Need Tech Tips

[YAY123]

I'm trying to find a PC/PC parts under $1000 USD. I need to find one before a few months from now or I'll downgrade to a crappy laptop because I have to return this laptop my sibling that lent it to me. I need tech tips.

[Radium_Angel]

19 minutes ago, YAY123 said:

I need tech tips.

It's a very bad time to be buying parts, especially video cards. Prices and availability are all out of whack.

You'd be better off buying something used to tie you over until things return to normal (hopefully in the summer, but we can't guarantee this)

[DeadBoris]

What would work better would be something you actually want from the PC. Do you want more of a workstation based, or a gaming based computer? I'd also advise probably doing it later, because at the moment GPU prices are extremely high.

[YAY123]

16 minutes ago, DeadBoris said:

What would work better would be something you actually want from the PC. Do you want more of a workstation based, or a gaming based computer? I'd also advise probably doing it later, because at the moment GPU prices are extremely high.

I need a PC both for school work and for gaming. I could even go for pre-builts at this point.

[DeadBoris]

Just now, YAY123 said:

I need a PC both for school work and for gaming. I could even go for pre-builts at this point.

What games exactly? School work anything will probably work on anything, but games has many factors.

[YAY123]

8 minutes ago, DeadBoris said:

What games exactly? School work anything will probably work on anything, but games has many factors.

The PC games I play at the moment are Minecraft, Brawlhalla, and CS:GO. I plan to get more games like Jedi: Fallen Order or Skyrim if I get a PC. I think I might get into streaming too.

[DeadBoris]

8 minutes ago, YAY123 said:

The PC games I play at the moment are Minecraft, Brawlhalla, and CS:GO. I plan to get more games like Jedi: Fallen Order or Skyrim if I get a PC. I think I might get into streaming too.

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor	$194.99 @ Newegg
CPU Cooler	Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler	$24.99 @ Newegg
Motherboard	Gigabyte B450M DS3H Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard	$87.99 @ B&H
Memory	Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory	$87.99 @ Amazon
Storage	Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	$55.49 @ Newegg
Video Card	MSI GeForce GTX 1650 4 GB D6 GAMING X Video Card	$399.99 @ Amazon
Case	Phanteks Eclipse P300A Mesh ATX Mid Tower Case	$59.99 @ Amazon
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$921.43
	Mail-in rebates	-$10.00
	Total	$911.43
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-02-08 22:53 EST-0500

(This is less than 1k with no peripherals. Possibly the mounting bracket might not fit, if you want me to change it so it 100% fits I can do.)

[YAY123]

6 minutes ago, DeadBoris said:

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor	$194.99 @ Newegg
CPU Cooler	Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler	$24.99 @ Newegg
Motherboard	Gigabyte B450M DS3H Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard	$87.99 @ B&H
Memory	Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory	$87.99 @ Amazon
Storage	Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	$55.49 @ Newegg
Video Card	MSI GeForce GTX 1650 4 GB D6 GAMING X Video Card	$399.99 @ Amazon
Case	Phanteks Eclipse P300A Mesh ATX Mid Tower Case	$59.99 @ Amazon
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$921.43
	Mail-in rebates	-$10.00
	Total	$911.43
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-02-08 22:53 EST-0500

(This is less than 1k with no peripherals. Possibly the mounting bracket might not fit, if you want me to change it so it 100% fits I can do.)

tysm!

[DeadBoris]

10 hours ago, YAY123 said:

tysm!

OH WHOOPS I FORGOT A PSU IM SORRY

 

10 hours ago, DeadBoris said:

OH WHOOPS I FORGOT A PSU IM SORRY

SHOOT SORRY ONE SEC

 

 

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor	$194.99 @ Newegg
CPU Cooler	Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler	$24.99 @ Newegg
Motherboard	Gigabyte B450M DS3H Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard	$87.99 @ B&H
Memory	Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory	$87.99 @ Amazon
Storage	Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	$55.49 @ Newegg
Video Card	MSI GeForce GTX 1650 4 GB D6 GAMING X Video Card	$399.99 @ Amazon
Case	Phanteks Eclipse P300A Mesh ATX Mid Tower Case	$59.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply	SeaSonic S12III 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply	$64.98 @ Amazon
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$986.41
	Mail-in rebates	-$10.00
	Total	$976.41
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-02-08 23:13 EST-0500

this has a power supply, sorry about that

[YAY123]

Just now, DeadBoris said:

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor	$194.99 @ Newegg
CPU Cooler	Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler	$24.99 @ Newegg
Motherboard	Gigabyte B450M DS3H Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard	$87.99 @ B&H
Memory	Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory	$87.99 @ Amazon
Storage	Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	$55.49 @ Newegg
Video Card	MSI GeForce GTX 1650 4 GB D6 GAMING X Video Card	$399.99 @ Amazon
Case	Phanteks Eclipse P300A Mesh ATX Mid Tower Case	$59.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply	SeaSonic S12III 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply	$64.98 @ Amazon
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$986.41
	Mail-in rebates	-$10.00
	Total	$976.41
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-02-08 23:13 EST-0500

this has a power supply, sorry about that

ty ty

[Pc6777]

I wouldn't pay 400 for a 1650, your better off with a used older gpu and getting the 3050 or 3060 or whatever Inna few months, but I myself am impatient and who knows, maybe the gpu market could get ever worse, but it seems like it hit rock bottom so I doubt it. I'm pretty sure you can get a used 2060 for not much more than the 400 dollar 1650 I would at least look into that. 

[Bearpaddocks]

At the time being, if going AMD, I personally wouldn't recommend B450. Even though that is an amazing choice of motherboard (first-hand experience), it just doesn't look like there will be a decent upgrade path in the near future. If you can afford it, go the big brother with B550.

To start you off, I'd recommend a cheaper SDD that is decent (Seagate, WD, Crucial...  NOT SECOND-HAND) for a similar price, to be the boot SSD so it won't be slowed down by that. You can then add a hard drive later on down the track.

Agree with Pc6777 on getting an older GPU for time being and get a good one later, will save you lots of strife and maybe even regret later on down the line.

You don't need a case that expensive, just the cheapest compatible at your local store or on Ebay. Even second-hand if you are willing to cheap.

Otherwise, I agree with the PC part picker list. But you will need a bigger PSU if you want a 30 series graphic card.

[LogicalDrm]

-> Moved to New Builds and Planning

[DeadBoris]

11 hours ago, Bearpaddocks said:

At the time being, if going AMD, I personally wouldn't recommend B450. Even though that is an amazing choice of motherboard (first-hand experience), it just doesn't look like there will be a decent upgrade path in the near future. If you can afford it, go the big brother with B550.

To start you off, I'd recommend a cheaper SDD that is decent (Seagate, WD, Crucial...  NOT SECOND-HAND) for a similar price, to be the boot SSD so it won't be slowed down by that. You can then add a hard drive later on down the track.

Agree with Pc6777 on getting an older GPU for time being and get a good one later, will save you lots of strife and maybe even regret later on down the line.

You don't need a case that expensive, just the cheapest compatible at your local store or on Ebay. Even second-hand if you are willing to cheap.

Otherwise, I agree with the PC part picker list. But you will need a bigger PSU if you want a 30 series graphic card.

Only reasons why I chose the GPU + Case + SSD + B450

 

GPU, he said he only has a few months, I don't think this GPU situation will clear within that time frame, I agree with the SSD though, big issue on my part as I was quickly slapping it together, B450 was just to stay in his price budget, and the case I totally agree with, but it's not that expensive, at least for a case

[Downkey]

18 hours ago, YAY123 said:

ty ty

Don’t buy the list he recommended. Please.

[Downkey]

18 hours ago, DeadBoris said:

OH WHOOPS I FORGOT A PSU IM SORRY

 

SHOOT SORRY ONE SEC

 

 

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor	$194.99 @ Newegg
CPU Cooler	Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler	$24.99 @ Newegg
Motherboard	Gigabyte B450M DS3H Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard	$87.99 @ B&H
Memory	Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory	$87.99 @ Amazon
Storage	Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	$55.49 @ Newegg
Video Card	MSI GeForce GTX 1650 4 GB D6 GAMING X Video Card	$399.99 @ Amazon
Case	Phanteks Eclipse P300A Mesh ATX Mid Tower Case	$59.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply	SeaSonic S12III 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply	$64.98 @ Amazon
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$986.41
	Mail-in rebates	-$10.00
	Total	$976.41
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-02-08 23:13 EST-0500

this has a power supply, sorry about that

Bad mobo, a B450 Pro4 is much better and cheaper. 
Horrible GPU choice.

Bad value case

NO SSD?

Bad PSU.

[DeadBoris]

2 minutes ago, Downkey said:

Bad mobo, a B450 Pro4 is much better and cheaper. 
Horrible GPU choice.

Bad value case

NO SSD?

Bad PSU.

I quickly threw this together, many things aren't that great and I already said that I shouldn't have used the SSD, and restating from before, only used that GPU because he said he needed in a short times notice, it's immensely unbelievable for the GPU market to completely restore in such a short time.

[Downkey]

1 minute ago, DeadBoris said:

I quickly threw this together, many things aren't that great and I already said that I shouldn't have used the SSD, and restating from before, only used that GPU because he said he needed in a short times notice, it's immensely unbelievable for the GPU market to completely restore in such a short time.

Yes but he’s building in a couple months. How do you know if that GPU will be in stock then?

Also “throwing it together quickly” isn’t a good excuse.

[DeadBoris]

Just now, Downkey said:

Yes but he’s building in a couple months. How do you know if that GPU will be in stock then?

Also “throwing it together quickly” isn’t a good excuse.

Look man, I'm trying to be helpful and am completely revising that list to be better, some things I don't have much knowledge on (mainly SSD's and cases) which is why I said quickly thrown together, I just looked at the reviews + price.

[DeadBoris]

2 minutes ago, DeadBoris said:

Look man, I'm trying to be helpful and am completely revising that list to be better, some things I don't have much knowledge on (mainly SSD's and cases) which is why I said quickly thrown together, I just looked at the reviews + price.

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor	$199.99 @ B&H
CPU Cooler	Cooler Master Hyper 212 RGB Black Edition 57.3 CFM CPU Cooler	$31.99 @ Newegg
Motherboard	ASRock B450M PRO4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard	$80.73 @ Amazon
Memory	Crucial Ballistix 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory	$79.95 @ B&H
Storage	Samsung 970 Evo 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive	$69.98 @ Amazon
Video Card	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8 GB Founders Edition Video Card
Case	Fractal Design Focus G ATX Mid Tower Case	$59.99 @ B&H
Power Supply	EVGA BR 700 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply	$79.99 @ Best Buy
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$612.62
	Mail-in rebates	-$10.00
	Total	$602.62
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-02-09 18:14 EST-0500

Everything here is practically better, only things I don't think some people will be happy with is the SSD and Case, GPU only if market returns to its former glory.