need some advice!

Abhinavp · October 31, 2019

Here is a link to my build log (pcpartpicker):

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor	$194.79 @ OutletPC
Motherboard	MSI B450 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard	$111.89 @ OutletPC
Memory	G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory	$84.99 @ Amazon
Storage	Samsung 250 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Storage	Western Digital Caviar Blue 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	$44.89 @ OutletPC
Video Card	MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6 GB VENTUS XS OC Video Card	$279.99 @ Amazon
Case	NZXT S340 Elite ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply	EVGA SuperNOVA G3 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply	$154.89 @ OutletPC
Monitor	Acer Nitro VG240Y bmiix 23.8" 1920x1080 75 Hz Monitor	$151.00 @ Amazon
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$1062.44
	Mail-in rebates	-$40.00
	Total	$1022.44
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-10-31 12:25 EDT-0400

(BUILD BUDGET- 1000 USD) I had already bought some items listed above (both storage(ssd and hdd), case and psu) almost 2 yrs ago. now i am thinking of completing it. i am using a old i5 5250u + gtx 920m laptop (dell inspiron 5558) right now. i frequently play csgo(1k hr+) and some aaa games, do c++ programming and some light video and photo editing. i think now is a good time to get a pc and a 144hz monitor to improve my gaming experience.

the monitor listed above is not what i chose (didn't find it on pcpartpicker). i am considering to get this : Acer VG240P Pbiip (https://www.amazon.com/Acer-VG240Y-Pbiip-FREESYNC-Technology/dp/B07VFPYRP3/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1A9NGRS2T9PEF&keywords=acer+vg240y+pbiip&qid=1572541007&sprefix=acer+vg240y+%2Caps%2C410&sr=8-2) i watch a ton of movies and shows on my pc thats why i chose this bcoz it has ips screen and 144hz at 1080p(price is about the same i.e. 160 USD)

and also i think i will wait for the b550 boards to come out. here(in india) this build is not even near 1k usd its about 1400usd(100000 rupees) bcoz of taxes and what not.

is there something i should reconsider? some people say that the evga g3 series is not reliable now... is it true?

thank you! (sorry for the bad english)

Abhinavp · November 1, 2019

Here is a link to my build log (pcpartpicker):

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor	$194.79 @ OutletPC
Motherboard	MSI B450 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard	$111.89 @ OutletPC
Memory	G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory	$84.99 @ Amazon
Storage	Samsung 250 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Storage	Western Digital Caviar Blue 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	$44.89 @ OutletPC
Video Card	MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6 GB VENTUS XS OC Video Card	$279.99 @ Amazon
Case	NZXT S340 Elite ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply	EVGA SuperNOVA G3 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply	$154.89 @ OutletPC
Monitor	Acer Nitro VG240Y bmiix 23.8" 1920x1080 75 Hz Monitor	$151.00 @ Amazon
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$1062.44
	Mail-in rebates	-$40.00
	Total	$1022.44
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-10-31 12:25 EDT-0400

(BUILD BUDGET- 1000 USD) I had already bought some items listed above (both storage(ssd and hdd), case and psu) almost 2 yrs ago. now i am thinking of completing it. i am using a old i5 5250u + gtx 920m laptop (dell inspiron 5558) right now. i frequently play csgo(1k hr+) and some aaa games, do c++ programming and some light video and photo editing. i think now is a good time to get a pc and a 144hz monitor to improve my gaming experience.

the monitor listed above is not what i chose (didn't find it on pcpartpicker). i am considering to get this : Acer VG240P Pbiip (https://www.amazon.com/Acer-VG240Y-Pbiip-FREESYNC-Technology/dp/B07VFPYRP3/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1A9NGRS2T9PEF&keywords=acer+vg240y+pbiip&qid=1572541007&sprefix=acer+vg240y+%2Caps%2C410&sr=8-2) i watch a ton of movies and shows on my pc that's why i chose this bcoz it has ips screen and 144hz at 1080p(price is about the same i.e. 160 USD)

and also i think i will wait for the b550 boards to come out. here(in india) this build is not even near 1k usd its about 1400usd(100000 rupees) bcoz of taxes and what not.

is there something i should reconsider? some people say that the evga g3 series is not reliable now... is it true?

thank you! (sorry for the bad english)