Confusion!

[Filingo]

So I got a GTX 1060 6gb from a friend at no cost. I completed the following build:

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor	$199.99 @ Newegg
Motherboard	Gigabyte B550 AORUS ELITE ATX AM4 Motherboard	$156.99 @ Amazon
Memory	Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory	$64.98 @ Amazon
Storage	Samsung 970 Evo 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive	$69.00 @ Amazon
Video Card	Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6 GB GAMING Video Card	$0.00
Case	Corsair 275Q ATX Mid Tower Case	$69.99 @ Newegg
Power Supply	Corsair CXM 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply	$94.99 @ Amazon
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$675.94
	Mail-in rebates	-$20.00
	Total	$655.94
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-11-03 12:38 EST-0500

 

Then I saw on PcPartPicker a "Decent Intel Build" suggestion, and I saw that I can build a 9400f + 1660super/ti build for almost the same price, and even less if I actually manage to sell the GTX 1060 for a few $, this is the build:

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	Intel Core i5-9400F 2.9 GHz 6-Core Processor	$139.99 @ B&H
Motherboard	Gigabyte B365M DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard	$74.99 @ B&H
Memory	Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory	$64.98 @ Amazon
Storage	Samsung 970 Evo 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive	$69.00 @ Amazon
Video Card	MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6 GB VENTUS XS OC Video Card	$244.99 @ B&H
Case	Corsair 275Q ATX Mid Tower Case	$69.99 @ Newegg
Power Supply	Corsair CXM 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply	$94.99 @ Amazon
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$798.93
	Mail-in rebates	-$40.00
	Total	$758.93
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-11-03 12:40 EST-0500

Now I'm very confused because, I saw that the 9400F is better for gaming (I'm not OCing), and I also get better GPU at lower price (If I actually sell the 1060). I had all the parts in the cart for the AMD build.. now I'm not sure what I should do!

 

Thanks!

[Slottr]

The AMD build has overpriced parts, specifically in the motherboard and power supply 

9400F isn't worth the price and platform its on 

[Filingo]

U mean that I can use a cheap B450 instead? Or the price shown on PPP is higher than it should? Also, what would you suggest that I do ?

[mahyar]

well if you want to go intel i suggest 10100/f/k or 10400/f/k

[Slottr]

3 minutes ago, Filingo said:

U mean that I can use a cheap B450 instead? Or the price shown on PPP is higher than it should? Also, what would you suggest that I do ?

Yes

 

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor	$199.99 @ Newegg
Motherboard	ASRock B450M PRO4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard	$64.98 @ Amazon
Memory	Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory	$64.98 @ Amazon
Storage	Crucial P1 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive	$53.99 @ Amazon
Video Card	Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6 GB GAMING Video Card	$0.00
Case	Corsair 275Q ATX Mid Tower Case	$69.99 @ Newegg
Power Supply	Antec NeoECO Gold ZEN 500 W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply	$69.98 @ Amazon
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$543.91
	Mail-in rebates	-$20.00
	Total	$523.91
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-11-03 12:51 EST-0500

 

I would get a cheaper case too

[boggy77]

the 3600 is better than the 9400f in almost all games.

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor	$199.99 @ Newegg
Motherboard	ASRock B550M Steel Legend Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard	$109.99 @ Newegg
Memory	Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory	$64.98 @ Amazon
Storage	Samsung 970 Evo 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive	$69.00 @ Amazon
Video Card	Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6 GB GAMING Video Card	$0.00
Case	Corsair 275Q ATX Mid Tower Case	$69.99 @ Newegg
Power Supply	Corsair CX (2017) 450 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply	$48.98 @ Newegg
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$617.93
	Mail-in rebates	-$55.00
	Total	$562.93
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-11-03 12:52 EST-0500

 

[Filingo]

Thank you! Wow. But From the B450 all I can buy is Gigabyte boards and I know their VRMs arent that good. but is it good enough if I do not OC?

[Slottr]

1 minute ago, Filingo said:

Thank you! Wow. But From the B450 all I can buy is Gigabyte boards and I know their VRMs arent that good. but is it good enough if I do not OC?

Suppose it would help if we knew where you were buying from.

 

Yes its fine if you don't overclock, probably wouldnt with 3600 anyways

[Filingo]

I buy from a local store, and the prices are almost identical to PcPartPicker lowest prices, so it's the same. he only has Gigabyte B450 boards

[boggy77]

On 11/3/2020 at 5:55 PM, Filingo said:

Thank you! Wow. But From the B450 all I can buy is Gigabyte boards and I know their VRMs arent that good. but is it good enough if I do not OC?

for a r5 3600, yes, they would be enough. just get one that has vrm heatsinks, not the ones without. what models are available and at  what prices?

[Downkey]

If you want you can maybe try and grab a 5600x? Although that would be an extra 100 dollars. You would also need a motehrboard w a better vrm most likely for a 5600x