Cheap Motherboard

[Orbity]

This motherboard looks good but it seems really cheap https://pcpartpicker.com/product/hpRzK8/gigabyte-b450m-ds3h-micro-atx-am4-motherboard-b450m-ds3h whats bad about it. I have about 80$ to spend on a motherboard, what would you recommend.

 

build it will be paired with:  

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor	$164.99 @ Amazon
Motherboard	Gigabyte - B450M DS3H Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard	$69.99 @ Amazon
Memory	G.Skill - Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory	$104.99 @ Newegg
Storage	Patriot - Burst 240 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive	$33.89 @ OutletPC
Storage	Seagate - BarraCuda 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	$44.02 @ OutletPC
Case	Cougar - MX330 ATX Mid Tower Case	$39.99 @ Newegg
Power Supply	Corsair - CX (2017) 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply	$49.99 @ Amazon
Monitor	Acer - ED242QR Abidpx 23.6" 1920x1080 144 Hz Monitor	$179.99 @ Amazon
Keyboard	Gigabyte - FORCE K83 Wired Standard Keyboard	$39.40 @ Newegg
Other	Sapphire Video Card 11265-01-20G NITRO+ RX 580 8GB GDDR5 PCI Express HDMI/DisplayPort/DL-DVI-D with Backplate	$189.99 @ Newegg
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	$917.24
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-12-23 01:51 EST-0500

 

[mxk]

ASRock b450 pro4, or that you spend less on the monitor so you can spend more on the motherboard. 

[Orbity]

1 minute ago, mxk. said:

ASRock b450 pro4, or that you spend less on the monitor so you can spend more on the motherboard. 

A 60hz monitor would be a waste of money with a 580 build

 

[Orbity]

6 minutes ago, mxk. said:

ASRock b450 pro4, or that you spend less on the monitor so you can spend more on the motherboard. 

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/dQgzK8/asrock-b450m-pro4-micro-atx-am4-motherboard-b450m-pro4

This better?

[mxk]

21 minutes ago, Orbity said:

A 60hz monitor would be a waste of money with a 580 build

 

I never implied a 60hz monitor as the choice.

[Orbity]

1 minute ago, Strike105X said:

 

Well to be honest, for a 580 an 100-120Hz monitor seems a better fit, to properly enjoy a 144Hz Monitor even at 1080p with how demanding some games are you'd need Vega or an 1070 gpu, plus a stronger cpu.

Do you know any good 120hz monitors you could link me too? They need to be less than 180$ cause thats the cost of the 144hz. 

[mxk]

5 minutes ago, Strike105X said:

 

Well to be honest, for a 580 an 100-120Hz monitor seems a better fit, to properly enjoy a 144Hz Monitor even at 1080p with high settings, looking at how demanding some games are you'd need Vega or an 1070 gpu, plus a stronger cpu.

exactly! @Orbity please take note of this, since you might be able to save money for this reason.

[Orbity]

Just now, mxk. said:

exactly! @Orbity please take note of this, since you might be able to save money for this reason.

Do you know any cheap 120hz monitors? They dont seem to be on Amazon at least

[mxk]

1 minute ago, Orbity said:

Do you know any cheap 120hz monitors? They dont seem to be on Amazon at least

Looks like all the 120hz and 100hz displays are 4k or 1440p monitors, so since you're getting an AMD card, try a 144hz monitor with freesync

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/rY98TW/viewsonic-monitor-xg2401

[Orbity]

1 minute ago, mxk. said:

Looks like all the 120hz and 100hz displays are 4k or 1440p monitors, so since you're getting an AMD card, try a 144hz monitor with freesync

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/rY98TW/viewsonic-monitor-xg2401

120hz are super uncommon, thats why i didnt go with one. The one you linked was is a downgrade or basically the same thing I have just not curved

[mxk]

1 minute ago, Orbity said:

120hz are super uncommon, thats why i didnt go with one. The one you linked was is a downgrade or basically the same thing I have just not curved

The one you have linked has a worse response time. It's not the end of the world but I would personally take 1ms over 4ms since I play csgo

[Orbity]

1 minute ago, mxk. said:

The one you have linked has a worse response time. It's not the end of the world but I would personally take 1ms over 4ms since I play csgo

I see what you mean, but 3ms difference it a very very small increment of time

[mxk]

Just now, Orbity said:

I see what you mean, but 3ms difference it a very very small increment of time

Yup, thats why it's not the end of the world. It's really not noticeable, and it probably wouldn't be to me since I have fairly average reaction time. csgo pros and other esports pros have very fast reaction time and thats where it matters.

[Orbity]

1 minute ago, mxk. said:

Yup, thats why it's not the end of the world. It's really not noticeable, and it probably wouldn't be to me since I have fairly average reaction time. csgo pros and other esports pros have very fast reaction time and thats where it matters.

I think i might go with the view sonic one not because of the 3ms difference in response time but im still not sure about the curve

[rares495]

I would also get a different PSU.

[mxk]

Just now, Orbity said:

I think i might go with the view sonic one not because of the 3ms difference in response time but im still not sure about the curve

I actually had the same debate as you, there's a samsung monitor thats 1440p and has a 4ms response time, and I almost ended up buying it, but there was an asus monitor that was 144hz, 1ms, and fit on my desk better since it was smaller. I think the curve in a monitor would probably make more of a difference when the monitor is larger and you have you move your eyes and head more. When you have a 24 inch, I think it makes less of a difference since you're not moving as much.

[mxk]

1 minute ago, rares495 said:

I would also get a different PSU.

hm? Its a good PSU and ranked well on the PSU tier list.

[rares495]

2 minutes ago, mxk. said:

hm? Its a good PSU and ranked well on the PSU tier list.

Yeah but it's still a budget unit. Also comes with the 'CX' branding's infamy.

[Orbity]

2 minutes ago, mxk. said:

hm? Its a good PSU and ranked well on the PSU tier list.

Well I cant spend more than that but is there a better PSU you would recommend for the same or lower?

[mxk]

1 minute ago, rares495 said:

Yeah but it's still a budget unit. Also comes with the 'CX' branding's infamy.

Yeah, I guess. I mean if the OP can't find anything else than this is probably an ok choice.

[mxk]

1 minute ago, Orbity said:

Well I cant spend more than that but is there a better PSU you would recommend for the same or lower?

seasonic focus gold 750w 80+ gold semi modular

[Orbity]

Just now, mxk. said:

seasonic focus gold 750w 80+ gold semi modular

nice power supply but to much for my build

[rares495]

2 minutes ago, Orbity said:

Well I cant spend more than that but is there a better PSU you would recommend for the same or lower?

You should get one of these instead:

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/qYTrxr/evga-power-supply-220g20550y1

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/KmgzK8/seasonic-focus-gold-550w-80-gold-certified-semi-modular-atx-power-supply-ssr-550fm

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/sYyxFT/seasonic-focus-plus-platinum-550w-80-platinum-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-ssr-550px

 

 

[Orbity]

1 minute ago, rares495 said:

You should get one of these instead:

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/qYTrxr/evga-power-supply-220g20550y1

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/KmgzK8/seasonic-focus-gold-550w-80-gold-certified-semi-modular-atx-power-supply-ssr-550fm

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/sYyxFT/seasonic-focus-plus-platinum-550w-80-platinum-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-ssr-550px

 

 

I know these are better but i really cant spend more than 50 on a PSU 

[xg32]

24 minutes ago, Orbity said:

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https://www.amazon.com/d/Monitors/Viotek-GN24CB-Speakers-Bezel-Less-FreeSync/B078P2XN9M/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1545551935&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=viotek+144hz&psc=1

 

This is the only monitor you should get in that price range, it has a VA* panel which beats the washed out colors on the TN.