budget pc

[yep6327]

Country:Canada

Budget:1200 CAD

I want a decent gaming/editing setup. I don't know what parts to switch to fit my budget. I want it to run most of the latest games over 100 fps and for it to render things somewhat quickly

 

Cpu: AMD Ryzen 5 5600x

Cooler: Deepcool CASTLE 240EX RGB 60.6 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler

Mobo: MSI B450 Gaming Plus MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard

RAM: TEAMGROUP T-Force Delta RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory

Storage: Kingston NV2 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive

Graphics Card: PNY XLR8 Gaming REVEL EPIC-X RGB Dual Fan GeForce RTX 3060 12GB 12 GB Video Card

Case: Deepcool CC560 ATX Mid Tower Case

Power supply: EVGA 500 BA 500 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply

Wireless Networking card: Ubit G10H-AX210S 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax PCIe x1 Wi-Fi Adapter

 

Total: CAD $1283.46 

no tax included.

 

[Queen Chrysalis]

What kind of editing?  For 3D, I'd get a 3060ti for more CUDA and tensor cores.  For video, I'd get a 3060 for more VRAM.

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 3.5 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($193.95 @ shopRBC) 
CPU Cooler: Deepcool AG400 75.89 CFM CPU Cooler  ($24.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte B450M DS3H WIFI Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($109.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  ($99.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Storage: Intel 670p 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($88.41 @ iSanek) 
Video Card: Asus Dual GeForce RTX 3060 V2 OC Edition GeForce RTX 3060 12GB 12 GB Video Card  ($499.99 @ Best Buy Canada) 
Case: Deepcool CC560 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Power Supply: Gigabyte UD750GM 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ Memory Express) 
Total: $1167.30
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-01-16 23:06 EST-0500

 

• The 5600 and 5600x are the exact same CPU.
• The 5600 does not get very hot.  A basic 4-pipe 120mm cooler is more than enough for it to run very quietly.
• I've done like 3 builds with this motherboards, it works well.
• You can probably get a much better deal getting your GPU on eBay.  500 canuck bucks for a 3060 feels wrong. 
• I know the PSU is overkill, but for only a little more it's a much, much better unit that you could use easily if you upgraded your GPU in the future.
• 32GB of RAM  instead of 16GB.  The diifference between 3600 and 3200 is negligible, the CPU is gonna run very fast either way.
• SSD with a DRAM cache for large file movements and exports
• Onboard wifi and bluetooth on the motherboard

 

[yep6327]

23 hours ago, Queen Chrysalis said:

What kind of editing?  For 3D, I'd get a 3060ti for more CUDA and tensor cores.  For video, I'd get a 3060 for more VRAM.

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 3.5 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($193.95 @ shopRBC) 
CPU Cooler: Deepcool AG400 75.89 CFM CPU Cooler  ($24.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte B450M DS3H WIFI Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($109.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  ($99.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Storage: Intel 670p 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($88.41 @ iSanek) 
Video Card: Asus Dual GeForce RTX 3060 V2 OC Edition GeForce RTX 3060 12GB 12 GB Video Card  ($499.99 @ Best Buy Canada) 
Case: Deepcool CC560 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Power Supply: Gigabyte UD750GM 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ Memory Express) 
Total: $1167.30
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-01-16 23:06 EST-0500

 

• The 5600 and 5600x are the exact same CPU.
• The 5600 does not get very hot.  A basic 4-pipe 120mm cooler is more than enough for it to run very quietly.
• I've done like 3 builds with this motherboards, it works well.
• You can probably get a much better deal getting your GPU on eBay.  500 canuck bucks for a 3060 feels wrong. 
• I know the PSU is overkill, but for only a little more it's a much, much better unit that you could use easily if you upgraded your GPU in the future.
• 32GB of RAM  instead of 16GB.  The diifference between 3600 and 3200 is negligible, the CPU is gonna run very fast either way.
• SSD with a DRAM cache for large file movements and exports
• Onboard wifi and bluetooth on the motherboard

 

I do more video editing then 3D, and thanks for your suggestions I will try them.

[Queen Chrysalis]

18 minutes ago, yep6327 said:

I do more video editing then 3D, and thanks for your suggestions I will try them.

Incase prices changed since yesterday, i can check it quick to see if it's still the best value.

 

With price changes since yesterday, this is actually a much better value system now with a better CPU for video renderring:

 

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 3.4 GHz 8-Core Processor  ($254.00 @ Canada Computers) 
CPU Cooler: Deepcool AG400 75.89 CFM CPU Cooler  ($24.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Motherboard: ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($71.67 @ Vuugo) 
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  ($99.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Storage: Intel 670p 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($88.40 @ iSanek) 
Video Card: PNY VERTO GeForce RTX 3060 12GB 12 GB Video Card  ($497.30 @ iSanek) 
Case: Deepcool CC560 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Power Supply: Gigabyte UD750GM 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ Memory Express) 
Total: $1186.33
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-01-17 22:39 EST-0500

 

 

No onboard wifi, but you can get an adapter if you need it.

[yep6327]

1 minute ago, Queen Chrysalis said:

Incase prices changed since yesterday, i can check it quick to see if it's still the best value.

 

With price changes since yesterday, this is actually a much better value system now with a better CPU for video renderring:

 

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 3.4 GHz 8-Core Processor  ($254.00 @ Canada Computers) 
CPU Cooler: Deepcool AG400 75.89 CFM CPU Cooler  ($24.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Motherboard: ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($71.67 @ Vuugo) 
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  ($99.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Storage: Intel 670p 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($88.40 @ iSanek) 
Video Card: PNY VERTO GeForce RTX 3060 12GB 12 GB Video Card  ($497.30 @ iSanek) 
Case: Deepcool CC560 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Power Supply: Gigabyte UD750GM 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ Memory Express) 
Total: $1186.33
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-01-17 22:39 EST-0500

 

 

No onboard wifi, but you can get an adapter if you need it.

Alright, Thanks!

[Queen Chrysalis]

Just now, yep6327 said:

Alright, Thanks!

No worries.  If you want more storage, the 2TB version of the 670p ($175) is an option, or if you think a dramless drive is fast enough, the 2TB Kingston NV2 has faster PCIe lanes but no DRAM controller, and the 2TB is $150.  You can also just stick with the 1TB 670p for now and add more storage later when you need it.  You can add hard drives or sata SSDs later on for cheap mass storage that doesn't need to be as fast as your primary drive.

[yep6327]

Just now, Queen Chrysalis said:

No worries.  If you want more storage, the 2TB version of the 670p ($175) is an option, or if you think a dramless drive is fast enough, the 2TB Kingston NV2 has faster PCIe lanes but no DRAM controller, and the 2TB is $150.  You can also just stick with the 1TB 670p for now and add more storage later when you need it.  You can add hard drives or sata SSDs later on for cheap mass storage that doesn't need to be as fast as your primary drive.

Ok, I was wondering can the power supply be cheaper and consume less power? 

[Queen Chrysalis]

5 minutes ago, yep6327 said:

Ok, I was wondering can the power supply be cheaper and consume less power? 

It could but you'd be saving about $20 at most and getting a way worse unit. 

 

The wattage rating is just the most power it can give.  It will only ever take as much power from the wall as the system needs it to (A 1000w PSU running a 300w system might ask the wall for 305 watts).  The efficiency rating (white, bronze, gold, plat) is how effectively it can limit waste between the wall and the components.  A 750w gold unit will do very well with a system like this, and is capable of power much larger GPUs in the future. 

 

All of the $80 units were rated for about 500 watts, were bronze or white efficency, and were of lower build quality (The UD750GM is a gold rated, very well-made, reliable unit).  For an extra $20 (when you're already spending $80 on the PSU) you're getting reliability and efficiency out of arguably one of the most important components in your whole system.

[yep6327]

3 minutes ago, Queen Chrysalis said:

It could but you'd be saving about $20 at most and getting a way worse unit. 

 

The wattage rating is just the most power it can give.  It will only ever take as much power from the wall as the system needs it to (A 1000w PSU running a 300w system might ask the wall for 305 watts).  The efficiency rating (white, bronze, gold, plat) is how effectively it can limit waste between the wall and the components.  A 750w gold unit will do very well with a system like this, and is capable of power much larger GPUs in the future. 

 

All of the $80 units were rated for about 500 watts, were bronze or white efficency, and were of lower build quality (The UD750GM is a gold rated, very well-made, reliable unit).  For an extra $20 (when you're already spending $80 on the PSU) you're getting reliability and efficiency out of arguably one of the most important components in your whole system.

Ohhhh okay, that makes more sense now, thanks again