Should I buy faster RAM or get a gpu for an A10-7860k build?

[TNTS]

I'm going to build a new computer for a bit of gaming and a bit of programming work for school (Going to create a virtual tour with Unity). So far, I've planned everything out except for the part about getting a discrete GPU to run the system on Dual Graphics mode or to just move that money towards getting faster RAM. Here's how my build is looking:

Motherboard: Asrock FM2A68M-DG3+
Processor: AMD A10-7860K
RAM: x2 Kingston 4GB DDR3 1600
GPU: HIS R7 240 2GB DDR3 128-bit

All the other parts that I've omitted are parts I already have. So what should I do? Leave out the GPU for 1866 or faster RAM or keep it as is?

 

[DSzymborski]

Honestly, even on a budget, it's really, really hard to justify an FM2+ build for pretty much any purpose in 2017, especially when you're getting some kind of discrete GPU. Even a Kaby Lake Pentium and using the saved money on the GPU would eviscerate a build like this (I'm assuming given these parts you don't have the budget to get into the Ryzens).

 

[TNTS]

Honestly, even on a budget, it's really, really hard to justify an FM2+ build for pretty much any purpose in 2017, especially when you're getting some kind of discrete GPU. Even a Kaby Lake Pentium and using the saved money on the GPU would eviscerate a build like this (I'm assuming given these parts you don't have the budget to get into the Ryzens).

Yeah, sadly I'm on that tight of a budget at the moment.

 

[DSzymborski]

Honestly, even on a budget, it's really, really hard to justify an FM2+ build for pretty much any purpose in 2017, especially when you're getting some kind of discrete GPU. Even a Kaby Lake Pentium and using the saved money on the GPU would eviscerate a build like this (I'm assuming given these parts you don't have the budget to get into the Ryzens).

Yeah, sadly I'm on that tight of a budget at the moment.

Could you tell us what the budget is? It's possible we might have some ideas for you that'll give you more bang for your buck.

 

[TNTS]

Honestly, even on a budget, it's really, really hard to justify an FM2+ build for pretty much any purpose in 2017, especially when you're getting some kind of discrete GPU. Even a Kaby Lake Pentium and using the saved money on the GPU would eviscerate a build like this (I'm assuming given these parts you don't have the budget to get into the Ryzens).

Yeah, sadly I'm on that tight of a budget at the moment.

Could you tell us what the budget is? It's possible we might have some ideas for you that'll give you more bang for your buck.

At the moment. I could only muster up $260. I have here an Ivy Bridge system with a Core i3-3220 but taking that route would have me going over the budget. Here's the build of the Ivy Bridge system:

Core i3-3220
4GB 1333 RAM
GT 730 DDR3 2GB
Asus H61M-C

 

[DSzymborski]

Honestly, even on a budget, it's really, really hard to justify an FM2+ build for pretty much any purpose in 2017, especially when you're getting some kind of discrete GPU. Even a Kaby Lake Pentium and using the saved money on the GPU would eviscerate a build like this (I'm assuming given these parts you don't have the budget to get into the Ryzens).

Yeah, sadly I'm on that tight of a budget at the moment.

Could you tell us what the budget is? It's possible we might have some ideas for you that'll give you more bang for your buck.

At the moment. I could only muster up $260. I have here an Ivy Bridge system with a Core i3-3220 but taking that route would have me going over the budget. Here's the build of the Ivy Bridge system:

Core i3-3220
4GB 1333 RAM
GT 730 DDR3 2GB
Asus H61M-C

Something like this is far, far better than either of these builds.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($68.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock - B250M-HDV Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($62.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws 4 series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($59.92 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI - Radeon RX 460 2GB Low Profile Video Card ($83.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $275.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-18 04:58 EDT-0400

 

[TNTS]

Honestly, even on a budget, it's really, really hard to justify an FM2+ build for pretty much any purpose in 2017, especially when you're getting some kind of discrete GPU. Even a Kaby Lake Pentium and using the saved money on the GPU would eviscerate a build like this (I'm assuming given these parts you don't have the budget to get into the Ryzens).

Yeah, sadly I'm on that tight of a budget at the moment.

Could you tell us what the budget is? It's possible we might have some ideas for you that'll give you more bang for your buck.

At the moment. I could only muster up $260. I have here an Ivy Bridge system with a Core i3-3220 but taking that route would have me going over the budget. Here's the build of the Ivy Bridge system:

Core i3-3220
4GB 1333 RAM
GT 730 DDR3 2GB
Asus H61M-C

Something like this is far, far better than either of these builds.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($68.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock - B250M-HDV Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($62.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws 4 series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($59.92 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI - Radeon RX 460 2GB Low Profile Video Card ($83.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $275.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-18 04:58 EDT-0400

My other option is to upgrade my current system, to a i5-3470 and an RX 460 and with the same RAM for a little bit higher. How does that fair to this system that you recommend?

 

[DSzymborski]

A 3470 has slightly slower single-core speed than a G4560, but four cores rather than two cores with hyperthreading, so it would do better in programming and some games that don't rely on single threads. You also don't have to replace the motherboard if you have an OEM version of Windows (keys are tied to the motherboard). With $260, depending on the used price you find for a 3470, you may very well be able to get into an RX 470/570 even. At least, once the supply situation improves, with fast-cash miners scooping up those GPUs in the search for free money.