is this a good build for $1000?

[Goatholomule]

Budget (about $1000): 

Country: 

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: steam games minecraft fortnite stuff like that

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): 

[PCPartPicker Part List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/4MFZcb)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-10600KF 4.1 GHz 6-Core Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/p6jNnQ/intel-core-i5-10600kf-41-ghz-6-core-processor-bx8070110600kf) | $182.99 @ Amazon 
**CPU Cooler** | [EVGA CLC 280 113.5 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/d2fmP6/evga-clc-280-1135-cfm-liquid-cpu-cooler-400-hy-cl28-v1) | $61.99 @ Amazon 
**Motherboard** | [MSI Z490-A PRO ATX LGA1200 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/KXpmP6/msi-z490-a-pro-atx-lga1200-motherboard-z490-a-pro) | $129.99 @ B&H 
**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/p6RFf7/corsair-memory-cmk16gx4m2b3200c16) | $67.98 @ Amazon 
**Storage** | [Western Digital Blue SN550 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/BhmFf7/western-digital-blue-sn550-1-tb-m2-2280-nvme-solid-state-drive-wds100t2b0c) | $94.75 @ Amazon 
**Video Card** | [MSI GeForce RTX 3050 8GB 8 GB VENTUS 2X OC Video Card](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/qJZ9TW/msi-geforce-rtx-3050-8gb-8-gb-ventus-2x-oc-video-card-geforce-rtx-3050-ventus-2x-8g-oc) | $329.99 @ Newegg 
**Case** | [NZXT H510 ATX Mid Tower Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/6Cyqqs/nzxt-h510-atx-mid-tower-case-ca-h510b-w1) | $89.99 @ Amazon 
**Power Supply** | [Corsair RMx (2018) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/79tQzy/corsair-rmx-2018-750w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020179-na) | $128.90 @ Amazon 
 | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
 | **Total** | **$1086.58**
 | Generated by [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2022-05-16 12:24 EDT-0400 |

 

 

 

im upgrading from this    

[PCPartPicker Part List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/2wfGPX)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i7-4790K 4 GHz Quad-Core OEM/Tray Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/WMJwrH/intel-cpu-cm8064601710501) | $235.00 @ Amazon 
**CPU Cooler** | [Intel E97379-001 CPU Cooler](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/xm22FT/intel-e97379-001-cpu-cooler-e97379-001) | $24.98 @ Amazon 
**Motherboard** | [MSI Z87-G43 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Nb7wrH/msi-motherboard-z87g43) |-
**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance LP 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR3-1600 CL10 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/NdkD4D/corsair-memory-cml16gx3m2a1600c10) | $82.71 @ Amazon 
**Storage** | [Samsung 860 Pro 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/fQ66Mp/samsung-860-pro-1tb-25-solid-state-drive-mz-76p1t0bw) | $199.99 @ Samsung 
**Video Card** | [Asus GeForce GTX 970 4 GB Video Card](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/HbjWGX/asus-video-card-turbogtx970oc4gd5) |-
**Case** | [Corsair 330R ATX Mid Tower Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/kHNypg/corsair-case-cc9011076ww) |-
**Power Supply** | [Corsair CSM 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/jXTmP6/corsair-power-supply-cs750m) |-
 | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
 | **Total** | **$542.68**
 | Generated by [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2022-05-16 12:33 EDT-0400 |

 

 

 

PS this is my first build :)

[Fasauceome]

due to the advances in 12th gen intel CPUs, I definitely recommend avoiding their last gen 11th and 10th gen CPUs. Otherwise, Ryzen 500 series processors would be more cost effective for better performance.

 

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/L4YdbK

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 3.5 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($184.00 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: OLOy 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  ($52.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Silicon Power A60 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($76.98 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon RX 6600 XT 8 GB NITRO+ Video Card  ($399.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT H510 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Antec NeoECO Gold ZEN 700 W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($58.65 @ Amazon) 
Total: $962.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-05-16 12:51 EDT-0400

 

saved a little on the SSD, ram, and PSU, and upgraded the GPU to an RX 6600XT

[GeorgeMKane]

Went with 12th gen intel, so it's a little over the $1000 mark, but I think this would be a great option.

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/8CMC8r

CPU: Intel Core i5-12400F 2.5 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($159.99 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S redux 70.75 CFM CPU Cooler  ($49.95 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte B660 GAMING X AX DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard  ($169.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  ($62.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 860 Pro 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  (Purchased For $0.00) 
Storage: Western Digital Blue SN570 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($89.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB 8 GB XC GAMING Video Card  ($314.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT H510 Flow ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Best Buy) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXF 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($73.40 @ Amazon) 
$1011.29

 

 

Edited May 16, 2022 by GeorgeMKane

[Pixelfie]

This should be a lot faster while being cheaper.

• Changed the CPU to 12400F. That's better and newer than a 10600KF, and for what's currently available LGA 1700 should have best upgradeability. A 5600 and B550 would also be about as good for a similar price, but it will have less upgradeability.
• Changed cooler to Freezer 34. Great cooler and in this price range you shouldn't be using an AIO.
• This B660 is one of the best value boards and will work great with a 12400F.
• The SSD is cheaper and newer
• The 6600 XT is MUCH faster than a 3050. It will perform between a 3060 and 3060 Ti.
• The H510 has very bad airflow. I think if you like the H510 you'll also like the Lancool 205, which DOES have good airflow.
• This PSU is cheaper and almost just as good.

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i5-12400F 2.5 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($159.99 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports CPU Cooler  ($39.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI PRO B660-A DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard  ($149.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Silicon Power 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  ($52.97 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital Blue SN570 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($89.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: ASRock Radeon RX 6600 XT 8 GB Challenger D OC Video Card  ($383.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Lian Li LANCOOL 205 Mesh ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer Gold 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.73 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1046.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-05-16 13:34 EDT-0400

[FirstTimePcBuilder]

Yes the upgrade that you are doing is great.