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I'm planning on building my first desktop as an upgrade from my space heater of a laptop, and could use some help with making sure this build is adequate for the price.
CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($109.99)
Motherboard: Asus H110M-E/M.2 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($46.98)
Memory: Avexir Core Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($47.92)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.88)
Video Card: MSI Radeon RX 460 2GB Video Card ($98.99)
Case: Apevia X-QPACK3-PK MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($48.99)
Power Supply: Rosewill 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi Adapter ($35.49)
Monitor: AOC G2260VWQ6 21.5" 1920x1080 75Hz Monitor ($124.99)
Total: $610.22

Note:I'm going to wait on buying the monitor until it drops back down to $100.

Like I've suggested many times on these forums, go for a G4560 Pentium. It's the best budget CPU out on the market and features hyper threading. Combo that with a B250M board (though slightly more expensive). I would also make changes to the monitor. Go for the Lenovo - LI2264d 21.5 or 23 inch version, depending on your preference. It's the best budget monitor on market. It has thin bezels, Freesync , IPS, and overclock for 75 Hz. With the money you save from the monitor get a RX480 (which can now often be found for around 140-150 w/ rebates). I would also suggest getting a 250 GB SSD for now instead of the HHD. Massive difference in boot speed and you can always add a HDD later when you have the funds.

Originally Posted by njknoijhbosdhbfo

I'm debating on the monitor since the one I plan on getting sometimes drops to a similar price. I never considered a pentium but I can get it, the mobo you suggested, and an 470 (if I see 480 on sale I'll probably get it like you suggested) for the same price as the other build. 10/10 advice.

edit:I also just noticed the pentium is from kaby lake and supports faster memory than the i3
second edit:I found a better case, and will probably go with the monitor you suggested.

Originally Posted by julian2002d

Freesync makes for a world of difference

Originally Posted by njknoijhbosdhbfo

Freesync makes for a world of difference

Yeah I found out the monitor has freesync and I really like the base it has so I'm definitely going with it.

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