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Hello, I have a friend, who is just starting to get into pc gaming. They will be playing casual games, i.e. Minecraft. They will also be doing basic emailing, web browsing, that stuff. The only part that I am sure on is the case. It seems a little outrageous, but I need to include the 200r. They love the case and say that they need it. Everything else is up to debate, any ideas? Thanks!

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Do you need a monitor, keyboard, and mouse? If so, it cannot be done for $350.

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This is a difficult task.

 

 
CPU:  AMD A10-5800K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard:  MSI FM2-A55M-E33 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard  ($39.99 @ Amazon) 
Case:  Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply:  SeaSonic 300W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Mwave) 
Total: $343.95
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-25 19:25 EST-0500)

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CPU:  AMD A10-5800K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard:  Asus A55M-A Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard  ($60.66 @ Newegg) 



Case:  Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ NCIX US) 

Power Supply:  Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($27.98 @ Newegg) 

Total: $344.61

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-25 19:25 EST-0500)

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This is a difficult task.

 

 
CPU:  AMD A10-5800K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard:  MSI FM2-A55M-E33 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard  ($39.99 @ Amazon) 
Case:  Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply:  SeaSonic 300W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Mwave) 
Total: $343.95
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-25 19:25 EST-0500)

 

well played but i think i take the edge of urz xD

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Here's an Intel Mini ATX Build based on Newegg prices

Motherboard:MSI H81M-P33 49.99$

CPU:Intel Pentium G3220  69.99$

Case: Cooler Master Elite 120 49.99

RAM: Mushkin Enhanced Essentials 1GB 21.99$

PSU: Corsair CXM 430Watt PSU 49.99$

HDD: Western Digital WD Blue 54.99$

 

Total: 296$

My internet Speed:http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/3079506526 My Build:http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/80331-the-avenging-dragon-first-build/

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Here's an Intel Mini ATX Build based on Newegg prices

Motherboard:MSI H81M-P33 49.99$

CPU:Intel Pentium G3220  69.99$

Case: Cooler Master Elite 120 49.99

RAM: Mushkin Enhanced Essentials 1GB 21.99$

PSU: Corsair CXM 430Watt PSU 49.99$

HDD: Western Digital WD Blue 54.99$

 

Total: 296$

 

OP wants a specific case. 1GB of RAM isn't enough for much of anything, and the IGP won't be able to run games very well. At this price point, an AMD APU is pretty much the only option.

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Gaming PC

  • SSUPD Meshlicious White Full Mesh
  • Corsair SF650 Platinum
  • ASrock B550 Phantom Gaming ITX/ax (Won a giveaway from OptimumTech)
  • Ryzen 5 5600X w/ Scythe Big Shuriken 3
  • 2x8gb G.Skill Flare X @3200 CL14
  • PowerColor Gigabyte RX 6750 XT
  • Storage:
    • Samsung 970 Evo NVME
    • Samsung 860 Evo 2.5"
    • MyDigitalSSD BP4 250gb (mSATA inside 2.5" enclosure)
  • W11Pro
  • AOC C24G1 + Dell S2415H
  • Cheap CyerPower keyboard (Wooting 60HE coming later this year)
  • Glorious Model O Matte White
  • LTT Northern Lights DeskPad 1000mm x 500mm
  • FX Audio Dac-X6 + Monoprice Modern Retro + Fifine Studio Condenser Mic

Media Server

  • Rosewill RSV-L4412U 12-bay hotswap
  • Unraid 6.9.2
  • Asrock B450 Steel Legend
  • Ryzen 5 3600
  • 2x8gb DDR4
  • LSI 9207-8I
  • 9x 2tb IronWolf • 2x 2tb WD Red • 1x 14tb WD Shucked White Label
  • MSI GTX 1050 Ti
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Slightly over the budget

 

 
CPU:  AMD FX-4130 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card:  MSI Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card  ($109.99 @ Newegg) 
Case:  Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply:  Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($27.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $385.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-25 19:49 EST-0500)
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  • Dell U2412M & Philips Brilliance 220C A4tech X7 Creative SBS 580

 

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An ssd build. Makes a real difference when browsing and doing general work. Gives a low end system a snappy feeling.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  AMD A10-5800K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-F2A55M-HD2 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard  ($42.99 @ Newegg)
Memory:  G.Skill NS Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:  Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Case:  Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply:  Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($27.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $332.93
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-25 19:52 EST-0500)

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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