[SOLVED] Gaming PC Build for about $1000

[Morford]

My wife told me today I could go and upgrade my PC because it has been about 5 years and I am starting to see some issues with my current build which is an AMD FX-8370 8 Core processor and NVidia GeForce GTX750ti graphics card. I also currently use two TV's for my screens. I do gaming and I work from home, and of course I like to watch movies. I plan to keep 1 TV and I want to get a 2k (1440p) monitor for my gaming. I want something that will last another 4-5 years and if it could do VR gaming, I would be willing to pay a little extra.

Notes:

1. I live in the US.
2. I am an amazon prime member and get 5% back everything I buy there, and it is tax free. So in essence buying on amazon saves me 13%.
3. I don't mind using open box parts if they save money.
4. I have 7 kids all 7 and under...this is my escape after they all go to bed so this PC will save my life, my sanity, and probably my marriage.

Preference:

1. 144 hz capable
2. VR ready
3. Freesync Capable Monitor and Graphics Card (G Sync would be fine as well)
4. AMD instead of Intel GPU unless matched with Optane Memory.

Don't Need:

1. Hard Drive(s)
2. Power Supply, I have a 725W X PLUS
3. Case, It's not great, but its huge and under my desk and unseen. Therefore, I don't need any special lighting either. (Or do I have to have a new case?) Fits the ASUSTek 970 Pro gamin/AURA which is 12in x 9.6 in)
4. Peripherals, mouse, keyboard

This is what I was thinking about after about 10 hours of research.

Mother Board:
Unsure, but my best guess is this will run $100-$150.

GPU:
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler - YD2600BBAFBOX Cost $120.00
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/jLF48d/amd-ryzen-5-2600-34ghz-6-core-processor-yd2600bbafbox

Alt Upgrade:
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler $175
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/9nm323/amd-ryzen-5-3600-36-thz-6-core-processor-100-100000031box

DDR4 Memory:
Totally Unsure, but my guess is that the cost will be about $125-$150. Should I do 2 8GB sticks or fill it up?

Graphics Card:
MSI GAMING GeForce RTX 2060 6GB GDRR6 192-bit HDMI/DP Ray Tracing Turing Architecture VR Ready Graphics Card (RTX 2060 VENTUS 6G OC) $360
THIS IS G SYNC AND NOT FREESYNC SO IT DOES NOT GO WITH THE MONITOR. I would like something that works together, but this gives an idea.
https://smile.amazon.com/MSI-GeForc...1_2?keywords=2060+black&qid=1580956679&sr=8-2


Monitor:
AOC CQ27G1 27.0" 2560x1440 144 Hz Monitor $250 (Freesync capable)

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/6C6qqs/aoc-cq27g1-27000-2560x1440-144-hz-monitor-cq27g1

Am I missing something? What should I change? Should I buy now or wait a few months (One website said March to June were awful times to buy because of tax returns I guess.) since I am not in a hurry?

Total cost of Lowest options: $1130. Total Cost with Highest Options: $1225.

 

[Wolfshadw]

There is an amazing deal on the AMD Ryzen 2700X right now. I'd probably opt for that.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X 3.7 GHz 8-Core Processor ($164.49 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B450M PRO4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($74.98 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($72.98 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB GAMING Video Card ($359.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: AOC CQ27G1 27.0" 2560x1440 144 Hz Monitor ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $922.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-02-05 23:01 EST-0500

-Wolf sends

 

[Wolfshadw]

Sorry. I didn't notice the significant price increase on the RAM. From Newegg, the previous RAM I had linked jumped from $66 to $150 when overridding it with Amazon. This RAM is much cheaper.

-Wolf sends

 

[Morford]

There is an amazing deal on the AMD Ryzen 2700X right now. I'd probably opt for that.

PCPartPicker Part List


Motherboard: ASRock B450M PRO4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($74.98 @ Amazon)

That motherboard ships in 1 to 2 weeks would this be a good substitute? I read one review that said it takes more Memory to run. I will be honest I don't understand the difference other than this one is bigger and will fit more PCI slots or would you choose another one?
ASUS ROG Strix B450-F Gaming Motherboard (ATX) AMD Ryzen 2 AM4 DDR4 DP HDMI M.2 USB 3.1 Gen2 B450

 

[Wolfshadw]

That one would be fine as well.

-Wolf sends

 

[Morford]

Thanks for your help Wolf. I was able to get everything I wanted for $855 and if I wanted to go with open box graphics card, I could have cut it down to almost $800. I don't even like counting the monitor against that cost because the monitor will last me for many years. So the meat only cost $600 and I can sell some of my old parts for a decent amount.