Build Advice is there a way to get a decent build with 400$?

Jul 9, 2020
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I have about 400$ and i mainly play fortnite, i have a 144hz Freesync monitor, but how can i get a decent pc build that can run well?
 
PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i3-9100F 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor | $71.88 @ Newegg
Motherboard | ASRock H310CM-DVS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | $53.98 @ Newegg
Memory | G.Skill Value 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR4-2400 CL17 Memory | $30.99 @ Newegg
Storage | PNY CS900 240 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $25.99 @ B&H
Video Card | ASRock Radeon RX 570 4 GB Phantom Gaming D Video Card | $129.99 @ Newegg
Case | CiT F3 MicroATX Mini Tower Case | $32.27 @ Amazon
Power Supply | SeaSonic S12III 500 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | $54.99 @ Best Buy
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $400.09
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-08-15 08:40 EDT-0400 |
 
Jul 9, 2020
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PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i3-9100F 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor | $71.88 @ Newegg
Motherboard | ASRock H310CM-DVS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | $53.98 @ Newegg
Memory | G.Skill Value 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR4-2400 CL17 Memory | $30.99 @ Newegg
Storage | PNY CS900 240 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $25.99 @ B&H
Video Card | ASRock Radeon RX 570 4 GB Phantom Gaming D Video Card | $129.99 @ Newegg
Case | CiT F3 MicroATX Mini Tower Case | $32.27 @ Amazon
Power Supply | SeaSonic S12III 500 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | $54.99 @ Best Buy
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $400.09
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-08-15 08:40 EDT-0400 |
are there any case alternatives?
 
PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i3-9100F 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor | $71.88 @ Amazon
Motherboard | Gigabyte B365M DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | $74.98 @ Amazon
Memory | G.Skill Value 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR4-2400 CL17 Memory | $30.99 @ Newegg
Storage | PNY CS900 240 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $25.99 @ B&H
Video Card | ASRock Radeon RX 570 4 GB Phantom Gaming D Video Card | $129.99 @ Newegg
Case | Phanteks Eclipse P300 ATX Mid Tower Case | $55.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply | Corsair CX (2017) 450 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | $64.94 @ Newegg
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $454.76
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-08-15 17:07 EDT-0400 |

Here is a better case. I also would switch out the PSU and maybe motherboard after I saw the cx450 at that price point.
 
Jul 9, 2020
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PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i3-9100F 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor | $71.88 @ Amazon
Motherboard | Gigabyte B365M DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | $74.98 @ Amazon
Memory | G.Skill Value 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR4-2400 CL17 Memory | $30.99 @ Newegg
Storage | PNY CS900 240 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $25.99 @ B&H
Video Card | ASRock Radeon RX 570 4 GB Phantom Gaming D Video Card | $129.99 @ Newegg
Case | Phanteks Eclipse P300 ATX Mid Tower Case | $55.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply | Corsair CX (2017) 450 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | $64.94 @ Newegg
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $454.76
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-08-15 17:07 EDT-0400 |

Here is a better case. I also would switch out the PSU and maybe motherboard after I saw the cx450 at that price point.
will this run fortnite at decent fps?
 
PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i3-9100F 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor | $71.88 @ Newegg
Motherboard | ASRock H310CM-DVS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | $53.98 @ Newegg
Memory | G.Skill Value 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR4-2400 CL17 Memory | $30.99 @ Newegg
Storage | PNY CS900 240 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $25.99 @ B&H
Video Card | ASRock Radeon RX 570 4 GB Phantom Gaming D Video Card | $129.99 @ Newegg
Case | CiT F3 MicroATX Mini Tower Case | $32.27 @ Amazon
Power Supply | SeaSonic S12III 500 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | $54.99 @ Best Buy
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $400.09
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-08-15 08:40 EDT-0400 |

I really like this build. I have a friend that has this same GPU with a Ryzen 5 1600 and he has similar results in terms of FPS on Fortnite. He gets 144Hz during Arena games but Scrims and End-Zone is OFC a very different story.

Depending on the purchase date, you might be able to pick up a speed of 2666MHz for the RAM.

Also, for the GPU I personally would rather opt for a second-hand GTX 1060 3GB, RX 580, or 1650 Super. You can find some really good options for 130$.