new is a 80GB WD800 for Linux, Lenovo ThinkPad X131e, ASUS Transformer TF300T, Galaxy Note 3 Sister dropped it in a puddle I now have to use a Samsung Brightside, Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro 250ohm version, Blue Yeti  #TheRealKEH-JEFF | "Sometimes, if were lucky, in Australia, a family has 2 kangaroos to pick up the kids with" - marto | Your entry here | Remember kids; just because Linus has a video on it, doesn't mean that its the best choice | ts3.wferr.com the best TeamSpeak | Abide by the CoC | Looking for build help? Read this before posting |
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CPU:  AMD A6-6400K 3.9GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard:  MSI FM2-A75MA-E35 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard  ($59.91 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply:  Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($19.99 @ Microcenter) 
Total: $357.80
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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If you can, save ~$150 and get an Athlon X4 750K and a 650Ti Boost/7850

 

So is the build worth it? Or like TheRoss0411 said, it is a waste of money? I'm planning to start getting parts in December/January. Also, APU is better, and then buy a dedicated GPU, or is it better to buy normal CPU with GPU?

i7 3770k 3,5GHz | P8H77 V-LE | 8GB Kingston HyperX 1600MHz | Palit 660ti 2GB | OCZ StealthXStream2 | WD Blue 1TB | Fractal R4 Black

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So is the build worth it? Or like TheRoss0411 said, it is a waste of money? I'm planning to start getting parts in December/January. Also, APU is better, and then buy a dedicated GPU, or is it better to buy normal CPU with GPU?

APU+GPU(that isn't a 7750)≠Good deal. You are better off with an FM2/FM2+ Athlon. I would save a little more. Prices can change in two months. Two months is a long time in PC world. We are expecting DDR4 and Maxwell by then. Come back to this section within 2-3 days of purchase with a set budget. That will be better to do. 

My Build Log on PCPartPicker FX-6300, ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3, MSI 7870 GHz Edition, Corsair Vengeance LP 1x8GB, 1TB WD Blue, Fractal Core 1000 USB 3.0, Corsair CX600, and my most recent addition that I've had forever and isnt new is a 80GB WD800 for Linux, Lenovo ThinkPad X131e, ASUS Transformer TF300T, Galaxy Note 3 Sister dropped it in a puddle I now have to use a Samsung Brightside, Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro 250ohm version, Blue Yeti  #TheRealKEH-JEFF | "Sometimes, if were lucky, in Australia, a family has 2 kangaroos to pick up the kids with" - marto | Your entry here | Remember kids; just because Linus has a video on it, doesn't mean that its the best choice | ts3.wferr.com the best TeamSpeak | Abide by the CoC | Looking for build help? Read this before posting |
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Should be around 350EUR

 

 
CPU Cooler:  Gelid Solutions CC-Siberian-01 51.9 CFM CPU Cooler  ($9.50 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard:  MSI FM2-A75MA-P33 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard  ($49.99 @ Microcenter) 
Storage:  Sandisk ReadyCache 32GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($39.99 @ Microcenter) 
Video Card:  XFX Radeon R7 240 2GB Video Card  ($69.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply:  Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($19.99 @ Microcenter) 
Total: $388.43
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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Should be around 350EUR

 

 
CPU Cooler:  Gelid Solutions CC-Siberian-01 51.9 CFM CPU Cooler  ($9.50 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard:  MSI FM2-A75MA-P33 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard  ($49.99 @ Microcenter) 
Storage:  Sandisk ReadyCache 32GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($39.99 @ Microcenter) 
Video Card:  XFX Radeon R7 240 2GB Video Card  ($69.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply:  Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($19.99 @ Microcenter) 
Total: $388.43
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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Nice option also, don't really like the GPU there, if I WOULD get one, probably would save up for a 650ti boost or something like that from AMD, but one thing, I almost forgot that there are these wonderful ssd caches, need to get one for my main system too :D

i7 3770k 3,5GHz | P8H77 V-LE | 8GB Kingston HyperX 1600MHz | Palit 660ti 2GB | OCZ StealthXStream2 | WD Blue 1TB | Fractal R4 Black

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If you can, save ~$150 and get an Athlon X4 750K and a 650Ti Boost/7850

So is the build worth it? Or like TheRoss0411 said, it is a waste of money? I'm planning to start getting parts in December/January. Also, APU is better, and then buy a dedicated GPU, or is it better to buy normal CPU with GPU?

What an expensive case for a budget build...

 

Plan later. That's a while form now. Plan 2-3 days at most before you buy. Parts and prices change frequently. 

Cpu + gpu is usually better. It really depends on the situation. 

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What an expensive case for a budget build.

Its a lan build. HANDLES!! If OP doesn't like it, he can get a core 1000 and an A8. 

My Build Log on PCPartPicker FX-6300, ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3, MSI 7870 GHz Edition, Corsair Vengeance LP 1x8GB, 1TB WD Blue, Fractal Core 1000 USB 3.0, Corsair CX600, and my most recent addition that I've had forever and isnt new is a 80GB WD800 for Linux, Lenovo ThinkPad X131e, ASUS Transformer TF300T, Galaxy Note 3 Sister dropped it in a puddle I now have to use a Samsung Brightside, Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro 250ohm version, Blue Yeti  #TheRealKEH-JEFF | "Sometimes, if were lucky, in Australia, a family has 2 kangaroos to pick up the kids with" - marto | Your entry here | Remember kids; just because Linus has a video on it, doesn't mean that its the best choice | ts3.wferr.com the best TeamSpeak | Abide by the CoC | Looking for build help? Read this before posting |
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