NEED ADVICE FIRST TIME BUILDING

[Patrick3k]

Hey guys! So I'm new to computer building. I just got my first job ever (yay) so I'm planning to build my own PC. I discovered PC Part Picker and I read some sample builds.

I was planning to buy a ready-made PC but I wanted to learn and explore about hardware and stuff. Here's what I came up 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
CPU Cooler	Cooler Master - Hyper 212 RGB Black Edition 57.3 CFM CPU Cooler	$39.99 @ B&H
Motherboard	MSI - B450 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard	$114.89 @ OutletPC
Memory	Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory	$99.89 @ OutletPC
Storage	Seagate - Barracuda 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	$54.99 @ Newegg Business
Video Card	MSI - Radeon RX 580 8 GB ARMOR OC Video Card	$189.99 @ Newegg
Case	Cougar - MX340 ATX Mid Tower Case	$49.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply	SeaSonic - 520 W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply	$34.99 @ Newegg
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$809.72
	Mail-in rebates	-$60.00
	Total	$749.72
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-04-02 13:53 EDT-0400

 

I know the website said that it is all compatible but if any of you know any complications or parts with bad reviews, I would be happy to hear them.

Also, can you give me any advice with this build? How to lessen the price a little bit maybe and not affect performance greatly?

 

Where to get my OS cheaply and how to install the necessary programs? I'm a total newbie in computer stuff and just want to start my journey in this field.

 

Thank you so much!!

[Sychic]

I'd suggest changing that hard drive out to a 500 GB SSD just for the faster load times. It's enough for the beginning and hard drives aren't too expensive to add later. 

[Optane^]

I would take an SSD over a HDD for raw speed. Or if you can squeeze $50, install your OS and progams to this, games and other storage to the second drive. https://pcpartpicker.com/product/4mkj4D/crucial-mx500-250gb-25-solid-state-drive-ct250mx500ssd1

 

You don't *need* to purchase windows, you can use it unlicensed by just clicking "I don't have a key" during the installation. 

[Patrick3k]

11 minutes ago, Sychic said:

I'd suggest changing that hard drive out to a 500 GB SSD just for the faster load times. It's enough for the beginning and hard drives aren't too expensive to add later. 

Oh is it okay if I don't have HDD? Alright. Since two of you guys suggested it I'll try to go for SSD. Can you give me any recommendation for a good budget one?

[Patrick3k]

10 minutes ago, Optane^ said:

I would take an SSD over a HDD for raw speed. Or if you can squeeze $50, install your OS and progams to this, games and other storage to the second drive. https://pcpartpicker.com/product/4mkj4D/crucial-mx500-250gb-25-solid-state-drive-ct250mx500ssd1

 

You don't *need* to purchase windows, you can use it unlicensed by just clicking "I don't have a key" during the installation. 

So I should get an SSD (500 GB) and an HDD (1TB)?

Also. I believe there will be problems if your OS is unlicensed? Thanks for answering.

[NunoLava1998]

I'd change the PSU to a CX450M

[Patrick3k]

10 minutes ago, NunoLava1998 said:

I'd change the PSU to a CX450M

Thanks for the suggestion. Any particular reason why?

[Carz728]

23 minutes ago, Patrick3k said:

So I should get an SSD (500 GB) and an HDD (1TB)?

Also. I believe there will be problems if your OS is unlicensed? Thanks for answering.

Yes do that that's what my current build is running the wd blue or crucial are pretty good budget ssds.

[Optane^]

32 minutes ago, Patrick3k said:

So I should get an SSD (500 GB) and an HDD (1TB)?

Also. I believe there will be problems if your OS is unlicensed? Thanks for answering.

Not necessarily problems but you get a water mark & lose some customization

[NunoLava1998]

12 minutes ago, Patrick3k said:

Thanks for the suggestion. Any particular reason why?

Much better quality, and has more protections

[Patrick3k]

3 minutes ago, Optane^ said:

Not necessarily problems but you get a water mark & lose some customization

Oh wow I didn't know you can just run an unlicensed windows. Thank you!

[Patrick3k]

2 minutes ago, NunoLava1998 said:

Much better quality, and has more protections

I saw it. Thanks for the suggestion!

[Optane^]

Just now, Patrick3k said:

Oh wow I didn't know you can just run an unlicensed windows. Thank you!

If my reply solved for question, you can mark my post as "answered" in the bottom left corner.

 

Thank you!

[Patrick3k]

5 minutes ago, Optane^ said:

If my reply solved for question, you can mark my post as "answered" in the bottom left corner.

 

Thank you!

I still need more answers tho, but I did it anyway. I hope this doesn't make the thread inactive. More suggestions would be great.

[Optane^]

Just now, Patrick3k said:

I still need more answers tho, but I did it anyway. I hope this doesn't make the thread inactive. More suggestions would be great.

What other questions do you have. The overall build is good for a beginner build. If you're worried about actually building, follow a build guide on youtube. The hardest part is seating the CPU, after that, you're golden.

[SliceT]

Other suggestions:

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/LjTcpG
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/LjTcpG/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700 3 GHz 8-Core Processor  ($158.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 RGB Black Edition 57.3 CFM CPU Cooler  ($39.99 @ B&H)
Motherboard: ASRock - B450 Steel Legend ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($99.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.99 @ Newegg Business)
Video Card: PowerColor - Radeon RX 580 8 GB Red Devil Video Card  ($202.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cougar - MX340 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - 520 W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $751.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-04-02 15:00 EDT-0400

 

The MSI 580 is not that good, Red Devil is a really good card for little more. Also the Ryzen 7 8 cores is a smarter choice, easy overclockable to decent clocks with a good motherboard and cooling

[Patrick3k]

4 minutes ago, Optane^ said:

What other questions do you have. The overall build is good for a beginner build. If you're worried about actually building, follow a build guide on youtube. The hardest part is seating the CPU, after that, you're golden.

Alright thank you. I'm just waiting for other suggestions of maybe changing a part or something. I will check them out tonight.

[Patrick3k]

4 minutes ago, SliceT said:

Other suggestions:

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/LjTcpG
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/LjTcpG/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700 3 GHz 8-Core Processor  ($158.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 RGB Black Edition 57.3 CFM CPU Cooler  ($39.99 @ B&H)
Motherboard: ASRock - B450 Steel Legend ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($99.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.99 @ Newegg Business)
Video Card: PowerColor - Radeon RX 580 8 GB Red Devil Video Card  ($202.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cougar - MX340 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - 520 W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $751.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-04-02 15:00 EDT-0400

 

The MSI 580 is not that good, Red Devil is a really good card for little more. Also the Ryzen 7 8 cores is a smarter choice, easy overclockable to decent clocks with a good motherboard and cooling

Wow thanks for this. I will do further research tonight. This CPU only has 3GHZ tho, is that better compared to 5 with 3.4 and two less cores? 

[SliceT]

6 minutes ago, Patrick3k said:

Wow thanks for this. I will do further research tonight. This CPU only has 3GHZ tho, is that better compared to 5 with 3.4 and two less cores? 

For games higher clocks is better, but we are talking about the high end AMD Ryzen with 8 cores that can easily overclock to 3.4+ with the right motherboard and cooling

[Patrick3k]

10 minutes ago, SliceT said:

For games higher clocks is better, but we are talking about the high end AMD Ryzen with 8 cores that can easily overclock to 3.4+ with the right motherboard and cooling

As a newbie in computer building. I'm not that familiar with overclocking but that sounds awesome. So is my motherboard and cooler the right one?

[Patrick3k]

Also. This is the final part list for my first build. Looks good?

EDIT: I changed motherboard to Asus-STRIX B350-F GAMING ATX AM4