Build for....Family member

[Tea1337]

So my sisters laptop broke and she threw a fit. Of course. So my parents gave me $600 to build her  a new computer, any left over I get to keep. So I came up with this build. 

 

All she will do is play minecraft BTW.

 

 

 

**CPU** | [AMD A10-6800K 4.1GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-ad680kwohlbox) | $119.99 @ TigerDirect 

**CPU Cooler** | [Zalman CNPS10X OPTIMA CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/zalman-cpu-cooler-cnps10xoptima) | $19.99 @ Newegg 

**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-F2A55M-HD2 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaf2a55mhd2) | $42.99 @ Newegg 

**Memory** | [A-Data XPG Gaming Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/a-data-memory-ax3u1600gc4g91g) | $33.99 @ Newegg 

**Storage** | [seagate Barracuda 320GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st3320418as) | $42.42 @ Amazon 

**Case** | [Rosewill FB-04 ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-case-fb04) | $34.99 @ Newegg 

**Power Supply** | [Rosewill 350W ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-power-supply-rv350) | $23.99 @ Newegg 

**Optical Drive** | [samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-optical-drive-sh224dbbebe) | $14.99 @ Newegg 

**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050) | $88.98 @ OutletPC 

**Monitor** | [Acer UM.WV6AA.A02 (V226HQL Abmd) 60Hz 21.5" Monitor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/acer-monitor-umwv6aaa02) | $114.00 @ B&H 

**Keyboard** | [Rosewill RK-101 Wired Standard Keyboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-keyboard-rk101) | $9.88 @ Amazon 

**Mouse** | [Microsoft 4FD-00014 Wired Optical Mouse](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-mouse-4fd00014) | $10.54 @ Amazon 

 | | **Total**

 | Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $546.75

 | Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-20 14:45 EST-0500 |

[miyabwah]

Can I be your sister?

But seriously, get a X4 760k and a 7750. Also, get more RAM because apparently RAM determines FPS.

[Tea1337]

Can I be your sister?

But seriously, get a X4 760k and a 7750. Also, get more RAM because apparently RAM determines FPS.

I will be over clocking the GPU on the apu, the ram will also be overclocked because she really doesn't need anymore than four for skype and minecraft.

[miyabwah]

I will be over clocking the GPU on the apu, the ram will also be overclocked because she really doesn't need anymore than four for skype and minecraft.

omg such gamer.

very multitask.

wow.

[ERSCreeper]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  AMD A8-5600K 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($98.23 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($27.59 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-F2A55M-DS2 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard  ($53.48 @ Newegg)
Memory:  A-Data XPG Gaming Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($33.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:  A-Data Premier Pro SP600 64GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($51.98 @ Newegg)
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.43 @ Amazon)
Case:  Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($35.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply:  Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive:  LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer  ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard:  Microsoft Keyboard 200 Wired Standard Keyboard  ($8.23 @ Mwave)
Mouse:  Microsoft Optical Mouse 200 for Business Wired Optical Mouse  ($5.99 @ B&H)
Total: $507.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-20 14:53 EST-0500)

[JohnnyGrey]

The Newegg reviews for that PSU state that it only comes with a 20 pin power connector, making it useless for any motherboard in the last few years. Even without that fact, I'd probably get a better PSU.

 

Newegg has a $10 mail in rebate for the Corsair CX430M PSU, bringing it down to $39.99

[JohnnyGrey]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  AMD A8-5600K 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($98.23 @ OutletPC)

CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($27.59 @ Amazon)

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-F2A55M-DS2 Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard  ($53.48 @ Newegg)

Memory:  A-Data XPG Gaming Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($33.99 @ Newegg)

Storage:  A-Data Premier Pro SP600 64GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($51.98 @ Newegg)

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.43 @ Amazon)

Case:  Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($35.99 @ Amazon)

Power Supply:  Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Microcenter)

Optical Drive:  LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer  ($15.98 @ OutletPC)

Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($88.98 @ OutletPC)

Keyboard:  Microsoft Keyboard 200 Wired Standard Keyboard  ($8.23 @ Mwave)

Mouse:  Microsoft Optical Mouse 200 for Business Wired Optical Mouse  ($5.99 @ B&H)

Total: $507.86

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-20 14:53 EST-0500)

 

You are forgetting a monitor, which would put him over budget. And I doubt she needs an SSD at all.

[JAW96]

well if you want to increase profit on your end you could just stick with the stock heatsink and forget about overclocking if she is just playing minecraft, it will also make her system last longer.

[ERSCreeper]

You are forgetting a monitor, which would put him over budget. And I doubt she needs an SSD at all.

Oh yeah I forgot the Monitor

[TheRuke]

I will be over clocking the GPU on the apu, the ram will also be overclocked because she really doesn't need anymore than four for skype and minecraft.

She'll need more than 4GB.

[kuzimins]

Here ya go, 40$ more but 9000% better.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  AMD Athlon II X4 760K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-D3H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($67.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory:  G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($68.00 @ Newegg) 

Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card:  PowerColor Radeon HD 7750 1GB Video Card  ($73.98 @ Newegg) 

Case:  Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($35.99 @ Amazon) 

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

Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit)  ($94.98 @ OutletPC) 

Monitor:  Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($116.59 @ Amazon) 

Keyboard:  Microsoft Keyboard 200 Wired Standard Keyboard  ($8.23 @ Mwave) 

Mouse:  Microsoft Optical Mouse 200 for Business Wired Optical Mouse  ($5.99 @ B&H) 

Total: $641.70

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-20 14:58 EST-0500)

[Thecrazyswede]

Drop down to mITX mobo & case and try to find some cheap 1866 8gb sticks

[JAW96]

also if you want to overclock that case doesn't look like it has the best airflow.

[mopman94]

Be a nice brother and giver her 8gb RAM. Minecraft likes to use ALL the RAM. Also 8GB because you're using an APU. And it's more future proof even if she is only going to play Minecraft.

Just 8GB dude, it makes me cry seeing a build with that budget using 4GB of RAM.

[JAW96]

Be a nice brother and giver her 8gb RAM. Minecraft likes to use ALL the RAM. Also 8GB because you're using an APU. And it's more future proof even if she is only going to play Minecraft.

Just 8GB dude, it makes me cry seeing a build with that budget using 4GB of RAM.

that is true had 4Gb of ram once and then again I was young a stupid.

[Tea1337]

well if you want to increase profit on your end you could just stick with the stock heatsink and forget about overclocking if she is just playing minecraft, it will also make her system last longer.

well it's also really hot here, the extra cooling is needed.

[Tea1337]

Be a nice brother and giver her 8gb RAM. Minecraft likes to use ALL the RAM. Also 8GB because you're using an APU. And it's more future proof even if she is only going to play Minecraft.

Just 8GB dude, it makes me cry seeing a build with that budget using 4GB of RAM.

I changed it to 8gb for $13 more, thanks

[JAW96]

well it's also really hot here, the extra cooling is needed.

oh, well I live in Michigan so we don't really worry about that, so add cooling then.

[WoodenMarker]

Don't forget about taxes and other fees.

Edits: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2nII5