2700x build

[Tumor12]

My friend wants to invest in a 2700x build for around 2000NZD, hes already purchased a 144hz freesync monitor.

 

https://nz.pcpartpicker.com/list/ZCVQHh

This is a build i just threw together, any tips?

[LienusLateTips]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 2700 3.2 GHz 8-Core Processor  ($447.00 @ 1stWave Technologies) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49 CFM CPU Cooler  ($68.00) 
Motherboard: ASRock - B450 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($178.25 @ PB Technologies) 
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($240.00) 
Storage: Samsung - 860 Evo 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($135.00 @ 1stWave Technologies) 
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($104.00 @ 1stWave Technologies) 
Video Card: Sapphire - Radeon RX 580 8 GB PULSE Video Card  ($378.99 @ PB Technologies) 
Case: Fractal Design - Meshify C Dark TG ATX Mid Tower Case  ($168.00 @ 1stWave Technologies) 
Power Supply: Antec - Earthwatts Gold Pro 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($115.43 @ PC Force) 
Total: $1834.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-03-20 08:54 NZDT+1300

 

Replaced the PSU, bumped the 2700X to a 2700, and put in a decent motherboard.

[WereCat]

What about this one?

Quite a lot better graphics card (RTX 2060)

And worse CPU which will still perfom as good in the games as R7 2700X if you are willing to OC it a little bit.

https://nz.pcpartpicker.com/list/gTfgMZ

 

There is no reason why you should spend more money on CPU than on GPU since the GPU always matters quite a bit more for gaming.