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Gr3ymethod
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I am going to be selling my laptop in a couple of months to upgrade to a desktop. I'm not sure if this build is overboard and I wanted to get some opinions on it.

 

1.) Budget & Currency

My currency is USD. My budget is around $1000 (1500 on the high end but lower the better), since that looks like around the price I will be able to sell my laptop for. I would really like to get my current list down in price more.

 

2.) Aim

I am just planning to use this PC for gaming. I want a general gaming PC that will be able to comfortably handle whatever game I throw at it. Mostly games such as Destiny and e-sport titles to play with friends, and single player games thrown in there. I am not going to have access to a wired connection so wireless networking is a must. I am planning to upgrade this PC a lot in the future, so I just need a good starting ground right now. I went with x570 since I will be upgrading in the future and will like something that will last me for a while. 

 

3.) Monitors

Just one monitor for right now. I would like 144hz. I know the monitor I have on here is a freesync monitor, I'm debating if I should go with a 5700XT and freesync since it seems to be cheaper than saving some money on the 1660Ti but having to spend more on a g-sync monitor. Thoughts on this?

 

4.) Peripherals 

I already have a G602 mouse so I only need a keyboard

 

5.) Why am I upgrading?

I am graduating from college and would like to move on from my razer blade for a proper desktop. 

 

Thank you for your help!

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Xd78YH

  • CPU:                                          AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor                                                          ($194.79 @ OutletPC) 
  • CPU Cooler:                              Noctua NH-U12S chromax.black 55 CFM CPU Cooler                                               ($69.95 @ Amazon) 
  • Motherboard:                             Gigabyte X570 AORUS ELITE WIFI ATX AM4 Motherboard                                      ($209.99 @ Amazon) 
  • Memory:                                    G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory                                           ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
  • Storage:                                    Sabrent Rocket 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive                                            ($109.98 @ Amazon) 
  • Video Card:                              MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6 GB VENTUS XS OC Video Card                                   ($269.99 @ B&H) 
  • Case:                                       Fractal Design Meshify C ATX Mid Tower Case                                                           ($98.98 @ Newegg) 
  • Power Supply:                         Corsair CXM (2015) 450 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply  ($58.44 @ OutletPC) 
  • Operating System:                  Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit                                                                     ($99.89 @ OutletPC) 
  • Monitor:                                   MSI Optix MAG241C 23.6" 1920x1080 144 Hz Monitor                                               ($199.99 @ B&H) 
  • Keyboard:                               G.Skill KM360 Wired Standard Keyboard                                                                     ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
  • Total: $1431.98

 

 

 

 

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31 minutes ago, Gr3ymethod said:

3.) Monitors

Just one monitor for right now. I would like 144hz. I know the monitor I have on here is a freesync monitor, I'm debating if I should go with a 5700XT and freesync since it seems to be cheaper than saving some money on the 1660Ti but having to spend more on a g-sync monitor. Thoughts on this?

nvidia cards support freesync now.

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Heatsink: Gelid Phantom Black GPU: Palit RTX 3060 Ti Dual RAM: Corsair DDR4 2x8GB 3000Mhz mobo: Asus X570-P case: Fractal Design Define C PSU: Superflower Leadex Gold 650W

 

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PCPartPicker Part List
Type Item Price
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor $194.79 @ OutletPC
CPU Cooler Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition 42 CFM CPU Cooler $36.89 @ OutletPC
Motherboard MSI B450 Gaming Plus MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard $108.98 @ Newegg
Memory G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory $84.99 @ Amazon
Storage Intel 660p Series 1.02 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive $94.00 @ Amazon
Video Card PowerColor Radeon RX 5700 XT 8 GB Video Card $399.99 @ Amazon
Case Fractal Design Meshify C ATX Mid Tower Case $84.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply Corsair TXM Gold 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply $69.99 @ Newegg
Case Fan Fractal Design X2 GP-12 (Black) 52.3 CFM 120 mm Fan $13.79 @ OutletPC
Case Fan Fractal Design X2 GP-12 (Black) 52.3 CFM 120 mm Fan $13.79 @ OutletPC
Monitor Acer XF270H Bbmiiprzx 27.0" 1920x1080 144 Hz Monitor $139.99 @ Amazon
Keyboard Tecware Phantom RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard $45.99 @ Amazon
Mouse Corsair Harpoon RGB Wired Optical Mouse $29.99 @ Corsair
UPS APC BX1500M UPS $163.99 @ SuperBiiz
  Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts  
  Total (before mail-in rebates) $1512.16
  Mail-in rebates -$30.00
  Total $1482.16
  Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-10-25 22:28 EDT-0400  

 

Just IMHO

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PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($194.79 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI B450-A PRO MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Team MP34 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($110.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon RX 5700 XT 8 GB PULSE Video Card  ($413.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Cooler Master MasterBox NR600 (w/o ODD) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.98 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair CX (2017) 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($64.98 @ Amazon) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  ($99.95 @ Amazon) 
Monitor: AOC C24G1 24.0" 1920x1080 144 Hz Monitor  ($144.99 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Redragon K551-N Wired Standard Keyboard  ($34.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1304.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-10-25 22:29 EDT-0400

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Heatsink: Gelid Phantom Black GPU: Palit RTX 3060 Ti Dual RAM: Corsair DDR4 2x8GB 3000Mhz mobo: Asus X570-P case: Fractal Design Define C PSU: Superflower Leadex Gold 650W

 

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On 10/26/2019 at 10:27 AM, Gr3ymethod said:

Why would you recommend a UPS? Just for peace of mind? I haven't even thought that I may need one. 

Piece of mind and protection for all that hardware you've just spent a pretty penny on. And good ones act as power conditioners, the entire computer is electrical switches turning on and off as precisely as they can meter the electricity to do so. Thus having smoother, cleaner power will make it more efficient and stable, if only in a very minor way.

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