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Cheap PC Builds for Q2 2017 6 years 11 months ago #542298

These builds are based on passmark's best $/performance. Some of these builds feature older parts that have dropped dramatically in price, yet offer great performance. Feel free to swap out any part., Like dropping the SSD to pick up a better graphics card, picking a different case, or adding additional RAM. If you have any questions; just ask!

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Best Dual-Core Option
CPU: Intel Celeron G3900 2.8GHz Dual-Core Processor ($43.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI B150M BAZOOKA Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($41.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($50.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Zotac T500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon RX 460 2GB WINDFORCE OC Video Card ($73.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define Mini C with Window MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($32.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $392.81


Best Quad-Core Option
CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($55.52 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI A68HM-GRENADE Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($42.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: PNY NHS 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($20.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: PNY NHS 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($20.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Zotac T500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Video Card ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define Mini C with Window MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($32.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $433.34


Best Eight-Core Option substitute the FX-6300 for the best six-core option
CPU: AMD FX-8300 3.3GHz 8-Core Processor ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI 760GMA-P34(FX) Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($46.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: PNY NHS 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($20.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: PNY NHS 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($20.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Zotac T500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon RX 470 4GB Red Dragon Video Card ($148.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define Mini C with Window MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($32.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $510.60
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Cheap PC Builds for Q2 2017 6 years 11 months ago #542302

Only problem is the power supplies but overall good builds
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Cheap PC Builds for Q2 2017 6 years 11 months ago #542304

DEADMONSTOR wrote:
Only problem is the power supplies but overall good builds

How's that?
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Cheap PC Builds for Q2 2017 6 years 11 months ago #542305

Bronze means it is the least power efficient

I would usually only go for Gold +
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Cheap PC Builds for Q2 2017 6 years 11 months ago #542307

Feel free to substitute the bronze power supply for a gold, however; the efficiency changes truly are minimal. You could save a little on your electricity bill per year.
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Cheap PC Builds for Q2 2017 6 years 11 months ago #542308

AMD cpus other than ryzen = not good

dual core cpu = use pentium g4560, better overclocking potential and hyperthreading
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Cheap PC Builds for Q2 2017 6 years 11 months ago #542312

Sorle wrote:
AMD cpus other than ryzen = not good

dual core cpu = use pentium g4560, better overclocking potential and hyperthreading

Now, I will debate that non-ryzen AMD cpu's are still good products. Intel does manage good game benchmarks; however, these will still hold up well in productivity and normal usage.

This build list was not put together based on overclocking potential, but best price/performance. (Minding bottlenecks too)
www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_value_available.html
www.videocardbenchmark.net/gpu_value.html
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Cheap PC Builds for Q2 2017 6 years 11 months ago #542569

Thank you I will probably use this guide later
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Cheap PC Builds for Q2 2017 6 years 11 months ago #542990

MageJamy wrote:
Thank you I will probably use this guide later

Hey! If you want, just let me know when it gets time to build. Prices may be different, so we'll need to pick out some different parts.
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