PC Upgrade Questions

[Pie Mine]

I would like to upgrade my PC, but I am not sure what is the best to get.

 

Here is the list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/sbzP8Y

 

I am wanting to get the Pro Carbon because of its RGB and clean look, but also because it is a good B450 board for the price (I think).

 

I thought if my motherboard was RGB, I should get RGB memory, and at a speed of 3000, it seems worth the price.

 

I like AMD and the Ryzen lineup, so I thought getting the 2600 would be good for games, as well as the light video editing I do.

 

What do you think? Keep in mind I am already cutting it close on my budget.

[Fasauceome]

The ram is sexy, so I definitely think it's the right choice.

However, what are you upgrading from? there might be a more price effective ad easy way to upgrade.

[GoldenLag]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor  ($165.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI - B450 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($164.99 @ Newegg Business) 
Total: $440.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-08-24 14:14 EDT-0400

 

The B450 tomahawk is as far as i know the better B450 mobo. 

[Pie Mine]

2 hours ago, GoldenLag said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor  ($165.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI - B450 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($164.99 @ Newegg Business) 
Total: $440.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-08-24 14:14 EDT-0400

 

The B450 tomahawk is as far as i know the better B450 mobo. 

That is what I was told before, but I wanted the RGB. The tomahawk only has red LED's. Do you think it is worth it to go with the tomahawk anyway?

[GoldenLag]

Just now, Pie Mine said:

That is what I was told before, but I wanted the RGB. The tomahawk only has red LED's. Do you think it is worth it to go with the tomahawk anyway?

I think its worth it, you can also run with the B450 PRO4 from ASrock, but that one doesnt have any LEDs. You can spice up the build later on. A good mobo with good power delivery is essential especially as the mobo can be used for a long line of CPUs all the way into 2020

[Pie Mine]

2 hours ago, fasauceome said:

The ram is sexy, so I definitely think it's the right choice.

However, what are you upgrading from? there might be a more price effective ad easy way to upgrade.

I am upgrading from:

AMD FX 6300
Some gigabyte mobo
8GB DDR3 at 800 MHz

 

My GPU is not part of the upgrade but it's a ASUS Stirx 970

[Pie Mine]

1 minute ago, GoldenLag said:

I think its worth it, you can also run with the B450 PRO4 from ASrock, but that one doesnt have any LEDs. You can spice up the build later on. A good mobo with good power delivery is essential especially as the mobo can be used for a long line of CPUs all the way into 2020

Okay, okay. Thanks!