Help Me Choose The Best GPU

[obeyeddog]

So I just learned how to build a computer, and by learned I mean bought pieces on Newegg and checked their compatibility using PCpartpicker. I had some amount of help from my dad, but I ended up buying this: link to build

Processor ~ AMD - Ryzen 5 1600X 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor
CPU Fan ~ Cooler Master - Hyper 212 LED Turbo (Red) 66.3 CFM CPU Cooler
Mother Board ~ Asus - STRIX B350-F GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard
RAM ~ G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory
HDD ~ Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Case ~ mean:it - 5PM ARC RED ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply ~ Raidmax - 530W Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply

There is no GPU because the motherboard has a built in video card. But it only works with an APU, which I didn't get. So yeah, now I need a GPU. But they're pretty expensive, so I need help from people that know what they're doing so I can buy the right one. And also if any of these parts aren't good enough or whatever, tell me that as well. Thanks!

 

[zoltan.boese]

You can get a graphics card or you can replace your processor with one that has integrated graphics (APU) as you wrote.

If you update the motherboards BIOS and buy a Ryzen 5 2400g https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113480 you will be fine. Ask your reseller about return policies on your Ryzen 5 1600x or try to sell it as used.

The other option is getting a graphics card, you can buy used or new, here is a list to compare performance:
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113480

For really light gaming, watching videos and normal stuff I would recommend the gt 1030
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA6ZP5RX7149&cm_re=gt_1030-_-14-137-141-_-Product
or a used gtx 650ti, 750ti

 

[spdragoo]

https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/ROG-STRIX-B350-F-GAMING/specifications/

The motherboard doesn't have onboard graphics...the video out ports are only used if you pair the board with an APU, either the older Bristol Ridge (non-Ryzen) or the new Raven Ridge Ryzen APUs (https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/ROG-STRIX-B350-F-GAMING/HelpDesk_CPU/). So if you're going with the R5 1600X, you have to get a GPU to go with it.

If you switch out the R5 1600X for the R5 2400G, you should be able to save about $30-40 USD (https://pcpartpicker.com/products/cpu/#s=60&sort=price&page=1), & have integrated graphics that come in somewhere between nVidia's GT 1030 & GTX 1050. If you would really rather have a separate GPU, however, you'd be looking at spending $200 USD or more for the GTX 1050TI, & about $300-400 for a GTX 1060 or RX 570/580. If you're not going to be doing a lot of gaming, or are focused on sub-1080p resolutions on your gaming, then switching to the R5 2400G might not be a bad idea.

 

[RobCrezz]

Grab a GTX 1050 ti and youll be all set.