Is this a good computer?

[naturemon]

There is still no GPU or cooling fan. I don't think it will run. And if it does, it won't last very long without cooling.

Please know what you're talking about before you go spouting off stuff like you do. That's an APU, it's a GPU and CPU in one, I made a ~$300 build for my younger brtoher using one, it can play most games on low-medium well. Second, stock cooling usually work perfectly unless you a. Have an awful case/ventilation or b. plan to overclock.

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[Omicron Corp]

Second, stock cooling usually work perfectly unless you a. Have an awful case/ventilation or b. plan to overclock.

he thought that CPU's don't come with any sort of cooling at all

[naturemon]

he thought that CPU's don't come with any sort of cooling at all

Well although my response was a tad harsher than I intended it to be (It's a pet peeve of mine when people give invalid info on subjects they don't know much on) I didn't know that's what he meant, so I apologize.

[blueblur121]

hard to use

You can't say it's hard to use just because it works differently and is unfamiliar. I actually prefer to preform most tasks from the terminal.

some hardware not supported

Sounds like someone installed the LTS release.

many games cannot run

There are many tools to run Windows-based software on any Linux platform, such as Wine or VirtualBox.

Please know what you're talking about before you go spouting off stuff like you do. That's an APU, it's a GPU and CPU in one, I made a ~$300 build for my younger brtoher using one, it can play most games on low-medium well. Second, stock cooling usually work perfectly unless you a. Have an awful case/ventilation or b. plan to overclock.

I thought the CPU was just a normal one. Sorry.

I still think I'll go for a different build though. I think I'd rather use a separate GPU. My current computer has integrated graphics and it doesn't work very well with most games. I don't know if that's the cause, but I've heard from friends that integrated graphics CPUs are not good for gaming.

[OverBlocks]

Here is my computah,
Graphics card: AMD Radeon HD 5450
Logitech mouse and keyboard (they are amazing, check them out)
Headphones: (also logitech, i must be a fanboy)
Processor's : 4 Intel Core i5 CPU @ 3.20GHz
Hard disk's: Anything lad, try keeping it high on (C:)
And ETC,
Your price should be something about, 100 or 500 euro.

[Omicron Corp]

Sounds like someone installed the LTS release.

what??

There are many tools to run Windows-based software on any Linux platform, such as Wine or VirtualBox.

works with far from all windows games

i suggest dual boot; you can find a bunch of keys on sale for REALLY cheap all over the place
http://www.reddit.com/r/softwareswap/comments/211bav/h_windows_7_8_81_office_2013_activation_keys_w/
http://www.reddit.com/r/softwareswap/comments/20z3sa/hwindows_7_8_81_keys_all_versions_available/
http://www.reddit.com/r/softwareswap/comments/20ya1q/h_windows_81_pro_81_standard_8_pro_8_pro_n_and/

My current computer has integrated graphics and it doesn't work very well with most games.

you have a completely different CPU (intel) and integrated GPU (intel HD). this CPU (AMD) is designed to run games without a video card.

I think I'd rather use a separate GPU....I don't know if that's the cause, but I've heard from friends that integrated graphics CPUs are not good for gaming.

you aren't going to get a build with a seperate video card for 350. not even 400.

[blueblur121]

what??

Long Term Support. The current LTS release is from 2012. New one is coming next month.

works with far from all windows games

I don't think you know what VirtualBox is.

you have a completely different CPU (intel) and integrated GPU (intel HD). this CPU (AMD) is designed to run games without a video card.
you aren't going to get a build with a seperate video card for 350. not even 400.

Alright. I'll take your word for it.

EDIT: I just got an extra $40. That means I have $221 and my dad is willing to pay about $150. So now the budget is around $371.

[Omicron Corp]

I don't think you know what VirtualBox is.

yes, I do know, but you won't be able to run games that good, since first of all, running 2 operating systems at once will hog up the system resources, and the windows box won't fully utlize the hardware power. you wont be able to run games at anywhere above 10 fps

[naturemon]

Long Term Support. The current LTS release is from 2012. New one is coming next month.
I don't think you know what VirtualBox is.
Alright. I'll take your word for it.

EDIT: I just got an extra $40. That means I have $221 and my dad is willing to pay about $150. So now the budget is around $371.

Please stop being so stubborn, Omicron knows what he's talking about. You made this thread for a reason, he's here to provide assistance. If you ignore him you're going to realize you were wrong when it's too late.

[Omicron Corp]

EDIT: I just got an extra $40. That means I have $221 and my dad is willing to pay about $150. So now the budget is around $371.

PCPartPicker part list

CPU:  Intel Pentium G3420 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($71.81 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:  MSI H81M-E33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($44.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory:  G.Skill Value 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($37.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card:  PowerColor Radeon HD 7750 1GB Video Card  ($92.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case:  Rosewill FBM-01 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($24.54 @ Mwave)
Power Supply:  Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Optical Drive:  Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $378.26

managed to fit in a somewhat decent video card

[blueblur121]

yes, I do know, but you won't be able to run games that good, since first of all, running 2 operating systems at once will hog up the system resources, and the windows box won't fully utilize the hardware power. you wont be able to run games at anywhere above 10 fps

I use LXDE which is the most lightweight DE available for Ubuntu. I'll get at most 15. I don't mind having a slow FPS on certain games. As long as it's better than what I have now then I'm fine.

Please stop being so stubborn, Omicron knows what he's talking about. You made this thread for a reason, he's here to provide assistance. If you ignore him you're going to realize you were wrong when it's too late.

Ok sorry :(

PCPartPicker part list

CPU:  Intel Pentium G3420 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($71.81 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:  MSI H81M-E33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($44.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory:  G.Skill Value 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($37.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card:  PowerColor Radeon HD 7750 1GB Video Card  ($92.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case:  Rosewill FBM-01 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($24.54 @ Mwave)
Power Supply:  Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Optical Drive:  Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $378.26

managed to fit in a somewhat decent video card

Woah thanks m8.

Also, I found a Windows Vista install disc. I can't remember if it was any good though. It's been a while since I use Vista. An old OS is okay for me. Some users still have XP.

EDIT: Is this video card better than the integrated graphics on the APU on the last build? I looked up the processor on CPU benchmark and it was in the higher end group. I didn't think I would be able to get a processor like that for just $72. I looked up the graphics card and it was also in the high end group.

[Renderman]

id love to build myself my own laptop since the one I have right now blows

[blueblur121]

id love to build myself my own laptop since the one I have right now blows

I didn't even know you could build a laptop. Jesus, that would be hard considering the small amount of room given. Unless you want a bulky-ass laptop.

[Caribou]

I think it is.

[Omicron Corp]

EDIT: Is this video card better than the integrated graphics on the APU on the last build? I looked up the processor on CPU benchmark and it was in the higher end group. I didn't think I would be able to get a processor like that for just $72. I looked up the graphics card and it was also in the high end group.

the video card is better than the APU, but its definitely not high-end or medium-end. closer to low-end, same as the cpu.

id love to build myself my own laptop since the one I have right now blows

you cant build a laptop