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cl4nk
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My friend with limited knowledge set up this parts list for a gaming pc, looks good to me other than the cpu cooler is overkill but he wont budge on that. Any opinions? Any better cpu/gpu combinations that would be good for <$1000?

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/GgfrvW

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Hello @cl4nk .

 

It's well balanced, but i'd try to get a B450-A PRO with a Ryzen 5 3600 instead of the 2600X

"Once there was an explosion, a bang that gave birth to time and space. Once there was an explosion, a bang that set a planet spinning in that space. Once there was an explosion, a bang that gave rise to life as we know it... And then came the next explosion. An explosion that will be our last"

 

"... To see the world in a grain of sand. Heaven in a wild flower

Hold infinite in the palm of your hand.  And eternity in an hour ..."

 

PC: 1

CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 4.3GHz 1.3875v Motherboard: AsRock X470 Taichi (BIOS: Agesa 1.0.0.3 ABB) RAM: 4x8GB(32) 3200MHzCL16 Hyper X GPU: GTX 980 Ti Waterforce Xtreme Core Clock: 1595MHz Memory Clock: 8000MHz Storage: SAMSUNG EVO 860 2TB(OS) / SAMSUNG EVO 860 1TB(Backup) Cooler: NZXT Hydro X72 360mm Case: NZXT Phantom 820 PSU: Corsair TX-750w Display Monitor: Monitor AOC AG251FG 240Hz G-Sync 1080p Headset: Headset LogiTech G633 OS: Windows 10 Pro 64-bit (Version: 1909 / OS Build: )

NOTEBOOK:

Model: Acer Aspire 5516 CPU: AMD TF-20 1.6GHz(1C/1T) GPU: ATI Radeon X1200(256MB) RAM: 4GB(2x2GB) 666MHz HD: SSD Sandisk PLUS 240GB OS: Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 x64

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6 minutes ago, GabrielLP14 said:

Hello @cl4nk .

 

It's well balanced, but i'd try to get a B450-A PRO with a Ryzen 5 3600 instead of the 2600X

have you looked at the VRM graphs that someone posted on here? just making sure you're recommending a motherboard that has capable power delivery for all of current ryzen CPUs in case this guy wants to upgrade ever.

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3 minutes ago, robotsalad said:

have you looked at the VRM graphs that someone posted on here? just making sure you're recommending a motherboard that has capable power delivery for all of current ryzen CPUs in case this guy wants to upgrade ever.

Always, that's the first thing i do.

 

"Once there was an explosion, a bang that gave birth to time and space. Once there was an explosion, a bang that set a planet spinning in that space. Once there was an explosion, a bang that gave rise to life as we know it... And then came the next explosion. An explosion that will be our last"

 

"... To see the world in a grain of sand. Heaven in a wild flower

Hold infinite in the palm of your hand.  And eternity in an hour ..."

 

PC: 1

CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 4.3GHz 1.3875v Motherboard: AsRock X470 Taichi (BIOS: Agesa 1.0.0.3 ABB) RAM: 4x8GB(32) 3200MHzCL16 Hyper X GPU: GTX 980 Ti Waterforce Xtreme Core Clock: 1595MHz Memory Clock: 8000MHz Storage: SAMSUNG EVO 860 2TB(OS) / SAMSUNG EVO 860 1TB(Backup) Cooler: NZXT Hydro X72 360mm Case: NZXT Phantom 820 PSU: Corsair TX-750w Display Monitor: Monitor AOC AG251FG 240Hz G-Sync 1080p Headset: Headset LogiTech G633 OS: Windows 10 Pro 64-bit (Version: 1909 / OS Build: )

NOTEBOOK:

Model: Acer Aspire 5516 CPU: AMD TF-20 1.6GHz(1C/1T) GPU: ATI Radeon X1200(256MB) RAM: 4GB(2x2GB) 666MHz HD: SSD Sandisk PLUS 240GB OS: Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 x64

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25 minutes ago, cl4nk said:

My friend with limited knowledge set up this parts list for a gaming pc, looks good to me other than the cpu cooler is overkill but he wont budge on that. Any opinions? Any better cpu/gpu combinations that would be good for <$1000?

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/GgfrvW

also if he does get the 3600 he should get 3600 MHz CL16 RAM. i'm pretty sure this kit works well on the msi b450 tomahawk even though it is not on their list. it is a new kit and they don't test every set of memory

https://www.newegg.com/g-skill-16gb-288-pin-ddr4-sdram/p/N82E16820232880?Description=ddr4&cm_re=ddr4-_-20-232-880-_-Product

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That is way too much to pay for a cx550.  The CX is not on par with the quality of other corsair PSUs.  I would also opt for a better 5700xt.

 

https://www.amazon.com/XFX-1905MHz-Express-Graphics-Rx-57XT8DFD6/dp/B07VXNDGK5/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=5700+xt+challenger&qid=1575327718&sr=8-3

The better cooler is well worth the extra $30 for keeping the system noise down and avoiding thermal throttling.

 

https://www.newegg.com/seasonic-focus-650-gold-ssr-650fm-650w/p/N82E16817151202?Item=N82E16817151202

Get this PSU instead.  AMD also recommends anyone using a 5700xt use at least a 650 watt power supply to account for higher boost voltages.  Much better unit anyway.

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3 hours ago, robotsalad said:

have you looked at the VRM graphs that someone posted on here? just making sure you're recommending a motherboard that has capable power delivery for all of current ryzen CPUs in case this guy wants to upgrade ever.

Same VRM as the Tomahawk. No issue running a 3700X on it.

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