Desktop Build - Non Gaming (Yikes!)

[Frake34]

Howdy Folks,

 

Location: US

Primary Use: Web Browsing - Youtube - Family Plex Server - Super Lite Gaming - Beginner Video Editing I.E. Home videos recorded from phone.

Monitor: 31.5in  - 1080p - 1920x1080  -Single Monitor-

 

Currently using a HP Laptop connected to my monitor - '14 i3 4030u - 6gb RAM - etc - I've stripped windows down to the bare bones

and i'm quite surprised how well it does run for what I use it for - but multi tasking by any stretch is impossible.

So I feel anything at this point would be a quality upgrade for me!

 

So essentially I'm looking for the fastest desktop I can build for around $500.00USD

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3400G 3.7 GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($134.99 @ Walmart) 
Motherboard: MSI B450 Gaming Plus ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($110.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($77.98 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Crucial MX500 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($64.50 @ Amazon) 
Case: Fractal Design Focus G ATX Mid Tower Case  ($55.88 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: EVGA BR 500 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Walmart) 
Total: $494.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-01-02 17:22 EST-0500

 

So first time using PCpartpicker this is what I've currently come up with.  

I chose the MSI motherboard for future upgrade ability - is this a solid option?

Is the RAM proper speed for this processor?

Pay no mind to the case selected - it's just there as a $$ place holder.

I went with the 3400G APU - because I really don't think I have a need for a standalone GPU.

Should I stick with the APU or purchase a higher core processor like a R5 2600 - and purchase a used bargain GPU

 

Shew I think I've covered all the basics, all help and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks,

Frake34 

 

 

[xKr1Sx]

Hey, your part list is pretty good, but for sure you will be better with R5 2600 + Used GPU. 2600 has 6 cores and 12 threads - it will give you a solid power and used gpu will probably be better than Ryzen's APU

[xKr1Sx]

RAM speeds are good, Mobo is also a great one, MX500 is one of the better SSD's. Overally really good build

[Fasauceome]

27 minutes ago, Frake34 said:

Power Supply: EVGA BR 500 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Walmart

With the corsair cx450 at only a few bucks more, hard to argue. This PSU is no good honestly, pretty crap operating temperature.

[Frake34]

34 minutes ago, xKr1Sx said:

RAM speeds are good, Mobo is also a great one, MX500 is one of the better SSD's. Overally really good build

Thank you Sir! I've done a lot of unnecessary research on my recliner, in attempt to find the best value for the money.

 

If I was to go the R5 2600 + cheap GPU - Would I notice much of a difference in comparison to the 3400G - I do like to multi task - but most of my applications aren't intensive.

Not going to lie, I've always wanted a 6c processor - even tho I prob don't  (need?) it.

If I was to go that route - what cheap used GPU would you recommend for my non gaming needs lol. 

 

@Fasauceome 

Thanks for the suggestion - I've swapped out PSUs!

[xKr1Sx]

15 hours ago, Frake34 said:

Thank you Sir! I've done a lot of unnecessary research on my recliner, in attempt to find the best value for the money.

 

If I was to go the R5 2600 + cheap GPU - Would I notice much of a difference in comparison to the 3400G - I do like to multi task - but most of my applications aren't intensive.

Not going to lie, I've always wanted a 6c processor - even tho I prob don't  (need?) it.

Performance of R5 2600 is better than R5 3400G, these 4threads will give you some performance. I think that R5 2600 is a better bet.  

 

15 hours ago, Frake34 said:

If I was to go that route - what cheap used GPU would you recommend for my non gaming needs lol. 

I honestly don't know the prices of used GPU's so you have to check local marketplaces for some deals in your budget and then compare these GPUs