First time giving build advice
First time giving build advice
Hello. I’m setting up the initial configuration for you. I’m not a gamer beyond GTA5, and I’ll be handling only light photo and video tweaks. The items listed below are priced around $475 USD. I aim to stay near that amount but feel comfortable spending a bit more if it means better performance. I also anticipate needing additional components such as an internal card reader and extra USB ports, along with a monitor.
1. With the MSI motherboard, I discovered a deal: it’s new and includes a free unnamed 240GB SATA III SSD plus a 550W power supply. My main storage will be the NVMe drive mentioned below. I’ll likely use the 240GB SSD for photos and documents. The power supply won’t be used since I don’t have details about it and already have one selected.
2. I prefer the Ryzen 5600G, which includes an integrated GPU. For my needs, I’m okay without a dedicated GPU. If that doesn’t work out, I can upgrade later, right?
3. The power draw was estimated at around 325W with a dedicated GPU, which I won’t be using at first. All connectors and form factors appear compatible. Are there any issues or adjustments I can make without significantly raising costs to improve performance?
4. Is anything missing?
Thank you all.
If you manage to earn a little extra money, you can acquire this impressive setup and later upgrade the CPU to 5800X3D while choosing any GPU you desire:
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor
($69.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard:
Gigabyte B550 GAMING X V2 ATX AM4 Motherboard
($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory:
TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory
($30.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:
Samsung 970 Evo Plus 500 GB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
($29.58 @ Amazon)
Video Card:
Sparkle ORC OC Arc A750 8 GB Video Card
($199.99 @ Newegg)
Case:
Deepcool CC560 ATX Mid Tower Case
($59.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply:
Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 TT Premium 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($89.99 @ Newegg)
Overall Cost:
$580.52
Costs cover shipping, taxes, and any available discounts
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2023-08-21 02:08 EDT-0400
Lucky and Bob, thank you for your update.
Bob, I was considering the straight up 5600 with PCIe 4.0. I noticed the G version too, but didn’t check the specs, assuming it was also 4.0. A big lesson learned.
Lucky, I’ll review that build when I get home tonight.
Lucky, this build focuses on improving the GPU and PSU while reducing the CPU. I think this means you’d mainly upgrade the CPU to make the system more powerful, right?
The Ryzen 5600 is actually a stronger CPU than the 4500. If you’re starting with the system, it would be better to upgrade the PSU now and opt for a lower-end GPU. That way, you’ll have a better CPU initially and only need to upgrade the GPU later if necessary.
Thanks for your help.
When not limited by GPU, you can be confident the 4500 will deliver over 60 frames per second in even the newest AAA titles. Most games will run at 80+ fps. Therefore, the 4500 remains a solid option.
The A750 offers a good 1080p performance. The more affordable models provide less value compared to the A750.
A balanced combination of CPU and GPU works well for a budget system in my opinion.
You might find used 3060 listings on eBay.
I've been thinking and checking out various discussions. I'm planning to postpone the build a bit and save more money before proceeding with a stronger setup.
Looking forward to your thoughts on Plan B from @Lucky_SLS.