Can i piece this components together ?
Can i piece this components together ?
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If I had to do a 300 system for gaming and had no parts around to re-use, I would get a used Intel i5 3rd, 4th or 5th gen tower with a 300+ watt power supply and get a used RX 580 card which are about 120. That should be right at 300, maybe 330. Building a system around a CPU much older will just cause a lot of dead-ends with speed and available upgrades. Even early i7 systems can be found under 200.
Don't know if pricing is same in all areas, but...
The E3 1230 is listed on that motherboards supported CPU list on BIOS F5. The motherboard is Micro ATX. It does NOT support ECC memory, so make sure to watch for that.
Ty for the fast response. So does that mean that the only issue I might have is with ram? And since it can't support ecc memory, do regular sticks work, or should I actively look for some that fit the criteria? Do you recommend any specific ram?
ECC is "server" memory, error correcting. Funny enough it's way cheaper. Non ECC is "regular" memory. It will work fine.
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“I'm trying to decide how much RAM to get for my computer – ideally 16GB for gaming, but I’m concerned about the cost versus performance with my current GPU and CPU. I’ve been considering a configuration with 8GB (4+4+2+2) but worried it might be too limiting. The price of 16GB is close to that amount, and I'm unsure if 8GB would suffice given my hardware limitations.”
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When building a gaming PC, it's important to consider the processor (CPU) first. For most gamers, a Ryzen 3 or Intel i3 CPU will be sufficient to start with. However, if you plan on playing demanding games, investing in a more powerful CPU like a Ryzen 5 is recommended. Alternatively, you can delay purchasing a dedicated graphics card and utilize the integrated graphics of some CPUs (like Ryzen 5) until your budget allows for a separate video card purchase.
I am not sure that a 'zen or Core build could be made sub 300 (euro), new. Maybe if some used parts cropped up, but IMO the motherboard and particularly memory that he would want for gaming would easily eat up budget.
In the long run, new would absolutely be the way to go though.
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A budget gaming PC can be built for around $300-$330. A good starting point is an older Intel i5 processor (3rd, 4th, or 5th generation) paired with a used RX 580 graphics card. This combination might require a power supply of 300 watts or more and a basic motherboard.
Building around an extremely old CPU like the i7 will quickly lead to limitations in speed and future upgrades. While older i7 systems can sometimes be found for under $200, it’s generally better to invest in a more current processor.
For example, I recently purchased a Ryzen 5 1600 and motherboard for just $150 – this offers an excellent foundation for a budget gaming setup. However, with a strict $300 budget, including all necessary components like RAM and storage is challenging, especially when aiming for high-quality parts.
The core CPU and graphics card are the most important factors in determining performance, so you don't necessarily need to spend money on a top-of-the-line motherboard designed for overclocking. A more basic board will suffice if you’re not planning aggressive upgrades. You could play games like CSGO at playable frame rates, but newer or more demanding titles would struggle.