I am currently trying to build my first PC.
Approximate purchase date: 1-2 weeks.
Budget Range: 500-750 total after shipping and rebates
System usage:
At first this PC with be used as a general home computer for internet browsing, streaming. This would be the most important requirement. It would be also nice if it could do some light gaming for my husband and basic photoshop for me. Eventually the goal with be to upgrade it to a mid tier gaming machine for my husband. Right now he has a console which he can continue to use for the time being but he wants to get back into PC gaming at some point. He also had intentions of using this computer with FRAPs but I’m not sure if that is something that this first build will be able to do. Hopefully if this first PC building experience goes well the I will build a separate PC for my use in my art studio and a dedicated gaming PC. Right now we just need a computer that actually functions with minimal game and photoshop capabilities.
Monitor: I will be using my Samsung syncmaster monitor with resolution 1920 x 1080
OS: I will need to buy windows as well.
Websites: Newegg, Amazon. Any websites that I can use in the US that are reputable.
Here are the following parts that I have come up with and my reasoning. I have learned a great deal from going through this process of trying to choose parts. Critiques welcome. Essentially I am not set on anything in particular and just want to make sure the money is well spent and that it all fits together.
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/6tQDjy
CPU: AMD Ryzen 2200G - I chose this because it was quad core with included graphics card for a good price. The plan would be to upgrade this to another AMD CPU with separate graphics card in the future so didn’t want to invest too much at this time. Right now I need a computer that actually works.
Motherboard: ASrock AB350 Pro4 ATX - Might want to overclock in the future as well as add additional RAM.
RAM: I was going to go with 2 x 4 GB DDR4 2400. Eventually I plan to upgrade to more/better RAM when I upgrade my CPU. I also don’t have a particular brand in mind. Might base it on price at the time of purchase. Suggestions would be welcomed.
SATA SSD: I want a 500gb SSD initially and will probably add more over time. Might depend on price point. Suggestions would be welcomed. Might also eventually get a larger HHD drive at some point for more long term storage.
PSU: I was going to go with EVGA 500 bronze semimodular. I don’t think I will need 750 even after upgrade to better PCU plus dedicated graphics (based of what I put into a wattage estimator). Since I plan on upgrading over time I think I am going to get a PSU with enough capacity to use with future configurations. I know that initially will be an unnecessary amount of wattage but eventually I think we would be able to use the extra.
Case: I haven’t quite decided yet. I know I will need to make sure if fits my components and also be able to hold any components I may want to add in the future. Some options are NZXT S340 Elite, Define R5, Masterbox 5.
I also don’t think that I need any additional cooling than the fan that comes with the Ryzen 2200G. I also guess I will have to purchase windows software. Don’t need a DVD drive or anything like that right now. I will be using my samsung syncmaster HD monitor.
Please let me know if there is anything that I have overlooked. Overall, I am looking for an upgrade-able PC over time but functions well enough to be effortless to use. Thanks for you time and help.
Approximate purchase date: 1-2 weeks.
Budget Range: 500-750 total after shipping and rebates
System usage:
At first this PC with be used as a general home computer for internet browsing, streaming. This would be the most important requirement. It would be also nice if it could do some light gaming for my husband and basic photoshop for me. Eventually the goal with be to upgrade it to a mid tier gaming machine for my husband. Right now he has a console which he can continue to use for the time being but he wants to get back into PC gaming at some point. He also had intentions of using this computer with FRAPs but I’m not sure if that is something that this first build will be able to do. Hopefully if this first PC building experience goes well the I will build a separate PC for my use in my art studio and a dedicated gaming PC. Right now we just need a computer that actually functions with minimal game and photoshop capabilities.
Monitor: I will be using my Samsung syncmaster monitor with resolution 1920 x 1080
OS: I will need to buy windows as well.
Websites: Newegg, Amazon. Any websites that I can use in the US that are reputable.
Here are the following parts that I have come up with and my reasoning. I have learned a great deal from going through this process of trying to choose parts. Critiques welcome. Essentially I am not set on anything in particular and just want to make sure the money is well spent and that it all fits together.
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/6tQDjy
CPU: AMD Ryzen 2200G - I chose this because it was quad core with included graphics card for a good price. The plan would be to upgrade this to another AMD CPU with separate graphics card in the future so didn’t want to invest too much at this time. Right now I need a computer that actually works.
Motherboard: ASrock AB350 Pro4 ATX - Might want to overclock in the future as well as add additional RAM.
RAM: I was going to go with 2 x 4 GB DDR4 2400. Eventually I plan to upgrade to more/better RAM when I upgrade my CPU. I also don’t have a particular brand in mind. Might base it on price at the time of purchase. Suggestions would be welcomed.
SATA SSD: I want a 500gb SSD initially and will probably add more over time. Might depend on price point. Suggestions would be welcomed. Might also eventually get a larger HHD drive at some point for more long term storage.
PSU: I was going to go with EVGA 500 bronze semimodular. I don’t think I will need 750 even after upgrade to better PCU plus dedicated graphics (based of what I put into a wattage estimator). Since I plan on upgrading over time I think I am going to get a PSU with enough capacity to use with future configurations. I know that initially will be an unnecessary amount of wattage but eventually I think we would be able to use the extra.
Case: I haven’t quite decided yet. I know I will need to make sure if fits my components and also be able to hold any components I may want to add in the future. Some options are NZXT S340 Elite, Define R5, Masterbox 5.
I also don’t think that I need any additional cooling than the fan that comes with the Ryzen 2200G. I also guess I will have to purchase windows software. Don’t need a DVD drive or anything like that right now. I will be using my samsung syncmaster HD monitor.
Please let me know if there is anything that I have overlooked. Overall, I am looking for an upgrade-able PC over time but functions well enough to be effortless to use. Thanks for you time and help.
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