600 $ gaming PC for a friend

[Yasin40]

Hi guys

A  friend asked me to build them a PC for under 600 euros.

Her main use for it will be gaming.

This is the first thing I came up with: https://tweakers.net/pricewatch/bestelkosten/2041844

I went with Ryzen for later compatibility with Zen2, but you might think that's a bad idea. I'd love to hear what you guys would change for the best value gaming rig at or under 600 euros

The case was chosen because they like the color purple so I don't think I can change that

Thanks in advance

[Yasin40]

Just now, Rogerzz said:

In the Netherlands?

yes

[hello_there_123]

1 minute ago, Rogerzz said:

Power Supply: SeaSonic 520 W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  (€69.85 @ Megekko) 

It's group regulated and missing a lot of protections, as well as being loud as hell...

[Yasin40]

Just now, Rogerzz said:

If he can dish out an extra 50 euro he will have a great gaming build

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor  (€131.45 @ Megekko) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte B450M DS3H Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  (€73.95 @ CD-ROM-LAND) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  (€89.95 @ Megekko) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (€43.94 @ Megekko) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 580 8 GB GTS XXX ED Video Card  (€199.00 @ CD-ROM-LAND) 
Case: BitFenix Neos Window ATX Mid Tower Case  (€50.95 @ CD-ROM-LAND) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520 W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  (€69.85 @ Megekko) 
Total: €659.09
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-08-25 16:11 CEST+0200

Yeah that 60 extra dollars is really too much. Does Ryzen not really like faster RAM? And would the extra 15 euros for double the capacity not be worth it?

[Herman Mcpootis]

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor  (€131.45 @ Megekko) 
Motherboard: ASRock B450M PRO4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  (€78.95 @ Megekko) 
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR4-2666 Memory  (€53.90 @ Megekko) 
Storage: PNY CS900 480 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  (€59.99 @ Paradigit) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 570 8 GB Video Card  (€172.90 @ Megekko) 
Case: BitFenix Neos Window ATX Mid Tower Case  (€50.95 @ CD-ROM-LAND) 
Power Supply: be quiet! System Power 9 500 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  (€54.95 @ CD-ROM-LAND) 
Total: €603.09
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-08-25 16:19 CEST+0200

[Herman Mcpootis]

1 minute ago, Rogerzz said:

I'm concerned about the 8GB RAM though, may not be enough for today's standards.

his friend can fit in another 8gb when she gets enough money, for now she'll just have to turn off some chrome tabs.

[Herman Mcpootis]

Just now, Rogerzz said:

Motherboard: Gigabyte B450M DS3H Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  (€73.95 @ CD-ROM-LAND) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (€43.94 @ Megekko) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon RX 570 4 GB ARMOR OC Video Card  (€169.00 @ Paradigit) 

it's only 3 euros more for the 8gb 570, and the Pro4 is a better board. the HDD will run much slower than an SSD.

[Yasin40]

 

1 minute ago, Herman Mcpootis said:

it's only 3 euros more for the 8gb 570, and the Pro4 is a better board. the HDD will run much slower than an SSD.

the board is better, yes, but she's  not going to overclock I think. I do agree with the 8gb 570. I think a small boot SSD with a larger game drive is the way to go

[Herman Mcpootis]

Just now, Rogerzz said:

I would personally prefer 1TB over 480GB, even if it compromises on speed. AAA games are what, 60GB each? He will only have enough space for 8 games and little left over for files.

it's easier to just add in a HDD for storage in the future than to add an SSD later, having to find somewhere to store random files before cloning the OS over to the SSD.

[GoldenLag]

1 hour ago, Rogerzz said:

Power Supply: SeaSonic 520 W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  (€69.85

Poor PSU

50 minutes ago, Rogerzz said:

Motherboard: Gigabyte B450M DS3H Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  (€73.95 @ CD-ROM-LAND

Poor mobo

50 minutes ago, Rogerzz said:

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (€43.94 @ Megekko

An HDD in 2019 for OS?

 

 

This build is just a no

[VEXICUS]

This can be an option...

I know single channel ram... Second stick can be added later on..

And yes, I have fit in a rx580 in the same budget...

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor  (€131.45 @ Megekko) 
Motherboard: ASRock B450M-HDV Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  (€64.90 @ Megekko) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  (€48.95 @ Megekko) 
Storage: PNY CS900 480 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  (€59.99 @ Paradigit) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 580 8 GB GTS XXX ED Video Card  (€199.00 @ CD-ROM-LAND) 
Case: Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L MicroATX Mini Tower Case  (€39.90 @ Megekko) 
Power Supply: be quiet! System Power 9 500 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  (€54.95 @ CD-ROM-LAND) 
Total: €599.14
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-08-25 17:28 CEST+0200

[GoldenLag]

38 minutes ago, Rogerzz said:

He isn't going to overclock, so why does the motherboard choice matter?

Longevity, features, and not to mention the issues often assosiated with that board. 

 

Also BIOS

[GoldenLag]

34 minutes ago, VEXICUS said:

Know single channel ram... Second stick can be added later on..

And yes, I have fit in a rx580 in the same budget...

By sacrifising board and Ram.....

[VEXICUS]

1 minute ago, GoldenLag said:

By sacrifising board and Ram.....

That's a fine board for running that CPU at stock. Also, popping in a second stick of ram is an easy upgrade according to me, instead of selling old GPU and purchasing a new one.