New build plan: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/jg2wvW

[Rodix]

Budget (including currency): less than 750$ CAD excluding tax

Country: Canada

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Gaming mostly and some light browsing. Games include: GTA v, Warzone (low graphics), Warframe, borderlands. Goal FPS 60 and above

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): 

Peripherals not needed, monitor not needed. 1080p 60 fps on games at medium settings

[Fasauceome]

 

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 3 3100 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor	$134.99 @ Newegg Canada
Motherboard	ASRock B450M Pro4-F Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard	$95.43 @ Vuugo
Memory	Team T-FORCE VULCAN Z 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory	$72.99 @ Newegg Canada
Storage	Team GX2 512 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive	$60.57 @ Amazon Canada
Video Card	Zotac GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER 4 GB GAMING Twin Fan Video Card	$219.99 @ Canada Computers
Case	Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L MicroATX Mini Tower Case	$54.75 @ Vuugo
Power Supply	be quiet! System Power U9 500 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply	$69.99 @ Canada Computers
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$728.71
	Mail-in rebates	-$20.00
	Total	$708.71
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-11-02 09:02 EST-0500

 

I recommend a 1650 super since thats a rather expensive 570 and the 1650 super is close to an RX 580 in performance anyway. I suggest a motherboard with a proper VRM heat sink for a good CPU upgrade path as well.

[Rodix]

thanks, its my first build!

 

wait there's a compatibility error?

 

Warning! Some AMD B450 chipset motherboards may need a BIOS update prior to using Matisse CPUs. Upgrading the BIOS may require a different CPU that is supported by older BIOS revisions.

[Fasauceome]

3 minutes ago, Rodix said:

thanks, its my first build!

 

wait there's a compatibility error?

Make sure you quote us so we can see your responses.

 

The compatibility error is that the motherboard could potentially need a CPU to update the BIOS. But there's a very good chance that when you get the motherboard, it'll have an orange sticker that says "ryzen 3000 ready" on it.

 

If you want a guaranteed compatible board, try this:

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/kRTzK8/msi-b450m-pro-vdh-max-micro-atx-am4-motherboard-b450m-pro-vdh-max

Might have been the motherboard in your original list, I don't recall. But it's a quality motherboard with a good VRM.

 

[Rodix]

13 minutes ago, Fasauceome said:

Make sure you quote us so we can see your responses.

 

The compatibility error is that the motherboard could potentially need a CPU to update the BIOS. But there's a very good chance that when you get the motherboard, it'll have an orange sticker that says "ryzen 3000 ready" on it.

 

If you want a guaranteed compatible board, try this:

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/kRTzK8/msi-b450m-pro-vdh-max-micro-atx-am4-motherboard-b450m-pro-vdh-max

Might have been the motherboard in your original list, I don't recall. But it's a quality motherboard with a good VRM.

 

thanks, I'm new to these websites and since I'm only a kid on a budget its better for me to have a guaranteed working system. also if I were to build it is there a way I can get full windows 10 without the "activate windows" overlay? I already have a working windows 10 laptop with an account. I just need to know how I can get it on the new PC if I build it.

I own a Sata SSD 240 gb that was supposed to go in my laptop to replace the hard-drive already in it. can I use that laptop compatible SSD in this build? also i decided to go for a better case from some reviews i saw, it can support radiators and it has a basement for wiring and PSU, looks good too and comes with fans. (little over budget)

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 3 3100 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor	$134.99 @ Newegg Canada
Motherboard	MSI B450M PRO-VDH MAX Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard	$107.95 @ Vuugo
Memory	Team T-FORCE VULCAN Z 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory	$72.99 @ Newegg Canada
Storage	Team GX2 512 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive	$60.57 @ Amazon Canada
Video Card	Zotac GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER 4 GB GAMING Twin Fan Video Card	$219.99 @ Canada Computers
Case	NZXT H510 ATX Mid Tower Case	$94.50 @ Vuugo
Power Supply	be quiet! System Power U9 500 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply	$69.99 @ Canada Computers
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	$760.98
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-11-02 09:23 EST-0500

 

[Fasauceome]

13 minutes ago, Rodix said:

is there a way I can get full windows 10 without the "activate windows" overlay?

Cheap secondhand windows keys are available on eBay for a few dollars. They'll just email you a code. 

 

14 minutes ago, Rodix said:

I own a Sata SSD 240 gb that was supposed to go in my laptop to replace the hard-drive already in it. can I use that laptop compatible SSD in this build?

Yeah, it uses SATA so it's the same thing.

[Rodix]

1 minute ago, Fasauceome said:

Cheap secondhand windows keys are available on eBay for a few dollars. They'll just email you a code. 

 

Yeah, it uses SATA so it's the same thing.

And What about a Sata cable? Is it something I buy separately because I'm pretty sure its not in the box that my SSD came with. ( I have the SSD fully packaged in its box, I only opened it to see it's contents when I first ordered it.)

[Fasauceome]

1 minute ago, Rodix said:

And What about a Sata cable? Is it something I buy separately because I'm pretty sure its not in the box that my SSD came with. ( I have the SSD fully packaged in its box, I only opened it to see it's contents when I first ordered it.)

The motherboard should come with two SATA cables, if not 4, in the box.

[Rodix]

1 minute ago, Fasauceome said:

The motherboard should come with two SATA cables, if not 4, in the box.

oh wow and also about the windows 10 setup, is it better to follow a tutorial on YouTube where it involves downloading the Windows 10 downloader from the Microsoft website on to a USB drive and then connecting it to the newly built PC?

[Fasauceome]

38 minutes ago, Rodix said:

oh wow and also about the windows 10 setup, is it better to follow a tutorial on YouTube where it involves downloading the Windows 10 downloader from the Microsoft website on to a USB drive and then connecting it to the newly built PC?

typically yes, that's really the only way to go about it.