[SOLVED] Budget Build $800 (CAD)

[TheOhBuddy]

Hey all, my uncle was wanting a budget build to play X-Planes 11 and other flight sim games. Here's what I got so far. Keep in mind he has to purchase a monitor and is trying to keep the entire set up under $1000


PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i3-8100 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor | $164.99 @ Amazon Canada
Motherboard | Asus PRIME H310M-E R2.0 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | $84.99 @ Amazon Canada
Memory | Kingston HyperX Fury 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) DDR4-2400 Memory | $63.77 @ Amazon Canada
Storage | Western Digital Caviar Blue 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $64.97 @ Amazon Canada
Video Card | EVGA GeForce GTX 1650 4 GB XC GAMING Video Card | $266.99 @ Newegg Canada
Case | Phanteks P300 ATX Mid Tower Case | $89.99 @ Amazon Canada
Power Supply | Thermaltake Smart 500 W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply | $62.40 @ Amazon Canada
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $798.10
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-05-02 00:47 EDT-0400 |

 

[tennis2]

Can't see your actual build list.

 

[TheOhBuddy]

Can't see your actual build list.

I just reposted it. Hit enter too fast, let me know if you can see it now

 

[tennis2]

Yup, can see it now.

With Intel 10th gen chips launching in a couple days, and AMD B550 mobos launching on June 15. Is there any way this can wait a month or two?

 

[WildCard999]

I'd take the Ryzen 2600 easily over the 8100 as it has more cores/threads and a better upgrade path. Also the RX 570 performs a little bit better then the 1650 for cheaper. Also the Seasonic Focus Plus is a far better quality PSU over that Thermaltake.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor ($224.95 @ shopRBC)
Motherboard: ASRock B450M Pro4-F Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($82.27 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.75 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon RX 570 4 GB GAMING Video Card ($159.99 @ Canada Computers)
Case: Cougar MX330 ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: SeaSonic FOCUS Plus Gold 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($120.10 @ Vuugo)
Total: $782.04
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-05-02 01:02 EDT-0400

 

[tennis2]

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor ($224.95 @ shopRBC)
Motherboard: ASRock B450M Steel Legend Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($107.92 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Crucial P2 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($92.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon RX 570 4 GB GAMING Video Card ($159.99 @ Canada Computers)
Case: Cougar MG130-G MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12III 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($84.75 @ Vuugo)
Case Fan: ARCTIC P14 PWM PST 72.8 CFM 140 mm Fan ($9.88 @ Amazon Canada)
Monitor: LG 24MP59G-P 23.8" 1920x1080 75 Hz Monitor ($189.99 @ Canada Computers)
Total: $1008.45
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-05-02 01:11 EDT-0400

• I agree with the RX570. Similar performance to the GTX1650, but far lower price.
• My RAM kit is CAS 16
• SSD
• Case with tempered glass side panel instead of acrylic.
• I agree that the Focus+ is a good PSU, but maybe a bit too expensive for this budget
• Threw in a recommended monitor with 40-75Hz FreeSync over DP and HDMI.