Buying a system
Buying a system
This setup has been sold for $189. Current options include GTX1070/1070Ti/1080 models, RTX 2070 starting around $125, and an AMD 5700XT priced near $100. Availability varies depending on what you can locate.
My suggestions have adjusted the pricing to a more comprehensive list:
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor
($68.58 @ Newegg)
Motherboard:
Asus Prime B450M-A II Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard
($69.98 @ Amazon)
Memory:
Silicon Power GAMING 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory
($48.97 @ Amazon)
Storage:
TEAMGROUP MP33 512 GB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME SSD
($35.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card:
ASRock Challenger D Radeon RX 6600 8 GB Video Card
($189.97 @ Newegg)
Case:
Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L MicroATX Mini Tower Case
($39.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply:
Thermaltake Toughpower GX2 600 W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply
($61.99 @ Amazon)
Overall Cost:
$515.47
Includes shipping, taxes, and any applicable discounts
Created by
PCPartPicker
2024-09-04 15:57 EDT-0400
Another useful alternative: FreeGeek also offers a similar deal.
It doesn’t include a hard drive but does provide a GTX1080.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/226331822621
In my view, the essential product to save for would be the one with a minimal viable setup if future upgrades are the goal. It includes an APU capable of handling lighter titles until a better graphics card is available without hitting a performance barrier.
Assuming it functions, it could be a good purchase, but you'll be investing in an outdated system that's nearly as costly to improve as current hardware. A 1080 resolution is starting to feel dated nowadays... What games do you plan to run on this machine?