Considering constructing a computer but feeling lost about the initial steps.
Considering constructing a computer but feeling lost about the initial steps.
I’m planning to assemble a computer for light gaming, including titles like The Sims, Minecraft, and occasionally first-person shooters. Since this is my initial experience with PC building, a prioritized list of components would be greatly appreciated. Furthermore, could you advise on which parts are best purchased new versus used?
Let’s discuss your display preferences.
Could you outline your price range?
Where are you located geographically?
Approximately, how many hours per week will you be playing games?
If you can respond to these inquiries, I’m confident I can assemble an appropriate configuration for you.
PC Part Picker Component List:
Processor:
AMD Ryzen 5 2400G – a quad-core processor clocked at 3.6 GHz (from OutletPC for $139.89)
Motherboard:
MSI B450 TOMAHAWK – an ATX AM4 Motherboard (from Newegg for $109.99)
Memory:
Team T-Force Delta RGB – 8 GB DDR4-3000 RAM (2 x 4 GB) (from Newegg for $50.98)
Storage:
ADATA Ultimate SU800 – a 128 GB 2.5” Solid State Drive (from Amazon for $23.99)
Storage:
Seagate Barracuda – a 2 TB 7200 RPM Hard Drive (from OutletPC for $59.89)
Case:
Cougar MX330 – an ATX Mid Tower Case (from Newegg for $34.99)
Power Supply:
SeaSonic FOCUS Plus Gold – a 550 W, 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (from SuperBiiz for $79.99)
Total:
$499.72
If a monitor is not required within your budget, this system could be a suitable choice for your needs. It also offers ample room to add components later on. ^_^