[SOLVED] Can I get any comments on if this is a good budget (500-550$) build or if there is anywhere that i can improve

Feb 5, 2019
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So I just decide to build my first computer and these are all of the parts that i have picked out or been recommended so I was hoping that i could get some advice on here whether or not there is anything that i should change.

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/F8g6bX
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/F8g6bX/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5 GHz Quad-Core Processor ($126.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-AB350M-DS3H Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($69.95 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial - Ballistix Sport LT 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($54.84 @ Amazon)
Storage: ADATA - Ultimate SU800 128 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($26.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX - Radeon RX 580 8 GB GTS XXX ED Video Card ($189.89 @ OutletPC)
Case: Rosewill - TYRFING ATX Mid Tower Case ($31.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA - 500 W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $540.53
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-02-05 10:59 EST-0500
 
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The 1300x is a waste of money. Just get a 2200g. It is slightly faster, due to less cache latency, and is cheaper. Power supply is junk. Ram should be at least 3000 speed, for ryzen.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 2200G 3.5 GHz Quad-Core Processor ($91.99 @ Walmart)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - B450M DS3H Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($79.61 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot - Viper 4 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($55.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: ADATA - Ultimate SU650 240 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($32.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX - Radeon RX 580 8 GB GTS XXX ED Video Card ($189.95 @ Amazon)
Case: DIYPC...
The 1300x is a waste of money. Just get a 2200g. It is slightly faster, due to less cache latency, and is cheaper. Power supply is junk. Ram should be at least 3000 speed, for ryzen.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 2200G 3.5 GHz Quad-Core Processor ($91.99 @ Walmart)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - B450M DS3H Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($79.61 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot - Viper 4 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($55.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: ADATA - Ultimate SU650 240 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($32.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX - Radeon RX 580 8 GB GTS XXX ED Video Card ($189.95 @ Amazon)
Case: DIYPC - DIY-BG01 ATX Mid Tower Case ($31.96 @ Newegg Business)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $542.37
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-02-05 16:29 EST-0500



 
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