First computer build

[Toska513]

I'm building my first PC and would like to know if I should upgrade my CPU and downgrade my GPU or if I did would it help my performance 

 

My Part Choices 

CPU:https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07STGHZK8/ref=ox_sc_act_image_4?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

 

GPU: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07TK37HPW/ref=ox_sc_act_image_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

 

Mobo:https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07SW925DR/ref=ox_sc_act_image_3?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

 

Memory: https://www.newegg.com/team-16gb-288-pin-ddr4-sdram/p/N82E16820331284?Item=N82E16820331284&nm_mc=AFC-RAN-COM&cm_mmc=AFC-RAN-COM&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=afc-PCPartPicker&AFFID=2558510&AFFNAME=PCPartPicker&ACRID=1&ranMID=44583&ranEAID=2558510&ranSiteID=8BacdVP0GFs-qgeyB3dhuS0StPP.ryLfkQ

 

Storage: https://www.newegg.com/team-group-gx1-960gb/p/N82E16820331320?item=N82E16820331320

 

Psu:https://www.newegg.com/corsair-vs550-cp-9020171-na-550w/p/N82E16817139229?item=N82E16817139229

 

Case:https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07TD9VTVQ/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

[Fasauceome]

skimped way too much on the PSU and CPU, while you went all out on case and motherboard.

 

Change it to something more like this:

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PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor	$172.76 @ Walmart
Motherboard	MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard	$114.99 @ Best Buy
Memory	Team T-FORCE VULCAN Z 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory	$69.99 @ Newegg
Storage	Team GX2 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive	$97.99 @ Amazon
Video Card	Asus GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER 6 GB TUF GAMING OC Video Card	$229.99 @ Newegg
Case	NZXT H510 ATX Mid Tower Case	$69.98 @ Amazon
Power Supply	Corsair CX (2017) 450 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply	$69.73 @ Amazon
Case Fan	be quiet! BL084 38.5 CFM 120 mm Fan	$16.89 @ Amazon
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	$842.32
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-04-27 22:28 EDT-0400

 

You still get a nice NZXT case, and you gain a much faster CPU. I also upgraded the GPU but you could keep the 590 for your budget. The PSU is much better, and the motherboard is still plenty decent for a nice upgrade path.

 

[Toska513]

I think I'm gonna keep the power supply cause my build will only take a little over 400 watts at

Max and i don't really plan on over clocking but yeah ur prob right about the CPU.

[Fatih19]

2 minutes ago, Toska513 said:

I think I'm gonna keep the power supply cause my build will only take a little over 400 watts at

Max and i don't really plan on over clocking but yeah ur prob right about the CPU.

I don't think skimping the CPU is a good idea regardless of the power draw.

[Toska513]

Yeah I know thats why I said he right about the CPU part which i took his recommendation and changed it to what he suggested

[Fatih19]

12 minutes ago, Toska513 said:

Yeah I know thats why I said he right about the CPU part which i took his recommendation and changed it to what he suggested

Sorry I meant PSU.

[Toska513]

I'm not really cheaping out I'm just not getting a bronze rated one which I don't think u need one

[Hilltrot]

23 hours ago, Fasauceome said:

skimped way too much on the PSU and CPU, while you went all out on case and motherboard.

 

Change it to something more like this:

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PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor	$172.76 @ Walmart
Motherboard	MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard	$114.99 @ Best Buy
Memory	Team T-FORCE VULCAN Z 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory	$69.99 @ Newegg
Storage	Team GX2 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive	$97.99 @ Amazon
Video Card	Asus GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER 6 GB TUF GAMING OC Video Card	$229.99 @ Newegg
Case	NZXT H510 ATX Mid Tower Case	$69.98 @ Amazon
Power Supply	Corsair CX (2017) 450 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply	$69.73 @ Amazon
Case Fan	be quiet! BL084 38.5 CFM 120 mm Fan	$16.89 @ Amazon
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	$842.32
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-04-27 22:28 EDT-0400

 

You still get a nice NZXT case, and you gain a much faster CPU. I also upgraded the GPU but you could keep the 590 for your budget. The PSU is much better, and the motherboard is still plenty decent for a nice upgrade path.

 

I agree but with his build the stock fans on the nzxt are all that is needed.  The case is $10 cheaper at nzxt.com with free shipping.

[Fasauceome]

3 minutes ago, Hilltrot said:

I agree but with his build the stock fans on the nzxt are all that is needed.  The case is $10 cheaper at nzxt.com with free shipping.

The H510 only comes with a single intake fan, and a single exhaust fan. A second intake fan will improve thermals, which will improve graphics card clock speeds so more performance. Worth the small extra spending.

[Hilltrot]

10 minutes ago, Fasauceome said:

The H510 only comes with a single intake fan, and a single exhaust fan. A second intake fan will improve thermals, which will improve graphics card clock speeds so more performance. Worth the small extra spending.

Actually it comes with two exhaust and no intake installed.

 

With his build he should start with the stock and then add more if he wants.  
 

Since he switched to a 3600, he will probably need to improve the cooling on that first.

 

With first-time builds it’s best to start with stock cooling and then improve if one wants.  It’s something one can easily and cheaply improve later on.