Standard motherboard options featuring premium processors
Standard motherboard options featuring premium processors
I really think you should avoid jumping into a 2600K right away. Most people agree you can find a much quicker CPU with four cores and eight threads if you upgrade the board. Could you share your country and the price you expect for that model? Someone might have a useful suggestion. Please send a quote for a response.
Offer him the motherboard and RAM if you think it's a good idea. Back your suggestions with reasons. Don't just push him to spend beyond his means—let him manage what fits his own budget. If that's what he can afford, then it's within his control.
The issue is that he doesn't mention his country. The only clue is "since I don't live in America or any first-world country, it's quite taxing for shipping." This suggests he might be from a second-world country or an unfamiliar place, or possibly the most unusual one. It would be simple to share a link to an eBay listing for a Ryzen+Mobo+RAM or just Ryzen+Mobo for $50-60, but he could be in a region where PayPal isn't accepted or the seller doesn't deliver there. Alternatively, it might be related to age—maybe he's 14 and can't use PayPal or has no cards for online payments. Knowing his country or the stores he shops at would help provide better advice.