[SOLVED] Buying a PC

[RowanV01]

So I know prebuilt aren’t the best but i am getting it on finance and am going to upgrade it throughout time as I can’t afford to build one atm, I was just wondering if this is any good, I used to play pc around 3 years ago but alots changed. Any answers would be much appreciated, I have left the link below.



https://www.very.co.uk/zoostorm-sto...-1650-graphics-gaming-pc-black/1600403038.prd

 

[WildCard999]

4 cores is lacking nowadays.

Could you get a credit card?

This would easily outperform it for cheaper.

PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor (£108.95 @ Senetic)
Motherboard: ASRock B450M Pro4-F Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard (£64.97 @ CCL Computers)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory (£78.99 @ AWD-IT)
Storage: Crucial P1 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive (£67.17 @ CCL Computers)
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 570 8 GB Video Card (£119.99 @ CCL Computers)
Case: Xigmatek Frontliner ATX Mid Tower Case (£35.42 @ CCL Computers)
Power Supply: SeaSonic FOCUS 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply (£79.99 @ CCL Computers)
Total: £555.48
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-03-30 00:03 BST+0100

Plus with that prebuilt you'll find yourself having to replace quite a few parts before upgrading such as the PSU as the prebuilts cheap out on that and usually the motherboard.

 

[RowanV01]

I’ve tried to get one but because I’ve only just turned 18 I can’t, is there any other better computers on very that you could find willing to go upto £600

 

[WildCard999]

I’ve tried to get one but because I’ve only just turned 18 I can’t, is there any other better computers on very that you could find willing to go upto £600

I didn't really see anything else on there worthwhile, is there another site you can buy from?

 

[RowanV01]

Not really as I have a £500 limit on very

 

[WildCard999]

Not really as I have a £500 limit on very

Then really the only choice is the one you posted. For upgrades you'll have to upgrade the PSU first then probably CPU, RAM, GPU...

There's another option that has the Ryzen 3000G which isn't really a good GPU but if 4th gen which is releasing later this year is supported on the A320 motherboards then it could essentially be a better long term system.

 

[RowanV01]

Damn can’t get one so my best option is the one I’ve put up, any suggestions of what I can upgrade once I get it

 

[WildCard999]

Damn can’t get one so my best option is the one I’ve put up, any suggestions of what I can upgrade once I get it

I do it in this order...

PSU > CPU > RAM > GPU >SSD (this one could be at anytime).

 

[RowanV01]

4 cores is lacking nowadays.

Could you get a credit card?

This would easily outperform it for cheaper.

PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor (£108.95 @ Senetic)
Motherboard: ASRock B450M Pro4-F Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard (£64.97 @ CCL Computers)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory (£78.99 @ AWD-IT)
Storage: Crucial P1 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive (£67.17 @ CCL Computers)
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 570 8 GB Video Card (£119.99 @ CCL Computers)
Case: Xigmatek Frontliner ATX Mid Tower Case (£35.42 @ CCL Computers)
Power Supply: SeaSonic FOCUS 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply (£79.99 @ CCL Computers)
Total: £555.48
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-03-30 00:03 BST+0100

Plus with that prebuilt you'll find yourself having to replace quite a few parts before upgrading such as the PSU as the prebuilts cheap out on that and usually the motherboard.

is there any better case I could use? With tempered glass

 

[WildCard999]

With a limited budget I'd get a budget case now and when you have the extra money then grab a better case.

This Fractal Design isn't tempered glass but a good budget case.

PCPartPicker Part List
Case: Fractal Design Focus G ATX Mid Tower Case (£56.75 @ Novatech)
Total: £56.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-04-06 12:15 BST+0100

 

[RowanV01]

Saved Part Lists

pcpartpicker.com

 

[RowanV01]

That’s what I’ve ended up with, I’m going to pay £250 a week for 3 weeks,can you see any problems there?

 

[WildCard999]

Make sure the BIOS on the ASRock motherboard has been updated to work with 3rd gen Ryzens or it won't boot. Besides that everything looks good.

 

[RowanV01]

Is there not one I can buy which will come updated?

 

[WildCard999]

The MSI B450 MAX boards ship with a updated BIOS.

 

[RowanV01]

This, https://www.scan.co.uk/products/msi...po39UDjGzjesWIfWXvLTt43OCfxukxMhoC4VAQAvD_BwE

 

[WildCard999]

That would work fine.

 

[RowanV01]

Any cheaper ones?

 

[WildCard999]

PCPartPicker Part List
Motherboard: MSI B450M-A PRO MAX Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard (£54.98 @ CCL Computers)
Total: £54.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-04-06 13:03 BST+0100