[SOLVED] Looking for Feedback on Potential Build

[Karkento]

Looking for some feedback on my potential build. I'm aiming for definitely solid 1080p gaming with the ability to reach into 1440p, even if I can't get the highest settings. Don't need ultra level performance, just solid a some mid-tier setting.

Any thoughts?

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/Zc2bK4

Cheers!

 

[Hellfire13]

You can definitely do much better than that...

PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor | $234.99 @ Amazon Canada
Motherboard | MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard | $144.99 @ Newegg Canada
Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory | $89.99 @ Newegg Canada
Storage | Kingston A2000 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive | $82.33 @ Amazon Canada
Video Card | EVGA GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB XC GAMING Video Card | $429.99 @ Memory Express
Case | Fractal Design Focus G ATX Mid Tower Case | $59.99 @ Canada Computers
Power Supply | Corsair CXM 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply | $59.99 @ Canada Computers
Wireless Network Adapter | TP-Link Archer T4E PCIe x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter | $39.83 @ Vuugo
Monitor | Acer XG270HU 27.0" 2560x1440 144 Hz Monitor | $349.99 @ Memory Express
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1532.09
| Mail-in rebates | -$40.00
| Total | $1492.09
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-11-27 19:05 EST-0500 |

 

[Karkento]

You can definitely do much better than that...

PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor | $234.99 @ Amazon Canada
Motherboard | MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard | $144.99 @ Newegg Canada
Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory | $89.99 @ Newegg Canada
Storage | Kingston A2000 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive | $82.33 @ Amazon Canada
Video Card | EVGA GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB XC GAMING Video Card | $429.99 @ Memory Express
Case | Fractal Design Focus G ATX Mid Tower Case | $59.99 @ Canada Computers
Power Supply | Corsair CXM 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply | $59.99 @ Canada Computers
Wireless Network Adapter | TP-Link Archer T4E PCIe x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter | $39.83 @ Vuugo
Monitor | Acer XG270HU 27.0" 2560x1440 144 Hz Monitor | $349.99 @ Memory Express
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1532.09
| Mail-in rebates | -$40.00
| Total | $1492.09
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-11-27 19:05 EST-0500 |

Thanks for taking a look! If you recommend heading up to the 2060, any thoughts on that model vs the amd 5700?

 

[Hellfire13]

Thanks for taking a look! If you recommend heading up to the 2060, any thoughts on that model vs the amd 5700?

Usually most posters here have an affinity towards NVidia cards. If you are devoid of such inhibitions, 5700 can give you beter performance around that price...
https://www.gpucheck.com/compare/nv...8700k-3-70ghz-vs-intel-core-i7-8700k-3-70ghz/
https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Nvidia-RTX-2060-vs-AMD-RX-5700/4034vs4046

PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor | $234.99 @ Amazon Canada
Motherboard | MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard | $144.50 @ Vuugo
Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory | $89.99 @ Newegg Canada
Storage | Kingston A2000 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive | $82.33 @ Amazon Canada
Video Card | MSI Radeon RX 5700 8 GB MECH OC Video Card | $449.99 @ Memory Express
Case | Fractal Design Focus G ATX Mid Tower Case | $59.99 @ Canada Computers
Power Supply | Corsair CXM 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply | $59.99 @ Canada Computers
Wireless Network Adapter | TP-Link Archer T4E PCIe x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter | $39.83 @ Vuugo
Monitor | Acer XG270HU 27.0" 2560x1440 144 Hz Monitor | $349.99 @ Memory Express
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1551.60
| Mail-in rebates | -$40.00
| Total | $1511.60
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-11-27 22:49 EST-0500 |

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Keep in mind, the 5700 offers more performance than the 1660ti or 2060, but does draw more power. I would go for a 650w ideally, but 550 can work fine.

 

[Hellfire13]

Keep in mind, the 5700 offers more performance than the 1660ti or 2060, but does draw more power. I would go for a 650w ideally, but 550 can work fine.

As mentioned above, it should be fine, but if you want want more quality and safety, then a better PSU will do...

PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor | $234.99 @ Amazon Canada
Motherboard | MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard | $144.50 @ Vuugo
Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory | $89.99 @ Newegg Canada
Storage | Kingston A2000 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive | $82.33 @ Amazon Canada
Video Card | MSI Radeon RX 5700 8 GB MECH OC Video Card | $449.99 @ Memory Express
Case | Fractal Design Focus G ATX Mid Tower Case | $59.99 @ Canada Computers
Power Supply | SeaSonic FOCUS Gold 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply | $96.50 @ Vuugo
Wireless Network Adapter | TP-Link Archer T4E PCIe x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter | $39.83 @ Vuugo
Monitor | Acer XG270HU 27.0" 2560x1440 144 Hz Monitor | $349.99 @ Memory Express
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1568.11
| Mail-in rebates | -$20.00
| Total | $1548.11
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-11-27 23:02 EST-0500 |

 

[Karkento]

As mentioned above, it should be fine, but if you want want more quality and safety, then a better PSU will do...

PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor | $234.99 @ Amazon Canada
Motherboard | MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard | $144.50 @ Vuugo
Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory | $89.99 @ Newegg Canada
Storage | Kingston A2000 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive | $82.33 @ Amazon Canada
Video Card | MSI Radeon RX 5700 8 GB MECH OC Video Card | $449.99 @ Memory Express
Case | Fractal Design Focus G ATX Mid Tower Case | $59.99 @ Canada Computers
Power Supply | SeaSonic FOCUS Gold 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply | $96.50 @ Vuugo
Wireless Network Adapter | TP-Link Archer T4E PCIe x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter | $39.83 @ Vuugo
Monitor | Acer XG270HU 27.0" 2560x1440 144 Hz Monitor | $349.99 @ Memory Express
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1568.11
| Mail-in rebates | -$20.00
| Total | $1548.11
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-11-27 23:02 EST-0500 |

Thanks everyone! As far as case goes, do you think fractal design focus g is still solid or with this potentially more intensive rig should I upgrade or just get more case fans? Also, thoughts on whether the Wraith Stealth that comes with the Ryzen 3600 will be sufficient or will I need a better CPU cooler selection?

 

[Hellfire13]

Thanks everyone! As far as case goes, do you think fractal design focus g is still solid or with this potentially more intensive rig should I upgrade or just get more case fans? Also, thoughts on whether the Wraith Stealth that comes with the Ryzen 3600 will be sufficient or will I need a better CPU cooler selection?

Focus G is a solid case for that budget range. It comes with all the right features along with air flow and cable management.
As for the cooler, its pretty solid for stock clocks and some mild OC. Go for an aft if you wanna push the clocks really hard. I would suggest, try it first and then think about and upgrade if you are unsatisfied.

 

[GavinPl4yz]

Looking at deals right now you'd lose some performance but the Ryzen 7 2700X would give you another $50 of room to improve. You would gain plenty multi core performance

 

[Karkento]

Looking at deals right now you'd lose some performance but the Ryzen 7 2700X would give you another $50 of room to improve. You would gain plenty multi core performance

Interesting. Where would you put that 50 dollars towards?

 

[Hellfire13]

Interesting. Where would you put that 50 dollars towards?

If you are mainly into gaming, then the extra cores at lower IPC wont be much beneficial. It means more heat with lesser clock speed and turbo, resulting in slower throughput. But if you are into productivity, it can be beneficial for core intensive workload.