[SOLVED] Building computer for $500

May 27, 2020
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I am looking to build a gaming computer for my son for $500 or close to it (not including monitor, keyboard, or tower case). He is only 6 but obsessed with gaming and computers and really wants to build his own. I am looking to build a more basic, but still quality gaming computer. I’ve done some research but options and prices seem endless, looking if anyone with more experience has some recommendations?
 
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I am looking to build a gaming computer for my son for $500 or close to it (not including monitor, keyboard, or tower case). He is only 6 but obsessed with gaming and computers and really wants to build his own. I am looking to build a more basic, but still quality gaming computer. I’ve done some research but options and prices seem endless, looking if anyone with more experience has some recommendations?
PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3400G 3.7 GHz Quad-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Best Buy)
Motherboard: Gigabyte X570 GAMING X ATX AM4 Motherboard ($169.99 @ Walmart)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory ($72.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:...
I am looking to build a gaming computer for my son for $500 or close to it (not including monitor, keyboard, or tower case). He is only 6 but obsessed with gaming and computers and really wants to build his own. I am looking to build a more basic, but still quality gaming computer. I’ve done some research but options and prices seem endless, looking if anyone with more experience has some recommendations?
PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3400G 3.7 GHz Quad-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Best Buy)
Motherboard: Gigabyte X570 GAMING X ATX AM4 Motherboard ($169.99 @ Walmart)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory ($72.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Team GX2 512 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($51.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX (2017) 450 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.93 @ Newegg)
Total: $514.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-05-27 20:43 EDT-0400


This is slightly over $500 and includes a higher tier motherboard for future upgrades. It’s possible to cut cost there for a B450 series if needed. For that price range you are pretty much stuck with the integrated Vega graphics but a dedicated GPU can be added later as well.
 
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