First build plan - suggestions?

[fleeem]

Budget (including currency): ~€1000-1500

Country: Ireland

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for:

Games: Valorant, Apex Legends, Overwatch, Destiny, Minecraft, (also some vr titles if I can afford a dgpu eventually e.g. half life alyx, stormland) Work: Ableton Live 11 (music), Python, Unity, GML (coding and game dev)

Other details (existing parts lists, whether any peripherals are needed, what you're upgrading from, when you're going to buy, what resolution and refresh rate you want to play at, etc): 

I already have good peripherals (keyboard, mouse, headset and mic) and a monitor. I'll be upgrading from a hp laptop that I currently have (intel i5, integrated graphics, 16gb ram, 1tb ssd) which is good but can't handle most games and occasionally programs like ableton slow down or even crash when attempting to load several synth engines or samples. My ultimate goal is to play the games listed at a comfortable 140-180fps as well as use the programs listed comfortably without any crashes. My current plan is to buy this pc with a ryzen 5700g and use the integrated graphics until gpu prices stabilize and hopefully buy one then (probably a 3060 but maybe a 3070 if I can afford it). I was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions for parts I could change or if there are any issues that may arise in the config I have now. Thanks!

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/fleeem/saved/3n7C8d
 

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/T2nhk9

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700G 3.8 GHz 8-Core Processor  ($250.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI B550-A PRO ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($146.72 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  ($84.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Samsung 970 Evo Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($102.64 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: NZXT H510 Flow ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Best Buy) 
Power Supply: Corsair HX Platinum 1000 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($184.99 @ Newegg) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Home OEM 64-bit  ($119.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1028.30
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-04-23 14:05 EDT-0400

*Notes:
-The reason I've put a 1000W power supply in is so that for future upgrades or builds I will hopefully be able to use it.
-The area I'm least knowledgable about is the motherboard, I don't know how much I should be spending and how it will effect performance

Edited April 23, 2022 by fleeem
notes

[Mal707]

I recommend this. I build this last year and it's been great. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/jK9Y9r

[Felipesaldanha]

I dont think you actually need a 1000W PSU. Look for a Leadex III 750W Gold, it's good enough and its a little more money for a GPU.

[An0maly_76]

I think the WD Blue SN570 would be a better bang for the buck, if available. With the bad experiences I've had with MSI boards, I would recommend this one if you plan future upgrades. https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-B550-PRO-Motherboard-Flashback-Addressable/dp/B08Y5GPKJR/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2RJDXF4KU0U3H&keywords=asus+tuf+b550-pro&qid=1650740488&s=electronics&sprefix=asus+tuf+b550-pro%2Celectronics%2C44&sr=1-1

 

It's a bit pricier, but worth it, I think. Its little brother the B550-PLUS, is a little cheaper but doesn't have a 3.1 / 3.2 header.

 

1000W is only really necessary if you're maxing out RGB, fans, etc. I have a Corsair RM850x in my 5900X build and I don't see over a 450W peak load on my UPS even running PBO. Minimal RGB, 5900X, Asus Tuf B550-PLUS board, 32GB DDR4-3200 non-RGB, 1TB WD Blue SN570 M.2, 6TB WD Black HDD, Asus OC RTX3060ti, six 120s and a Scythe Mugen 5.

[RONOTHAN##]

48 minutes ago, fleeem said:

My current plan is to buy this pc with a ryzen 5700g and use the integrated graphics until gpu prices stabilize and hopefully buy one then

I'd wait till then and just buy a full system with a GPU. Prices should stabilize probably within the month, and the 5700G just doesn't make sense to use if you aren't planning on using the iGPU. It's multicore performance is similar to that of the 5600X, a CPU with 2 less cores and costs less. You'd only be using that iGPU for a month or so, then you'd end up with a much slower CPU than you would if you just waited, got a GPU in the first place, and spent the same amount or less on a better chip.

 

https://ie.pcpartpicker.com/list/H3LLsL

[Sorenson]

First suggestion, don't buy based on what you think you might need in the future. Maximize your budget now with quality price-performance parts. I know there is a lot of talk about how power hungry next gen parts are going to be, but that is at the ultra high-end. If you're going with 70-80 (non-ti) tier hardware you will be fine with a good quality 750w PSU. 

 

Here is a part list that is much better in my opinion for about the same price: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/H8DVwc

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($222.10 @ Amazon) 
• Motherboard: MSI MPG B550 GAMING EDGE WIFI ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($189.99 @ B&H) 
• Memory: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory  ($87.99 @ Amazon) 
• Storage: Samsung 970 Evo Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($102.64 @ Amazon) 
• Storage: Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.99 @ Amazon) 
• Video Card: Sapphire Radeon RX 6500 XT 4 GB PULSE Video Card  ($209.99 @ Amazon) 
• Case: NZXT H510 Flow ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Best Buy) 
• Power Supply: Corsair RM (2021) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($94.99 @ Newegg) 
• Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Home OEM 64-bit  ($12.00) 
• Total: $1057.68
• Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
• Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-04-23 15:07 EDT-0400

Main changes:

• First, I replaced the 5700g with a 5600x. This is what I use with my 3070 and it is more then enough power for gaming an productivity. It is also much cheaper. If you want to spend $250 on a CPU, go with the 12600k instead since it is way better then the 5700g and a bit better than the 5600x. 
• Second, I dropped down the PSU to 750W. This is enough power. My brother ran a 3080ti and 5900x on a corsair 750w PSU without issue. You only need 1000w if you want like a 12900k and a 3090. 
• I swapped in a 6500xt GPU. This GPU is not great, but it is decent enough for 1080p gaming and is way better then the GPU in a 5700g. Most importantly, when you do upgrade to a better GPU you won't be hamstrung by the CPU performance. 
• Lastly, don't spend $100 on a Windows 10 license. You can get one for around $12 from websites that sell OEM licenses. Just use a payment processor like paypal and you'll get emailed the activation code. I've used this on several PCs and never had an issue. You can find the link and a discount code in the description of Greg Salazar's video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8Wo4YlqJZs&ab_channel=GregSalazar

 

[fleeem]

Thanks everyone for the feedback!