First Build

[Wanpug]

I'm trying to build a 1080p medium/low settings gaming set up that I can upgrade later. Budget is kinda tight, I've got a $800 max budget. This is also my first build.

 

Here's what I've scrounged up on pcpartpicker: LINK

 

I would like 16GB of ram, a 8th gen Intel CPU and SSD boot drive.

 

I'm also not sure if I should go with Corsair Vengeance LPX at DDR4-2400 or DDR4-3000, its only a $10 difference.

 

Any suggestions/changes? Is there anything else I need?

 

[GoldenLag]

Does that budget include monitor, peripherals and OS?

[Herman Mcpootis]

get your OS from reddit for $25 and use the money on something else. you don't need 16gb of ram, get 8gb now and use the money for a better GPU/CPU.

[GoldenLag]

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Tc3Wr6
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Tc3Wr6/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 1200 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($94.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Pro4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($65.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: ADATA - XPG GAMMIX D10 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($149.90 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Crucial - MX500 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($69.89 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($43.90 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte - Radeon RX 580 8GB Gaming 8G Video Card  ($269.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Cougar - MX330 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($24.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: Corsair - CX (2017) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($23.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $743.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-07-06 12:10 EDT-0400

 

Get your OS from reddit.

 

 

I can do better if you are willing to give up  16GB of RAM

[r2724r16]

Check out this build for $800 USD: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/CYy8Hh

[Herman Mcpootis]

assuming you're fine with rebates:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8GHz 6-Core Processor  ($178.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI - H310M PRO-VD Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($54.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($139.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Inland - 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($44.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Toshiba - 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($42.99 @ Newegg Business) 
Video Card: MSI - Radeon RX 580 8GB ARMOR MK2 OC Video Card  ($259.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: DIYPC - DIY-F2-P MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($29.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair - CX (2017) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($23.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $775.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-07-06 12:11 EDT-0400

[Wanpug]

3 minutes ago, GoldenLag said:

Does that budget include monitor, peripherals and OS?

I have all the peripherals I just need the computer itself.

 

3 minutes ago, Herman Mcpootis said:

get your OS from reddit for $25 and use the money on something else. you don't need 16gb of ram, get 8gb now and use the money for a better GPU/CPU.

Is the reddit way of obtaining OS legit?

[Herman Mcpootis]

2 minutes ago, Wanpug said:

Is the reddit way of obtaining OS legit?

they're fine, helps to save money when you don't have much for your rig.

[Ramaddil]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($159.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI - B350 PC MATE ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($87.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Kingston - A400 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($53.83 @ Newegg Marketplace) 
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($64.99 @ Newegg Marketplace) 
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB SC GAMING Video Card  ($279.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Cougar - MX330 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($24.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic - 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $771.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-07-06 12:51 EDT-0400

 

You can get the OS from reddit, and you could add more Ram later with another stick of ram.

[SolarNova]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($159.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($73.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: ADATA - XPG GAMMIX D10 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($149.90 @ Newegg)
Storage: Patriot - Burst 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB SC GAMING Video Card  ($225.00 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT - S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $788.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-07-06 12:59 EDT-0400

 

Tried best to keep you from getting ripped of but RAM is still inflatted 2-3x its normal price.

For your budget, you best stickign with a 3gb 1060, the 6gb and th e RX 580 are still inflatedi n price and wont give you anymore meaningful performance for the price.

This build also lacks a HDD but has a larger SSD , so no HDD noise, and fast loading times for all your software.