Recommendations for DIY PC

[primmyera]

My old PC of about 4 years recently died on me so looking to budget build a new PC for casual gaming (LoL, DotA2 etc.) and entertainment uses.

My budget is about ~$700, but can go up to $750 if really need be.

I do not require an optic drive, HDD, or monitor.

Kind of clueless when it comes to parts so looking for advice from kind souls here.

Thanks for all help in advance!

 

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Intel Build

CPU+ Mobo: ASROCK H81M-DGS+ Pentium G3240 (149)
RAM:G.SKILL PC 12800/1600MHZ DDR3 CL11 VALUE RAM (4GBX2) (102)
GPU:LEADTEK GT640 2GB DDR3 (125)
SSD:CRUCIAL MX100 128GB (115)
PSU:FSP 450W 80+ HEXA PLUS (59)
Case: Aerocool V3X Advance (59)
OS:WINDOWS 7 HOME PREM 64bit (120)


Total cost: $729

AMD Build

CPU+ Mobo:MSI FM2 A75MA-E35 + A10-6800K (276)
RAM:G.SKILL RIPJAWS-X 1866MHZ (4GBx2pcs) CL9 (119)
SSD:CRUCIAL MX100 128GB (115)
PSU:FSP 450W 80+ HEXA PLUS (59)
Case:Aerocool V3X Advance (59)
OS:WINDOWS 7 HOME PREM (120)


Total cost: $749

Buy at PC Themes, #04-15, and ask for discounts. DIY yourself. If you can't into DIY, go to PC Care & Solution at #02-32 and ask Nigel to help you assemble.

If possible, increase your budget to $800+ and get at least an i3 and a GTX 750. I may have made too many compromises to processing and graphics performance in order to meet the budget.

 

[primmyera]

Thanks for your help.

I actually don't need an operating system or an SSD. So I think I could distribute the money for those to other parts?

With this in mind what parts can I change out for a better rig?

Once again thank you for your help!

 

[Alternative X]

It would be wiser to keep the SSD unless you already have one as SSDs enables you to boot your computer in seconds instead of 5+ minutes with 7200RPM HDD.

Allocate money towards an i3 4150(221 with mobo) and get a Leadtek GTX750(199) or GTX750ti(235). The GT640 in the Intel build is an entry level card. If you are willing to spend more, get a Seasonic S12II-Non modular 520W (85) for a much more durable PSU (comes with 5 years warranty).