i5 and more graphics would be worth a slight increase in price in build 1)
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Build 2 I would do this because you are severely limiting upgradability.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Type | Item | Price |
---|---|---|
CPU | AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor | $93.95 @ SuperBiiz |
Motherboard | MSI 970A-G43 ATX AM3+ Motherboard | $64.99 @ SuperBiiz |
Memory | G.Skill NS Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $55.98 @ Newegg |
Storage | Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $53.49 @ Directron |
Video Card | PowerColor Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card | $119.99 @ Newegg |
Case | BitFenix Comrade ATX Mid Tower Case | $38.99 @ SuperBiiz |
Power Supply | EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | $42.99 @ SuperBiiz |
Monitor | Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor | $109.99 @ Amazon |
Keyboard | Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse | $27.87 @ Amazon |
Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
Total | $608.24 | |
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-26 19:06 EDT-0400 |