$500 Build

[TheCheese]

I have been trying to build a new system for $500 (+/-$50) which can manage both productivity and gaming, I don't need accessories, just the tower.

Thanks.

[Herman Mcpootis]

which country? need os?

[TheCheese]

US, I'd prefer to only use Amazon, and no I dont need OS, already have W10

[Herman Mcpootis]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 1200 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($109.49 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Crucial - Sport LT 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory  ($87.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Toshiba - P300 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($39.88 @ Other World Computing) 
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB OCV1 Video Card  ($179.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Rosewill - RANGER-M MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($17.72 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $530.05
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-12-20 06:56 EST-0500

[Nicnac]

@herman mcpootis 's build is what I'd recommend as well. Or you wait for the cheap intel mobos to come out and maybe buy an 8th gen i3 instead?

[TheCheese]

Would it even be worth it? I mean an i3 8... vs a last gen i5?

[Herman Mcpootis]

6 minutes ago, TheCheese said:

Would it even be worth it? I mean an i3 8... vs a last gen i5?

a last-gen i5 would cost more while having a much worse upgrade path.

[TheCheese]

1 hour ago, herman mcpootis said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 1200 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($109.49 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Crucial - Sport LT 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory  ($87.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Toshiba - P300 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($39.88 @ Other World Computing) 
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB OCV1 Video Card  ($179.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Rosewill - RANGER-M MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($17.72 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $530.05
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-12-20 06:56 EST-0500

If I swap out the 1200 for a 1300X, that will still work well?

[Herman Mcpootis]

Just now, TheCheese said:

If I swap out the 1200 for a 1300X, that will still work well?

yeah but there's no need for that, overclock the 1200 and it'll perform the same.

[DefinitelyTech]

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/7xYHkT
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/7xYHkT/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($87.93 @ Newegg Marketplace) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - C7 40.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($26.90 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock - H110M-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($68.49 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory  ($94.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: SK hynix - SL308 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($62.75 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: MSI - Radeon RX 560 - 1024 4GB AERO ITX Video Card  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Phanteks - Enthoo EVOLV ITX TG (Black) Mini ITX Desktop Case  ($87.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM (2015) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($51.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $581.01
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-12-20 16:30 EST-0500

 

Prices have changed alot since I started this build but if you are able to get used RAM and maybe even CPU you could save that $80.

Also Cooler is optional. I suggested the one above because it will look good in a tempered glass case.

Edited December 20, 2017 by Marenoc

[TheCheese]

I like the build but I would probably get a cheaper case and put the money towards a better cpu, and I noticed the the ssd is bit expensive, I found kingston ssds with the same capacity but for $49.99, but thanks