Can't decide between

[Zielstone]

I am looking at several CPUs but can't decide which is best for me. I usually just play world of warcraft, not sure of requirements for BFA coming soon. Have seen different things listed. I am trying to decide between

Ryzen 3 1300x, Ryzen 5 2400G, Intel I3 7100-8100-8300, or one of the new Pentium Gold Series

I have not decided on a GPU. I already have windows disc, trying to keep this build between 400-500 dollars if possible.

 

[gingerrankin]

The most important part for a gaming computer is the GPU. And this depends directly on the resolution of the monitor you are going to use. For a FHD monitor you need a GTX 1050 TI or better. For a 2K monitor you need a GTX 1060 6G or better. Depending on the GPU, you can determine the CPU that works best for you.

For the budget that you indicate, I suppose you will buy a FHD monitor and a GTX 1050 TI or something slightly better.

The RAM you have chosen is suitable for the 2 Intel CPUs you indicate. On the other hand, if you choose Ryzen CPUs, it is very convenient that you choose a special RAM for Ryzen as the FlareX and a speed of 3200. This is because Ryzen is very sensitive to the speed of RAM due to its architecture "infinity fabric ".

If you buy a GTX 1050 TI, any of the CPUs that you indicate will work for you. If you buy GTX 1060 6G you should avoid the two basic ones (Ryzen 3 1300x and G5500).

Ryzen 5 2400G would only buy it if you are not going to buy a discrete GPU. In this case it is essential to have more speed RAM and be careful when buying the mobo to make sure you have the BIOS updated.

The difference between I3-8100 vs I3-8300 (and between G5400 vs G5500) is insignificant and does not justify the existing price difference. Go for the cheapest option.

I would go for an I3-8100.

 

[logainofhades]

Here are the system requirements for BfA.
http://www.wowhead.com/news=281321/world-of-warcraft-battle-for-azeroth-system-requirements-for-windows-and-mac

With that budget, a 2400g would give you a good start, allowing you to get a better GPU later, and having an 8 thread cpu that BfA seems to be recommending. No bios compatibility issues, and faster ram support.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2400G 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($157.90 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI - X470 GAMING PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($90.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($42.99 @ OutletPC)
Case: Cougar - MX330 ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - EVO Edition 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.90 @ Newegg)
Total: $506.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-05-25 11:34 EDT-0400


The R3 1200 with a GT 1030 would be slightly better GPU performance, for a loss in CPU performance.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 1200 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($94.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI - B350 PC MATE ATX AM4 Motherboard ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($90.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($42.99 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GT 1030 2GB Video Card ($92.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cougar - MX330 ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - EVO Edition 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.90 @ Newegg)
Total: $480.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-05-25 11:41 EDT-0400

Either way, you will be above min spec, but below recommended. You would need to spend more to meet recommended. This should meet the recommended specs.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1500X 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($134.99 @ B&H)
Motherboard: MSI - B350 PC MATE ATX AM4 Motherboard ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($90.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($42.99 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Video Card ($189.00 @ Amazon)
Case: Cougar - MX330 ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - EVO Edition 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.90 @ Newegg)
Total: $617.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-05-25 11:44 EDT-0400


I tried less expensive, yet quality power supplies, but they were not much cheaper than the 620w evo.