[SOLVED] gaming build for son

[xFLYNNx]

Where could I tweak this build to get the best bang for buck and still keep it within $100. My kid wants to run the latest games out there, apex, cod, etc...

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/M7QMp8

Thanks

 

[WildCard999]

Need better quality PSU, besides that the build looks fine although you could probably do better with AMD Ryzen.

This is my recommendation.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B450M Pro4-F Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($71.00 @ Amazon)
Memory: GeIL EVO POTENZA 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Intel 660p Series 1.02 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1660 6 GB GAMING Video Card ($219.99 @ B&H)
Case: Fractal Design Focus G Mini MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($58.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic FOCUS Gold 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply ($81.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: AOC C24G1 24.0" 1920x1080 144 Hz Monitor ($144.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master Lite L Wired Gaming Keyboard With Optical Mouse ($55.95 @ Amazon)
Total: $911.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-10-04 11:47 EDT-0400

 

[xFLYNNx]

Thanks for the reply. I believe his plan is to get the most bang for buck for $1000, that needs to have a monitor in that price also.

If you were going to tweak this build can you drop a few links for me, I have no idea where to even start.

Thanks,

 

[WildCard999]

Are you near a Microcenter or Fry's? You can usually get $30 off with a CPU/MB bundle.

As for tweaking the list just hit edit then you can change the parts.

I edited the above list for the monitor as well, also put in a better PSU. I left roughly $100 free for the OS as your kid probably doesn't want to see the watermark while gaming.

For first person shooters such as those games 1080P/144hz would work well and the monitor is Freesync so it will work with that GPU as long as you use a Displayport cable and follow these directions.

https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/how-to-run-gsync-on-freesync-monitor,6072.html

 

[xFLYNNx]

Thanks for the help wildcard... We have both Microcenter and Fry's here in Dallas.

 

[logainofhades]

Microcenter can be a big help, for you. Their CPU/MB combos are great, and often you can find open box items, with full manufacturer's warranty.