[SOLVED] Need help trimming the fat (new budget pc build)

[robinrtb]

Someone asked me if I could help them build a pc. They have a budget of around €500 and they will be using it for the basics as well as photo editing (think mid-user photoshop, nothing excessive). Of course, I want to help them get the best build for their buck, but finding that right balance has proven quite hard for me (as it's also been a while since I built anything). I've been poking around and came up with the following setup:

Processor (CPU):	AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Wraith Boxed AM4 Socket	€130
Motherboard	ASRock Fatal1ty B450 Gaming K4 AM4 Socket	€90
GPU:	ASRock Phantom Gaming D Radeon RX570 8G OC	€145
RAM	Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK8GX4M1D3000C16 (8 GB)	€34
Storage	Samsung 970 Evo Plus 500GB (500GB)	€90
Storage 2	Seagate Barracuda, 1TB	€42
Cooling	Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition	€35
Power Supply	Corsair RM550x (2018)	€71
Case	Fractal Design CORE 2500	€51
DVD-Reader	Asus DRW-24D5MT (retail)	€20

With around €708 total I'm quite above budget and I would like to find some cheaper alternatives for certain components. I have some ideas where I could go cheaper (SSD, GPU) but I don't feel confident going with lower specs. I could use an expert's opinion on where I could save some money and preferably I would love some recommendations for parts if you have them.
As I said, I just want to help them get the best for their buck. They would probably buy a prebuilt €500 pc otherwise so I reckon it won't take much to come up with something better than that.

Thanks!


Edit: I've switched around the SSD for the intel 660p. I've also switched out the Fractal Design CORE 2500 case for the cheaper Thermaltake Versa H22 Black Window to save another €16. Together with removing the cooler and replacing the RAM with 2x 4GB sticks (Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK8GX4M2C3000C16), this brings it to a total of €647. It almost feels impossible but since the budget is closer to 500 I would preferably lose another 100. Now obviously this will hinder performance, I'm just looking for the best way to lose the least.

 

[sizzling]

You don't need the cooler, the stock cooler is ok. Do you actually need a DVD reader?

However you want either a 2x4gb or 2x8gb, a single stick of RAM will seriously hurt performance and RAM is best bought as a matched kit to avoid issues.

 

[R_1]

the CPU comes with a cooler. drop the 212 evo. stock will be fine. a beefier cooler can be added if and when needed
the intel 660p may be a less expensive alternative to the samsung evo. more ram if you can in a matched set at least 3200 for the 2 series ryzen.

what country?

 

[robinrtb]

As a quick reply to both:
-The guy explicitly wanted a dvd-reader yes.
-The Netherlands

Thanks for the incredibly quick answers. I will drop the cooler, will look for RAM alternatives and look into the 660p

Edit: I've switched around the SSD for the intel 660p. I've also switched out the Fractal Design CORE 2500 case for the cheaper Thermaltake Versa H22 Black Window to save another €16. Together with removing the cooler and replacing the RAM with 2x 4GB sticks (Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK8GX4M2C3000C16), this brings it to a total of €647. It almost feels impossible but since the budget is closer to 500 I would preferably lose another 100. Now obviously this will hinder performance, I'm just looking for the best way to lose the least.