Finding a top value PC to assemble right now...
Finding a top value PC to assemble right now...
Considering the options, a 5600G with a capable motherboard should work for future upgrades like 5800X or 5950X. Dual-channel 16GB RAM would be reasonable at a good price right now. A 1TB SSD, such as the SN550, is also affordable. I’d prefer to skip the GPU now and agree with Greg Salazar about not chasing the current hype in LoL. The build cost on PCPP was around $600, mainly depending on case and power supply. Of course, I’m thinking 1080p resolution.
It makes sense. You don’t have to invest in a costly B550 board just to reach the upgrade path to a 5950X. The B550-A Pro is quite budget-friendly with a solid VRM setup. Consider this option: PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/xMKF7X CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 3.9 GHz 6-Core Processor ($253.97 @ Newegg) Motherboard: MSI B550-A PRO ATX AM4 ($124.99 @ Newegg) RAM: Team Vulcan Z 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 ($64.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Western Digital Blue SN550 1 TB M.2-2280 NVMe SSD ($89.99 @ Newegg) Case: Phanteks Eclipse P400A ATX Mid Tower ($64.99 @ Newegg) Power Supply: EVGA BQ 500 W Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX ($42.88 @ Amazon) Overall cost: $641.81. All prices include shipping, taxes, and any available discounts. This was generated by PCPartPicker on September 16, 2021 at 19:42 EDT.
You can also find the Kingston KC2500 here: https://www.kingston.com/en/ssd/kc2500-n...m8%2F1000g Both models are Gen 3.0 x 4, priced around $130 (about $100 during sales), come with a 5-year warranty and can handle up to 600 TBW. Be aware that some reports suggest companies have been swapping parts under similar names... so keep this information in perspective before you decide. Below this point, proceed with caution: KC2500 1TB features includes DRAM (two 512 MB DDR3-1866 chips), quicker sequential performance (3500/2900 MB/s vs 2400/1950 MB/s), and SN550 1TB offers higher IOPS (410,000/405,000 vs 375,000/300,000).
Great! You're considering the B-550 A-PRO. I'm not very familiar with AMD motherboards, but I usually go for mid-range options with solid VRM. Your son's setup started with the Z170 Extreme6 and you switched to a more affordable model later. Since you're in Argentina, prices and stock could be different, but you did spot some of these parts at a local marketplace.
I'll check out Kingston's Kingston. Right now I usually pick the cheaper option as long as specs match—I saw the Inland Platinum nearby for a really low price but I was cautious. Those specs seem okay. For my son's PC, I went with a WD Black NVME because it wasn't significantly more expensive than the Blue model but had only 500GB. Would you think that's a better choice? Also, considering the surprise component changes or similar issues with the black ones?
It's a budget-friendly Microcenter line, mid-range SSDs that work well enough. If the warranty and value match, it makes sense. Still, I believe most of them use QLC technology, while SN550 and KC2500 are TLC—likely explaining the lower price for Inland Platinum. That’s why building trust can be tricky; it’s easily broken and hard to regain. Overall, Black is a safer choice compared to Blue or Green.
I didn't realize Inland was Microcenter's brand; I should have known from seeing it in their LoL. But since I'm on QLC, I'm not sure about getting them. Maybe I'll find a better deal on another option for 1 TB. I'm not in a rush because my daughter is only eight, and even my PC with the R7 250 works well for Roblox. I just want to rebuild it so I can get back to my potato PC. Thanks for checking the MB tier list!