Is my build good for gaming and 3 year lifespan?

[lambros25savva]

S i'm trying to build a pc for 300 english pounds from amazon. The games i play aren't fps eating machines but with my current pc i play FORTNITE at 30 fps! Also I want it for dailyy use and not so much for AAA games. So here it is:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/rxKTnH

 

[WildCard999]

Your build has no display as the 1200 has no iGPU, you need to change the CPU to the 2200G.

 

[DSzymborski]

You need a GPU to run a Ryzen 1200. You either need a Ryzen 2400g (and the integrated is equivalent to a GT 1030, which isn't something that's going to be good for years) or to buy a GPU. You can skip activated Windows; on this budget, just put up with the reminder on the desktop wallpaper and the additional customization and just use an unactivated copy (it's perfectly legal).

 

[coozie7]

What is your current setup?
It's almost certain it can be upgraded and with such a tight budget used parts come into the equation.
And yes, you can use an unactivated Windows install, it is legal but you won't get too much support although AFAIK you can always purchase a licence later and activate using that key without having to reinstall.

 

[lambros25savva]

My bad i forgot that I have windows already a case and a gtx 720. Also my current setup is the lenovo h50-50

 

[maxalge]

My bad i forgot that I have windows already a case and a gtx 720. Also my current setup is the lenovo h50-50

With your budget it would be better to upgrade what you currently have

is it the model with the i3 4160, i5 4460 or i7 4790?


if you have the i5 or i7



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this is all you need

 

[DSzymborski]

Oh yeah, if this is your budget, upgrading is better - you didn't tell us you already had stuff! And the suggestion above is better than making a new build and stuffing a really horrible GPU for gaming (the 720 is slower than even Intel integrated graphics since Haswell) in there.

 

[lambros25savva]

Oh yeah, if this is your budget, upgrading is better - you didn't tell us you already had stuff! And the suggestion above is better than making a new build and stuffing a really horrible GPU for gaming (the 720 is slower than even Intel integrated graphics since Haswell) in there.

Tried it. NOTHING fits in this case that's why i have the gtx 720 my psu is unremovable. I tired putting it in another case but there front panel. Also my cpu is very destroyed and i can't manage. Its bad...

 

[WildCard999]

My bad i forgot that I have windows already a case and a gtx 720. Also my current setup is the lenovo h50-50

The Vega 8 iGPU (2200G) is much better then that GT 720.
http://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-GeForce-GT-720-vs-AMD-RX-Vega-8-Ryzen-iGPU/m12696vsm441833

 

[lambros25savva]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from lambros25savva : "Is this build compatible and good for 3 year gaming?"

Here it is: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/rxKTnH

The parts are compatible, but this is not a gaming rig. It wont handle AAA games today, much less 3 years from now. What is your budget?

Here it is: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/rxKTnH

No storage
Slow ram
Bad psu
TERRIBLE and super overpriced gpu

It's really bad and will struggle playing games from 3 years ago.

The parts are compatible, but this is not a gaming rig. It wont handle AAA games today, much less 3 years from now. What is your budget?

 

[rgd1101]

Please keep it in 1 thread and not spam the forum

 

[lambros25savva]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from lambros25savva : "Is this rig good for a 3 year lifespan and a little gaming?"

Hello. I'm planning to get this rig for daily use, (like school projects watching videos e.t.c.) and some gaming with the most hardcore game being no man's sky.

Is this good?: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/rxKTnH

take a look at this
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/H9jMbX

get the new Ryzen 2400g (stronger CPU + stronger GPU) or you can pick the 2200g for -$70
you can switch the mobo back to B350 (just make sure the BIOS is updated)
or keep the X470 (its quite cheap)

this build can keep going for 3 or 4 years or maybe even further

no man's sky listed gtx 480 as minimum requirement. you would need a more powerful graphic card to run.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/bryNcY

it has a much better cpu and gpu than you selected, but just be careful that your motherboard may not have the latest bios.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/H9jMbX
if you don't want the extra trouble (AMD build)

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/NTHgbX
intel build,

Would it be better if I used my gt 720?

Would it be better if I used my gt 720?

compare to r5 250? maybe.

2200g is faster than gt 720.

I already have the gt 720 so I guess I’ll roll with that

actually r7 250 is faster than gt720 by a good margin, just keep in mind that gt720 is a very entry level card, i don't expect no man's land to run smoothly on it. as the system minimum requires a gtx 480 to run. translate gtx480 to the latest generation of graphic card, that's about the performance level of 1050 ti and rx560.

How about r7 240 is it good enough?

2400g gpu is better than r7 240 250
if you are going to get anything like 1050 or R9 gpu or higher, get a 1300X
otherwise, just stick to 2400g

2400g gpu is better than r7 240 250
if you are going to get anything like 1050 or R9 gpu or higher, get a 1300X
otherwise, just stick to 2400g

Ok but I can’t find a Matx mobo in Amazon uk which is compatible without bios stuff.