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eatoro6

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I have three build choices:
AMD FX build with expensive motherboard but with a worse processor:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NB7jhM
AMD FX build with better processor but worse motherboard:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/JFpsWZ
And here is a build with an amd a series processor:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vwpsWZ
These builds are all compatible, and they all are options for what I'm going to buy. Please let me know if you have any ideas on the one I should buy or if I should sub something into one of the builds. Anything helps!
-eatoreo6
 
Solution
Well, to start with it's not a card. It's an integrated GPU that's part of the processor. The 7850k is anywhere from 5 to 20fps faster on various gaming titles and pretty handily whips it in synthetic benchmarks as well, but the 5800k is a better choice than that A8.

If you plan to add a discreet graphics card later, it probably doesn't matter, and if you currently have any gaming card, no matter how low end, it might be better to just go with an Athlon X4 chip now that has no integrated graphics as you won't need it really. It is however possible to use the APU graphics when paired with the proper card for a dual graphics solution that improves performance much more than either one separately but from my experience often has more...
Well, to start with it's not a card. It's an integrated GPU that's part of the processor. The 7850k is anywhere from 5 to 20fps faster on various gaming titles and pretty handily whips it in synthetic benchmarks as well, but the 5800k is a better choice than that A8.

If you plan to add a discreet graphics card later, it probably doesn't matter, and if you currently have any gaming card, no matter how low end, it might be better to just go with an Athlon X4 chip now that has no integrated graphics as you won't need it really. It is however possible to use the APU graphics when paired with the proper card for a dual graphics solution that improves performance much more than either one separately but from my experience often has more troubles than it's worth.


 
Solution
Nooo, only if you add a graphics card or already have one that can be used with the system. If you have no graphics card it's best to just do as you already planned to do since adding any graphics card that's worthwhile will increase your budget beyond what you wanted to invest. You can still add one later if you decide the integrated graphics are not powerful enough.
 
Got it! Okay, now I have a router option for the future: http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Wireless-Dual-Band-Router-Generation/dp/B004N625AA/ref=cm_cd_al_qh_dp_t and do I need a wireless card if I want to connect to the internet using the wifi router first before getting this router. (if so, what would you recommend?)
And I also know have an idea for a build with a video card and an AMD FX processor:

CPU: AMD FX-4350 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($103.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($72.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GT 610 2GB Video Card ($46.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX Power Supply ($26.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.75 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($138.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Cooler Master R4-L2R-20AC-GP 69.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($4.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Cooler Master R4-L2R-20AC-GP 69.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($4.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($27.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $596.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-31 18:50 EST-0500
And since this build is cheap, I could upgrade it.
-eatoreo6
 
USB wireless adapter:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Wireless Network Adapter: TRENDnet TEW-805UB 802.11a/b/g/n/ac USB 3.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($24.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $24.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-31 20:28 EST-0500



PCIe x1 card wireless adapter:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Wireless Network Adapter: TRENDnet TEW-726EC 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($26.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $26.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-31 20:29 EST-0500


Which way you go is up to you. Both are fine, neither is really any better than the other as far as USB vs internal. I personally like USB better as I can place it where it get a little better reception than if it's inside the machine.