Edit: Added PC Part Picker Link
Approximate Purchase Date: Within a week
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Media Server, to be upgraded for 4K gaming and Machine Learning programming over time
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: Everything, have 4K monitor already.
Do you need to buy OS: No. Will use Linux.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: https://www.theitdepot.com and https://amazon.in , SP Road if that helps. Alternate suggestions welcome
Location: Bangalore, India
Parts Preferences: Cost-conscious but don't want to compromise on quality
Overclocking: Probably not. Maybe later.
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: LG 27" - 4k @ 60 Hz
PC Part Picker Link: https://in.pcpartpicker.com/list/VgJWDc
Part List:
CPU: Ryzen 5 3400G 3.7GHz
https://www.theitdepot.com/details-AMD+Ryzen+5+3400G+with+Radeon+RX+Vega+11+Graphics_C30P31696.html
Motherboard: Asus TUF-GAMING X570 PLUS (WI-FI)
https://www.theitdepot.com/details-...FI)+AMD+AM4+Socket+Motherboard_C13P32041.html
RAM: G.skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4 3200MHz
https://www.theitdepot.com/details-...Desktop+RAM+(F4-3200C16D-32GVK)_C6P30966.html
SSD: 1TB
Crucial MX500 M.2
https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0784SY515/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_YwjLFbMFKCEHJ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
or
Samsung 860 EVO 2.5"
https://www.amazon.in/dp/B078DPCY3T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_oyjLFbB5H0PGR
PSU: Antec HCG 750
https://www.theitdepot.com/details-...r+Power+Supply+(HCG750+BRONZE)_C14P30551.html
Case: Deepcool CL500
https://www.theitdepot.com/details-...uter+Case+(R-CL500-BKNMA1N-G-1)_C5P33371.html
This is intended to be a starter build. I'm selecting components for a friend, who wants to build something now, and then upgrade it over the next year for more heavy duty use.
I've selected an X570 motherboard to increase the life of the system, and so that he can buy the RTX 3060 when it comes out without having to spend money on a graphics cards right now. And it also allows him to go with a 5000 series processor maybe a year from now. Likely Ryzen 7, when he upgrades.
The RAM is 32GB so he can add another pair of 2x16GB in the future (3 years from now?) to hit 64GB total, without having to throw the existing pair away.
He won't need a 750W PSU, but I couldn't tell if any other units available in India below this price are trusted enough.
The case only comes with 1 rear fan, but does he need more than that with the initial config? There is a variation of the same case that comes with 4 ARGB fans for only ₹1300 more:
https://www.theitdepot.com/details-...B+4F+Middle+Tower+Computer+Case_C5P33372.html
Is this case worth it?
The 3400G comes with a cooler, so I haven't added one.
While we are currently within his budget, the goal is to spend as less as possible now while sticking with quality components and leaving an upgrade path open.
Any suggestions, or comments on this build would be welcome.
Thanks in Advance.
Approximate Purchase Date: Within a week
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Media Server, to be upgraded for 4K gaming and Machine Learning programming over time
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: Everything, have 4K monitor already.
Do you need to buy OS: No. Will use Linux.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: https://www.theitdepot.com and https://amazon.in , SP Road if that helps. Alternate suggestions welcome
Location: Bangalore, India
Parts Preferences: Cost-conscious but don't want to compromise on quality
Overclocking: Probably not. Maybe later.
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: LG 27" - 4k @ 60 Hz
PC Part Picker Link: https://in.pcpartpicker.com/list/VgJWDc
Part List:
CPU: Ryzen 5 3400G 3.7GHz
https://www.theitdepot.com/details-AMD+Ryzen+5+3400G+with+Radeon+RX+Vega+11+Graphics_C30P31696.html
Motherboard: Asus TUF-GAMING X570 PLUS (WI-FI)
https://www.theitdepot.com/details-...FI)+AMD+AM4+Socket+Motherboard_C13P32041.html
RAM: G.skill Ripjaws V 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4 3200MHz
https://www.theitdepot.com/details-...Desktop+RAM+(F4-3200C16D-32GVK)_C6P30966.html
SSD: 1TB
Crucial MX500 M.2
https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0784SY515/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_YwjLFbMFKCEHJ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
or
Samsung 860 EVO 2.5"
https://www.amazon.in/dp/B078DPCY3T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_oyjLFbB5H0PGR
PSU: Antec HCG 750
https://www.theitdepot.com/details-...r+Power+Supply+(HCG750+BRONZE)_C14P30551.html
Case: Deepcool CL500
https://www.theitdepot.com/details-...uter+Case+(R-CL500-BKNMA1N-G-1)_C5P33371.html
This is intended to be a starter build. I'm selecting components for a friend, who wants to build something now, and then upgrade it over the next year for more heavy duty use.
I've selected an X570 motherboard to increase the life of the system, and so that he can buy the RTX 3060 when it comes out without having to spend money on a graphics cards right now. And it also allows him to go with a 5000 series processor maybe a year from now. Likely Ryzen 7, when he upgrades.
The RAM is 32GB so he can add another pair of 2x16GB in the future (3 years from now?) to hit 64GB total, without having to throw the existing pair away.
He won't need a 750W PSU, but I couldn't tell if any other units available in India below this price are trusted enough.
The case only comes with 1 rear fan, but does he need more than that with the initial config? There is a variation of the same case that comes with 4 ARGB fans for only ₹1300 more:
https://www.theitdepot.com/details-...B+4F+Middle+Tower+Computer+Case_C5P33372.html
Is this case worth it?
The 3400G comes with a cooler, so I haven't added one.
While we are currently within his budget, the goal is to spend as less as possible now while sticking with quality components and leaving an upgrade path open.
Any suggestions, or comments on this build would be welcome.
Thanks in Advance.
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