Question need to know which components to get to make a budget gaming pc for myself

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Hi, I've been searching around a lot on the internet but couldn't really find the best and cheap components that meets my requirements for gaming. first of all, I don't want to play any latest games, only the ones released around in 2015 and before (which are considered pretty old nowdays). my current pc specs are:
Windows 7 Ultimate
Processor: AMD A6-7400K 3.50 GHz
GPU: AMD Radeon R5 Graphics 128MB
RAM: 8GB
Motherboard: Acer A78F2P-M2 v1.0
64 Bit Operating System
I can play games like far cry 4 on lowest settings and 720p on 25 fps and mgsv and ac rogue on constant 30 fps but those are some greatly optimized games. before I tell my budget please note that I'm completely fine with playing on the lowest settings possible and on 720p but I want them to run on just 30fps constant. my budget is 15,000 Indian Rupees (the max I can go to is 20,000 but that is a lot for me actually) I already have a monitor, keyboard, mouse and 8gb of ram I can reuse so I don't need those things. all I need to know is it possible to get a processor, graphics (and I assume I would need a new motherboard as well?) in 15,000 Rupees? if so then please suggest the components that meets my budget. again please remember: games of 2015 and before. lowest settings possible and 720p, just need 30 fps on em.
 
Budget (250usd) is not enough for a cpu/mobo combo rebuild of anything meaningful and DDR3 based systems aren't sold anymore unless you buy second hand. Even if you could buy second hand, there's nothing really standout in terms of apu performance, not anything better compared to what you have now. So probably look at getting just the graphics card for now. Long as psu is adequate, could maybe find Gtx 1050ti second hand or maybe new if you can find one, thanks to Covid, think they rereleased 1050tis to bandaid gpu shortages. What power supply is in your system now? Does it have pcie 6pin supplimentary plug? There are 1050ti models with and without, would be handy if your power supply had such cable so you wouldn't have to worry about that. Keep that in mind anyway and research.

If you did decide to rebuild though, there's a few potential issues. One being Windows activation on different motherboard. Since your Windows is activated on the Acer system, they own the actual oem licence, so you could have issues transferring. You'd have to make an MS account sign in if you haven't done that already and deactivate current PC and hopefully activation works on new computer as you sign in to your Ms account to activate. If not then that's another cost involved buying a licence. You'll have to reinstall Windows too btw, transferring drive as is you'll be asking for all sorts of performance issues. Other issues being ram, can't use DDR3 on modern DDR4 motherboards, there's nothing really appealing resorting to DDR3 motherboard anyway, and then there's the power supply if it's really old.

A modern apu system could look like this. I think just buying a graphics for your system would probably be best way for now concerning your budget. Up to you. If your power supply could use updating along with a 1050ti then perhaps consider the psu from this build. If not this specific model then something with 5+ year factory warranty, avoid 1~3 yr units

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 3.9 GHz 6-Core Processor ($133.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI B550-A PRO ATX AM4 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($52.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: be quiet! System Power 10 450 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.22 @ Amazon)
Total: $396.19
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-04-29 02:47 EDT-0400
 
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boju said:
Budget (250usd) is not enough for a cpu/mobo combo rebuild of anything meaningful and DDR3 based systems aren't sold anymore unless you buy second hand. Even if you could buy second hand, there's nothing really standout in terms of apu performance, not anything better compared to what you have now. So probably look at getting just the graphics card for now. Long as psu is adequate, could maybe find Gtx 1050ti second hand or maybe new if you can find one, thanks to Covid, think they rereleased 1050tis to bandaid gpu shortages. What power supply is in your system now? Does it have pcie 6pin supplimentary plug? There are 1050ti models with and without, would be handy if your power supply had such cable so you wouldn't have to worry about that. Keep that in mind anyway and research.

If you did decide to rebuild though, there's a few potential issues. One being Windows activation on different motherboard. Since your Windows is activated on the Acer system, they own the actual oem licence, so you could have issues transferring. You'd have to make an MS account sign in if you haven't done that already and deactivate current PC and hopefully activation works on new computer as you sign in to your Ms account to activate. If not then that's another cost involved buying a licence. You'll have to reinstall Windows too btw, transferring drive as is you'll be asking for all sorts of performance issues. Other issues being ram, can't use DDR3 on modern DDR4 motherboards, there's nothing really appealing resorting to DDR3 motherboard anyway, and then there's the power supply if it's really old.

A modern apu system could look like this. I think just buying a graphics for your system would probably be best way for now concerning your budget. Up to you. If your power supply could use updating along with a 1050ti then perhaps consider the psu from this build. If not this specific model then something with 5+ year factory warranty, avoid 1~3 yr units

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 3.9 GHz 6-Core Processor ($133.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI B550-A PRO ATX AM4 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($52.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: be quiet! System Power 10 450 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.22 @ Amazon)
Total: $396.19
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-04-29 02:47 EDT-0400
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thanks for replying, I would consider on getting the parts you have suggested but honestly, I don't think it would be a possibility for me to spend around that much money for this. if you don't mind I have 2 more questions. one being I recently did tried to upgrade only my gpu and tried to get geforce gt 710 and guys from the shop I was getting it from was installing the card on my pc but while installing the driver for it, it failed and he said that the card was not compatible with my cpu and motherboard and suggested me to get intel i5 and 710 and a new motherboard which would cost me 8,000 rupees and I can run the 2015 stuff on it but honestly I have doubts that those guys are just trying to sell me their stuff but again, I'm not an expert on these things so what do you suggest I should do?
 
Tac 25 said:
don't get a GT 710, that gpu is not even for gaming. You will be wasting money.

the bare minimum for 720p gaming is a GT 1030 GDDR5.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a80mtoQklSo
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but would my pc even support gt 1030 if it's driver installation failed of gt 710? those guys said it's because my processor and motherboard doesn't support 710. were they telling the truth or just trying to sell me their stuff?
 
important question is.. did you see the GT 710 working on their pc? The card might be defective / dead even before it was given to you.
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older motherboards like yours have a Legacy bios. You need to find a gpu that supports legacy. I'm not very familiar with AMD boards, but my Samsung mobo with legacy bios works just fine with a GT 1030 and later a GTX 1650 that I have installed into it. This mobo is probably even older than what you have.

note: I'm using an ASUS GTX 1650. Not all 1650 will work with old mobo.

here's video.

0:00 to 0:19 CPU-Z to show Q9500, GPU-Z to show the GTX 1650
1:33 sample gaming of Street Fighter V
4:55 sample gaming of Xenon Racer

View: https://youtu.be/k2jMHaJggG4
 
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Tac 25 said:
important question is.. did you see the GT 710 working on their pc? The card might be defective / dead even before it was given to you.
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older motherboards like yours have a Legacy bios. You need to find a gpu that supports legacy. I'm not very familiar with AMD boards, but my Samsung mobo with legacy bios works just fine with a GT 1030 and later a GTX 1650 that I have installed into it. This mobo is probably even older than what you have.

note: I'm using an ASUS GTX 1650. Not all 1650 will work with old mobo.

here's video.

0:00 to 0:19 CPU-Z to show Q9500, GPU-Z to show the GTX 1650
1:33 sample gaming of Street Fighter V
4:55 sample gaming of Xenon Racer

View: https://youtu.be/k2jMHaJggG4
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thankfully I didn't brought that card. I'm too confused on what to get now. anything upper than 20k is really not a possibility for me even in years. so would i5 7400 and gt 1030 be ok for what I need?
 
I humbly suggest you really consider the system i suggested, it isn't that much more over you budget. It is relevant, much easier to work with since it's modern and many MANY times better.
 
@Rahijo

an i5-7400 + GT 1030 GDDR5 should allow you to play games. Although you would have to settle for 720p or less most of the time. And I must stress that you get the GDDR5 version of the GT 1030, there is a weaker GT 1030 DDR4 version being sold for the same price.

I also do suggest looking at the build @boju posted. It's better than an i5-7400.

well, got to go now. It's my playing time for Genshin Impact. Will reply tomorrow if you quote me again.

Goodluck on the pc you are going to build. 😉
 
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boju said:
I humbly suggest you really consider the system i suggested, it isn't that much more over you budget. It is relevant, much easier to work with since it's modern and many MANY times better.
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I would love to get a pc like that but money problems hold me back a lot on this
 
Tac 25 said:
@Rahijo

an i5-7400 + GT 1030 GDDR5 should allow you to play games. Although you would have to settle for 720p or less most of the time. And I must stress that you get the GDDR5 version of the GT 1030, there is a weaker GT 1030 DDR4 version being sold for the same price.

I also do suggest looking at the build @boju posted. It's better than an i5-7400.

well, got to go now. It's my playing time for Genshin Impact. Will reply tomorrow if you quote me again.

Goodluck on the pc you are going to build. 😉
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do I need to get a specific motherboard for i5 and gt 1030? if so then which one?
 
You'll need to get a better psu anyway. The one i said. Get you 1/4 way there. Then look for second hand gtx 670. That's about as good as it gets in your circumstances. Your board can't support 7 series and up.

i5 come in various generations. 1st, 2nd right up to 13th.. So yeah every third generation is a different motherboard. Might as well do the build i suggested because you looking at i5's means you're heading in the same direction concerning your wallet.
 
@Rahijo

I thought you already have the i5-7400. If you don't have the cpu yet, then just don't do it. It will be a waste, gathering all components would take so much effort, and the payoff is not worth it. If you are really short on cash, just buy a refurbished pc with an i7-2600K already installed. A 2600K is stronger than an i5-7400. Add a GT 1030 GDDR5 to it, and you can start gaming. My backup pc is a 2600k, actually using it now to type this post. It can still play several playstation 4 games just fine at 1080p. :)

i5-7400 vs i7-2600k


However, I would repeat that it is still better if you put together the build that boju has posted.
 
Tac 25 said:
@Rahijo

I thought you already have the i5-7400. If you don't have the cpu yet, then just don't do it. It will be a waste, gathering all components would take so much effort, and the payoff is not worth it. If you are really short on cash, just buy a refurbished pc with an i7-2600K already installed. A 2600K is stronger than an i5-7400. Add a GT 1030 GDDR5 to it, and you can start gaming. My backup pc is a 2600k, actually using it now to type this post. It can still play several playstation 4 games just fine at 1080p. :)

i5-7400 vs i7-2600k


However, I would repeat that it is still better if you put together the build that boju has posted.
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but wouldn't all that be too costly for what I need through? I really don't play nor like games that came afterwards of 2015 and is totally fine with gaming on 720p with lowest possible settings. those builds seems like the minimum requirement of current gen games, which I don't play
 
Because too many dilemmas, compatibility being one and needing to resort in old parts to get where you want to be . The system i proposed is an apu based system, performance is not too extreme but is modern and won't be a pita.
 
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@Rahijo

with the system I suggested, 2600K + GT 1030 GDDR5. You would be mostly doing 720p anyway. Because the 1030 is a 720p gpu. Some lesser demanding games would run in 1080p. My 2600k runs most games in 1080p, because it is partnered with a 1050ti.

with Boju's suggestion. You have a better chance at modern games. 5600G is better than the 2600k. This is actually what I would buy if put in this situation, and if the budget would allow it.

in the end it's yout choice. what to buy.
 
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Tac 25 said:
@Rahijo

with the system I suggested, 2600K + GT 1030 GDDR5. You would be mostly doing 720p anyway. Because the 1030 is a 720p gpu. Some lesser demanding games would run in 1080p. My 2600k runs most games in 1080p, because it is partnered with a 1050ti.

with Boju's suggestion. You have a better chance at modern games. 5600G is better than the 2600k. This is actually what I would buy if put in this situation, and if the budget would allow it.

in the end it's yout choice. what to buy.
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hmm, thoses builds are really out of budget but I guess if I'll still be facing lags with i5 and 710 then it's not worth spending 8,000 Rs. on it. guess I'll wait up a few years and buy some better components or a good pc. anyway, thank you both for replying
 
Tac 25 said:
you can see here how weak the 710 is compared to the GT 1030.

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I've seen the comparison. 710 is weak to 1030 as my radeon r5 is to 710. thing is, unless there's some money miracle happens, it's literally impossible for me to get components of that high price so right now I can either upgrade to i5 and gt 710 or wait for around 5-10 years to get more money or when their prices dropped or... probably I won't be into gaming at that point so that solves the problem too 💀
 
If you really can't then lets tackle it a different way. Psu i suggested + cost of a second hand gtx 670. Your mobo should support that legacy card at least, but do update psu as well.
 
@Rahijo

the point is a 710 is not really worth buying.

is GT 1030 GDDR5 really a high price in your country. How much is the price?
it has become lower priced over here in my country, now that the gpu crisis is over.
 
Not sure if 10th series be compatible with current motherboard. If changed maybe but depends what they get vs price vs what they could have for a little more. 5-10 years is dramatising. If money was that tight you wouldn't be spending anything on pc hardware.
 
@boju

I was mostly suggesting the 1030 on the assumption that OP would buy another board with a 2600k or buy the board you were suggesting - in which, the 1030 would surely work. If he buys his i5-7400, then a 1030 would work there as well.
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also I'm puzzled on the gpu situation in the OP's country. My country is poor, Philippines. Over here, some low budget computer shops have a dozen or so old pc's equipped with GTX 750ti, GTX 460, or GT 1030. Because these three gpu's are enough for CSGO and DOTA, which some kids pay coins to play for an hour or so. I'm wondering why the OP is having a hard time obtaining even a GT 1030 or any old gpu of similar strength. Which is why I asked how much a GT 1030 is in his country.
 
The most reasonable ultra-low-budget upgrade for your system is an A10 APU, preferably the A10-7870k or A10-7890k because they clock their R7 GPU the highest, but then even the slowest A10 GPU is twice as powerful as your R5 and faster than a GT710. And in the upgrade you get twice as many CPU cores too. Your motherboard must support 95w CPUs rather than merely 65w like your current A6.

While these are still Steamroller cores, the later Excavator core models that still fit FM2+ came with less powerful IGPs. Be aware though that due primarily to the still-low CPU power the most suitable games are more 2005 and older, rather than 2015 so if you need adequate performance for newer games than that, save up for a newer system.
 
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