Building a computer for $200 is hard enough as it is, if you want an actual gaming computer you'll need to expand your budget

I really don't think you're going to get a custom gaming PC for $200.

I can.... If you add another zero at the end

You'd be able to pull off a $200ish build with an APU. The only issue you have is the OS, which is going to cost $100 out of the $200 you plan on spending, which is reason enough to save up more, say $350-400 before really committing to your build.

So knowing how limited your budget is, and realistically speaking, you have an extremely limited budget -- I'd hold off for a while and save up.

About the bare minimum you'd want to get;
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You'll need to use integrated graphics for now. Save money to add a GPU, then add 4GB RAM. After that, upgrade case and PSU. Then you can upgrade motherboard, add an SSD and lastly, upgrade CPU.

Sanctyy wrote About the bare minimum you'd want to get;
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You'll need to use integrated graphics for now. Save money to add a GPU, then add 4GB RAM. After that, upgrade case and PSU. Then you can upgrade motherboard, add an SSD and lastly, upgrade CPU.

I'm confused as to why you went with an Intel HD chip when he can just as easily go with an [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] for $5 cheaper and have a much better iGPU that will run circles around the G3258. The only downside in getting an FM2 socket CPU is the limited upgradability, but even then -- there are plenty of decent CPUs to upgrade to within the FM2 socket. Though they might not hold up against high-end i5/i7 processors, they're still capable CPUs. Anyway, I still think he should save up until he has a more suitable budget that can be played around with more.

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Sanctyy wrote About the bare minimum you'd want to get;
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You'll need to use integrated graphics for now. Save money to add a GPU, then add 4GB RAM. After that, upgrade case and PSU. Then you can upgrade motherboard, add an SSD and lastly, upgrade CPU.

I'm confused as to why you went with an Intel HD chip when he can just as easily go with an [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] for $5 cheaper and have a much better iGPU that will run circles around the G3258. The only downside in getting an FM2 socket CPU is the limited upgradability, but even then -- there are plenty of decent CPUs to upgrade to within the FM2 socket. Though they might not hold up against high-end i5/i7 processors, they're still capable CPUs. Anyway, I still think he should save up until he has a more suitable budget that can be played around with more.

Going with a $200 build in the first place is a horrible idea. The G3258 is a fantastic CPU and OP can save for a dedicated GPU. Personally, I would deal with the G3258's iGPU until I had money for a dedicated GPU. Then the G3258 could easily be upgraded to an i7. So, that's my reasoning. Much more, and better upgrade options, and it's a better performing CPU.

dude you can't even buy a decent phone for $200 what makes you think you're going to get a PC for that?

blondejohn wrote dude you can't even buy a decent phone for $200 what makes you think you're going to get a PC for that?

If you aren't educated in this topic, please don't come here saying ridiculous things like that.

A phone =/= a PC