Budget 2018 build

[takedadshiro]

I’m building my friend a budget PC and just want to ask if you have suggestions in the parts that’ll be using. I’m giving him my old PC case and CPU cooler because I’m not using it anymore.

 

Case: Silencio 352

Mobo: Asrock B250M-HDV

CPU: G4560

Cooler: CM 212x

GPU: GTX 1050ti

RAM: 1x8GB Kingston 2400mhz

PSU: 500W

Storage: 1TB Seagate Barracuda 7200rpm

 

I picked an 1x8GB stick because I told him it would be much easier to upgrade because the motherboard has only 2 ram slots, rather than buying a dual channel 2x4GB kit.

 

I was planning on using the HDD on his old laptop but unfortunately the G4560 doesn’t support intel optane memory.

[Streetguru]

6 minutes ago, takedadshiro said:

 

Budget/Country?

Should get an R3 1200 instead so you're at least on AM4 with like an ASrock Pro4

 

Least then you have an actual upgrade path.

[LienusLateTips]

R3 1200 or even just a Athlon. Still better upgrade path

 

Also what PSU is that

[Zmax]

Try to get 16g ram for gaming .8g is ok for now

[takedadshiro]

Budget: ¥60,000($542) / Country: Japan

 

 

 

As much as I want to get him a R3 1200 I’m already ¥56,000 on the ¥60,000 budget.  He also need a cheap gaming headset which will cost around ¥2,500.

 

[takedadshiro]

2 hours ago, Streetguru said:

Budget/Country?

Should get an R3 1200 instead so you're at least on AM4 with like an ASrock Pro4

 

Least then you have an actual upgrade path.

 

1 hour ago, JDE said:

R3 1200 or even just a Athlon. Still better upgrade path

 

Also what PSU is that

 

I forgot to quote you guys on my reply

[Streetguru]

10 minutes ago, takedadshiro said:

 

If you can stretch for ryzen 3 I'd probably go for that
https://www.amazon.co.jp/AMD-Wraith-Stealth-cooler-YD1200BBAEBOX/dp/B0741DN383/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1516513128&sr=8-1&keywords=Ryzen+3+1200

https://www.amazon.co.jp/ASRock-B350チップセット搭載-ATXマザーボード-AB350-Pro4/dp/B06WWF165R/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1516513197&sr=8-1&keywords=ASrock+Pro4

[takedadshiro]

2 hours ago, JDE said:

R3 1200 or even just a Athlon. Still better upgrade path

 

Also what PSU is that

It’s from an unknown brand but the reviews on it are pretty good. 4.4/5 stars

 

 

[LienusLateTips]

43 minutes ago, takedadshiro said:

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Get something better. Amazon reviews mean little to nothing. You need a load tester and other expensive gear to actually find out how good a PSU is. This unit is only 400-500 yen more, but so much better, has actual reviews and is a name brand (which doesn't really matter).

https://www.amazon.co.jp/Corsair-CX450M-BRONZE認定-PC電源ユニット-CP-9020101-JP/dp/B01DJ30HNO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1516516176&sr=8-1&keywords=CX450

[takedadshiro]

1 hour ago, JDE said:

Get something better. Amazon reviews mean little to nothing. You need a load tester and other expensive gear to actually find out how good a PSU is. This unit is only 400-500 yen more, but so much better, has actual reviews and is a name brand (which doesn't really matter).

https://www.amazon.co.jp/Corsair-CX450M-BRONZE認定-PC電源ユニット-CP-9020101-JP/dp/B01DJ30HNO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1516516176&sr=8-1&keywords=CX450

How about this one?

 

https://www.amazon.co.jp/Thermaltake-Smart-STANDARD-PC電源ユニット-PS-SPD-0500NPCWJP-W/dp/B01ER29BKG/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=psdcmw_2151947051_t3_B00J53QH6E

 

it’s cheaper but its only 80plus standard

[LienusLateTips]

3 minutes ago, takedadshiro said:

How about this one?

 

https://www.amazon.co.jp/Thermaltake-Smart-STANDARD-PC電源ユニット-PS-SPD-0500NPCWJP-W/dp/B01ER29BKG/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=psdcmw_2151947051_t3_B00J53QH6E

 

it’s cheaper but its only 80plus standard

Can you really not spend 1000 yen more? If you can't, save up. Eat something cheap like Mickie D's or Moshi Burger for like a week or two or maybe even cup noodles, and save up for that units. It's worth the 1000 yen.

[takedadshiro]

2 hours ago, JDE said:

Can you really not spend 1000 yen more? If you can't, save up. Eat something cheap like Mickie D's or Moshi Burger for like a week or two or maybe even cup noodles, and save up for that units. It's worth the 1000 yen.

If it is my PC yes I can spend ¥1,000 more for a better PSU. But no, i am sticking to a budget that was given to me.