Budget pc help

[pcel0l]

Budget: 2500 CAD AFTER TAX (lower is preferred)

Country: Canada

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Roblox, R6, newer games @ 2k resolution

Other details: My friend wants to build a pc setup, including monitors and a UPS, that will last him a year or two before needing to upgrade it, future proof parts are wanted so he wont have to get a whole new pc later on.

These are the parts I currently have chosen out, though I'm not sure where to save money without compromising too much performance. https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/pcel0l/saved/WQrs8d

[Hinjima]

11 minutes ago, pcel0l said:

Budget: 2500 CAD AFTER TAX (lower is preferred)

Country: Canada

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Roblox, R6, newer games @ 2k resolution

Other details: My friend wants to build a pc setup, including monitors and a UPS, that will last him a year or two before needing to upgrade it, future proof parts are wanted so he wont have to get a whole new pc later on.

These are the parts I currently have chosen out, though I'm not sure where to save money without compromising too much performance. https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/pcel0l/saved/WQrs8d

I'd go with something like this instead.  The AM5 platform is a lot more futureproof as you can upgrade to the 7800X3D or the upcoming 9800X3D from AMD.

The 7600 is faster than the 12400f in gaming and the 7600 comes with a stock cooler so no need for a cooler unless you want to buy one.

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/xKscwg

[podkall]

for a budget build you are spending quite a buck on expensive things like fans

[Elijah Kamski]

Try this

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/FtH9gB

[Elijah Kamski]

13 minutes ago, Hinjima said:

I'd go with something like this instead.  The AM5 platform is a lot more futureproof as you can upgrade to the 7800X3D or the upcoming 9800X3D from AMD.

The 7600 is faster than the 12400f in gaming and the 7600 comes with a stock cooler so no need for a cooler unless you want to buy one.

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/xKscwg

Agreed, AM5 is the way to go for future proofing.

[filpo]

41 minutes ago, pcel0l said:

Budget: 2500 CAD AFTER TAX (lower is preferred)

Country: Canada

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Roblox, R6, newer games @ 2k resolution

Other details: My friend wants to build a pc setup, including monitors and a UPS, that will last him a year or two before needing to upgrade it, future proof parts are wanted so he wont have to get a whole new pc later on.

These are the parts I currently have chosen out, though I'm not sure where to save money without compromising too much performance. https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/pcel0l/saved/WQrs8d

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600 3.8 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($247.96 @ shopRBC) 
CPU Cooler: *Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE WHITE ARGB 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler  ($41.90 @ Amazon Canada) 
Motherboard: MSI PRO B650M-A WIFI Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard  ($189.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Memory: *G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory  ($139.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Storage: TEAMGROUP MP44 4 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($315.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Video Card: XFX Speedster QICK 319 Core Radeon RX 7800 XT 16 GB Video Card  ($649.00 @ Canada Computers) 
Case: SAMA ARGB-Q5 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($80.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Power Supply: *Deepcool PQ850M 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($119.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Monitor: Gigabyte GS27QC 27.0" 2560 x 1440 170 Hz Curved Monitor  ($249.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Monitor: MSI G2412F 24.0" 1920 x 1080 180 Hz Monitor  ($150.99 @ PC-Canada) 
UPS: CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD UPS  ($276.99 @ PC-Canada) 
Total: $2463.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-07-02 16:00 EDT-0400

 

this list isn't great because it doesn't include tax as pc part picker doesn't take it into account

 

if we assume tax will be about a 20% increase in price for all parts then swap the 7800 xt for this used 6700 xt, gets you down to about $2200 CAD without predicted tax ASRock Challenger D Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB GDDR6 Graphics Card (RX6700XT CLD12G) | eBay

 

we can do sub 2000 without tax, but no am5 with a 6700 XT+ performance card (which is quite essential for a high refresh rate 1440p gaming experience)

you can go down to a 5600/12400f with different mobo and still get a good experience for under 2000 without tax I just wanted to put in the 5700X3D to be as close to the 7600 performance as possible (while being as close as i could to 2000 without tax)

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D 3 GHz 8-Core Processor  ($279.00 @ Canada Computers) 
CPU Cooler: *Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE WHITE ARGB 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler  ($41.90 @ Amazon Canada) 
Motherboard: ASRock B550 Phantom Gaming 4/ac ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($124.99 @ PC-Canada) 
Memory: Silicon Power XPOWER Turbine 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  ($74.98 @ Amazon Canada) 
Storage: TEAMGROUP MP44 4 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($315.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Case: NZXT H6 Flow ATX Mid Tower Case  ($67.95 @ Amazon Canada) 
Power Supply: Deepcool PQ850M 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($119.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Monitor: Gigabyte GS27QC 27.0" 2560 x 1440 170 Hz Curved Monitor  ($249.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Monitor: MSI G2412F 24.0" 1920 x 1080 180 Hz Monitor  ($150.99 @ PC-Canada) 
UPS: CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD UPS  ($276.99 @ PC-Canada) 
Custom: Used 6700 XT ($380.00)
Total: $2082.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-07-02 16:09 EDT-0400

Edited July 2, 2024 by filpo

[pcel0l]

24 minutes ago, podkall said:

for a budget build you are spending quite a buck on expensive things like fans

They'll last quite a while though.

[pcel0l]

28 minutes ago, Hinjima said:

I'd go with something like this instead.  The AM5 platform is a lot more futureproof as you can upgrade to the 7800X3D or the upcoming 9800X3D from AMD.

The 7600 is faster than the 12400f in gaming and the 7600 comes with a stock cooler so no need for a cooler unless you want to buy one.

Alright good to know, thank you.

[filpo]

2 minutes ago, pcel0l said:

They'll last quite a while though.

you say your friend want the system to last at least one to two years before upgrading it. How about using the stock case fans in a case like this NZXT H6 Flow ATX Mid Tower Case (CC-H61FB-01) - PCPartPicker and then telling them to get fans similar to those in your original list in one to two years when they might upgrade

[pcel0l]

1 minute ago, filpo said:

you say your friend want the system to last at least one to two years before upgrading it. How about using the stock case fans in a case like this NZXT H6 Flow ATX Mid Tower Case (CC-H61FB-01) - PCPartPicker and then telling them to get fans similar to those in your original list in one to two years when they might upgrade

Yeah that makes sense honestly, I'll probably do something like that then

[podkall]

1 minute ago, pcel0l said:

They'll last quite a while though.

sure, but you can get cheaper fans that are similarly quiet, and if you don't rack them 100%, they'll last you regardless most likely,

 

and you can get a case that has pre-installed fans for even cheaper, some cases can include even 4 pre-installed fans,

 

no monitors on this list:

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: *AMD Ryzen 5 7600 3.8 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($247.96 @ shopRBC)
CPU Cooler: *Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE ARGB 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler  ($46.90 @ Amazon Canada)
Motherboard: *MSI PRO B650-S WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard  ($199.99 @ Best Buy Canada)
Memory: *G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory  ($139.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: TEAMGROUP MP44 4 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($315.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Video Card: *XFX Speedster QICK 319 Core Radeon RX 7800 XT 16 GB Video Card  ($649.00 @ Canada Computers)
Case: Montech AIR 903 MAX ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: SeaSonic FOCUS Plus Gold 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($139.99 @ Canada Computers)
UPS: CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD UPS  ($276.99 @ PC-Canada)
Total: $2116.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-07-02 16:14 EDT-0400

 

• also why does your friend need an UPS?

[pcel0l]

2 minutes ago, podkall said:

• also why does your friend need an UPS?
  
  

The UPS isn't a necessity, it would just be nice to have incase of power outages.
 

3 minutes ago, podkall said:

sure, but you can get cheaper fans that are similarly quiet, and if you don't rack them 100%, they'll last you regardless most likely,

 

and you can get a case that has pre-installed fans for even cheaper, some cases can include even 4 pre-installed fans,

Yeah I'll probably switch to a case that has pre-installed fans.

[podkall]

5 minutes ago, pcel0l said:

The UPS isn't a necessity, it would just be nice to have incase of power outages.

could get that one later then, if power outage isn't something common in their area

 

6 minutes ago, pcel0l said:

Yeah I'll probably switch to a case that has pre-installed fans.

check out the Montech one,

 

or these cases: (if you click the link of the list, you can see them in the filter)

PCPartPicker Part List

Case: *Montech AIR 903 BASE ATX Mid Tower Case  ($65.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $65.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-07-02 16:29 EDT-0400