Any ideas?

[HUExGxRECTION]

Okay so my intention is to make a cheap gaming pc for now that I would be able to turn into a killer pc for when I get a job and can afford it, so I need help making a upgrade god. My original idea was to pair a 9th gen I3 with no integrated graphics with a GTX 1060...can anyone help/improve this. Also please include a pcpartpicker list so I can buy them thanks

*edit*

also please make it intel so that I can take advantage of the 10th gen cpu’s coming out...sorry and thanks again 

Edited September 3, 2019 by HUExGxRECTION

[Streetguru]

1 minute ago, HUExGxRECTION said:

Okay so my intention is to make a cheap gaming pc for now that I would be able to turn into a killer pc for when I get a job and can afford it, so I need help making a upgrade god. My original idea was to pair a 9th gen I3 with no integrated graphics with a GTX 1060...can anyone help/improve this. Also please include a pcpartpicker list so I can buy them thanks

What's your current budget/country?

And you only have a 1080p 60hz display?

[HUExGxRECTION]

Just now, Streetguru said:

What's your current budget/country?

And you only have a 1080p 60hz display?

Current budget is around $500 and I have a 1080p 75hz monitor 

[waterjug]

Go for a ryzen board, even the lowest level ryzen chip is pretty cheap and powerful and a good value, but you can still upgrade to a faster one, and if they release a new Ryzen chip, it will still be compatible with the AM4 board. 

Intel can have inconsistent socket upgrades which isn't the best for futureproofing.

[Streetguru]

14 minutes ago, HUExGxRECTION said:

Current budget is around $500 and I have a 1080p 75hz monitor 

Well. You can get an R5 2400G which will run a lot of games just fine, and have the rest of the PC be solid.

Can just throw in a ~$300-350 RX 5700 at some point in the future
 

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/BJxDbX

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2400G 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($119.18 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B450 AORUS ELITE ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: GeIL EVO POTENZA 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($65.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Patriot VPN100 256 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cougar MX330-X ATX Mid Tower Case  ($44.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Cooler Master MWE Gold 550 W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $455.12
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-09-02 22:52 EDT-0400


If you look for a used CPU, and RX 470/480/570/580 you might just make the budget, without a case, or just get like $600 for the budget.
 

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/GbjPyX

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($129.30 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B450 AORUS M Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($84.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: GeIL EVO POTENZA 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($65.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Patriot VPN100 256 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: ASRock Radeon RX 570 8 GB Phantom Gaming D Video Card  ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Cooler Master MWE Gold 550 W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $550.15
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-09-02 22:57 EDT-0400

[Dedayog]

32 minutes ago, HUExGxRECTION said:

Okay so my intention is to make a cheap gaming pc for now that I would be able to turn into a killer pc for when I get a job and can afford it, so I need help making a upgrade god. My original idea was to pair a 9th gen I3 with no integrated graphics with a GTX 1060...can anyone help/improve this. Also please include a pcpartpicker list so I can buy them thanks

*edit*

also please make it intel so that I can take advantage of the 10th gen cpu’s coming out...sorry and thanks again 

What happened to this PC you were buying?

 

 

 

[The_Prycer]

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 3 2200G 3.5 GHz Quad-Core Processor	$79.99 @ Amazon
Motherboard	ASRock B450M Pro4-F Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard	$71.00 @ Amazon
Memory	Team Vulcan 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory	$41.99 @ Newegg
Storage	Seagate 500 GB 2.5" 5400RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive	$34.00 @ Amazon
Video Card	MSI Radeon RX 570 8 GB ARMOR OC Video Card	$139.99 @ Newegg
Case	DIYPC VisionII ATX Mid Tower Case	$49.99 @ Newegg Business
Power Supply	Corsair CXM 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply	$69.87 @ OutletPC
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$526.83
	Mail-in rebates	-$40.00
	Total	$486.83
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-09-02 23:26 EDT-0400

You can forgo the RX 570 to save $140 and use that money to get better storage or get a crappier case and keep everything else.

 

This isn't a perfect build, but for $500 it'll last you long enough for upgrades

[LogicWeasel]

2 hours ago, HUExGxRECTION said:

please make it intel so that I can take advantage of the 10th gen cpu’s coming out

Current (9th) Gen Intel Mobo + wanting to use the next gen Intel CPU =  lol no

 

1st - If you follow how often Intel changes CPU socket (because lol they like forcing new motherboard), you'd know that doesn't end well apart from maybe a refresh (or 2 refreshes thanks to being stuck on 14nm and not adding cores yet)

2nd - If you were following the latest leaks about the Intel 10th Gen you'd know they're announcing a new socket, so that plan is DoA anyway.  (See 1st point for why that's not only likely not just rumor, but it's a 100% Intel move, proven by track record).

3rd - Why bother worrying about what possible performance 10th Gen Intel has, AMD 3rd Gen is here now, and it rocks, so big whoop?  AMD 4th Gen can only be better as well and has all the more chance (especially since Intel = no chance) of being supported by a current Ryzen motherboard (especially X570, decent chance also for X470).

[HUExGxRECTION]

10 hours ago, The_Prycer said:

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 3 2200G 3.5 GHz Quad-Core Processor	$79.99 @ Amazon
Motherboard	ASRock B450M Pro4-F Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard	$71.00 @ Amazon
Memory	Team Vulcan 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory	$41.99 @ Newegg
Storage	Seagate 500 GB 2.5" 5400RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive	$34.00 @ Amazon
Video Card	MSI Radeon RX 570 8 GB ARMOR OC Video Card	$139.99 @ Newegg
Case	DIYPC VisionII ATX Mid Tower Case	$49.99 @ Newegg Business
Power Supply	Corsair CXM 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply	$69.87 @ OutletPC
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$526.83
	Mail-in rebates	-$40.00
	Total	$486.83
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-09-02 23:26 EDT-0400

You can forgo the RX 570 to save $140 and use that money to get better storage or get a crappier case and keep everything else.

 

This isn't a perfect build, but for $500 it'll last you long enough for upgrades

What’s the difference between getting a 570 and a 580?

[HUExGxRECTION]

10 hours ago, The_Prycer said:

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 3 2200G 3.5 GHz Quad-Core Processor	$79.99 @ Amazon
Motherboard	ASRock B450M Pro4-F Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard	$71.00 @ Amazon
Memory	Team Vulcan 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory	$41.99 @ Newegg
Storage	Seagate 500 GB 2.5" 5400RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive	$34.00 @ Amazon
Video Card	MSI Radeon RX 570 8 GB ARMOR OC Video Card	$139.99 @ Newegg
Case	DIYPC VisionII ATX Mid Tower Case	$49.99 @ Newegg Business
Power Supply	Corsair CXM 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply	$69.87 @ OutletPC
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$526.83
	Mail-in rebates	-$40.00
	Total	$486.83
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-09-02 23:26 EDT-0400

You can forgo the RX 570 to save $140 and use that money to get better storage or get a crappier case and keep everything else.

 

This isn't a perfect build, but for $500 it'll last you long enough for upgrades

Modified it a bit and got $150 for an early birthday present so I was wondering if this would be able to work too...

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor	$129.30 @ Amazon
Motherboard	ASRock B450M Pro4-F Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard	$71.00 @ Amazon
Memory	Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory	$69.99 @ Amazon
Storage	Seagate BarraCuda 4 TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive	$79.99 @ Newegg Business
Video Card	MSI Radeon RX 570 8 GB ARMOR OC Video Card	$139.99 @ Newegg
Case	DIYPC D480 ATX Mid Tower Case	$49.95 @ Newegg
Power Supply	Corsair CXM 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply	$69.87 @ OutletPC
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$650.09
	Mail-in rebates	-$40.00
	Total	$610.09
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-09-03 10:04 EDT-0400

 

[The_Prycer]

3 hours ago, HUExGxRECTION said:

Modified it a bit and got $150 for an early birthday present so I was wondering if this would be able to work too...

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor	$129.30 @ Amazon
Motherboard	ASRock B450M Pro4-F Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard	$71.00 @ Amazon
Memory	Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory	$69.99 @ Amazon
Storage	Seagate BarraCuda 4 TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive	$79.99 @ Newegg Business
Video Card	MSI Radeon RX 570 8 GB ARMOR OC Video Card	$139.99 @ Newegg
Case	DIYPC D480 ATX Mid Tower Case	$49.95 @ Newegg
Power Supply	Corsair CXM 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply	$69.87 @ OutletPC
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$650.09
	Mail-in rebates	-$40.00
	Total	$610.09
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-09-03 10:04 EDT-0400

 

The 6 core CPU will really only benefit you in the most extreme AAA titles, streaming, and productivity work over the 4 core. I'd also recommend going with either a faster HDD or SSD as a 5400 RPM non-fusion HDD  is going to feel painfully slow. Also, you really, really don't need 16GB of RAM. So at around $600 here's a few fun systems.

 

Build 1: The barebones. For this you'll be using the vega 11 APU instead of an external GPU. This gives you the most in terms of upgrade paths as you have the newest CPU and Mobo you could have while having fast RAM to make use of the APU. You average 1080p FPS should be between 50 and 70 on most titles if you're willing to play at medium or low setting on a some of the more high end games. I've also included an NVME boot drive because I think they're sexy with a 1TB HDD for storage. If RAID isn't your bag, you could just use a higher capacity M.2 instead.

 

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 3400G 3.7 GHz Quad-Core Processor	$139.89 @ OutletPC
Motherboard	MSI MPG X570 GAMING PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard	$159.99 @ B&H
Memory	Corsair Vengeance LPX 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory	$81.66 @ Amazon
Storage	Corsair MP300 120 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive	$31.99 @ Amazon
Storage	Western Digital Caviar Black 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	$69.85 @ OutletPC
Case	DIYPC D480 ATX Mid Tower Case	$49.95 @ Newegg
Power Supply	Corsair CXM 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply	$69.87 @ OutletPC
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$623.20
	Mail-in rebates	-$20.00
	Total	$603.20
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-09-03 14:17 EDT-0400

Build 2: The workstation. If you really, really want a 6 core CPU with 16GB of RAM, here you go

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ 

 

[LogicWeasel]

9 hours ago, The_Prycer said:

Build 2: The workstation. If you really, really want a 6 core CPU with 16GB of RAM, here you go

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ 

That's not a real PC Part Picker link.  it links to the list homepage, not unlike linking the shopping cart landing page of amazon that does not transfer.

[The_Prycer]

4 hours ago, LogicWeasel said:

That's not a real PC Part Picker link.  it links to the list homepage, not unlike linking the shopping cart landing page of amazon that does not transfer.

God damnit. Well it wasn't very good