[SOLVED] Amd-based system for around 300$?

[Vertio]

Hello guys! So, I am not new to pc building, just new to AMD. I want to build a complete system, which I should specify will have no case as it will be mounted somewhere under my table, that could run ESports games and maybe games like Gta V. I would pick the parts myself, but, I heard that AMD has some great deals going on with their Ryzen CPU's and all. So I decided that I want an AMD build. My budget is basically 300$ (US dollars, but I don't live in the US) Keep in mind that I will get second-hand parts only, maybe the storage and the PSU will be new, but other than that, I want everything to be second-hand. If any of you guys have any tips leave them down below, it would be highly appreciated! <3

 

[TJ Hooker]

Does that budget need to include an OS or any peripherals?

I don't know what used prices are like in your area, but basically you want a Ryzen 2200G or 2400G, at least 8GB of RAM or 16GB if possible, preferably around 3000 MHz, in a dual channel kit. A B450 motherboard with VRM heatsinks (like the Asrock B450(M) Pro4). Decent 450W PSU (could be less, but there aren't many quality options for lower wattage units).

Example parts:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 2200G 3.5 GHz Quad-Core Processor ($91.99 @ Walmart)
Motherboard: ASRock - B450M PRO4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg Business)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.89 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: Corsair - CX (2017) 450 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($35.10 @ Newegg)
Total: $331.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-02-15 15:38 EST-0500

 

[Vertio]

Yeah I was thinking of getting the 2200G and a b450 mobo, and 8 gigs of ram. As I said I want the parts to be second hand so I think I could squeeze in a gpu, which one would you reccomend?

 

[TJ Hooker]

From latest generation, at most you could maybe get RX 560 or GTX 1050 with your budget. Roughly similar but older cards would be GTX 950/960/770/760, RX 460, R9 380/370(X).

2200G integrated graphics are about on par with a GT 1030, 2400G iGPU is a little better than that.

 

[Vertio]

I am not really planning on using the integrated vega graphics on that chip, so I was thinking about the rx560-rx570 or gtx 1050-gtx 1050 ti- gtx 1060 3gb variant. Maybe I will find a good deal on one of theese and I'll snatch it.

 

[TJ Hooker]

It's hard to give you advice when I really don't know what these things are going to cost you. Just looking on ebay, the cheapest RX 570 is 120 USD + shipping. That's almost half your budget. If you get lucky and find one for cheap then more power to you. If not a 1050 Ti should probably be in your price range.

Given that the 2200G is relatively new, I don't know if you're going to find one for significantly cheaper than new. Same for the motherboard.

 

[Vertio]

Ocasionally there are a few deals around here, for example the 4gb version is like 85$. Which is weird because the 1050 ti is 90-100$.

 

[TJ Hooker]

Oops, I was accidentally looking at Ebay Canada. Yeah, there are RX 570 4GB cards going for ~90-100 USD + shipping on Ebay.

 

[Vertio]

Hm, also about the price on a ryzen, I found a kit with a ryzen 2200g cpu, 450 mobo and 8GB of ddr4 ram for 185$. All I need now is a PSU and I'm all set.

 

[TJ Hooker]

Seems like a decent deal. What mobo and RAM?

 

[Vertio]

It doesn't really matter anymore because I asked the guy and he said it's not available anymore. Btw, in my country its almost midnight so I think I'll tty tommorow.

 

[computerjoe314]

Does that budget need to include an OS or any peripherals?

I don't know what used prices are like in your area, but basically you want a Ryzen 2200G or 2400G, at least 8GB of RAM or 16GB if possible, preferably around 3000 MHz, in a dual channel kit. A B450 motherboard with VRM heatsinks (like the Asrock B450(M) Pro4). Decent 450W PSU (could be less, but there aren't many quality options for lower wattage units).

Example parts:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 2200G 3.5 GHz Quad-Core Processor ($91.99 @ Walmart)
Motherboard: ASRock - B450M PRO4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg Business)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.89 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: Corsair - CX (2017) 450 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($35.10 @ Newegg)
Total: $331.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-02-15 15:38 EST-0500

I'd say this is good, but no need for 16 GB of RAM, 8GB is fine, and I'd remecomend a ssd to go with is to improve responsiveness.

 

[Vertio]

Also I do not need any peripherals or OS.

 

[TJ Hooker]

@computerjoe314 I was thinking they'd be using integrated graphics, which use system RAM, so 8GB would be tight. Even with a discrete card, 8GB is kind of the minimum these days. But yeah if you're on a tight budget 8GB is OK.

 

[computerjoe314]

@computerjoe314 I was thinking they'd be using integrated graphics, which use system RAM, so 8GB would be tight. Even with a discrete card, 8GB is kind of the minimum these days. But yeah if you're on a tight budget 8GB is OK.

I agree. It's just that we kind of are on a tight budget...