CPU + MoBo + GPU Comparison

[Freezanator]

Alright, lets keep it short and sweet; I've found 2 configurations which will suit my build and I have a strict budget. Here are the combos:
 

COMBO 1
CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 (319 MYR/ 76 USD)

MoBo: ASRock B250M-HDV (329 MYR/ 78 USD)

GPU: Gigabyte GTX 1050 2GB GDDR5 (578 MYR/ 138 USD)

 

TOTAL: 1226 MYR/ 292 USD

 

 

COMBO 2

CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 1200 (479 MYR/ 114 USD)

MoBo: ASRock AB350M-HDV (335 MYR/ 80 USD)

GPU: ZOTAC GT 1030 2GB GDDR5 (357 MYR/ 85 USD)

 

TOTAL: 1171 MYR/ 279 USD

 

As you can see in the above combos, its either I sacrifice a couple of frames for "longevity" and "better upgrade path" in Combo 2 or I get decent framerates as of now with Combo 1. Which Combo should I get? Thanks!

[Tiwaz]

combo 1, arent there any used parts that you can get for cheap, like a gtx 580 for 50€ or so?

[Jurrunio]

Combo 2. 

 

Combo 1 is on a dead chipset, so upgrades to the CPU will be limited if you keep the mobo. This wont happen with Combo 2

 

Actually, There are cheaper AM4 CPUs under the Athlon name and all are overclockable. Therefore get the cheapest one (should be the x4 940). These cost a bit less than the G4560, though also slower in games despite having 4 cores. This should allow a GTX 1050 (or RX 560).

[Freezanator]

2 minutes ago, Jurrunio said:

Combo 2. 

 

Combo 1 is on a dead chipset, so upgrades to the CPU will be limited if you keep the mobo. This wont happen with Combo 2

 

Actually, There are cheaper AM4 CPUs under the Athlon name and all are overclockable. Therefore get the cheapest one (should be the x4 940). These cost a bit less than the G4560, though also slower in games despite having 4 cores. This should allow a GTX 1050 (or RX 560).

Dude, are you kidding me? Yes, I agree on the better upgrade path for the AM4 platform but getting a CPU from freaking 8 years ago totally defeats the purpose. What's the point of dumping my money on a relic from 2009?

[Jurrunio]

9 minutes ago, Freezanator said:

Dude, are you kidding me? Yes, I agree on the better upgrade path for the AM4 platform but getting a CPU from freaking 8 years ago totally defeats the purpose. What's the point of dumping my money on a relic from 2009?

AM4 Athlons are a tiny bit worse than the G4560 but offers an upgrade path

 

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Of course it is slower than the Ryzen 3 1200 since it costs half as much. The reason why I suggest this is the GT 1030. This card performs similarly to the old 750Ti, which barely holds 1080p at 60fps in new non-demanding games.

 

If you are willing to buy used graphics card then forget the Athlons. Cards like the gtx 760, 950, R9 260x/265, 270 can all beat the 1030 while costing about the same.

[adibhaniff]

combo 2 is nice if u are willing to top up your budget and get a decent GPU. dont buy the 1030. for longevity i do agree that am4 platform is still new and may lead to future support for newer processors. as for intel 8th gen will need a new mobo. if u buy the pentium now, u can just upgrade to 7th gen core processors only. 200 chipsets are not supported for coffee lake. just my opinion. at last, its up to you buddy. jadilah pembeli yang bijak.