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Meowster
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Decided to build a PC for a friend. He told me that "I can use the cheapest parts as long as it can run CS:GO" I already have an unopened RX 580 and 16GB of DDR4 RAM. Anyone got any recommendations for a fairly good motherboard?

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A CPU would help.

AMD blackout rig

 

cpu: ryzen 5 3600 @4.4ghz @1.35v

gpu: rx5700xt 2200mhz

ram: vengeance lpx c15 3200mhz

mobo: gigabyte b550 auros pro 

psu: cooler master mwe 650w

case: masterbox mbx520

fans:Noctua industrial 3000rpm x6

 

 

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PCPartPicker Part List
Type Item Price
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor $174.99 @ Amazon
Motherboard ASRock B450M/AC Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard $74.98 @ Amazon
Memory G.Skill Aegis 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory Purchased For $0.00
Video Card XFX Radeon RX 570 4 GB RS XXX Video Card Purchased For $0.00
Case Cougar MX330 ATX Mid Tower Case $39.99 @ Newegg
Power Supply Corsair CX (2017) 450 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply $58.98 @ Newegg
  Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts  
  Total $348.94
  Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-02-20 13:11 EST-0500  

 

This might work, it's got some decent inexpensive parts that I highly recommend for a budget PC. As for storage, idk the budget so not any recommendations there

I WILL find your ITX build thread, and I WILL recommend the SIlverstone Sugo SG13B

 

Primary PC:

i7 8086k - EVGA Z370 Classified K - G.Skill Trident Z RGB - WD SN750 - Jedi Order Titan Xp - Hyper 212 Black (with RGB Riing flair) - EVGA G3 650W - dual booting Windows 10 and Linux - Black and green theme, Razer brainwashed me.

Draws 400 watts under max load, for reference.

 

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If cheap is all youre looking for, something like this gigabyte board works just fine (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079NYQQJJ?tag=pcpapi-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1) but lacks some creature comforts like extra fan headers and wifi etc. Pair this with a cpu like the ryzen 5 1600 12nm. It is a refresh of the 14nm version of the 1600 and preformes similarly to the ryzen 5 2600, but it around $40 cheaper. (https://www.amazon.com/AMD-Processor-Wraith-Stealth-YD1600BBAFBOX/dp/B07XTQZJ28/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=ryzen+5+1600&qid=1582159007&sr=8-1) You've got a solid PC with that RX 580 and 16GB of ram.

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1 minute ago, Fasauceome said:
PCPartPicker Part List
Type Item Price
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor $174.99 @ Amazon
Motherboard ASRock B450M/AC Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard $74.98 @ Amazon
Memory G.Skill Aegis 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory Purchased For $0.00
Video Card XFX Radeon RX 570 4 GB RS XXX Video Card Purchased For $0.00
Case Cougar MX330 ATX Mid Tower Case $39.99 @ Newegg
Power Supply Corsair CX (2017) 450 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply $58.98 @ Newegg
  Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts  
  Total $348.94
  Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-02-20 13:11 EST-0500  

 

This might work, it's got some decent inexpensive parts that I highly recommend for a budget PC. As for storage, idk the budget so not any recommendations there

Yeah, that looks good. I wil show my friend and he can decide if this is something he wants. 

Make sure to quote me @Meowster  so that I see your reply

I love my job, being a sysadmin. It's very fun 

 

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1 minute ago, Distorted_doggo said:

If cheap is all youre looking for, something like this gigabyte board works just fine (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079NYQQJJ?tag=pcpapi-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1) but lacks some creature comforts like extra fan headers and wifi etc. Pair this with a cpu like the ryzen 5 1600 12nm (https://www.amazon.com/AMD-Processor-Wraith-Stealth-YD1600BBAFBOX/dp/B07XTQZJ28/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=ryzen+5+1600&qid=1582159007&sr=8-1) and you've got a solid PC with that RX 580 and 16GB of ram.

Looks good, I will show my friend and he can decide if this is what he wants

Make sure to quote me @Meowster  so that I see your reply

I love my job, being a sysadmin. It's very fun 

 

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