Ready to buy a cheap brand-new computer setup? How did you pick your parts?
Ready to buy a cheap brand-new computer setup? How did you pick your parts?
I am buying a new PC in June. I need about $1,000 to $1,200 for parts. My main uses are gaming online and streaming videos, plus browsing the web and typing things out. I already have a monitor so I don't need to buy one right now. I really want to use my new AMD Ryzen 5 9600X processor, an MSI RTX 5060 Ti graphics card, and some RAM. I also need an Asus motherboard with Wi-Fi because it is in Kaunakakai on Molokai where there are no local shops selling parts. Because I can't drive anywhere to get things, I have to buy everything online from places like Newegg or Best Buy, not Amazon because their shipping has been slow recently. My old PC was made back in February 2021 when I was just 18, but I never got to use it until October 2024 at age 22 when it started working okay. Then things broke completely starting December 2024 when the DisplayPort stopped working and the HDMI started glitching. I tried rebooting and unplugging the RAM but then I had to pull out the CPU because the pins were broken. Now I am scared that my old mobo might be damaged too, so I don't want to risk it. Plus I'd rather save my SSD and PSU since I still have those parts (and cables are fine) for a new build that feels more expensive than cheap. My old computer had these specific parts: a Gigabyte RTX 3050 6GB graphics card, an AMD Ryzen 5 3600 processor with stock cooling, a G.SKILL Ripjaws V motherboard, some DDR4 RAM, and a Thermaltake Midtower case. I want to build something new using my old SSD and PSU so it doesn't feel too "cheapy."
Decided to go for a cheap new-gen build What is the purpose of this build? Gaming? Productivity? If gaming, include the titles you wish to tax the system with. If productivity, list the app's you wish to tax the system with. What would you recommend changing to make this build more valuable, or cheaper? We're going to need context, what is your budget? Where are you located? Preferred site for purchase? Essentially info we've asked for here; *How to Ask for New Build or Upgrade Advice* How to Ask for New Build or Upgrade Advice First off, respect where respect is due - this is an adaptation of the Animal's *How To Ask For New Build Advice* Sticky. I created this because there's a lot of posts nowadays asking for upgrade advice both on here and on the CPU forums, and I feel... forums. You're advised to stylize your thread with info asked of in the above linked thread and the community will chime in with worthwhile suggestions. Mobo: ASRock B850M PRO RS WiFi ($160) I'd avoid ASRock motherboard's due to the BIOS issue, at this moment of time. Pick something from Gigabyte or MSI. Case: Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L ($40) That case is known in the industry as a hotbox, it's got horrible thermals. PSU: Corsair RM750x SHIFT (recycled) by recycled, how old is the PSU and what did it power prior to today? SSD: ADATA XPG S7 512GB Gen 3x4 SSD (recycled) If your system is meant for gaming, it won't hold that many titles on it. I would opt for a larger capacity SSD that serves as a game library if the system is meant for gaming. The 512GB can be used as the OS, app's and launchers drive. Edit; Have a look through this; PCPartPicker Part List CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600 3.8 GHz 6-Core Processor ($198.87 @ Newegg) Motherboard: Gigabyte B650M GAMING PLUS WIFI Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Newegg) Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws M5 Neo RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory ($89.99 @ Newegg) Storage: TEAMGROUP MP44L 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($107.99 @ Newegg) Video Card: Sapphire 21323-01-20G Radeon RX 7900 XT 20 GB Video Card ($679.98 @ Newegg) Case: Fractal Design Pop Mini Air MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($99.96 @ Newegg) Total: $1316.78 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-05-11 23:21 EDT-0400
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X with 3.9 GHz speed and six cores costs $213.98 at Newegg.
Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Spectrum V3 fits the CPU for a price of $26.98 from Newegg.
Motherboard: Asus TUF GAMING B650E-PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 board is $199.99 at Newegg.
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert has 32 GB of RAM (two 16 GB sticks) and runs at DDR5-6000 speed for $92.99 at Newegg.
Storage: Crucial T500 is a 2 TB M.2 SSD that supports PCIe 4.0 speeds, costing $154.99 at Newegg.
Video Card: MSI VENTUS 2X PLUS GeForce RTX 5060 Ti has 16 GB of video memory and costs $489.99 at Newegg.
Case: Montech XR Wood ATX Mid Tower Case is $79.90 at Newegg.
Total Cost for Everything: $1258.82.
These prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. This list was made by PCPartPicker on May 12, 2025 in the EDT timezone.
WARNING: The Asus TUF GAMING B650E-PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard might need a BIOS update to work with the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X CPU.
Think about this: you could also buy a Ryzen 7 7700 or 7700X and get close to the same power as the 9600X, but still have room to upgrade later. If you choose the 5060Ti card, just be careful to pick one with 16GB of memory because there are also versions that only come in 8GB. The lower ones might not work well if you go past 1080p resolution, so make sure yours is big enough.