Comparing these processors: i7 3770 and R3 3200G.
Comparing these processors: i7 3770 and R3 3200G.
You're considering a PC build with the i7 3770. It costs about $191.08 to assemble around here. A newer CPU like the Ryzen 3200G would add roughly $345, but it lacks integrated graphics. You'd need an older LGA1155 board and DDR3 RAM, plus a separate graphics card. Upgrading later might be tricky. The 3200G offers flexibility—use it now or upgrade the graphics later.
I’d check Craigslist for a 2nd/3rd gen Optiplex or comparable, upgrade the CPU to an i7, and add a 750 Ti or similar GPU. If that brings the build cost near $150, I’d choose it. Otherwise, consider swapping the CPU on eBay (still around $50-60) and opt for something more recent.