$800 budget

[PurplDrank]

one of the 70 to 90 dollar items will be bought for me for christmas. This is why the final price is a little over. 

 

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/D6qZF8

CPU: Intel Core i5-10400F 2.9 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($173.75 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI Z490-A PRO ATX LGA1200 Motherboard  ($134.99 @ Best Buy) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory  ($61.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 860 Evo 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB KO GAMING Video Card  ($300.00) 
Case: Phanteks Eclipse P360A ATX Mid Tower Case  ($74.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair TXM Gold 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply  ($109.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $955.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-12-04 15:02 EST-0500

 

[ShiftyFadesofNay]

That looks like a pretty solid list, I actually don't think I would change anything..

[PurplDrank]

3 minutes ago, ShiftyFadesofNay said:

That looks like a pretty solid list, I actually don't think I would change anything..

I built an amd version of the intel. But my god....AMD is overpriced now cuz everywhere is sold out. On this AMD build I also had to make a sacrifice, so I went with a 500 GB SSD. An SSD can always be added especially since they are cheaper than they used to be, so no big deal. 

 

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/374L4d

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($203.00) 
Motherboard: MSI MPG B550 GAMING PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($149.99 @ Best Buy) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory  ($78.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 860 Evo 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($53.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB KO GAMING Video Card  ($300.00) 
Case: Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 ARGB ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ Corsair) 
Total: $945.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-12-04 15:17 EST-0500

 

 

[Letgomyleghoe.]

Just now, PurplDrank said:

I built an amd version of the intel. But my god....AMD is overpriced now cuz everywhere is sold out. On this AMD build I also had to make a sacrifice, so I went with a 500 GB SSD. An SSD can always be added especially since they are cheaper than they used to be, so no big deal. 

 

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/374L4d

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($203.00) 
Motherboard: MSI MPG B550 GAMING PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($149.99 @ Best Buy) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory  ($78.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 860 Evo 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($53.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB KO GAMING Video Card  ($300.00) 
Case: Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 ARGB ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ Corsair) 
Total: $945.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-12-04 15:17 EST-0500

 

 

You could make this build like a hundred dollars cheaper by getting a 3300x/getting a used 3600 + not buying an expensive b550 board

[PurplDrank]

Just now, Letgomyleghoe. said:

You could make this build like a hundred dollars cheaper by getting a 3300x/getting a used 3600 + not buying an expensive b550 board

Considering a christmas PC part of 70 to 90 dollars is being bought for me for christmas. This isn't a big deal. b550 board if I want upgrade to 5600x, sure b450 could bios update but meh. If AMD continues down the 'most parts are compatible with last gen parts' path then a b550 is a good investment for further down the line. 

[Letgomyleghoe.]

4 minutes ago, PurplDrank said:

'most parts are compatible with last gen parts' path

Well this is the last gen that is on the am4 socket. Zen 4 will be on am5 so that doesn't apply here

[PurplDrank]

20 minutes ago, Letgomyleghoe. said:

Well this is the last gen that is on the am4 socket. Zen 4 will be on am5 so that doesn't apply here

can you confirm that officially?

 

[ShiftyFadesofNay]

I've been trying to get a 3300X for 6 months, and the 3600 is currently overpriced. I invested in the X570 for "down the line". 

All I have seen so far is this:

[Letgomyleghoe.]

1 hour ago, PurplDrank said:

can you confirm that officially?

 

As you can see zen 3 which came out in 2020 will be the last generation on zen 3. 

[Random_Person1234]

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	Intel Core i5-10400F 2.9 GHz 6-Core Processor	$173.75 @ Amazon
Motherboard	MSI B460M-A PRO Micro ATX LGA1200 Motherboard	$78.98 @ Newegg
Memory	Patriot Viper RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory	$47.99 @ Staples
Storage	Crucial MX500 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive	$94.99 @ Adorama
Case	Cooler Master MasterBox NR400 (w/ODD) MicroATX Mid Tower Case	$54.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply	Silverstone Essential 650 W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply	$84.99 @ Amazon
Custom	RTX 3060 Ti	$399.00
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	$934.69
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-12-04 18:11 EST-0500

I was able to fit in an RTX 3060 Ti within the same amount of money as your original build. You're cheaping out on the motherboard, and since it isn't Z490, you're also cheaping out on the RAM. But I would say the improvement in graphics is worth it.

[PurplDrank]

56 minutes ago, Letgomyleghoe. said:

As you can see zen 3 which came out in 2020 will be the last generation on zen 3. 

I'll take this worth a grain of salt. IT doesn't officially say "AM5 2021 and beyond". Until the official announcement or plans are revealed ill just keep my eye open. 

[Letgomyleghoe.]

6 hours ago, PurplDrank said:

ill just keep my eye open. 

While you're doing that plz dont buy a motherboard for future proofing when amd literally said that 2020 will be am4s last year.

[PurplDrank]

15 hours ago, Letgomyleghoe. said:

While you're doing that plz dont buy a motherboard for future proofing when amd literally said that 2020 will be am4s last year.

1) There is no such thing as future proofing.

 

2) Also, you gave me no proof that AMD said that. All you gave me was a chart. 

 

The proof is in the pudding my friend. I'm not saying your wrong and I do believe you. But I need factual evidence other than a chart. 

[Letgomyleghoe.]

1 hour ago, PurplDrank said:

1) There is no such thing as future proofing.

 

Exactly why buy an expensive motherboard unless it has a specific feature you want

 

1 hour ago, PurplDrank said:

2) Also, you gave me no proof that AMD said that. All you gave me was a chart. 

 

Does this not satisfy you https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socket_AM4 if not do more google searching and eventually you'll find something. Right now though all the search results I get are on zen 3