help First Time Building a PC

[Tomagachi]

I'm new to computers, so I had a friend who knows a little more than me help with this.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/BdTpd6

1. Budget & Location

Max budget is $1300 and I'm located in the US.

2. Aim

I plan on using the system for gaming with friends (probably some PUBG, Overwatch, CS:GO, and modded Minecraft). I also plan on using it to try out 3D modeling and coding which I heard can be CPU intensive.

3. Monitors

Probably just the one listed.

4. Peripherals

Windows 10 (my friend says that its cheaper because I just need to buy the license since he has the USB) and the keyboard/mouse listed.

5. Why are you upgrading?

Because all I have now is an old laptop and I want to have something that can run intensive programs without becoming super slow. I also am really interested at looking into coding and computer science.

 

Would this work or do you have any recommendations?

[Slottr]

Maybe just get a 1600 non x and get your friend to help you overclock

 

You NEED to add an SSD

 

imo I would spend the extra bucks to buy a better keyboard and mouse.

[Beowulff83]

15 minutes ago, Tomagachi said:

Would this work or do you have any recommendations?

Faster Ram  3000 or 3200, also check Asus website for an approved ram list for that motherboard.

[DugzGaming]

I agree with Slottr  you nEED an SSD.

That motherboard has an m.2 slot, so look at an m.2 ssd, they are a little more expensive,

But they are MUCH Faster.

 Beowulff83, is also correct, Make sure that your ram works with the Mobo. I have had to help a few Friends, when they bought 2 packs of ram and then wondered why they didn't work together.

Might also want to look at a slightly better PSU, It's okay, but they last longer if you give them more lee-way in capacity. and it will allow for better upgradability.

 

[Herman Mcpootis]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($197.28 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($73.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: GeIL - EVO SPEAR 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($175.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Crucial - BX300 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($74.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Toshiba - 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($42.19 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 8GB Mini Video Card  ($449.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: NZXT - S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($54.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair - CX (2017) 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: Lenovo - L24q 23.8" 2560x1440 60Hz Monitor  ($159.99 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Cooler Master - Devastator II Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($24.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1284.38
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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