is this pc build good?

[helios98]

I want to build a mid rang PC that can surf the web and play some games and i want to be cheap. I know the hardware is a tad old but i don't care for I'm not a hardcore gamer. heres the link to my build http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3rxy23 . also i almost forgot did i make a good decision for the video card thanks for reading this and helping me.

 

[rowdymoody]

I would recommend something like this instead. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Hr67Jx

Will be better all around. Newer components and it's cheaper.

 

[Ryarwood99]

i would recommend getting an i3 and a motherboard that supports 1150 instead of 775, that way you can upgrade easily in the future, also with and i3 you can leave that cooler behind because the stock will probably perform better. The CX series are no that great but http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-xfxts550w is about the same price i think, and is a higher quality component. As for the video card, I would just spend the extra $10-$20 and get a r7 260x or 750ti. Hope I helped

 

[helios98]

Can I run Ubuntu on the build you showed me?

 

[rowdymoody]

Can I run Ubuntu on the build you showed me?

yep.

 

[CTurbo]

No that build is not good. What is your budget?

 

[helios98]

300-400 $

 

[CTurbo]

You say $300-400 but the build in your partslist is $576????

 

[helios98]

I know. I didn't know what to get I just would like something cheap and I can upgrade in the future and is Linux compatible and can run compiz effects if it's in my budget

 

[CTurbo]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A8-7600 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A88M PRO3+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($48.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($51.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.99 @ Best Buy)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec EarthWatts Green 380W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($37.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $401.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-27 22:31 EDT-0400

 

[helios98]

Is there a video card for it?

 

[CTurbo]

It doesn't need one for your uses. The A8 has a strong igpu.

 

[helios98]

I forgot to say my last pc was running windows95 for dos games so any upgrade would be good

 

[helios98]

One more question is it compatible with Ubuntu 14.04? And can it play gl games

 

[CTurbo]

yes

 

[chaosgs]

Wow Windows 95......Anything is a upgrade. A desktop from bestbuy is probably just fine for you.

 

[helios98]

Got AOL? LOL