Suggestions for PC builds
Suggestions for PC builds
I’m a high school student just starting out as a builder, and I’m planning to finish a project in a few months. I want to keep my investment safe and don’t want to lose everything I’ve earned from competitions. I’ve looked up some ideas online and will keep working until it’s done. My budget is about 2000 CAD or roughly 1400 USD. I’m not too concerned about performance since I’ll mostly play esports games like CS:GO and League, so I’m focusing on making my build stand out. Could you share any tips from experienced PC builders about color choices, component picks, lighting, or design ideas? Thanks in advance for your help!
If you're aiming for a polished look, RGB is the perfect choice. People often refer to RGB fans, RGB cooler, RGB case, RGB motherboard, or RGB GPU. That makes sense. For other components, you'll likely need a cohesive color theme. Do you have a preferred shade or style in mind? Also, if you're focusing on the internal build, just the PC itself—without the monitor, keyboard, etc.—is what you're considering.
Typically, it's simple to locate components for white/black or red/black configurations. Other colors tend to be less common and costlier. Choosing one of these selections allows us to assist with your build.
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The following components caught my attention—it fits within a budget under $1400 and looks appealing. Check out the PCPartPicker list here: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/sXkFx6
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600, 3.6 GHz, 6 cores ($174.99 at B&H)
Cooler: Cooler Master MasterAir MA410M, 53.38 CFM ($64.99 at Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock B450 Steel Legend ATX AM4 ($109.99 at Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro, 16 GB (2 x 8 GB), DDR4-3200 ($94.99 at Best Buy)
Storage: Crucial BX500, 1 TB SSD, 2.5" ($99.99 at B&H)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda Compute, 2 TB, 3.5" 7200RPM ($54.98 at Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce RTX 2070, 8 GB RAM, gaming version ($549.99 at B&H)
Case: Thermaltake Level 20 MT ATX Mid Tower ($99.99 at Best Buy)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 550 W, Bronze Certified ($89.98 at Newegg)
Overall cost comes to about $1339.89. All prices include shipping, taxes, and any available discounts. This summary was created by PCPartPicker on April 6, 2020.
go with deep charcoal tones paired with bold crimson accents for a striking look.
cxm performs worse compared to cx. the crucial p1 m.2ssd outperforms the bx500 msi tomahawk max, and the motherboard is superior to that one.
PCPartPicker list includes key components for your Ryzen 5 3600 setup. A 6-core processor at 3.6 GHz costs $249.50, paired with a Vuugo motherboard and MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX ATX AM4 board for $154.99. Memory options feature Crucial Ballistix 16 GB DDR4-3600 at $135.99, while storage choices range from Crucial P1 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME drives at $149.99 to a Seagate Barracuda 2 TB drive for $69.99. Additional items like the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER graphics card and various cases are also available. All prices reflect current listings with taxes and shipping included.
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PCPartPicker offers a comprehensive list of items with pricing details. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-core processor is available for $249.50, paired with the ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports CPU cooler at $93.90 on Newegg Canada. For motherboards, the MSI B450 Gaming Plus MAX ATX AM4 model costs $149.50, while G.Skill Ripjaws V memory (16 GB, 2 x 8 GB) is listed at $129.99 on Newegg Canada. Storage options include an HP EX950 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME SSD for $184.63. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER graphics card with 8 GB RAM is priced at $699.99, and the case from Fractal Design is $74.50. Additionally, a Corsair RMx power supply (2018) delivers 650 W and is rated 80+ Gold. All prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts, bringing the total to $1741.51. This information was gathered by PCPartPicker on April 6, 2020 at 10:44 AM EDT.
For esports gaming, a high refresh rate monitor is highly recommended.