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Hello there!

 

I am looking to build my first computer, So I decided the best place to get some ideas would be the LTT forum. Anyways enough talk, Let me begin; Since I have literally no true idea where to start I will be consulting this post:’https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/’

 

1. Budget & Location

My budget is around $750 and my location is the United States.

2. Aim

I only plan on playing less intensive games such as Minecraft, and CS:GO and I don’t mind turning down the graphic settings. But I need a computer that can run software Adobe Photoshop, and Blender. Basically a balanced build, Something that can play games but can also do things such as Photoshop. (Plus If it’s possible in my budget I would like the option to Over Clock)

3. Monitors

I just want one monitor at the moment, But the option for a maximum of 2 monitors would be a nice addition. Anything that meets or exceeds 1920 x 1080 would be fine with me, But I want it to have decent colors.

4. Peripherals

I have everything already, So no need to spend money where it doesn’t need to be spent :P

5. Why are you upgrading?

My previous computer is slow and can barely run Google chrome, Plus I’ve always wanted to build a computer so this is my chance.

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Would you keep some old parts from the previous PC? Do you need an optical drive (DVD)?

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27 minutes ago, Linko said:

Hello there!

 

I am looking to build my first computer, So I decided the best place to get some ideas would be the LTT forum. Anyways enough talk, Let me begin; Since I have literally no true idea where to start I will be consulting this post:’https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/’

 

1. Budget & Location

My budget is around $750 and my location is the United States.

2. Aim

I only plan on playing less intensive games such as Minecraft, and CS:GO and I don’t mind turning down the graphic settings. But I need a computer that can run software Adobe Photoshop, and Blender. Basically a balanced build, Something that can play games but can also do things such as Photoshop. (Plus If it’s possible in my budget I would like the option to Over Clock)

3. Monitors

I just want one monitor at the moment, But the option for a maximum of 2 monitors would be a nice addition. Anything that meets or exceeds 1920 x 1080 would be fine with me, But I want it to have decent colors.

4. Peripherals

I have everything already, So no need to spend money where it doesn’t need to be spent :P

5. Why are you upgrading?

My previous computer is slow and can barely run Google chrome, Plus I’ve always wanted to build a computer so this is my chance.

PCPartPicker Part List
Type Item Price
CPU AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor $163.02 @ Amazon
Motherboard ASRock - B450 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard $87.82 @ OutletPC
Memory Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-2400 Memory $74.99 @ Amazon
Storage Samsung - 860 Evo 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive $147.99 @ B&H
Video Card MSI - GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6 GB VENTUS XS OC Video Card $279.99 @ Amazon
Case Phanteks - Eclipse P300 Tempered Glass (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case $59.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply Corsair - CXM 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply $52.98 @ Newegg
Monitor Dell - D2719HGF 27.0" 1920x1080 144 Hz Monitor $179.99 @ Amazon
  Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts  
  Total (before mail-in rebates) $1076.77
  Mail-in rebates -$30.00
  Total $1046.77
  Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-05-12 11:34 EDT-0400  

 

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PCPartPicker Part List
Type Item Price
CPU AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2 GHz 6-Core Processor $118.40 @ OutletPC
Motherboard Gigabyte - B450 AORUS M Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard $74.99 @ Amazon
Memory ADATA - XPG GAMMIX D10 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory $72.99 @ Newegg
Storage Team - MS30 512 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive $48.99 @ Newegg
Video Card Gigabyte - Radeon RX 580 8 GB Gaming 8G Video Card $179.89 @ OutletPC
Case Cooler Master - MasterBox MB511 ATX Mid Tower Case $40.98 @ Newegg
Power Supply Corsair - RMx (2018) 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply $61.98 @ Newegg
Monitor Acer - ED242QR Abidpx 23.6" 1920x1080 144 Hz Monitor $169.99 @ Amazon
  Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts  
  Total (before mail-in rebates) $863.21
  Mail-in rebates -$95.00
  Total $768.21
  Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-05-12 11:37 EDT-0400  

 

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I went a hair over...

 

PCPartPicker Part List
Type Item Price
CPU AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2 GHz 6-Core Processor $118.40 @ OutletPC
Motherboard Gigabyte - B450M DS3H Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard $67.89 @ OutletPC
Memory ADATA - XPG GAMMIX D10 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory $72.99 @ Newegg
Storage Team - MS30 512 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive $48.99 @ Newegg
Video Card ASRock - Radeon RX 590 8 GB Phantom Gaming X Video Card $209.99 @ Newegg
Case Cooler Master - MasterBox Q300L MicroATX Mini Tower Case $39.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply SeaSonic - FOCUS Gold 450 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply $41.98 @ Newegg
Monitor Dell - S2419HGF 24.0" 1920x1080 144 Hz Monitor $149.99 @ Amazon
  Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts  
  Total (before mail-in rebates) $780.22
  Mail-in rebates -$30.00
  Total $750.22
  Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-05-12 12:09 EDT-0400  

 

 

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1 hour ago, 191x7 said:

Would you keep some old parts from the previous PC? Do you need an optical drive (DVD)?

It is an All-In-One, So using parts from it would be nearly impossible for a desktop. Plus I plan on selling it or just giving it to my friends or family

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9 hours ago, Turtle Rig said:
PCPartPicker Part List
Type Item Price
CPU AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor $163.02 @ Amazon
Motherboard ASRock - B450 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard $87.82 @ OutletPC
Memory Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-2400 Memory $74.99 @ Amazon
Storage Samsung - 860 Evo 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive $147.99 @ B&H
Video Card MSI - GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6 GB VENTUS XS OC Video Card $279.99 @ Amazon
Case Phanteks - Eclipse P300 Tempered Glass (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case $59.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply Corsair - CXM 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply $52.98 @ Newegg
Monitor Dell - D2719HGF 27.0" 1920x1080 144 Hz Monitor $179.99 @ Amazon
  Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts  
  Total (before mail-in rebates) $1076.77
  Mail-in rebates -$30.00
  Total $1046.77
  Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-05-12 11:34 EDT-0400  

 

This is... $300 over OPs budget. 

 

Also why tf would anyone blow $147 on a 1tb drive on a budget like this? Even on $1000 budget??

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I would wait until Ryzen 3000 comes out which may help pricing even if you go Intel. Computex is on the 28th so we'll probably see some announcements with that. In the meantime, make sure that you are signed up for Newegg emails so you will be able to take advantage of any promotions that they are having (you have to be signed up to use their coupons.)

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On 5/12/2019 at 4:09 PM, RobFRaschke said:

I went a hair over...

 

PCPartPicker Part List
Type Item Price
CPU AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2 GHz 6-Core Processor $118.40 @ OutletPC
Motherboard Gigabyte - B450M DS3H Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard $67.89 @ OutletPC
Memory ADATA - XPG GAMMIX D10 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory $72.99 @ Newegg
Storage Team - MS30 512 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive $48.99 @ Newegg
Video Card ASRock - Radeon RX 590 8 GB Phantom Gaming X Video Card $209.99 @ Newegg
Case Cooler Master - MasterBox Q300L MicroATX Mini Tower Case $39.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply SeaSonic - FOCUS Gold 450 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply $41.98 @ Newegg
Monitor Dell - S2419HGF 24.0" 1920x1080 144 Hz Monitor $149.99 @ Amazon
  Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts  
  Total (before mail-in rebates) $780.22
  Mail-in rebates -$30.00
  Total $750.22
  Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-05-12 12:09 EDT-0400  

 

 

I just bought all the parts today, I really appreciate your post! This will be my first (and hopefully not last) PC Build.

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8 hours ago, Linko said:

I just bought all the parts today, I really appreciate your post! This will be my first (and hopefully not last) PC Build.

Were the prices all the same? We could have tweaked for current sales since it's been a week.

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On 5/22/2019 at 2:12 AM, RobFRaschke said:

Were the prices all the same? We could have tweaked for current sales since it's been a week.

Actually after rebates the price went down about 50 bucks, Some good savings in my opinion

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