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[FlamingSpartan23]

Budget (including currency): 1100USD

Country: USA

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Modded Skyrim, Halo MCC, and perhaps some streaming in the future. The streaming is optional though

Other details: TLDR: Any advice on Parts and why I should go for that part.

I already have a MSI B450 Gaming Pro Carbon AC, I bought it a couple years ago and its just been sitting in the box, so I finally decided to try my hand at building a pc. I want to use the motherboard as the base, since I already have it and it will allow more money to be spent on the CPU and GPU. I know what I need just not what exact model and why. i.e. I know what the CPU does, I just don't the difference between the individual CPU's. I plan on getting them in bulk when possible. I put together a rough build in PC Part Picker, I am just looking for any advice possible. I rather not just get told what to get but also why I should get that exact model and how it compares to other ones.

 

[Fasauceome]

Some of this list doesn't make any sense. $140 for a 400 watt power supply? Even if it's a good model. That SSD is way too expensive for a gaming focused PC. That price for a last gen GPU is surprisingly good, though.

 

Consider this:

 

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Qfh3sL

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 3.5 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($177.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI B450 GAMING PRO CARBON AC ATX AM4 Motherboard  (Purchased For $0.00) 
Memory: Silicon Power XPOWER Turbine 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  ($47.97 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Crucial P2 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($39.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB GAMING X Video Card  ($379.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: BitFenix Nova Mesh SE ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.90 @ Newegg Sellers) 
Power Supply: Antec NeoECO Gold ZEN 500 W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($58.95 @ Amazon) 
Total: $784.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-08-27 19:43 EDT-0400

 

Beefed up the graphics card and power supply. Grabbed a case that has better ventilation, added a more suitable SSD. I went with the 5600 instead of the 5600X because the performance is identical in modern games.

22 minutes ago, FlamingSpartan23 said:

I know what the CPU does, I just don't the difference between the individual CPU's

With Ryzen CPUs which is what you're comparing, the generation is a big factor. Their current 5000 series CPUs are the newest and of course require firmware to match. You said the motherboard has been sitting in a box for a while, so it will certainly need an update. Lucky for you, it has a BIOS flash button so you can flash without a compatible CPU. Make sure to check the manual/youtube for how to properly do this, and check their webpage for the appropriate BIOS version.

 

If you want, saving money with a used processor could be good. Does the box of the motherboard indicate what generation it's compatible with? You might have "Ryzen 3000 series ready" on it, which would result in a flash-free experience and you can go for a used Ryzen 5 3600 off eBay.

Edited August 27, 2022 by Fasauceome

[RONOTHAN##]

OK, so there are a lot of weird choices in this system (do not buy that PSU, for instance, it's a $40 PSU at best, not a $140 PSU). 

1. I'm gonna preface all this by saying that it's probably a good idea to wait a few weeks before building the CPU and by extension the rest of the parts, AMD is announcing next gen gear on Monday so you might be able to get a deal on last gen parts when they inevitably go on clearance (it's a new socket so you won't be able to use them in your current board).
2. It's probably a good idea to go 5600 instead of the 5600X, they're basically the same CPU but one is $20 cheaper, might as well save $20. 
3. The SSD is a pretty weird choice. If you really want a SATA drive, the MX500 is cheaper and a better drive, and there are NVMe drives like the SN570 that are still cheaper and much faster. Besides, 500GB is not really enough for a gaming system nowadays, I'd really recommend you upgrade to a 1TB drive, it's not much more and a lot more usable.
4. 2060s don't make a ton of sense unless you really need CUDA support. AMD GPUs are currently a much better bang for the buck, and the 6600 is currently cheaper and faster, and the 6600 XT (a worthwhile upgrade over the 6600) is only $50 more
5. You don't need a high end PSU, but at the same time a 400W PSU for $140 is a ripoff. The EVGA G5 650W is less than half the price for a better PSU. 
6. You can get a Windows key for $20 from a key reseller. Get one of those instead. 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/RVGP78

[TWO_JohnBattman]

I would say, unless you want to stay SATA on the storage, maybe go M.2. You can find 1TB m.2's for in that $100 USD price range. But you can find some SATA 3 drives from Samsung that are twice the capacity around the $100 price range as well. As for that PSU, would switch that one out for something else. You can get higher wattage that are semi-modular with 80+ Gold rating for cheaper.