amature builder First Build, Ryzen 5 Architecture

[MayNott]

Budget (including currency): $1,000 (USD)

Country: USA

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Gaming (1080 Max or Mid 1440), Image Editing / Digital Art, 3D Modeling (Autodesk Suite) 

Other details:

I am looking to finally build a gaming rig (mid-grade) to expand my gaming library.  I have been limping along with my Lenovo Y510P ideapad (4th Gen Core i7-4700MQ + Geforce GTX 755M) since I was a senior in Highschool when it was released (2013).  I used it all throughout college to 3D model and game lightly when I could.  Currently I can get by playing a few games at very low spec (Fortnite, Minecraft, League of Legends, ect) but none of them are very high demand games.  I have wanted to upgrade for awhile and with COD Warzone and Valorant Beta out and the FFVII remake on its way (hopefully) I feel like this is a great time for me personally.  The laptop can barley run Fortnite and I need more power if I want to expand my library.

 

I have put together a baseline parts list but wanted to get suggestions on edits if anyone with more experience has any insight.  I have tried to do my research as best I can but I fear that I am about to spend a grand and get the wrong part or things that don't cooperate.  All said and done I want this to be under $1,000 if possible.  I figure that is $900 for parts and then another $100 for tax and shipping.

 

I also have plans to get a 2TB Seagate Barracuda once I get to using the system for awhile to expand the storage, as well as 2 fans to put in the front of the case if it is really getting hot in there.  It seems like with the 2 included exhaust fans should be able to have enough cooling but I am aware that I may have to bump up later, which may end up being a rad mounted in the front of the case.

 

I guess what I am looking for most is Graphics card validation.  I am aware of the AMD issue with their graphics cards so that's why I went Nvidia.  If all the AMD issues have been resolved I believe there is comparable cards to the RTX 2060 for $100 less on the AMD side which would be great for me to keep cost down.  But it also seems like the Nvidia support is more robust than the AMD support, thoughts? If all the AMD issues have been resolved is there a recommended card comparable to the RTX 2060 that you would recommend? 

 

Component Type	Component Model	Price
CPU	Ryzen 5 3600	$   173.00
GPU	EVGA Geforce RTX 2060 KO Ultra	$   320.00
MotherBoard	Asrock B450M Steel Legend	$     90.00
Memory	G. Skill Trident Z RGB 16G (2x 8GB)	$   100.00
Storage	WD Blue 3D NAND 500 GB SSD	$     70.00
Power Supply	Corsair CV Series - CV550	$     60.00
Case	NZXT H210	$     79.00
	TOTAL	$   892.00

 

 

Thanks for taking the time!

[You_found_dom]

4 minutes ago, MayNott said:

Budget (including currency): $1,000 (USD)

Country: USA

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Gaming (1080 Max or Mid 1440), Image Editing / Digital Art, 3D Modeling (Autodesk Suite) 

Other details:

I am looking to finally build a gaming rig (mid-grade) to expand my gaming library.  I have been limping along with my Lenovo Y510P ideapad (4th Gen Core i7-4700MQ + Geforce GTX 755M) since I was a senior in Highschool when it was released (2013).  I used it all throughout college to 3D model and game lightly when I could.  Currently I can get by playing a few games at very low spec (Fortnite, Minecraft, League of Legends, ect) but none of them are very high demand games.  I have wanted to upgrade for awhile and with COD Warzone and Valorant Beta out and the FFVII remake on its way (hopefully) I feel like this is a great time for me personally.  The laptop can barley run Fortnite and I need more power if I want to expand my library.

 

I have put together a baseline parts list but wanted to get suggestions on edits if anyone with more experience has any insight.  I have tried to do my research as best I can but I fear that I am about to spend a grand and get the wrong part or things that don't cooperate.  All said and done I want this to be under $1,000 if possible.  I figure that is $900 for parts and then another $100 for tax and shipping.

 

I also have plans to get a 2TB Seagate Barracuda once I get to using the system for awhile to expand the storage, as well as 2 fans to put in the front of the case if it is really getting hot in there.  It seems like with the 2 included exhaust fans should be able to have enough cooling but I am aware that I may have to bump up later, which may end up being a rad mounted in the front of the case.

 

I guess what I am looking for most is Graphics card validation.  I am aware of the AMD issue with their graphics cards so that's why I went Nvidia.  If all the AMD issues have been resolved I believe there is comparable cards to the RTX 2060 for $100 less on the AMD side which would be great for me to keep cost down.  But it also seems like the Nvidia support is more robust than the AMD support, thoughts? If all the AMD issues have been resolved is there a recommended card comparable to the RTX 2060 that you would recommend? 

 

Component Type	Component Model	Price
CPU	Ryzen 5 3600	$   173.00
GPU	EVGA Geforce RTX 2060 KO Ultra	$   320.00
MotherBoard	Asrock B450M Steel Legend	$     90.00
Memory	G. Skill Trident Z RGB 16G (2x 8GB)	$   100.00
Storage	WD Blue 3D NAND 500 GB SSD	$     70.00
Power Supply	Corsair CV Series - CV550	$     60.00
Case	NZXT H210	$     79.00
	TOTAL	$   892.00

 

 

Thanks for taking the time!

Not a bad build, not sure about that psu though

[Perrin]

11 minutes ago, MayNott said:

Component Type Component Model     Price CPU Ryzen 5 3600  $   173.00 GPU EVGA Geforce RTX 2060 KO Ultra  $   320.00 MotherBoard Asrock B450M Steel Legend  $     90.00 Memory G. Skill Trident Z RGB 16G (2x 8GB)  $   100.00 Storage WD Blue 3D NAND 500 GB SSD  $     70.00 Power Supply Corsair CV Series - CV550  $     60.00 Case NZXT H210  $     79.00   TOTAL

That looks good. I just got a Ryzen 5 3600 and I love it. You're gonna want more storage probably, 500gb goes fast (you can always buy more later). Also for the PSU you may want a 650w just for some headroom. Also more ram is better but 16gb will do fine.

[MayNott]

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What about an EVGA 650 B5?  That was the other option I had if the 550 was too small, what are you running in your system? 

 

[Perrin]

3 hours ago, MayNott said:

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What about an EVGA 650 B5?  That was the other option I had if the 550 was too small, what are you running in your system? 

 

I have a tx750 in mine but I don't need that much power it was just free from another system. A 650 would be good and EVGA is a good brand. Whatever you can find in your price point, it's not a huge deal which specific one just make sure it's got good reviews and it wont crap out on you. A name brand PSU is a good idea