SFF Gaming Build >$1000 USD

[SaltanSupreme]

Hello everyone.

 

I'm building a gaming PC for my sister, and she has 2 requirements:

As small as possible, and under $1000 USD including peripherals. She doesn't care too much about gaming performance, she's happy with 1080p 60 fps range as long as it runs.

 

I have a solid general idea of a SFF build for it with a 1050 Ti and either an i5 or Ryzen 5 CPU. I'm trying to figure out if Ryzen 5 or an i5 provides more value at this level. I've done cheaper builds with i5 but I'm mainly curious how Ryzen performs when compared to something like a i5 7600 or 7500

 

 

[NTDaws]

Can we get an idea of what she will play before we build?

[SaltanSupreme]

Just now, Being Delirious said:

Can we get an idea of what she will play before we build?

She likes to play Overwatch a lot, and otherwise, she's not playing anything crazy demanding. Minecraft, Stardew Valley, TF2, and some Skyrim. She doesn't play anything too demanding but I'd like to future-proof her for a while and with 1000 bucks I can do a lot

[NTDaws]

1050ti sounds good for this build.

[NTDaws]

something like this, i just chose a random motherboard.

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/jCGXQV
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/jCGXQV/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i5-7400 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($175.39 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-L9i 33.8 CFM CPU Cooler  ($39.15 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Asus - STRIX B250I GAMING Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($64.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: ADATA - Premier Pro SP600 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($85.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital - Black 1TB 2.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($65.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB SSC GAMING ACX 3.0 Video Card  ($164.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Fractal Design - Node 202 HTPC Case w/450W Power Supply  ($119.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $825.37
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-07-06 15:45 EDT-0400

[SaltanSupreme]

Thanks! I'll have a look

[MorganO]

1 minute ago, SaltanSupreme said:

Thanks! I'll have a look

very limited in terms on graphics card availablility currently

[SaltanSupreme]

Just now, KOMTechAndGaming said:

very limited in terms on graphics card availablility currently

Yea, I'm aware of the limited selection but luckily I have a bit of time so hopefully the stock rebounds in the coming months

[NTDaws]

Just now, KOMTechAndGaming said:

very limited in terms on graphics card availablility currently

Doesn't really matter in this build, a 1050ti will do the job for the games his sister is playing.

[MorganO]

Just now, Being Delirious said:

Doesn't really matter in this build, a 1050ti will do the job for the games is sister is playing.

im just pointing it out

[MorganO]

Just now, SaltanSupreme said:

Yea, I'm aware of the limited selection but luckily I have a bit of time so hopefully the stock rebounds in the coming months

also buy the ram now before it increases in price anymore