building wife a pc, help me choose.

[ФÐ|invader zim]

just for gaming as a couple, no workstation uses at all. mostly things like league and games like that, she cant do shooters.

any help appreciated

 

this: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/GynqCy

 

or this: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/qCPFgw

[Slottr]

Look at something like the 2200g for a processor if youre going pretty cheap

[m0k]

5 minutes ago, ФÐ|invader zim said:

just for gaming as a couple, no workstation uses at all. mostly things like league and games like that, she cant do shooters.

any help appreciated

 

this: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/GynqCy

 

or this: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/qCPFgw

i would say the i5 option, the 8400 is also a good option if you want to save a few bucks

i5 8400 and 8500 will hold its value better over time in case you need to sell it later

[App4that]

Even for league you'll want a graphics card, or go with a Ryzen APU if on a budget. 

[ФÐ|invader zim]

i plan on like a 1070. just looking for cpu and mobo recomendations.

[CapitalistVN]

An i5-8400 with a B360-F or something like that would be very nice. The added premium for an i5-8500 is not needed at all. And LoL won't need a 1070 to drive it. Maybe a Ryzen APU would be more suited to your purposes.

[ФÐ|invader zim]

but the 8350k has higher single core performance, do games these days benefit from the 6 cores over the 4 with the 8350k?

[Crunchy Dragon]

Just now, ФÐ|invader zim said:

but the 8350k has higher single core performance, do games these days benefit from the 6 cores over the 4 with the 8350k?

Some use more threads than just 1. Overall, it would be better to have the extra cores as it will last longer when more games start to require more threads.

[AskTJ]

I suggest a Ryzen 3 2200g or Ryzen 5 2400g.

 

They have Vega cores which in games is very helpful.

 

The Ryzen APU's are one of the, if not the best integrated graphics on the market.

 

Look into that.

[RacA]

If you are planning to go without gpu, then do not go with intel. Igpu on intel will not play any games. In that case go with ryzen apu as askTJ suggested. Gpu performance will be around gtx 1030, so at best mid settings to get 60 fps.

 

If you are going for build with gpu, go for that i5 8500, instead of any k series processor. In the end i believe your wife will not oc that herself and what she needs is a reliable computer. Then for a gpu I would suggest gtx 1050ti as it will be enough to play any moba or for example overwatch  max settings on 1080p@60fps, and its price is not overinflated right now. In future cpu will hold up great for years and you can only upgrade gpu if needed.

[ФÐ|invader zim]

thank you all very much! going with the i5 8500 and a 1050ti. have a great weekend