[SOLVED] Input on build

[foeyungtrung]

Hello,

Any tips and or suggestions on this build (which I found here: https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-pc-builds,4390.html) would be highly appreciated! I'm a casual gamer and would like to play games on 1080p 144hz. I have thought about getting the RTX 2060, but the high prices of G-synq monitors pushed me to AMD. Would the RX580 be a good alternative?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor ($164.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Gelid Solutions - Rev. 4 Tranquillo 65.5 CFM CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus - Prime X470-Pro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($161.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($124.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung - 860 Evo 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire - Radeon RX 580 8 GB NITRO+ Limited Edition Video Card
Case: Fractal Design - Define C TG ATX Mid Tower Case ($86.85 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Asus - VG248QE 24.0" 1920x1080 144 Hz Monitor ($245.97 @ Amazon)
Total: $1009.56
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-01-24 12:33 EST-0500

 

[SgtScream]

Fortunately for you Nvidia graphics cards now support freesync.
You'll need at least a gtx 1070 to obtain close to matching FPS to that high refresh rate monitor via triple A titles that are graphically demanding. Unless you dial down the graphical settings quite a bit.
I'd also go with the 650w version of that Seasonic power supply so you can basically upgrade to any graphics card in the future.
Don't get me wrong, that is a solid build. However you'll beed a bit more juice for high refresh rate triple A gaming.
You can opt out of the aftermarket cpu cooler. The Ryzen 2600 comes with one that is adequate.

 

[assasin32]

The heatsink isn't required unless you want lower temps as the stock will facilitate some over clocking. Swap to m2 SSD for better performance and to help keep the case more clutter free which is always helpful for airflow. Also freesync monitors that are g sync compatible can be had for around $200, I know one is made by AOC.

 

[foeyungtrung]

Fortunately for you Nvidia graphics cards now support freesync.
You'll need at least a gtx 1070 to obtain close to matching FPS to that high refresh rate monitor via triple A titles that are graphically demanding. Unless you dial down the graphical settings quite a bit.
I'd also go with the 650w version of that Seasonic power supply so you can basically upgrade to any graphics card in the future.
Don't get me wrong, that is a solid build. However you'll beed a bit more juice for high refresh rate triple A gaming.
You can opt out of the aftermarket cpu cooler. The Ryzen 2600 comes with one that is adequate.

Thanks for your answer. I don't really mind not hitting the 144hz, as long as I will be staying between the 60 - 144 fps range. Would it than be a good choice?

And thanks, I will go for the 650w and opt out the cpu cooler

 

[SgtScream]

Yeah the RX 580 will be fine for that FPS range. Have you considered buying used on eBay? I've had a great experience doing it and it has opened up doors to hardware I otherwise wouldn't be able to afford new.

 

[foeyungtrung]

Haven't considered used yet, I might check it out. Thanks. I will be buying from the Netherlands btw, so I'm not sure if many sellers ship to my country or the shipping costs and/or import fees could be too high. Anyway, still need to figure out where I'm going to buy my parts, so I will definitely look into it.

@assasin32 thanks for your input. Do you think the Crucial - MX500 500 GB M.2-2280 would be a good choice?

I have also made up my mind and will probably be going for the MSI RTX 2060 VENTUS. I think it will get me more value, especially now Nvidia supports freesync..