Hey well Im building a PC for my lil bro and I have a bunch of parts already HDD/RAM so I just wanted to see if I could do better then this http://pcpartpicker.com/p/M0ft
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/M0vb
Start with this and if more performance is really needed then pop in the 7770. But give that a shot first.
Switch the bulldozer for a x4 965 black. With the leftover money switch the 7770 for a 7850.
The onboard graphics in the APU are pretty great to begin with. Pretty cheap for a decent computer if you use an APU.
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/sicaBOO/saved/1bkX
just gonna drop this sexy beast here
Can we please cut it out with these god damned APU's.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/M2kW
Save 30$ more and put in like a 550W for 55$, I suggest it. This will KILL any A10/6670 setup.
30$ extra for a 7850 is worth the boost form a 7770.
Some of you didn't read what he even had to say, he already has a hard drive and ram. ignorance is slowly growing on here.
SecretAuthor got it right.
If you are just trying to have EVERYTHING be 400$. Just switch to the 7770 I suppose.
2x 4gb sticks for $80+?
Sexy beast? I think not...
APUs should be bought only by:
A: Old people
or
B: computer illiterates
Here's an APU build and it's competitors...
A10-5800k without a dedicated GPU = $364
Intel Pentium G 860 + HD 7770 = $377
x4 965 Black + HD 7770 = $380
Just another option in line with what spenlard said.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/M4ep
Echoing what spenlard and secretAuthor said stay away from the APU's at this price range you can get a TON better performance for your budget.
Also you didnt specify what type of RAM you have, i think we would be better able to assist you if we new the model and type you have.
Have fun.
Here is a micro atx sized set of options just to throw in to the mix http://pcpartpicker.com/p/M4pt
Or
C: In a Media computer
or
D: By people who want a smaller form factor case.
Thanks for playing. :)
An APU is fine for media or low end gaming. It is low power and noise and it means you don't need to buy a dedicated graphics card.
If you want to get the most performance for your money, go with what SecretAuthor put about a Phenom II. They outperform the APU's and are pretty cheap. :)
fuckkkk apppuuusss
prices fluctuate
when i posted them they were 25 each