First build plan

[Waffle_paradox]

So, I'm thinking about custom building a PC sometime as an upgrade to my 6 year old acer laptop that barely runs my browser, and im looking for a mid-tier budget build for mainly gaming. I've got a list of parts that i currently have, with my budget being about 1200-1300 CAD. I've done a bit of research, but Im just looking for suggestions on what I should change. PCpartpicker list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/qxGQDZ. 

 

[Failure 101]

7 minutes ago, Waffle_paradox said:

So, I'm thinking about custom building a PC sometime as an upgrade to my 6 year old acer laptop that barely runs my browser, and im looking for a mid-tier budget build for mainly gaming. I've got a list of parts that i currently have, with my budget being about 1200-1300 CAD. I've done a bit of research, but Im just looking for suggestions on what I should change. PCpartpicker list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/qxGQDZ. 

 

Use canadian pcpartpicker next time
went over budget add 50 for a keyboard so about 1350
 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 3.5 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($183.00 @ Canada Computers) 
Motherboard: ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($113.26 @ Vuugo) 
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  ($70.98 @ Amazon Canada) 
Storage: Seagate BarraCuda Q5 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($49.97 @ Best Buy Canada) 
Video Card: XFX Speedster SWFT 309 Radeon RX 6700 10 GB Video Card  ($399.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Case: Deepcool CG540 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Power Supply: Thermaltake Toughpower GX2 600 W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($79.98 @ Amazon Canada) 
Monitor: MSI Optix G241 23.8" 1920 x 1080 144 Hz Monitor  ($179.99 @ The Source) 
Mouse: Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Optical Mouse  ($59.98 @ Amazon Canada) 
Headphones: HP HyperX Cloud II 7.1 Channel  Headset  ($89.98 @ Amazon Canada) 
Total: $1307.12
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-09-26 18:38 EDT-0400

[Tetras]

Some suggested changes. FYI: don't know much about monitors, keyboard or mice.

 

PCPartPicker Part List: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/3jb3ZJ

 

CPU: (unchanged) AMD Ryzen 5 5500 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($119.00 @ Newegg Canada) 
Motherboard: ASRock B550 Phantom Gaming 4/ac ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($109.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Memory: Crucial CT2K16G4DFRA32A 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL22 Memory  ($67.50 @ Vuugo) 
Storage: Western Digital Blue SN570 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($59.50 @ shopRBC) 
Video Card: XFX Speedster SWFT 309 Radeon RX 6700 10 GB Video Card  ($399.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Case: Phanteks Eclipse G300A (3 Fan) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($129.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Power Supply: MSI MPG A650GF 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($110.00 @ Amazon Canada) 
Operating System: (unchanged) Microsoft Windows 10 Home Retail - USB 32/64-bit 
Monitor: Acer KA272U biipx 27.0" 2560 x 1440 75 Hz Monitor  ($199.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Keyboard: HP HyperX Alloy Core RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($29.99 @ The Source) 
Mouse: HP HyperX Pulsefire Core RGB Wired Optical Mouse  ($19.99 @ HP) 
Headphones: (unchanged) SteelSeries Arctis Prime  Headset  ($71.77 @ Amazon Canada) 
Total: $1317.70

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-09-26 18:47 EDT-0400

[Waffle_paradox]

18 minutes ago, Failure 101 said:

Use canadian pcpartpicker next time
went over budget add 50 for a keyboard so about 1350
 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 3.5 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($183.00 @ Canada Computers) 
Motherboard: ASRock B550M Phantom Gaming 4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($113.26 @ Vuugo) 
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  ($70.98 @ Amazon Canada) 
Storage: Seagate BarraCuda Q5 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($49.97 @ Best Buy Canada) 
Video Card: XFX Speedster SWFT 309 Radeon RX 6700 10 GB Video Card  ($399.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Case: Deepcool CG540 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Power Supply: Thermaltake Toughpower GX2 600 W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($79.98 @ Amazon Canada) 
Monitor: MSI Optix G241 23.8" 1920 x 1080 144 Hz Monitor  ($179.99 @ The Source) 
Mouse: Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Optical Mouse  ($59.98 @ Amazon Canada) 
Headphones: HP HyperX Cloud II 7.1 Channel  Headset  ($89.98 @ Amazon Canada) 
Total: $1307.12
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-09-26 18:38 EDT-0400

didnt know that existed lol but ok

[Waffle_paradox]

21 minutes ago, Tetras said:

Some suggested changes. FYI: don't know much about monitors, keyboard or mice.

 

PCPartPicker Part List: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/3jb3ZJ

 

CPU: (unchanged) AMD Ryzen 5 5500 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($119.00 @ Newegg Canada) 
Motherboard: ASRock B550 Phantom Gaming 4/ac ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($109.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Memory: Crucial CT2K16G4DFRA32A 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL22 Memory  ($67.50 @ Vuugo) 
Storage: Western Digital Blue SN570 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($59.50 @ shopRBC) 
Video Card: XFX Speedster SWFT 309 Radeon RX 6700 10 GB Video Card  ($399.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Case: Phanteks Eclipse G300A (3 Fan) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($129.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Power Supply: MSI MPG A650GF 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($110.00 @ Amazon Canada) 
Operating System: (unchanged) Microsoft Windows 10 Home Retail - USB 32/64-bit 
Monitor: Acer KA272U biipx 27.0" 2560 x 1440 75 Hz Monitor  ($199.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Keyboard: HP HyperX Alloy Core RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($29.99 @ The Source) 
Mouse: HP HyperX Pulsefire Core RGB Wired Optical Mouse  ($19.99 @ HP) 
Headphones: (unchanged) SteelSeries Arctis Prime  Headset  ($71.77 @ Amazon Canada) 
Total: $1317.70

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-09-26 18:47 EDT-0400

I'll take this and modify it as needed for me, for stuff like desk space and other preferred things, but thanks!

[Waffle_paradox]

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/QXGQDZ
new build plan, rate

[Somerandomtechyboi]

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/8zxwz6

5500 + 6800 + 32gb 3600c18

 

Build can be improved a ton, but this build is still horrible by my standards because lotta new overpriced parts when used gets you much better parts for the same price

 

5600(x) can be picked up used for around the same price or cheaper than a new 5500, means that you wont have to clock the rams 4600+ to get good performance, basically no risk when it comes to buying a used cpu

 

For the price of this new 6800 you should be able to buy a used 6800/6900xt or a 3080(ti) instead which are much better cards

 

You should also be able to pick up a quality <5yo 850w gold like the rm(x) for the same price as this new giga psu, no risk here either and i have experience with buying used psus so far theyre holding up just fine (3 good used units all <20$ albiet pretty old i bet)

[Waffle_paradox]

6 minutes ago, Somerandomtechyboi said:

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/8zxwz6

5500 + 6800 + 32gb 3600c18

 

Build can be improved a ton, but this build is still horrible by my standards because lotta new overpriced parts when used gets you much better parts for the same price

 

5600(x) can be picked up used for around the same price or cheaper than a new 5500, means that you wont have to clock the rams 4600+ to get good performance, basically no risk when it comes to buying a used cpu

 

For the price of this new 6800 you should be able to buy a used 6800/6900xt or a 3080(ti) instead which are much better cards

 

You should also be able to pick up a quality <5yo 850w gold like the rm(x) for the same price as this new giga psu, no risk here either and i have experience with buying used psus so far theyre holding up just fine (3 good used units all <20$ albiet pretty old i bet)

thanks, ill take some of this stuff and possible edit my build

[brob]

10 minutes ago, Waffle_paradox said:

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/QXGQDZ
new build plan, rate

 

Not a good memory choice. Spend a few $ more and get https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/wNt9TW/teamgroup-t-create-expert-32-gb-2-x-16-gb-ddr4-3200-cl16-memory-ttced432g3200hc16fdc01

 

Best Buy current offers a good price on https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/nkddnQ/seagate-barracuda-q5-1-tb-m2-2280-nvme-solid-state-drive-zp1000cv3a001. Saves enough to get the better memory.

[Waffle_paradox]

2 minutes ago, brob said:

 

Not a good memory choice. Spend a few $ more and get https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/wNt9TW/teamgroup-t-create-expert-32-gb-2-x-16-gb-ddr4-3200-cl16-memory-ttced432g3200hc16fdc01

 

Best Buy current offers a good price on https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/nkddnQ/seagate-barracuda-q5-1-tb-m2-2280-nvme-solid-state-drive-zp1000cv3a001. Saves enough to get the better memory.

thanks, ill replace the memory since its only a bit more expensive and idk shit about how to tell if a memory is good or not

[Tetras]

12 hours ago, Waffle_paradox said:

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/QXGQDZ
new build plan, rate

If you're going with the RX 6700, I would revert the PSU, because 500 in your spec is borderline (XFX recommend 650) and EVGA only give a 5 year warranty on this PSU whereas the A650GF has a 10 year warranty. I chose it from this review.

 

FYI: the Crucial memory in my spec is a bit slow, but it doesn't need XMP/DOCP. If you buy gaming memory then it will, but if you're fine with enabling it in the BIOS, then it doesn't matter.

 

As I said in my post, I know next to nothing about mice/keyboards, but they're taking a lot of the budget for your PC, are you sure that's what you want?

 

I don't know if you noticed, but the monitor in my spec was larger and 1440p and the RX 6700 is powerful enough to handle it.

[Waffle_paradox]

8 hours ago, Tetras said:

If you're going with the RX 6700, I would revert the PSU, because 500 in your spec is borderline (XFX recommend 650) and EVGA only give a 5 year warranty on this PSU whereas the A650GF has a 10 year warranty. I chose it from this review.

 

FYI: the Crucial memory in my spec is a bit slow, but it doesn't need XMP/DOCP. If you buy gaming memory then it will, but if you're fine with enabling it in the BIOS, then it doesn't matter.

 

As I said in my post, I know next to nothing about mice/keyboards, but they're taking a lot of the budget for your PC, are you sure that's what you want?

 

I don't know if you noticed, but the monitor in my spec was larger and 1440p and the RX 6700 is powerful enough to handle it.

ok i changed back the PSU, good points, and ill make sure to change the monitor, as its only about 10 dollars more expensive at a better quality, and only puts me 20 dollars overbudget, which i can handle