Low budget Cpu + motherboard

[KreckyN]

Hello, ive been looking for a new cpu and  motherboard for my friend. Budget is around 250Usd. Graphics card is gtx 960, 8gb ram and some weak ass amd cpu for 10bucks.

[agobran]

fx 8350 is a great option about 130US uses ddr3 too

 

[KreckyN]

i want a cpu from intel

[RadiatingLight]

You can get a Pentium G4560 + H110 motherboard (if you're willing to take a BIOS risk) for under $100

then GTX 1050Ti or RX 470 if possible

[KreckyN]

Just now, RadiatingLight said:

You can get a Pentium G4560 + H110 motherboard (if you're willing to take a BIOS risk) for under $100

then GTX 1050Ti or RX 470 if possible

what do you mean if you are willing to take a bios risk And i already have a gtx 960

[RadiatingLight]

1 minute ago, KreckyN said:

i want a cpu from intel

in this case, yes you do, because Ryzen 3 isn't out yet

however, just as a heads up, you shouldn't choose your brand before your CPU

[KreckyN]

Just now, RadiatingLight said:

in this case, yes you do, because Ryzen 3 isn't out yet

however, just as a heads up, you shouldn't choose your brand before your CPU

so what cpu, motherboard do you suggest

[m0k]

1 minute ago, RadiatingLight said:

You can get a Pentium G4560 + H110 motherboard (if you're willing to take a BIOS risk) for under $100

then GTX 1050Ti or RX 470 if possible

 

Just now, KreckyN said:

what do you mean if you are willing to take a bios risk And i already have a gtx 960

Theres no risk invovled

all motherboard manufacturers state exactly which CPU is supported and with which BIOS revision

 

a simple BIOS flash may be needed but that CPU + MOBO is still a very good option

[agobran]

3 minutes ago, KreckyN said:

i want a cpu from intel

i3 6100 is the way to go then what form factor motherboard do u want?

[RadiatingLight]

Just now, KreckyN said:

what do you mean if you are willing to take a bios risk And i already have a gtx 960

oh. forgot about that GPU you already have.

 

H110 motherboard sometimes don't support a G4560 if they have an old BIOS. then you need a skylake CPU to update.

[RadiatingLight]

Just now, agobran said:

i3 6100 is the way to go then what form factor motherboard do u want?

no no no

G4560

[Colin Donoghue]

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/t3MFYr

this would be a good option because it is a good motherboard and the cpu is a quad core

 

[agobran]

Just now, RadiatingLight said:

no no no

G4560

really? 2 more threads gives 150$ for motherboard and ram

 

[79wjd]

1 minute ago, agobran said:

really? 2 more threads gives 150$ for motherboard and ram

 

A G4560 has hyperthreading.

1 minute ago, Colin Donoghue said:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/t3MFYr

this would be a good option because it is a good motherboard and the cpu is a quad core

A Z series motherboard is a waste with a locked CPU. 

[agobran]

Just now, Colin Donoghue said:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/t3MFYr

this would be a good option because it is a good motherboard and the cpu is a quad core

 

dont need the z 170 chip set tho can save alot there

[agobran]

Just now, djdwosk97 said:

A G4560 has hyperthreading.

huh didnt know that

 

[m0k]

1 minute ago, agobran said:

really? 2 more threads gives 150$ for motherboard and ram

 

G4560 is hyperthreaded

[m0k]

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/JN8jqk

Pentium G4560 + Asus B150 for $125

 

AND you get to re-use your current DDR3 ram

[agobran]

1 minute ago, mok said:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/JN8jqk

Pentium G4560 + Asus B150 for $125

 

AND you get to re-use your current DDR3 ram

yea thats a good deal

 

[KreckyN]

3 minutes ago, mok said:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/JN8jqk

Pentium G4560 + Asus B150 for $125

 

AND you get to re-use your current DDR3 ram

what do you mean by re use your current ddr3 ram

 

[KreckyN]

3 minutes ago, mok said:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/JN8jqk

Pentium G4560 + Asus B150 for $125

 

AND you get to re-use your current DDR3 ram

and i would still want something more expensive since i have 125 to spare.

[m0k]

Just now, KreckyN said:

what do you mean by re use your current ddr3 ram

 

I assumed your 8gb ram that you have right now is DDR3...is it DDR3?

[KreckyN]

Just now, mok said:

I assumed your 8gb ram that you have right now is DDR3...is it DDR3?

yes

[Daniel Z.]

2 minutes ago, agobran said:

yea thats a good deal

 

no ddr3 is really bad with skylake and kaby lake

[79wjd]

1 minute ago, KreckyN said:

and i would still want something more expensive since i have 125 to spare.

Don't spend money just because you have it. Save it. 

1 minute ago, KreckyN said:

what do you mean by re use your current ddr3 ram

 

You can re-use the RAM you already have if you buy a board that supports DDR3. 

Just now, Daniel Z. said:

no ddr3 is really bad with skylake and kaby lake

No it's not.