PC Build for university

[Kaustubh Tandon]

Budget (including currency): USD 1500-2000

Country: US

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Gaming, studies,and typing

Other details: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/fRWDt8

 

 

[cacoe]

You'' be very restricted with what you're playing without a dedicated gpu.

 

Is the plan - get one later?

[Kaustubh Tandon]

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Is the plan - get one later?

Yes Sir

 

[Somerandomtechyboi]

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/NdkdBc

Optimized version

 

I was even able to fit 32gb ram and a 750w psu whilst being around 200$ cheaper though the ram might be overkill

[Kaustubh Tandon]

33 minutes ago, Somerandomtechyboi said:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/NdkdBc

Optimized version

 

I was even able to fit 32gb ram and a 750w psu whilst being around 200$ cheaper though the ram might be overkill

I have never heard of rosewill and silicon power. Are they reliable?

[Dr0idGh0sT]

3 hours ago, Kaustubh Tandon said:

I have never heard of rosewill and silicon power. Are they reliable?

They are okey, But I don't advice buying them, Especially when you  have better budget.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/xVcqGq

 

[Dr0idGh0sT]

Also, Is ITX build necessary? Because you can go cheaper with Micro ATX

[GeorgeMKane]

The dedicated gpu is a bit... overpriced, but it's way better than any iGPU.

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/6CCLMv

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($267.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S redux 70.75 CFM CPU Cooler  ($49.95 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI MPG B550I GAMING EDGE WIFI Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard  ($199.99 @ B&H) 
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital SN750 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ Western Digital) 
Storage: Samsung 870 QVO 2 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($169.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1660 6 GB GAMING Twin Fan Video Card  ($529.90 @ Amazon) 
Case: Fractal Design Meshify C Mini MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($98.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair RM (2019) 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($95.53 @ Amazon) 
Case Fan: Corsair LL120 43.25 CFM 120 mm Fan  ($27.99 @ Amazon) 
Monitor: MSI Optix MAG272CR 27.0" 1920x1080 165 Hz Monitor  ($229.99 @ B&H) 
Mouse: Logitech G502 HERO Wired Optical Mouse  ($44.32 @ Amazon) 
$1849.61

[Kaustubh Tandon]

3 hours ago, Dr0idGh0sT said:

Also, Is ITX build necessary? Because you can go cheaper with Micro ATX

Yes, I need a compact pc. If micro-ATX can give same compactness with added benefits, I'm down for it.

Thanks for the reply!!

[Kaustubh Tandon]

1 hour ago, GeorgeMKane said:

The dedicated gpu is a bit... overpriced, but it's way better than any iGPU.

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/6CCLMv

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($267.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S redux 70.75 CFM CPU Cooler  ($49.95 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI MPG B550I GAMING EDGE WIFI Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard  ($199.99 @ B&H) 
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital SN750 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ Western Digital) 
Storage: Samsung 870 QVO 2 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($169.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1660 6 GB GAMING Twin Fan Video Card  ($529.90 @ Amazon) 
Case: Fractal Design Meshify C Mini MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($98.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair RM (2019) 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($95.53 @ Amazon) 
Case Fan: Corsair LL120 43.25 CFM 120 mm Fan  ($27.99 @ Amazon) 
Monitor: MSI Optix MAG272CR 27.0" 1920x1080 165 Hz Monitor  ($229.99 @ B&H) 
Mouse: Logitech G502 HERO Wired Optical Mouse  ($44.32 @ Amazon) 
$1849.61

Your list is sweet and perfectly fits my use. I would have loved to see a 3070 at that price but scalpers. I might go with your list. The only thing I'll change is the monitor.

Thanks for the help!!!!

 

[Herman Mcpootis]

2 hours ago, GeorgeMKane said:

 

Motherboard: MSI MPG B550I GAMING EDGE WIFI Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard  ($199.99 @ B&H) 
 

No reason to pay more for a smaller board with less features when you've picked an M-ATX case.

[Herman Mcpootis]

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($267.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: Scythe Big Shuriken 3 50.79 CFM CPU Cooler  ($44.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI MAG B550M MORTAR Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($124.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital SN750 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ Western Digital) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6 GB VENTUS XS OC Video Card  ($564.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Silverstone Sugo SG11 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($104.44 @ Amazon) small but decent upgradibility.
Power Supply: Thermaltake Toughpower GF1 PE 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: ViewSonic VX2758-2KP-MHD 27.0" 2560x1440 144 Hz Monitor  ($249.99 @ Newegg) 
Mouse: Logitech G502 HERO Wired Optical Mouse  ($44.32 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1676.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-09-04 13:19 EDT-0400

[GeorgeMKane]

28 minutes ago, Kaustubh Tandon said:

Your list is sweet and perfectly fits my use. I would have loved to see a 3070 at that price but scalpers. I might go with your list. The only thing I'll change is the monitor.

Thanks for the help!!!!

 

I updated it below, because the new case can actually fit a microATX motherboard. That one was my bad. With the motherboard being cheaper, you can go for the 1TB model of the SN750 instead too, if you want.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/rkQqGq

[Kaustubh Tandon]

15 hours ago, Herman Mcpootis said:

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($267.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: Scythe Big Shuriken 3 50.79 CFM CPU Cooler  ($44.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI MAG B550M MORTAR Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($124.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital SN750 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ Western Digital) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6 GB VENTUS XS OC Video Card  ($564.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Silverstone Sugo SG11 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($104.44 @ Amazon) small but decent upgradibility.
Power Supply: Thermaltake Toughpower GF1 PE 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: ViewSonic VX2758-2KP-MHD 27.0" 2560x1440 144 Hz Monitor  ($249.99 @ Newegg) 
Mouse: Logitech G502 HERO Wired Optical Mouse  ($44.32 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1676.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-09-04 13:19 EDT-0400

Thank you very much!! I'll go with m-atx then.