First PC build :)

[Awkwrd]

Budget (including currency): 800-1000

Country: USA USA USA

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: 

Other details (existing parts lists, whether any peripherals are needed, what you're upgrading from, when you're going to buy, what resolution and refresh rate you want to play at, etc): I have a list of parts that I wanted to check with the community to see if any revisions are needed or to see if I made any mistakes compatibly wise. This is purely the PC itself as I already have a monitor and peripherals. My goal for this build is a 1080p/1440p entry gaming PC with maybe some light streaming. Here's the link to the list: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Awkwrd/saved/#view=xvVNP6

 

[AndreiArgeanu]

I wouldn't suggest getting the 100$ windows license, you're better off getting a 5$ license key and download Windows 10 from microsofts website. And with the 95$ you could get a ryzen 5 3600 for an extra 60$ which is far better for gaming and perhaps with the rest of money perhaps get a bigger SSD so you can fit a couple of games you play most often.

[Awkwrd]

31 minutes ago, AndreiArgeanu said:

I wouldn't suggest getting the 100$ windows license, you're better off getting a 5$ license key and download Windows 10 from microsofts website. And with the 95$ you could get a ryzen 5 3600 for an extra 60$ which is far better for gaming and perhaps with the rest of money perhaps get a bigger SSD so you can fit a couple of games you play most often.

Thank you for that! I did actually want to get the 3600

[F.E.A.R.]

First of all, never buy Windows, EVER (I pirate Windows and never bought it in my life). Install Windows 10 Basic and get a key a Win10Pro key on Ebay. You don't need the Ryzen 1600AF for 1440p gaming, and the NZXT case is a fire hazard, all NZXT cases are. Here's a better build it's just 30 bucks over the budget.

 

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor	$166.89 @ Walmart
Motherboard	MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard	$114.99 @ Best Buy
Memory	G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory	$67.99 @ Newegg
Storage	Crucial MX500 250 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive	$49.99 @ Adorama
Storage	Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	$54.99 @ Newegg
Video Card	Sapphire Radeon RX 5700 XT 8 GB PULSE Video Card	$399.99 @ Newegg
Case	Fractal Design Focus G ATX Mid Tower Case	$74.99 @ B&H
Power Supply	Cooler Master MWE Gold 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply	$99.99 @ Best Buy
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	$1029.82
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-06-07 20:10 EDT-0400

 

If you think 30$ over the budget is too much, get the RX 5600XT and swap the case with a Fractal Design Meshify C.

 

 

[Awkwrd]

26 minutes ago, F.E.A.R. said:

First of all, never buy Windows, EVER (I pirate Windows and never bought it in my life). Install Windows 10 Basic and get a key a Win10Pro key on Ebay. You don't need the Ryzen 1600AF for 1440p gaming, and the NZXT case is a fire hazard, all NZXT cases are. Here's a better build it's just 30 bucks over the budget.

 

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor	$166.89 @ Walmart
Motherboard	MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard	$114.99 @ Best Buy
Memory	G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory	$67.99 @ Newegg
Storage	Crucial MX500 250 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive	$49.99 @ Adorama
Storage	Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	$54.99 @ Newegg
Video Card	Sapphire Radeon RX 5700 XT 8 GB PULSE Video Card	$399.99 @ Newegg
Case	Fractal Design Focus G ATX Mid Tower Case	$74.99 @ B&H
Power Supply	Cooler Master MWE Gold 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply	$99.99 @ Best Buy
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	$1029.82
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-06-07 20:10 EDT-0400

 

If you think 30$ over the budget is too much, get the RX 5600XT and swap the case with a Fractal Design Meshify C.

 

 

I didn't know about the fire hazards on NZXT cases, could you link some articles on that? Also that's a shame because I did like the way it looks, nice black minimalist kinda vibe

[F.E.A.R.]

18 minutes ago, Awkwrd said:

I didn't know about the fire hazards on NZXT cases, could you link some articles on that? Also that's a shame because I did like the way it looks, nice black minimalist kinda vibe

 

"Good looking" cases don't guarantee good airflow. The Fractal Design Focus G has good airflow, however it's not the best looking case, but if you want better looking cases with amazing airflow, then you'll have to spend more money. The Fractal Design Meshify C, Fractal Design Meshify S2, Phanteks Eclipse P300A, Cooler Master H500, Cooler Master H500P, Cooler Master H500M.

[Awkwrd]

On 6/7/2020 at 8:01 PM, F.E.A.R. said:

 

"Good looking" cases don't guarantee good airflow. The Fractal Design Focus G has good airflow, however it's not the best looking case, but if you want better looking cases with amazing airflow, then you'll have to spend more money. The Fractal Design Meshify C, Fractal Design Meshify S2, Phanteks Eclipse P300A, Cooler Master H500, Cooler Master H500P, Cooler Master H500M.

That Fractal Meshify C actually looks pretty cool, I might go with that one instead! Thanks!

[Nena Trinity]

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor	$166.89 @ Walmart
Motherboard	MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard	$114.99 @ Best Buy
Memory	Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (4 x 4 GB) DDR4-3000 CL16 Memory	$89.99 @ Amazon
Storage	Samsung 860 Evo 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive	$79.98 @ Amazon
Storage	Seagate FireCuda 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive	$174.95 @ Amazon
Video Card	MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT 4 GB MECH OC Video Card	$169.99 @ Newegg
Case	HEC HX300 ATX Mid Tower Case	$36.98 @ Newegg
Power Supply	EVGA G5 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply	$140.98 @ Newegg
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$989.75
	Mail-in rebates	-$15.00
	Total	$974.75
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-06-09 06:07 EDT-0400

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