Linus Tech Low End Build

[Swedish Sam]

Hey everyone, i'm planning on building a new pc using linus tech tips low end pc recommended parts and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions regarding the build overall or any comments on the functionality and compatibility 

CPU:   AMD A8-5600K 3.6GHZ X ($112 AUD @ Umart AU)  

Motherboard:  ASRock FM2A55M-DGS R2  ($62 AUD @ Umart AU) 

Memory:  Corsair 8GB (2x4GB) Vengeance  ($125 AUD @ Umart AU) 

Storage:  Western Digital Blue 1TB SATA3 HDD 7200 RPM  ($65 AUD @ Umart AU) 

Video Card:  Sapphire ATI HD 7770   ($118 AUD @ Umart AU) 

Case:  Cooler Master MT Case N200  ($53 AUD @ Umart AU) 

Power Supply:  Antec 350W Basiq ATX Power Supply a ($41 AUD @ Umart AU) 

Total: $576.00

[NohbdyKnows]

Please for the love of God, get a better PSU

 

And replace the APU (The processor) with the Athlon 4x 750k

 

And get an FM2+ Mobo

[JLCitadel]

 

Hey everyone, i'm planning on building a new pc using linus tech tips low end pc recommended parts and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions regarding the build overall or any comments on the functionality and compatibility 

CPU:   AMD A8-5600K 3.6GHZ X ($112 AUD @ Umart AU)  

Motherboard:  ASRock FM2A55M-DGS R2  ($62 AUD @ Umart AU) 

Memory:  Corsair 8GB (2x4GB) Vengeance  ($125 AUD @ Umart AU) 

Storage:  Western Digital Blue 1TB SATA3 HDD 7200 RPM  ($65 AUD @ Umart AU) 

Video Card:  Sapphire ATI HD 7770   ($118 AUD @ Umart AU) 

Case:  Cooler Master MT Case N200  ($53 AUD @ Umart AU) 

Power Supply:  Antec 350W Basiq ATX Power Supply a ($41 AUD @ Umart AU) 

Total: $576.00

 

 

Well I'm not an expert on low end cards, but I can take a crack at it for you.

If you let me know how much wiggle room you've got and what you'll be using the PC for I can help.

 

Right off the batt I know you can get the same ram half of that price.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428

 

Psu I'd probably put a little more into, just grab a basic bronze effieceny. They'll help you save a lot of money on ur electricity bill. If you can squeeze for gold that'd be the sweet spot.

 

As for storage, an extra 30$ can get you up to 3TB. Seagate 7200 newegg

 

(keep in mind Im using USD, I have no idea what the currency transfer is, im sure someone here will correct me, im just doing what i can for you.)

 

As for cpu motherboard and gpu, I'm horrible with low end for those, but honestly at this price range.. I think Some people might say go APU? Not quite sure.

You could probably find a 7890 for  like 50$ more.

 

Basically by moving that 50$ from the memory to your gpu while still getting the same quality memory, youll get a much better grahpical preformance.

 

As for your case, I think this comes down to personal preferences, and theres tons of sales, so just go with what you like, you're not overclocking or doing anything crazy so a basic case with decent airflow should work.

 

I'd look into getting an aftermarket cooler by the way.

[JLCitadel]

Please for the love of God, get a better PSU

 

And replace the APU (The processor) with the Athlon 750k

 

I was thinking the same thing about the cpu, i have no knowledge on apus though lol

[Unhelpful]

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/57157-console-replacement-build/page-2

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2bP8N

 

$553 amd 8320 and 7950.

[JLCitadel]

Wait can aussies even use newegg... Crap. idk lol

[NohbdyKnows]

I was thinking the same thing about the cpu, i have no knowledge on apus though lol

Sauce - I own an APU Build

 

If your gonna get a Dedicated card, DON'T GET AN APU

[Unhelpful]

Crap didnt see it was AU... Brb going to work on a build.

[NohbdyKnows]

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/57157-console-replacement-build/page-2

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2bP8N

 

$553 amd 8320 and 7950.

The OP lives in the outback, the prices wont be close to this

[Unhelpful]

The OP lives in the outback, the prices wont be close to this

Yeah ik I didnt read anything since i was doing homework at the same time. I am now abandoning hw and doing a build.

[JLCitadel]

The OP lives in the outback, the prices wont be close to this

 

 

Yeah ik I didnt read anything since i was doing homework at the same time. I am now abandoning hw and doing a build.

Finish your homework then gets beans ass in here to help you.

[Unhelpful]

Ignore me.

[brob]

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[Unhelpful]

No need, here is the config using Australian suppliers - had to change the gpu as the Asus was not showing.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($139.00 @ PCCaseGear)

Motherboard:  ASRock 980DE3/U3S3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($69.00 @ PCCaseGear)

Memory:  Kingston Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($95.00 @ CPL Online)

Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($67.00 @ PLE Computers)

Video Card:  XFX Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card  ($179.00 @ PCCaseGear)

Case:  Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($85.00 @ Mwave Australia)

Power Supply:  Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($99.00 @ Mwave Australia)

Total: $733.00

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-01 17:39 EST+1100)

I accidentally clicked back to the US pcpartpickers and had AU in a diff tab. Been re-working on a build on au. http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/2cvVP that is what i have so far but im trying to get it a bit lower.

[JLCitadel]

Ignore me.

 

No I cannot that would be rude. I'd honestly save up a little more for a better cpu and gpu combo. Or just grab an apu.

[Unhelpful]

No I cannot that would be rude. I'd honestly save up a little more for a better cpu and gpu combo. Or just grab an apu.

I had a build posted there then noticed it was the non-au pcpartpicker. Cant delete so I editted and put that. Its 1:44am for me. The build I ended up putting was 6300 7770 blah blah blah here http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/2cvVP Now im going to finish my homework.

[JLCitadel]

Ah wow you have almost no options for lower end gpus.. only 10ish availible to you. that sucks mate

[Swedish Sam]

Thanks for all the help, this is my updated list, any thoughts on the cases/psu

 

CPU:   AMD A8-5600K 3.6GHZ X ($112 AUD @ Umart AU) or AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($135 AUD @  Umart AU)

Motherboard:  ASRock FM2A55M-DGS R2  ($62 AUD @ Umart AU)  or ASRock 980DE3 ( $82 AUD)  Not sure if first one will work with the 2nd cpu ^^

Memory:  G Skill 8G(2x4G) DDR3 1333MHZ   ($94 AUD @ Umart AU) - this has been pretty much decided

Storage:  Western Digital Blue 1TB SATA3 HDD 7200 RPM  ($65 AUD @ Umart AU)  - this has been pretty much decide

Video Card:  Sapphire ATI HD 7770   ($118 AUD @ Umart AU) 

Case:  CoolerMaster Centurion 5RC-502SKRL II Silver Case 500W PSU ($96 AUD @ Umart AU)  or CoolerMaster NSE-300-KKN2 Black USB3.0 NO PSU  ($49 AUD @ Umart AU)

Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($81.50 AUD @ Umart AU)  or INCLUSIVE in case