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Searching for a fresh, non-gaming setup within a $500 budget

Searching for a fresh, non-gaming setup within a $500 budget

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Traeis
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05-05-2025, 02:05 AM
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Need a setup with a case, no monitor, and all necessary peripherals. Just internet access and a basic computer. If $500 isn't feasible, what's the most suitable option near that cost?
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Traeis
05-05-2025, 02:05 AM #1

Need a setup with a case, no monitor, and all necessary peripherals. Just internet access and a basic computer. If $500 isn't feasible, what's the most suitable option near that cost?

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05-24-2025, 06:56 AM
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A similar setup might look like this;
PC Part Selection
CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 3200G 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Chip
($84.99 on Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI B450M PRO-VDH MAX Micro ATX AM4 Board
($74.98 on Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 RAM
($34.99 on Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 870 Evo 1 TB 2.5" SSD
($59.99 on Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L MicroATX Mini Tower
($39.99 on Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic FOCUS GX 650 W, 80+ Gold Certified, Fully Modular ATX
($89.99 on Newegg)
Keyboard: Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard with Optical Mouse
($17.99 on B&H)
Headphones: G.Skill RIPJAWS SV710 7.1 Channel Headset
($19.98 on Amazon)
Speakers: Logitech Z200 10 W Speakers
($39.99 on B&H)
Overall Cost: $462.89
Includes shipping, taxes, and any available discounts
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2023-09-27 04:20 EDT-0400
Mainly an office configuration. No dedicated GPU; monitor connected to motherboard for internal CPU GPU use. CPU cooler comes with the processor. Use a fast SSD for the operating system drive—at least 1TB is sufficient, though a 2TB option exists. The case choice is flexible; it’s a compact micro-ATX design. A 650W PSU was more affordable than a 550W model, so that was selected. The build accommodates up to 200W TDP GPU if desired later. Additional accessories were added, including basic peripherals and a mouse-compatible keyboard combo. For audio, both the 2.0 speakers and headset are included, as I’m unsure which I’d prefer. (I currently own both.) Remember, all components are optional—feel free to replace them as needed.
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NightWing207
05-24-2025, 06:56 AM #2

A similar setup might look like this;
PC Part Selection
CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 3200G 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Chip
($84.99 on Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI B450M PRO-VDH MAX Micro ATX AM4 Board
($74.98 on Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 RAM
($34.99 on Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 870 Evo 1 TB 2.5" SSD
($59.99 on Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L MicroATX Mini Tower
($39.99 on Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic FOCUS GX 650 W, 80+ Gold Certified, Fully Modular ATX
($89.99 on Newegg)
Keyboard: Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard with Optical Mouse
($17.99 on B&H)
Headphones: G.Skill RIPJAWS SV710 7.1 Channel Headset
($19.98 on Amazon)
Speakers: Logitech Z200 10 W Speakers
($39.99 on B&H)
Overall Cost: $462.89
Includes shipping, taxes, and any available discounts
Created by PCPartPicker
2023-09-27 04:20 EDT-0400
Mainly an office configuration. No dedicated GPU; monitor connected to motherboard for internal CPU GPU use. CPU cooler comes with the processor. Use a fast SSD for the operating system drive—at least 1TB is sufficient, though a 2TB option exists. The case choice is flexible; it’s a compact micro-ATX design. A 650W PSU was more affordable than a 550W model, so that was selected. The build accommodates up to 200W TDP GPU if desired later. Additional accessories were added, including basic peripherals and a mouse-compatible keyboard combo. For audio, both the 2.0 speakers and headset are included, as I’m unsure which I’d prefer. (I currently own both.) Remember, all components are optional—feel free to replace them as needed.

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05-24-2025, 01:18 PM
#3
ATX build recommendation specifically for this setup:
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor
($95.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:
ASRock B550 Phantom Gaming 4/ac ATX AM4 Motherboard
($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory:
Silicon Power GAMING 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory
($49.97 @ Amazon)
Storage:
Intel 670p 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
($39.99 @ Newegg)
Case:
Cooler Master MasterBox 540 ATX Mid Tower Case
($51.87 @ Amazon)
Power Supply:
Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 TT Premium 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($89.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan:
Thermalright TL-C12C 66.17 CFM 120 mm Fans 3-Pack
($12.90 @ Amazon)
Overall Cost:
$439.71
Includes shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
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2023-09-27 09:06 EDT-0400
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CakeSFD
05-24-2025, 01:18 PM #3

ATX build recommendation specifically for this setup:
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor
($95.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:
ASRock B550 Phantom Gaming 4/ac ATX AM4 Motherboard
($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory:
Silicon Power GAMING 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory
($49.97 @ Amazon)
Storage:
Intel 670p 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
($39.99 @ Newegg)
Case:
Cooler Master MasterBox 540 ATX Mid Tower Case
($51.87 @ Amazon)
Power Supply:
Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 TT Premium 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($89.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan:
Thermalright TL-C12C 66.17 CFM 120 mm Fans 3-Pack
($12.90 @ Amazon)
Overall Cost:
$439.71
Includes shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
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PCPartPicker
2023-09-27 09:06 EDT-0400

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