Second Gaming PC Build

[alcoholicatbi]

I'm building a gaming PC for a friend. This isn't my first go around. But I'm a software guy and don't keep up with the latest and greatest hardware devices so I need some help finding a PC to fit these specs.

 

1. Budget & Location

The budget sits at between $300 USD - $500 USD. Cheaper is better. Try to keep it under $400 USD if possible.

2. Aim

It needs to be able to run iracing (https://www.iracing.com/membership/system-requirements/). It will be used for iracing and games of similar requirements.

3. Monitors

I am going to connect the display to an existing HDTV. No monitors are necessary.

4. Peripherals

I do not need a copy of Windows.

I do not need a hard drive. I have 3 of those sitting around not in use I will throw into it.

I will need 3 sata cables for each drive as I don't have any.

I will need a mouse. I already have a spare keyboard.

It does not need an optical drive.

[barondeau]

So these specs?

• 4 core CPU or better – Some examples (but not limited to): AMD FX-6300, Intel Core i5-4430, Intel Core i5-2320, AMD Ryzen 3 1200
• 8 GB of RAM
• A gaming graphics card with at least 2GB of DEDICATED memory – Some examples (but not limited to):  Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 @ 2 GB / GTX 1050 or ATI Radeon HD 7850 @ 2GB / AMD RX 550 or better

[Streetguru]

7 minutes ago, alcoholicatbi said:

 

Should look for a used RX 470/480/570/580 for closer to $100, and maybe use that money to buy a better used CPU like a Ryzen 5 CPU.

The motherboard is fine for up to an R7 1700, it'll just limit overclocking a bit because of the VRM.

Case and power supply prices suck right now. RAM is super cheap.
 

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/2QVNfH

CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($64.38 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock B450M PRO4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($66.89 @ Amazon)
Storage: HP EX920 256 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: ASRock Radeon RX 570 8 GB Phantom Gaming D Video Card  ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cougar MX330 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Newegg Business)
Power Supply: Corsair CX (2017) 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $486.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-07-27 17:58 EDT-0400