Build AdviceNew PC ?
Build AdviceNew PC ?
Out of these options what is the best and keeping the price in mind. I am not a heavy gamer, once in awhile but love good graphics, speed and memory. I do alot of video creation and editing, photoshop etc...
1. $924 or $1299
Asus RTX3050 Gaming Desktop Tower features Intel® Core™ i5-11400F Processor, NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX3050 8GB Graphics, 16GB of DDR4 memory, 512GB SSD and Windows 11 Home operating system.
OS
Windows 11 Home - ASUS recommends Windows 11 Pro for business
Office
1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required.
Processor
Intel® Core™ i5-11400F Processor 2.6GHz (12M Cache, up to 4.4 GHz, 6 cores)
CPU Cooler: Air Cooler
Chipset
Intel® B560 Chipset
Graphics
NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX3050 8GB GDDR6 : 3x DP, 1x HDMI
Memory
16GB (8GB DDR4 U-DIMM *2)
Memory Max.: 64GB
Internal storage
512GB M.2 2280 NVMe™ PCIe® 3.0 SSD
LAN
Intel WGI219V 10/100/1000 GbE, non-vPro
Audio
High Definition 7.1 Channel Audio
Wireless
Wi-Fi 6(802.11ax) (Dual band) 2*2 + Bluetooth®5.3 Wireless Card
Power Supply
500W power supply (80+ Bronze, peak 550W)
Rear I/O Port
1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
1x HDMI 1.4
2x Display port 1.2
2x PS2
3 x Audio jacks
2x USB 2.0 Type-A
4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
Front I/O Port
1x 3.5 mm combo audio jack (Mic in or Headphone out)
2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
Drive Bay
3.5" x 1
Serial ATA
6 x SATA 6.0Gb/s ports
Expansion Slot(includes used)
2x M.2 connector for storage
1x PCIe® 4.0 x 16
2x PCIe® 3.0 x 1
1x M.2 connector for WiFi
4x DDR4 U-DIMM slot
Keyboard & Mouse
Without keyboard
Without mouse
My ASUS features
Link to MyASUS
Built-in Apps
MyASUS
Security
McAfee LiveSafe™ 30-day trial
TPM
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0
Ecolabels & Compliances
REACH
RoHS
Dimension (WxHxD) and Weight
18.00 x 43.00 x 42.80 cm (7.09" x 16.93" x 16.85")
08.00 kg (17.64 lbs)
2. $999 or $799
Asus i5-11400 Desktop Tower features Intel® Core™ i5-11400 Processor, 12GB of DDR4 memory, 512GB SSFD and Windows 11 Home operating system.
OS
Windows 11 Home - ASUS recommends Windows 11 Pro for business
Office
1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required.
Processor
Intel® Core™ i5-11400 Processor 2.6 GHz (12M Cache, up to 4.4 GHz, 6 cores)
Chipset
Intel® B560 Chipset
Memory
12GB (4GB + 8GB DDR4 U-DIMM)
Memory Max.: 32GB
Internal storage
512GB M.2 2280 NVMe™ PCIe® 3.0 SSD
LAN
Intel WGI219V 10/100/1000 GbE, non-vPro
Audio
High Definition 7.1 Channel Audio
Wireless
Wi-Fi 5(802.11ac) (Dual band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.1 Wireless Card
Power Supply
300W power supply (80+ Platinum, peak 390W)
Rear I/O Port
1x Headphone out
1x Line-in
1x MIC in
1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
1x HDMI 1.4
1x VGA Port
2x PS2
1x Serial port
2x USB 2.0 Type-A
2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
Front I/O Port
1x Headphone
1x 3.5mm combo audio jack
2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
Drive Bay
3.5" x 1
Serial ATA
2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s ports
Expansion Slot(includes used)
1x M.2 connector for storage
1x PCIe® 3.0 x 1
1x PCIe® 3.0 x 16
1x M.2 connector for WiFi
2x DDR4 U-DIMM slot
Keyboard & Mouse
Without keyboard
Without mouse
My ASUS features
System diagnosis
Fan profile
AppDeals
Link to MyASUS
Built-in Apps
MyASUS
ASUS Business Manager
McAfee
Security
BIOS Booting User Password Protection
HDD User Password Protection and Security
Kensington Security Slot™
McAfee LiveSafe™ 30-day trial
Padlock loop
Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM)
Ecolabels & Compliances
EPEAT Silver
Energy star
REACH
RoHS
Dimension (WxHxD) and Weight
09.46 x 31.95 x 32.06 cm (3.72" x 12.58" x 12.62")
05.50 kg (12.13 lbs)
3. $1199 or $1399
MSI Modern All-in-One 27” i5-1240P Desktop features Intel Core i5-1240P processor, Intel Iris Xe graphics, 8GB of DDR4 memory, 512GB SSD and Windows 11 Home operating system.
OS
Windows 11 Home
Processor
Intel Core i5-1240P 4P+8EC/16T 12MB Cache
Chipset
Intel SoC
Display
27" FHD IPS-Grade, LED, Matte 1920x1080 16:9
Graphic
Intel Iris Xe
System Memory
8GB' DDR4 (1 x 8GB) 3200 MHz
Memory Slots: 2x DDR4 3200MHz SO-DIMM, up to 64GB
SSD
512GB M.2 NVMe
Connectivity
LAN: 1 x RJ45 (1GbE)
WLAN: WiFi 6 (802.11ax) 2.4Gbps Dual Band 2.4GHz, 5GHz
Bluetooth: BT 5.2
Audio
2 x 2.5W Speakers HD Audio
I/O Ports
Video I/O: 1 x HDMI-ou 1 x HDMI-in
USB 2.0: 2 x USB 2.0 (rear)
USB 3.1/3.2: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (side) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (side)
Mic in / Headphone out: 1 x combo
Webcam
1080p (FHD) w/IR & Dual-array Mic
Stand
Adjustable Stand
Power Supply
120W
Keyboard/Mouse
Wireless Keyboard & Mouse
Dimensions and Weight
24.08" x 6.69" x 17.17"
16.27 lbs
VESA
75x75mm
4. $1299
Gaming PC features Intel® Core™ i3-12100F Processor, NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 1650 Graphics, 16GB of DDR4 memory, 500GB M.2 NVMe Gen3 and Windows 11 Pro operating system.
OS
Windows 11 Pro
Chassis/ Color
Black
Chipset
Intel H610
Processor
Intel® Core™ i3-12100F
CPU Cooler
Stock Air Cooling
Graphic
NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 1650
System Memory
16GB DDR4 (2x 8GB)
SSD
500GB M.2 NVMe Gen3
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Audio
Realtek® ALC897 Codec
I/O Ports
Mic-in/Headphone-out: 1x Mic-in, 1x Headphone-out
Keyboard/Mouse
Gaming Keyboard/Mouse
Power Supply
500w
USB:
2x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type A (Front)
2xUSB 3.2 (Type-A) (Rear)
USB 2.0: 4x USB 2.0 (Rear)
Video Output
DL-DVI-D x 1 / DisplayPort x 1 (v1.4) / HDMI 2.0b x 1
Dimensions and Weight
11" x 21" x 21"
30 lbs
5. $1400
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G, AMD Radeon RX6600, 500GB NVMe SSD, 16GB DDR4 3200Mhz RAM, AMD Air Cooler, Fractal Design PopAir, B550 Motherboard, Windows 11 Home, 500W PSU, 3x RGB Case Fans, WiFi, Ethernet
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Frontier Gaming PC - Competition - Ryzen 5 5600G, RX6600, 500GB SSD
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G, AMD Radeon RX6600, 500GB NVMe SSD, 16GB DDR4 3200Mhz RAM, AMD Air Cooler, Fractal Design PopAir, B550 Motherboard, Windows 11 Home, 500W PSU, 3x RGB Case Fans, WiFi, Ethernet
What resolution and refresh rate are you aiming for?
Are you against assembling a PC?
Do you have a Microcenter close to your area?
What is your highest budget you can afford?
Will you need a monitor, mouse, and keyboard?
If these are the sole choices, the 4 with the 5600G and RX6600 is a solid option. It offers a good build quality and motherboard, allowing future upgrades like the 5700X3D, better power supply, and new graphics cards.
This setup offers excellent value for entry-level users and supports high-quality games, especially with DLSS enabled.
However, at this price point, alternatives might exist. Don’t worry if you don’t find the perfect match—this configuration is solid for gaming or general use.
For instance, 6650XT performs significantly better than RTX3050 in many regions, delivering around 30% more performance at 1080p. While it lacks DLSS, its rasterization capabilities make DLSS less critical here.
The 11400F CPU is a strong choice, particularly when not limited by power constraints, as it runs efficiently without overheating.
If you switch to the Ryzen 5 5600, ensure you have a compatible motherboard, as this model may require additional hardware adjustments.
For the budget, there are options to improve the overall package or to obtain similar PC specifications at a lower cost. However, you would need to assemble it yourself. Among the available choices, I would suggest 2 or 5 units. The power supply on no2 seems questionable; it likely doesn’t meet expectations and is probably of poor quality, meaning it’s cheap. Are you focused on long-term use, or are you fine with a lifespan of 4 to 5 years? I believe forum members could recommend better parts that fit your needs and budget. Of course, you’d have to put in the effort to assemble it yourself. If gaming isn’t a priority, you might tolerate lower quality settings or opt for higher prices to get better graphics, even if usage is infrequent. For tasks like video editing and photo editing, the requirements change significantly. The monitor choice also differs, since gamers prioritize higher refresh rates over color accuracy. Please clarify your preferences in detail, including the desired resolution, so you can receive more tailored advice. Ultimately, this decision is yours.