Beginner build upgrades

VampishAxis49 · December 23, 2017

Hi, i'm new to this computer community and i have been researching parts. And i ending up buying a G4560 + MSI 1050TI build (https://pcpartpicker.com/list/nXhd4C) I was wondering what future upgrades will be needed or anything you would personally upgrade if this was your build.

Rejhan · December 23, 2017

Well if this is your budget, and you still didnt order the parts, honestly, I would go to the AMD Ryzen platform since they promised to stay on the AM4 socket for at least 3 more years, and the B350 boards are only around $90. This gives you great future upgradeability. Dual core processors are simply not enough in my oppinion.

Jurrunio · December 23, 2017

G4560 just isnt enough... I'd get Ryzen 3 1200 and B350 mobo (other than MSI's B350M Gaming Pro, that sucks)

SSD can make a huge improvement in system response. Even the cheaper SATA ones will do. At least 120GB.

Do not use a cheap ass power supply (PSU) like this. Corsair VS are known to go pop and kill hardware. Currently you can get a CX450M for $27 and CX550M for $35. I'd get the higher wattage one so it can hold more graphics card upgrades.

If you have to shave some cost on the build, get an RX 560-1024 edition (if you have a freesync monitor) or a gtx 1050 (if you dont). If you still have some money spare though get a 1060 3gb. It's 40% faster than the 1050ti but prices start at $180, only $20% more expensive than a 1050ti. Dont consider the 1060 6gb though, at $260 it's like being robbed for the extra 10% performance.