Need assistance with aftermarket components for your PC?
Need assistance with aftermarket components for your PC?
I have a few items in my closet that could work for building a decent PC. I own a 650W PSU, a GTX 1060 with 6GB RAM, several HDDs and SSDs, a case, and a couple of AM4 CPU coolers. For the new components, I’m unsure what to choose but need something suitable for the 1060. The system should handle schoolwork and light games like Sims 4 at 1080p. I’m looking for budget-friendly options that fit those requirements.
Ryzen 1200 offers good value for its price, suitable for school projects and light gaming. With 8GB of 3000/3200MHz RAM it's reasonable today. The Patriot Viper 4 3000 Kit is around $35 for a US motherboard, and you shouldn't push it too hard unless it runs smoothly—any choice should work fine.
Opt for an affordable am4 motherboard and a Ryzen processor; 8 GB of RAM should suffice.
I don’t understand the local variations in products, unless you’ve experienced them before. However, I’ll keep things simple—definitely won’t be adjusting anything too much.
Right now I’m considering a setup similar to a Ryzen 5 2600, an MSI B450 Pro, and 16GB of 3200MHz RAM. The total comes to around 320€, though I’m not entirely confident about the cost in USD or other currencies.
Uncertain about your budget? Here’s a review of the ASRock B450m Pro4 OLOy 8GB dual-channel 3000MHz with Crucial MX500 CX 550W. It runs on 2017 cases and supports any case you prefer.