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Deciding between iGPU and CPU/GPU config

PCBUILDINGBEN
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i have this parts list right now, https://pcpartpicker.com/list/T6GNGG. im trying to decide whether to go for the iGPU and buy a regular GPU when prices go down. Or buying a CPU and a GPU right now then upgrading them in the future. my budget is $500 for the CPU and GPU combo. i play games like CSGO and minecraft and fortnite. im looking for at least 150 fps on all with varying settings. thanks in advance.

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The iGPU should be fine for those games, although I personally would push for a Ryzen 5 2400G

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Please don't get the msi tomahawk board, get something like the asrock ab350m pro 4 

Try using the PSU Tier List! 

How to reset the bios/clear the cmos

 

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Just now, hconverse02 said:

Please don't get the msi tomahawk board, get something like the asrock ab350m pro 4 

can the asrock board overclock?

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Just now, PCBUILDINGBEN said:

can the asrock board overclock?

Yup its on the b350 chipset, and overclocks better than the msi board

Try using the PSU Tier List! 

How to reset the bios/clear the cmos

 

My current rig:

CPU: Ryzen 7 3700x

Ram: 1x16gb DDR4, 2x8gb DDR4

Storage: 1tb nvme ssd

GPU: gtx 3080

Monitor: 23.8" Dell S2417DG 144hz g-sync 1440p + 27" Acer S271HL 60 Hz 1080p

Keyboard: ducky one I | I SF

Mouse: gpro wireless | glorious model o2 wireless

Sound : beyerdynamic 1990 pro | Monoprice liquid spark (amp) + topping d10 (dac)

 

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9 minutes ago, hconverse02 said:

Please don't get the msi tomahawk board, get something like the asrock ab350m pro 4 

The Asrock AB350M has a worse VRM than the Tomahawk.

 

AB350M has a blinged up 3 phase where the Tomahawk has a cheapish 4 phase.

 

AB350M has no heatsink at all on the iGPU VRM.

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3 minutes ago, PCBUILDINGBEN said:

@Crunchy Dragon i made this parts list for the cpu and gpu build,l https://pcpartpicker.com/list/xJYqsZ. thoughts?

AMD Athlon...YUCK!

 

You'd be better off with a Ryzen APU, preferably the Ryzen 5 2400G.  The 2400G's graphics are on par with a GT 1030 anyway, and the Ryzen 5 CPU will crush that Athlon.

 

I agree with @Crunchy Dragon on this one.

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BTW make sure to get fast DUAL CHANNEL RAM

 

 

 

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