Question I Need Help Picking Out Parts for a pc build

[kaib]

So im building a editing/work pc for my mom she doesn't need anything fancy just light editing and maybe some more intense work down the road, so i was thinking of getting a APU and then maybe put in a GPU later if she needs it
here's a list of parts im thinking of getting any recommendations would be apricated

Budget is 600$ US but i wanna keep it under 500$ if it goes a little over that's fine

-Ryzen 5 5600g
-Motherboard MSI B550M PRO-VDH WiFi or the MSI PRO B550M-VC WiFi i dont know the difference
-Ram Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 DRAM 3200MHz C16 or G.Skill RipJaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 288-Pin SDRAM DDR4 3200 CL16
-PSU i haven't picked one yet
-Case ASUS Prime AP201 33-Liter Micro-ATX

here's links for the parts

 

[Lafong]

I think that case is the one that completely conceals the power supply, which is mounted on the front side. You have no easy access to the PSU switch.

Be sure you are OK with that.

 

[kaib]

I think that case is the one that completely conceals the power supply, which is mounted on the front side. You have no easy access to the PSU switch.

Be sure you are OK with that.

didn't know that thanks ill double check

 

[Lafong]

didn't know that thanks ill double check

Lack of access to the switch is NOT the only possible issue.

SOME PSUs will require they be mounted so as to draw in air from interior rather than the preferred exterior.

Others may have the wrong plug orientation to connect to the pass-through cable supplied with the case. This cable connects the front mounted PSU to the traditional 3 prong receptacle on the case rear.

An extension cord might not even work due to lack of space to spin the plug so the biggest male prong would match the biggest female receptacle.

You’d need a highly flexible supplied interior cable OR an adapter.

I considered this case and rejected it because I was not sure that either of my PSUs would fit given their plug orientation and the cramped space surrounding the interior connectors.

Your PSU might by chance have the correct orientation that would not be cramped or require an adapter of some type. I have NO idea.

There are online reviews of this case that explain the issue.

One reviewer says “The supplied power cable will only work with some power supplies. I cannot get the side panel on when the power supply is plugged in due to the PSU's mains voltage power connection location.”

Suit yourself. It looks like a great case other than that issue.

 

[geofelt]

I might suggest a more conventional case like the $55 Fractal design focus G.

https://www.newegg.com/petrol-blue-fractal-design-focus-g-atx-mid-tower/p/N82E16811352073

It comes in other colors.

For a normal desktop please build about a ssd; ANY ssd, that is what makes a desktop quick.
There will be no perceived difference in performance between the fastest pcie device or a normal 2.5: ssd.
Buy quality; Intel or samsung.
A 500gb intel or samsung ssd is about $35:

https://www.newegg.com/intel-512gb-670p-series/p/N82E16820167475?Item=N82E16820167475&quicklink=true

https://www.newegg.com/samsung-500gb-870-evo-series/p/N82E16820147792?Item=9SIBMUGJVH0160&quicklink=true

For normal desktop work, youtube videos or HD movies, Intel integrated graphics works surprisingly well.
My most recent build used a I3-13100 processor. It is quick; more so than the 5600G and similarly priced.
Many B660/B760 motherboards will be in the $100-$150 range.

The psu you need is gated by the power supply.
Here is a handy chart for sizing a psu:

PSU REQUIREMENTS - RealHardTechX

PSU REQUIREMENTS - RealHardTechX

www.realhardtechx.com

You could do with as little as 300w but buy a quality psu of 550w or more if you might ever want a discrete gpu for fast action gaming.
The seasonic focus gb 550w is a good unit with a 7 year warranty.

https://www.newegg.com/seasonic-focus-550-gold-ssr-550fm-550w/p/N82E16817151203?Item=N82E16817151203&quicklink=true

Do not buy a cheap psu or one with less than a 5 year warranty.

 

[kaib]

yeah I think I’ll take your suggestions and get the Fractal design focus G. It’s cheaper and easier to work in, but I’m pretty set on the 5600g just cause it has 6c and 12t, but is that enough for someone new to editing? and I can add a gpu down the road to help with editing

 

[imsurgical]

yeah I think I’ll take your suggestions and get the Fractal design focus G. It’s cheaper and easier to work in, but I’m pretty set on the 5600g just cause it has 6c and 12t, but is that enough for someone new to editing? and I can add a gpu down the road to help with editing

I agree, you should stick with the 5600G, especially from an iGPU perspective/budget build that leans more towards productivity.

Intel UHD 730 (i3 13100), and even UHD 750 is not even close to a Radeon Vega 7 iGPU.

I work 80% remote since the pandemic. I have a very similar setup for pure office work in my hallway that uses DDR4 3600 and low CAS RAM for the 5600G. Whereas in one of my guest rooms, I also have an 11600K using only UHD 750 because it's a legacy part thrown into a spare build for...you guessed it...guests and to allow them to use a computer when staying overnight...it's not intended for gaming so there's no discrete GPU. Purely from an iGPU perspective, the 5600G is a much better buy for your mom. Just be sure to get decent storage (pretty much any decent SSD) and RAM so her systems snappy.