[Build Help] - Budget Micro-ITX build; need help choosing video card
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What is your intended use for this build?
Bring this computer on trips so I can still play my favorite games without having to haul my gaming tower with me.
If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for? (Screen resolution, FPS, game settings)
1920-1080; able to play comfortably, no need for stunning graphics. 30 fps on low is applicable.
Games include: Civi 5, Skyrim, and CS:GO
What is your budget?
$450-$500
In what country are you purchasing your parts?
'Murica
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor | $65.99 @ NCIX US |
| Motherboard | MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | $45.98 @ OutletPC |
| Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory | $29.99 @ Newegg |
| Storage | Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $45.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Case | Thermaltake Core V21 MicroATX Mini Tower Case | $59.99 @ Newegg |
| Power Supply | FSP Group 400W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply | $65.98 @ Newegg |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total | $313.92 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-02 17:29 EST-0500 |
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Other than needing guidance on choosing a video card, I was also wondering if there is any better choice for the motherboard since I do plan on overclocking.
Posted Dec 2, 2015, 10:31 PM UTC