Posted May 2, 2016 Hello all, My friend wants to build his own computer. He is asking me for help. His budget is 800$ and he needs an OS as well. Should he just wait for the releases of the new amd cpus and gpus as well as nvidias gpus or should he build it now? Thanks for your advice and help in advance. Regards, Jackson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 2, 2016 It depends. If you find a really good deal on a used gpu you should just buy it and build around that. Witch game is her going to play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 2, 2016 4 minutes ago, jakjakattack said: A 380 4GB would be fine, could just wait and save up for a high end GPU that comes out, or just wait I guess, maybe even AM4 will finally be out. Did you need a display? Because then you could get a higher end free-sync display with like a 360 GPU, either 1080p 144hz TN, or a 1440p IPS display PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Ncqb4D Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Ncqb4D/by_merchant/ CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($194.99 @ SuperBiiz) Motherboard: MSI B150M Pro-VD Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($63.99 @ Amazon) Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($30.98 @ Newegg) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.98 @ OutletPC) Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 380 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg) Case: Deepcool TESSERACT BF ATX Mid Tower Case ($40.98 @ Newegg) Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz) Total: $623.90 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-02 10:59 EDT-0400 I edit my posts a lot, Twitter is @LordStreetguru just don't ask PC questions there mostly... Spoiler What is your budget/country for your new PC? what monitor resolution/refresh rate? What games or other software do you need to run? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 2, 2016 PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($194.99 @ SuperBiiz) Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($53.99 @ SuperBiiz) Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($26.99 @ SuperBiiz) Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($37.88 @ OutletPC) Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.89 @ OutletPC) Video Card: VisionTek Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card ($314.99 @ Amazon) Case: Thermaltake Versa H25 ATX Mid Tower Case ($23.30 @ Newegg) Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz) Total: $754.02Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when availableGenerated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-02 11:01 EDT-0400 For OS, get from kinguin/reddit from $20-30. CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Heatsink: Gelid Phantom Black GPU: Palit RTX 3060 Ti Dual RAM: Corsair DDR4 2x8GB 3000Mhz mobo: Asus X570-P case: Fractal Design Define C PSU: Superflower Leadex Gold 650W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 2, 2016 2 minutes ago, Streetguru said: A 380 4GB would be fine, could just wait and save up for a high end GPU that comes out, or just wait I guess, maybe even AM4 will finally be out. Did you need a display? Because then you could get a higher end free-sync display with like a 360 GPU, either 1080p 144hz TN, or a 1440p IPS display PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Ncqb4D Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Ncqb4D/by_merchant/ CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($194.99 @ SuperBiiz) Motherboard: MSI B150M Pro-VD Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($63.99 @ Amazon) Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($30.98 @ Newegg) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.98 @ OutletPC) Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 380 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg) Case: Deepcool TESSERACT BF ATX Mid Tower Case ($40.98 @ Newegg) Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz) Total: $623.90 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-02 10:59 EDT-0400 This is probably the best way you could go! Maybe a more efficient PSU if he can squeeze the money out! MY RIG I5 6600k 16gb Corsair vengeance 2666mhz MSI Gaming X 1070 WD blue 2tb samsung 850 evo 250gb EVGA supernova G2 650w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 2, 2016 i would really wait for next gen. here is your windows key: http://www.kinguin.net/category/15083/windows-7-home-premium-oem-key/ PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/m3x8RB Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/m3x8RB/by_merchant/ CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($194.99 @ SuperBiiz) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.33 @ OutletPC) Motherboard: Gigabyte G1.Sniper B7 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($69.49 @ Newegg) Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($36.89 @ OutletPC) Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.99 @ Newegg) Case: Fractal Design Core 2500 ATX Mid Tower Case ($55.99 @ Directron) Power Supply: Fractal Design Integra M 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Newegg) Total: $541.67 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-02 11:04 EDT-0400 Desktop Build Log http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/486571-custom-wooden-case-with-lighting/#entry6529892 thinkpad l450, i5-5200u, 8gb ram, 1080p ips, 250gb samsung ssd, fingerprint reader, 72wh battery <3, mx master, motorola lapdock as secound screen Please quote if you want me to respond and marking as solved is always appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 2, 2016 Author Just now, ChrisCross said: Is there a time frame for next gen? I can't seem to find anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 2, 2016 1 minute ago, jakjakattack said: Is there a time frame for next gen? I can't seem to find anything. June aparently Also I'd avoid grey market keys probably. Just find it for free somewhere or something in that case. Also don't get an OEM key IF you're going to buy windows, and with windows 10 home you can't control security updates, only delay them from what I read. I edit my posts a lot, Twitter is @LordStreetguru just don't ask PC questions there mostly... Spoiler What is your budget/country for your new PC? what monitor resolution/refresh rate? What games or other software do you need to run? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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