Is this design suitable? Focusing on minimizing costs while maintaining performance.
Is this design suitable? Focusing on minimizing costs while maintaining performance.
Should I sell my ASUS laptop featuring an i7 7 generation and 1050ti with 16GB RAM and 1TB storage, transforming it into a compact gaming PC under $400? I plan to use a used GPU, as it would be a second PC. This decision comes because I already own a high-end gaming PC with 13700K and 4080, making it a secondary unit in case a friend needs one. I still have a portable laptop thanks to my old Toshiba model with an AMD APU. My goal is to get better value; selling the current machine could cover its cost. I’d like an extra $50 for improved specs. The secondary build will support some esports titles like League of Legends or CS. Since the PSU is bulky, I’m opting for a locally available cheapest PSU possible. The rest of the components are already branded and listed in the tier list. For storage, I currently use a SATA SSD and intend to replace it with a 2TB SSD for more space. I’ll source the CPU, motherboard, RAM, and GPU from local suppliers soon, as well as other heavy items from my country.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5500 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B550 Phantom Gaming 4/AC ATX AM4 ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Silicon Power GAMING 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 ($32.97 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6GT OCV1 & 6GB ($60.00)
Case: Aerocool Falcon V1 ATX Mid Tower ($50.00)
Power Supply: Gigabyte P550B 550 W (80+ Bronze Certified ATX) ($57.00)
Total: $389.95 (shipping, taxes, and discounts applied)
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2024-03-12 10:09 EDT-0400
It's not mainly about resale value; it's more about upgradability. The only components you can upgrade in a laptop are the drive or RAM, while PCs offer more affordable options for other parts.