Vega Build

[ChackoM]

I added a Vega 56 to my list cause I'm completely in love with it. Great performance, and not too expensive, and I love the design. However, my build budget is $1100, and right now with it it costs $1223. Anyway to make it cheaper? Thanks!

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/wg23Yr
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/wg23Yr/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($197.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($87.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($82.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: ADATA - Premier Pro SP600 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($55.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($66.89 @ OutletPC) 
Case: Phanteks - ECLIPSE P400 TEMPERED GLASS ATX Mid Tower Case  ($85.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic - 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($56.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Monitor: Lenovo - LI2364d 23.0" 1920x1080 75Hz Monitor  ($148.00 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Redragon - S102 Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($33.99 @ Amazon) 
Other: Phanteks RGB LED Strip 400mm  ($7.99 @ Newegg) 
Other: Radeon RX Vega 56 ($399.00)
Total: $1223.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-07-31 09:26 EDT-0400

[Princess Luna]

2 minutes ago, ChackoM said:

Great performance, and not too expensive,

Did you actually see the leaks and reviews every one else did? It actually is the opposite, overpriced for under performing in comparative to nVidia offerings.

[Shimejii]

3 minutes ago, ChackoM said:

I added a Vega 56 to my list cause I'm completely in love with it. Great performance, and not too expensive, and I love the design. However, my build budget is $1100, and right now with it it costs $1223. Anyway to make it cheaper? Thanks!

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/wg23Yr
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/wg23Yr/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($197.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($87.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($82.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: ADATA - Premier Pro SP600 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($55.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($66.89 @ OutletPC) 
Case: Phanteks - ECLIPSE P400 TEMPERED GLASS ATX Mid Tower Case  ($85.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic - 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($56.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Monitor: Lenovo - LI2364d 23.0" 1920x1080 75Hz Monitor  ($148.00 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Redragon - S102 Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($33.99 @ Amazon) 
Other: Phanteks RGB LED Strip 400mm  ($7.99 @ Newegg) 
Other: Radeon RX Vega 56 ($399.00)
Total: $1223.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-07-31 09:26 EDT-0400

Do not fall into the hype train trap, wait for the reviews to come out and show what this GPU can really do. 

[ChackoM]

3 minutes ago, Princess Cadence said:

Did you actually see the leaks and reviews every one else did? It actually is the opposite, overpriced for under performing in comparative to nVidia offerings.

 

1 minute ago, Shimejii said:

Do not fall into the hype train trap, wait for the reviews to come out and show what this GPU can really do. 

Yeah, you're right. But even if the Vega isn't up to par, I'll probably get a 1070, which is nearly the same price. Is there any parts of the build I can change to make it cheaper?

[Shimejii]

Just now, ChackoM said:

 

Yeah, you're right. But even if the Vega isn't up to par, I'll probably get a 1070, which is nearly the same price. Is there any parts of the build I can change to make it cheaper?

Besides removing stuff you dont need such as the RBG strip and keyboard and mouse if you dont need them? probably not to the amount you need

[Princess Luna]

1 minute ago, ChackoM said:

 

Yeah, you're right. But even if the Vega isn't up to par, I'll probably get a 1070, which is nearly the same price. Is there any parts of the build I can change to make it cheaper?

Frankly speaking the build is so balanced I think it is worth more saving the missing 122 dollars, skip a few meals hehe than crippling the build.

[ChackoM]

2 minutes ago, Shimejii said:

Besides removing stuff you dont need such as the RBG strip and keyboard and mouse if you dont need them? probably not to the amount you need

Yeah perhaps I can upgrade those parts later

[ChackoM]

2 minutes ago, Princess Cadence said:

Frankly speaking the build is so balanced I think it is worth more saving the missing 122 dollars, skip a few meals hehe than crippling the build.

Haha thanks! Yeah, I could probably save up more rather than ruining the build

[Guest]

I'd step down to a R5 1400, and drop the Vega to a 1060 6GB (Unless you're reeeally set on Vega). After that, if you can fit it, go for 16GB RAM.

[ChackoM]

11 minutes ago, LeinadTM said:

I'd step down to a R5 1400, and drop the Vega to a 1060 6GB (Unless you're reeeally set on Vega). After that, if you can fit it, go for 16GB RAM.

Hmm I'm kinda set on Vega but if benchmarks tell me otherwise probably 1070. I think I'll upgrade to 16gb later in the future

[Guest]

14 hours ago, ChackoM said:

Hmm I'm kinda set on Vega but if benchmarks tell me otherwise probably 1070. I think I'll upgrade to 16gb later in the future

Yeah, can't go wrong with a 1070.

[Shura]

16 hours ago, ChackoM said:

I added a Vega 56 to my list cause I'm completely in love with it. Great performance, and not too expensive, and I love the design. However, my build budget is $1100, and right now with it it costs $1223. Anyway to make it cheaper? Thanks!

Changed some parts around, and removed SSD since you can add that later too without losing any money(since you won't replace, just add)

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/MN7XwV
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/MN7XwV/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($197.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus - PRIME B350-PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.88 @ OutletPC)
Case: Phanteks - ECLIPSE P400 TEMPERED GLASS ATX Mid Tower Case  ($85.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA - BQ 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: AOC - I2279VWHE 21.5" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor  ($79.99 @ Best Buy)
Keyboard: Redragon - S102 Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($33.99 @ Amazon)
Other: Radeon RX Vega 56 ($399.00)
Total: $1064.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-08-01 02:17 EDT-0400

[ChackoM]

4 hours ago, Shura said:

Changed some parts around, and removed SSD since you can add that later too without losing any money(since you won't replace, just add)

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/MN7XwV
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/MN7XwV/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($197.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus - PRIME B350-PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.88 @ OutletPC)
Case: Phanteks - ECLIPSE P400 TEMPERED GLASS ATX Mid Tower Case  ($85.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA - BQ 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: AOC - I2279VWHE 21.5" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor  ($79.99 @ Best Buy)
Keyboard: Redragon - S102 Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($33.99 @ Amazon)
Other: Radeon RX Vega 56 ($399.00)
Total: $1064.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-08-01 02:17 EDT-0400

Awesome! I need 2TB cause I'm dualbooting Ubuntu and Windows . Also I've heard Corsair Vengeance LPX is perfect for Ryzen, especially with all the memory issues. The monitor is also freesync as well. I might take out the SSD though. Thanks!

[Shura]

4 hours ago, ChackoM said:

Awesome! I need 2TB cause I'm dualbooting Ubuntu and Windows . Also I've heard Corsair Vengeance LPX is perfect for Ryzen, especially with all the memory issues. The monitor is also freesync as well. I might take out the SSD though. Thanks!

Swapped HDD to include a 2TB drive and swapped monitor to include a Freesync monitor. Left the RAM as it was since after reading some reviews, it seems like once you update the motherboard BIOS to the latest version, the Team 3000mhz Ram Kits have no problem running at the listed speeds. (**your mileage may vary**). You can swap out for the corsair kits but it will be nearly impossible to stay within your budget then, unless you don't mind going with a cheaper case or lose freesyn. The current build is $0.81 over your budget, skip coffee for a day imo. lol

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/XBRv9W
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/XBRv9W/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($197.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus - PRIME B350-PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi - Ultrastar 7K3000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks - ECLIPSE P400 TEMPERED GLASS ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA - BQ 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: AOC - G2260VWQ6 21.5" 1920x1080 75Hz Monitor  ($119.99 @ Best Buy)
Keyboard: Redragon - S102 Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($33.99 @ Amazon)
Other: Radeon RX Vega 56 ($399.00)
Total: $1100.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-08-01 11:16 EDT-0400

[ChackoM]

12 minutes ago, Shura said:

Swapped HDD to include a 2TB drive and swapped monitor to include a Freesync monitor. Left the RAM as it was since after reading some reviews, it seems like once you update the motherboard BIOS to the latest version, the Team 3000mhz Ram Kits have no problem running at the listed speeds. (**your mileage may vary**). You can swap out for the corsair kits but it will be nearly impossible to stay within your budget then, unless you don't mind going with a cheaper case or lose freesyn. The current build is $0.81 over your budget, skip coffee for a day imo. lol

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/XBRv9W
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/XBRv9W/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($197.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus - PRIME B350-PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi - Ultrastar 7K3000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks - ECLIPSE P400 TEMPERED GLASS ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA - BQ 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: AOC - G2260VWQ6 21.5" 1920x1080 75Hz Monitor  ($119.99 @ Best Buy)
Keyboard: Redragon - S102 Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($33.99 @ Amazon)
Other: Radeon RX Vega 56 ($399.00)
Total: $1100.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-08-01 11:16 EDT-0400

Haha you did it! Not to be nitpicky but 21.5'' is a bit small, but screw it I think this is my new build!

[Shura]

3 minutes ago, ChackoM said:

Haha you did it! Not to be nitpicky but 21.5'' is a bit small, but screw it I think this is my new build!

If you have a old pair of keyboard/mouse you can use temperorly while you save up some money, then you can go with this. This will give you a 24" FreeSync Monitor, while staying within your budget.

 

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

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($197.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus - PRIME B350-PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi - Ultrastar 7K3000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks - ECLIPSE P400 TEMPERED GLASS ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA - BQ 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: AOC - G2460VQ6 24.0" 1920x1080 75Hz Monitor  ($149.98 @ B&H)
Other: Radeon RX Vega 56 ($399.00)
Total: $1096.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-08-01 11:47 EDT-0400