PC parts list (any help appreciated)

[MM25564]

Hello people,

 

I recently put together my first PC parts list: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/CtFKwz. Any advice / comments are appreciated. My budget is £600 GBP ($829 USD / $1000 CAD / €700 EUR) at a maximum. I will be using this PC for gaming, video editing and maybe streaming in the future!

 

Thanks!

[Cyracus]

If you're getting a 1600, get the 12nm one https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/8HqBD3/amd-ryzen-5-1600-12nm-32-ghz-6-core-processor-yd1600bbafbox

But probably better if you can scrounge the extra 13 and change for the 3600 https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/Rnm323/amd-ryzen-5-3600-36-thz-6-core-oemtray-processor-100-000000031

 

[Hairless Monkey Boy]

It's a good list. Her are my notes and changes.

 

CPU: You can fit a 3600 in this budget.

Motherboard: A good board, but so is the mortar max for less.

Memory: good choice 

Storage: You can get similar performance for cheaper by going with a different TLC drive with DRAM cache. The A80 in this case.

GPU: Good luck 

Case: Try to get something with an open front panel for good airflow. The 275R is one option. Or the Focus G.

PSU: Get something of a little better quality. 

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor  (£172.99 @ Box Limited) 
Motherboard: MSI B450M MORTAR MAX Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  (£49.95 @ AWD-IT) 
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  (£69.98 @ Amazon UK) 
Storage: Silicon Power A80 512 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  (£44.78 @ SmartTeck.co.uk) 
Case: Corsair 275R Airflow ATX Mid Tower Case  (£39.25 @ Amazon UK) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic Core GC 650 W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  (£60.46 @ Scan.co.uk) 
Custom: GTX 1060 3GB (On eBay) (£159.99)
Total: £597.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-07-26 19:35 BST+0100

[MM25564]

10 minutes ago, HairlessMonkeyBoy said:

It's a good list. Her are my notes and changes.

 

CPU: You can fit a 3600 in this budget.

Motherboard: A good board, but so is the mortar max for less.

Memory: good choice 

Storage: You can get similar performance for cheaper by going with a different TLC drive with DRAM cache. The A80 in this case.

GPU: Good luck 

Case: Try to get something with an open front panel for good airflow. The 275R is one option. Or the Focus G.

PSU: Get something of a little better quality. 

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor  (£172.99 @ Box Limited) 
Motherboard: MSI B450M MORTAR MAX Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  (£49.95 @ AWD-IT) 
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  (£69.98 @ Amazon UK) 
Storage: Silicon Power A80 512 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  (£44.78 @ SmartTeck.co.uk) 
Case: Corsair 275R Airflow ATX Mid Tower Case  (£39.25 @ Amazon UK) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic Core GC 650 W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  (£60.46 @ Scan.co.uk) 
Custom: GTX 1060 3GB (On eBay) (£159.99)
Total: £597.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-07-26 19:35 BST+0100

Thank you for the suggestions however, with the 3600, I am just wondering about GPU bottlenecks... I am not sure if the 1060 would keep up...

[Adrian Mcnie]

seems like a pretty good build my notes are you could probably get a better cpu and a gtx 1060 is a little slow so most titles wont be able to run on high settings 

[Hairless Monkey Boy]

14 minutes ago, MM25564 said:

Thank you for the suggestions however, with the 3600, I am just wondering about GPU bottlenecks... I am not sure if the 1060 would keep up...

That's not really a concern. The 3600 will allow the GTX 1060 see achieve it's peak performance. In the interest of achieving a more balanced build given a limited budget, you might step down the CPU in order to step up the GPU, but in the current market, I think you will be hard pressed to do so.

 

A GTX 1060 paired with an R5 3600 will perform better than a GTX 1060 paired with a R5 1600.

[MM25564]

1 minute ago, HairlessMonkeyBoy said:

That's not really a concern. The 3600 will allow the GTX 1060 see achieve it's peak performance. In the interest of achieving a more balanced build given a limited budget, you might step down the CPU in order to step up the GPU, but in the current market, I think you will be hard pressed to do so.

 

A GTX 1060 paired with an R5 3600 will performance better than a GTX 1060 paired with a R5 1600.

Brilliant, thank you. Plus if I get the 3600, they I will have room for GPU upgrades down the line! Thanks!

[Professor MMH]

with your chosen motherboard :

 

£588 :: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/qHWz4d

£613 :: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/MfytZZ

 

.................................................................................

 

whit " B550 " Motherboard

it's better for future system upgrade

 

£624 :: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/Dryqt8

£631 :: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/37PQkX

£653 :: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/hrH7Vc

 

 

 

 

[Hairless Monkey Boy]

14 hours ago, Professor MMH said:

with your chosen motherboard :

 

£588 :: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/qHWz4d

£613 :: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/MfytZZ

 

.................................................................................

 

whit " B550 " Motherboard

it's better for future system upgrade

 

£624 :: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/Dryqt8

£631 :: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/37PQkX

£653 :: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/hrH7Vc

Using a single stick of RAM will severely impact performance, especially with Ryzen.

The case you chose looks like a hotbox.

The power supply you chose is pretty low end.

 

I can't say I'd recommend any of those options.

[MM25564]

Just made this list: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/f2Pb3Z I had to change many things cuz of price changes...