Cheapest gaming pc build?

[kilsnacks]

Hello! I am looking for the cheapest build I can do that can run modern games 30fps or more. My friend who doesn’t have any money at all pc broke so I would like to build them one we generally play games like Resident Evil 6 and Left 4 dead 2 but I would like them to be able to run new titles as well. I don’t necessarily have a budget but since it’s not for me the cheapest it can be the better. I put this list together but feel free to give me any suggestions or a different build for what I need https://pcpartpicker.com/list/dr6grV

[Herman Mcpootis]

the iGPU is gonna run like crap considering it has a slow single stick instead of a faster dual channel kit. spend an extra $8 and get a 3000mhz 2x4GB kit instead. Or get a used workstation and GPU instead of this.

[boey]

With an APU, most important thing is to get 2 sticks of RAM. Second most important thing is to get fast RAM. Normally, with a seperate CPU and GPU, they use seperate memory, so bandwidth is not an issue. But now, both the CPU and GPU are using the same memory, so dual channel and fast memory is of utmost importance.

 

At this price point, used parts are probably a better choice tbh, can probably get a used 1060 and i5-3570k + 16gb DDR3

[Herman Mcpootis]

if you really must have new:

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 3200G 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($91.95 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI A320M-A PRO MAX Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($54.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Patriot Viper 4 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($36.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital RE4 500 GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($19.98 @ Amazon) 
Case: Zalman T2 Plus MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($31.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: EVGA GD (2019) 500 W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($45.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $281.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-02-22 07:04 EST-0500

[agent2]

Here's a list for those 30fps: 

 

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

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3400G 3.7 GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($149.99 @ Best Buy) 
Motherboard: MSI B450M PRO-M2 MAX Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($74.97 @ Amazon) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory  ($82.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Crucial BX500 120 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($26.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Deepcool MATREXX 30 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: be quiet! System Power U9 400 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($46.69 @ Amazon) 
Total: $416.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-02-22 07:10 EST-0500 

 

But you'd be better off getting nearly everything used because there are really good deals there. 

[glenalz81]

 

[Mateyyy]

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 3400G 3.7 GHz Quad-Core Processor	$149.99 @ Best Buy
Motherboard	MSI B450M PRO-VDH MAX Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard	$79.98 @ Amazon
Memory	G.Skill Aegis 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory	$69.99 @ Newegg
Storage	Crucial BX500 240 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive	$33.99 @ Adorama
Case	Deepcool MATREXX 30 MicroATX Mini Tower Case	$34.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply	Corsair CX (2017) 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply	$51.98 @ Newegg
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$440.92
	Mail-in rebates	-$20.00
	Total	$420.92
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-02-22 07:29 EST-0500

If you want to go lower than this, as mentioned above, I also think going with used parts might be the better choice.

[MartinKweh]

You could also go the route of used PC parts since that could actually go lower with better performance. I think you can get a used Office pc then just add a Used gpu. . unless you want new.