Best PC Builds: Fortnite Budget Gaming PC

[Teejers]

One FT Budget Build to rule them all.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($66.95 @ Amazon)
Memory: GeIL - EVO POTENZA 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($81.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($28.20 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1050 2GB ACX 2.0 Video Card ($169.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Logisys - CS136BK ATX Mid Tower Case w/480W Power Supply ($30.16 @ Newegg)
Base Total: $492.28
Shipping: $4.99
Total: $497.27
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-03-08 14:28 EST-0500

 

[starskee]

Balanced build with no bottlenecks other than the GPU at 100% on medium.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Pentium G4400 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($54.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill - NT Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($86.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($28.20 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus - Radeon RX 550 - 512 2GB Video Card ($96.80 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master - N200 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Rosewill - 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($38.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $395.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-03-08 14:39 EST-0500

 

[banalny]

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/WpFWZR
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/WpFWZR/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 2200G 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($99.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper T2 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($9.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock - A320M Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($48.26 @ Newegg)
Memory: GeIL - EVO POTENZA 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($81.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Toshiba - 500GB 2.5" 5400RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($45.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Case: Thermaltake - Versa H21 Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Raidmax - XT 400W ATX Power Supply ($13.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $320.18
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-03-08 14:57 EST-0500

 

[why_wolf]

Go Small Or Go Home

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($62.69 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI - B250I GAMING PRO AC Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($89.85 @ Amazon)
Memory: GeIL - EVO POTENZA 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($81.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi - Ultrastar 7K3000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.95 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus - Radeon RX 550 - 512 2GB Video Card ($96.80 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake - Core V1 Mini ITX Desktop Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - CX (2017) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($43.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $484.25
Minus Shipping: <$3.99>
Total: $484.25
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-03-08 16:14 EST-0500

You could save a bit more if you took the risk to use a 100 series motherboard and hope it has the updated BIOS for Kaby Lake.

 

[Aeacus]

Outlander

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($62.69 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI - H110M Pro-VD Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($43.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($43.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 250GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($17.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI - Radeon RX 560 - 1024 4GB AERO ITX Video Card ($168.98 @ Newegg)
Case: DIYPC - MA01-R MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($26.62 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $409.25
Shipping: $10.98
Total without shipping: $398.27
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-03-08 16:59 EST-0500

Few words

Decided to compose purpose built PC just to play Fortnite and nothing else. That's also the reason i went with 4GB of RAM and smaller HDD. Without bloatware hogging the system resources, 4GB of RAM should be enough. Of course, added RX 560 and it's 4GB of VRAM is more than enough for higher settings. Also added a small cube-like case to reduce PC's footprint considerably where there's option to go either with red LED or green LED front fan for additional eyecandy. Case also has rear fan for proper airflow with option to install 3rd fan as side intake/exhaust. All that is powered by good quality PSU from Seasonic S12II lineup. Despite PSU's fully-wired design, it's solid PSU that will serve this build well.

 

[apcgamer]

Quality over quantity (no graphics card required)
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-7400 3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI - B250M GAMING PRO Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($61.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($83.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: ADATA - Ultimate SU800 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design - Focus G (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($56.83 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Raidmax - Scorpio 535W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($25.98 @ Newegg)
Total (before mail-in rebates): $464.79
Note: This is a graphics card-free build using Kaby Lake's built-in graphics.

 

[hibby540]

CPU: AMD - FX-8300 3.3GHz 8-Core Processor (104.68 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-970A-DS3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial - 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($71.94 @ Amazon)
Storage: WD 320 Caviar Blue ($19.85 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire - Radeon RX 550 - 640 4GB PULSE Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA - 450W ATX Power Supply ($41.34 @ Newegg.com)
Case: DIYPC P48-W ($25.78 @ Newegg)
Total: $493.57

 

[arobinson.13b]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 2200G 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($66.95 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill - NT Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($42.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - NT Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($42.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: SanDisk - SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Raidmax - Vortex V4 ATX Mid Tower Case w/450W Power Supply ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung - SH-224GB/BSBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $362.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-03-08 23:56 EST-0500

If I wanted to be closer to 500 I'd go for the 2400g, a better case and power supply, as well as an extra external drive with more storage.

 

[lunyone]

Best dGPU Fortnite Gaming Rig!
Featuring GTX 1050 Ti 4 GB

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($62.69 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus - H110M-E/M.2 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: GeIL - EVO POTENZA 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($81.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 320GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($19.50 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Video Card ($224.98 @ Newegg)
Case: DIYPC - Solo-T1-R ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $504.12
Total without shipping = $499.13
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-03-08 23:59 EST-0500

First build with GTX 1050Ti all others will be close copies!

 

[Wixman]

Extremely experienced system builder here. We have the Fastest of the Fast that will fit in the budget for gaming:
Uses a 1050ti AND an M.2 SSD

Fastest video card you can possibly put in this build, PLAYS FORTNITE AT 4K over 30 FPS with decent settings. Fast m.2 128GB SSD, PLENTY of storage, Fast enough budget gaming CPU, motherboard has very mature bios at this point, NO ISSUES with the CPU not being supported out of the box, 8 GB memory, case isn't horrific looking and comes with a functional PSU inside that is WAY overkill for the power that the components will be drawing. UNBEATABLE.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($62.69 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus - H110M-E/M.2 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: GeIL - EVO POTENZA 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($81.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: ADATA - Ultimate SU800 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Video Card ($224.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Raidmax - Vortex V4 ATX Mid Tower Case w/450W Power Supply ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $494.64

Price does NOT include $25 in available rebates.

 

[g-unit1111]

Big Things Come In Small Packages

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($62.69 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-B250M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($67.08 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($95.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1050 2GB Video Card ($144.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake - Core V21 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $482.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-03-09 01:11 EST-0500

 

[ScrewySqrl]

sub $400
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2400G 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2800 Memory ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi - 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($35.90 @ Amazon)
Case: DIYPC - Zondda-O ATX Mid Tower Case ($19.89 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - CX (2017) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($23.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $398.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-03-09 02:55 EST-0500

 

[nathaniel.a.mingo]

I fit an SSD in!
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 2200G 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: GeIL - EVO POTENZA 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($88.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Inland - Professional 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1050 2GB Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Xion - XON-310_BK MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($20.46 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Raidmax - Scorpio 535W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($36.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $486.40
Prices don't include shipping or discounts
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-03-09 08:13 EST-0500

 

[lanceperez94]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 2200G 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-4000 Memory ($142.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital - RE3 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($29.98 @ Amazon)
Case: DIYPC - Solo-T1-R ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill - 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($38.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $396.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-03-09 23:51 EST-0500

Final

 

[pwcoregaming]

Pardon my ThermalTake

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 2200G 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Pro4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($76.11 @ Newegg)
Memory: GeIL - EVO POTENZA 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($81.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate - BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.56 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake - Versa H17 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Thermaltake - Smart 600W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $387.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-03-09 09:08 EST-0500

Cost before shipping $386.64

Upgrade to a dedicated GPU when 1050 ti costs $125 again.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i3-8100 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($109.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - Z370P D3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($95.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: GeIL - EVO POTENZA 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($81.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($30.00 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1050 2GB Video Card ($144.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake - Versa H21 Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Thermaltake - TR2 600W ATX Power Supply ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $497.73
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-03-09 09:01 EST-0500

Balance build

Rebates aren't allowed
"Use list prices only: coupons, rebates, bundles or any other limited-time offers will not be accepted."

 

[lanceperez94]

Rebates aren't allowed
"Use list prices only: coupons, rebates, bundles or any other limited-time offers will not be accepted."

sorry, now edited

 

[Karadjgne]

Missed the part about Amazon or Newegg only. Also don't include shipping or taxes.

 

[ibjeepr]

Cheap Shot
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 2200G 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - A320M-HDV Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($49.00 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot - 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 250GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($$14.50 @ Amazon)
Case: DIYPC - MA01-G MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($27.97 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA - 400W ATX Power Supply ($40.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $317.43
Shipping: $13.98
Base Total: $303.45
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-03-14 11:59 EDT-0400 updated with price drop.

Challenge: Build a cheap rig to specifically play Fortnite.
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Result: 1080p, Medium detail; 60+ FPS: LINK: 3:40 markhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DILqTvKoQCc&t=347s
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Because Reasons:
MOBO: HDMI output, Firmware 4.40 for Raven Ridge! BIOS UPDATE NOT NEEDED!
RAM: (2x4GB), 1.2V, A cheap, QVL match was impossible but this is very close.
Storage: SATA 6.0Gb/s, 7200 RPM, 8mb cache. More than enough room for OS and Fortnite and more.
Case: Supports Micro ATX Mobo, ATX power supply, has intake and exhaust fans. Plenty of room to hide extra cables in the 5.25 bay. Compact at only 13.20" x 6.80" x 14.00" but still supports up to 315mm VGA card
PSU Plenty of power, high quality and PCI-e connections for future growth.
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All parts are in stock!
All parts 4 - 5 Star rated

 

[askingcarpet22]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2400G 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus - PRIME A320M-K Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($54.76 @ Amazon)
Memory: GeIL - EVO POTENZA 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($81.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($34.40 @ Amazon)
Case: Cougar - MX330 ATX Mid Tower Case ($43.10 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - CX (2017) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($43.98 @ Newegg)
Base Total: $419.25
Shipping: $7.98
Total: $427.23
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-03-09 16:45 EST-0500

 

[drinkingcola86]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2400G 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($167.31 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC - Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 45.0 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($22.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Pro4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($103.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate - 500GB 2.5" 5400RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($41.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake - Versa H21 Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - CX (2017) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $480.25
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-03-14 17:28 EDT-0400

Base Total: $496.26
Mail-in Rebates: -$20.00
Shipping: $3.99
Total: $480.25

Updated to have a motherboard with on board video out.

 

[dynominecrafter]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - FX-6350 3.9GHz 6-Core Processor ($104.27 @ Newegg Marketplace)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212X Dual Fan 82.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial - Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($87.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GT 1030 2GB Phoenix Fan OC Video Card ($89.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox Lite 5 ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($34.90 @ Newegg)
Total: $418.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-03-09 17:22 EST-0500

Cheap-er, but should get the job done. Somehow it has a more powerful CPU than most builds..

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - FX-6350 3.9GHz 6-Core Processor ($104.27 @ Newegg Marketplace)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212X Dual Fan 82.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial - Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($87.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GT 1030 2GB Phoenix Fan OC Video Card ($89.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox Lite 5 ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($34.90 @ Newegg)
Total: $418.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-03-09 17:22 EST-0500

Cheap-er, but should get the job done. Somehow it has a more powerful CPU than most builds..

Would help if it had a motherboard.

 

[Dennis_118]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 2200G 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($99.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper T2 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($16.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Pro4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($76.11 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($98.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - Spinpoint F1 DT 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($29.20 @ Amazon)
Case: Deepcool - TESSERACT WH ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Thermaltake - TR2 600W ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $396.26
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-03-09 17:56 EST-0500
this build is to target under 400$ and with a bit of future proofing, it doesn't have the very best performance. but it will get you a very playable experience and offer a descent upgrade path. also the ram sticks are suppose to a gray and white. }
If i went for 500$ i would go with a arctic freezer 33 esports in white. and a 2400g, because those 5 extra fps would help keep it more playable, i went with 8gb of ram vs 4gb so as to not encroach upon possible resources for either the apu or the os. also the board i choose has 4 ram slots. so it could be expanded to 16gb without having to sell anything. Also i think it wouldn't look half bad either. form and function
500$ with cpu cooler https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186186
proper colored ram https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820313776&cm_re=ddr4_vulcan-_-20-313-776-_-Product

 

[Awesomlego]

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/8T8d6s
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/8T8d6s/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Pentium G4400 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($54.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-B250M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($59.49 @ Amazon)
Memory: *G.Skill - NT Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($43.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: ADATA - Ultimate SU800 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GT 1030 2GB Phoenix Fan OC Video Card ($110.97 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox Lite 3.1 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($37.46 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair - CX (2017) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($43.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $395.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-03-09 19:01 EST-0500