upgrading a computer after building a computer

[Tito4444]

So I would like to build a work station/ computer for me for the purposes of mainly for programming, server tests, and then eventually data analyze all that crap!

I want to build a basic computer and upgrade as my income comes over time! I mean would it be possible to build say a $300 computer and then eventually after money and time passes I upgrade the parts inside it to eventually being near as powerful as a gaming computer?!

I have no idea if this is possioble, im purely a software engineer and had little interest in hardware until recently!

[LukeSavenije]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD - Ryzen 3 2200G 3.5 GHz Quad-Core Processor	$97.99 @ SuperBiiz
Motherboard	ASRock - Fatal1ty B450 GAMING K4 ATX AM4 Motherboard	$93.99 @ Amazon
Memory	Corsair - Vengeance LPX 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory	$72.09 @ Newegg
Storage	ADATA - Ultimate SU650 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive	$39.99 @ Newegg
Case	Corsair - Carbide SPEC-04 (Black/Yellow) ATX Mid Tower Case	$29.99 @ Newegg
Power Supply	Corsair - CXM 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply	$59.99 @ Amazon
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$404.04
	Mail-in rebates	-$10.00
	Total	$394.04
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-11-06 05:50 EST-0500

just a example, but way above budget

[Tito4444]

So would it be possible to upgrade this system, like the processor and memory eventually!?

[LukeSavenije]

Just now, Tito4444 said:

So would it be possible to upgrade this system, like the processor and memory eventually!?

you can upgrade up to a 2700x or zen 2 when it comes out, 32 gb ram and a good gpu.

[GoldenLag]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Athlon 200GE 3.2 GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Pro4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($73.90 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: GeIL - EVO POTENZA 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Team - L5 LITE 3D 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($34.99 @ Newegg Business) 
Case: Rosewill - SCM-01 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic - S12II 620 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $297.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-11-06 05:54 EST-0500

 

Yes. 

 

CPU, RAM, and GPU are upgradable as you will. You can go up to 16GB of Ram im the current config unless you get a single stick of this: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/XJYWGX/gskill-aegis-8gb-1-x-8gb-ddr4-3000-memory-f4-3000c16s-8gisb

 

Then you will be able go to 32GB

 

You will be able to slot CPUs compatible with the AM4 socket which is getting CPUs untill 2020. Currently best CPU is the 2700x, more is comming in April.

[AskTJ]

45 minutes ago, GoldenLag said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Athlon 200GE 3.2 GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Pro4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($73.90 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: GeIL - EVO POTENZA 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Team - L5 LITE 3D 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($34.99 @ Newegg Business) 
Case: Rosewill - SCM-01 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic - S12II 620 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $297.85

Definitely one of the best budget value builds.

[GoldenLag]

Just now, AskTJ said:

Definitely one of the best budget value builds.

its one of the few ways you can do it below 300$.

 

i mean AM4 is a must as it is the only plattform with longer term support. and the cheapest you can do there is the Athlon 200GE which allow for the use of 300 series motherboard where the PRO4 is a decent pickup.

 

only thing that is required is doing a BIOS update each time you upgrade the CPU