Need help with a build (Low Budget Gaming PC)

[chazzywazzy01]

I am looking to buy the parts to create a new pc within the next few days and could use some peoples thoughts on a build. The build is supposed to be black/white based. So if you have any suggestions for a part please take that into consideration.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/GQfdMZ

Also was wondering if the stock AMD cooler will be able to handle the CPU heat when overclocked, and if so, how loud.

 

[Karadjgne]

Looks good for the price, but I'd be tempted to swap out the psu, the B3 aren't that great.

Power Supply: Corsair - CXM (2015) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)

 

[geofelt]

I think it is a mistake in principle to build around a APU processor when you plan on a discrete graphics card.
You will be throwing away the big advantage of the better graphics in the apu.

 

[chazzywazzy01]

I think it is a mistake in principle to build around a APU processor when you plan on a discrete graphics card.
You will be throwing away the big advantage of the better graphics in the apu.

So help me out here, you are saying that the APU will have better graphics than the GPU? Also it doesn't seem like since to spend almost another $30 for the Ryzen 3 1300x when they are almost exactly the same. And definitely doesn't seem like a good choice to buy any of the six core CPU's for another $50-$100. I'm interested in hearing what you have to say though and maybe given me another option. I'm also currently trying to buy this now but I will wait.

 

[kraelic]

The 2200G 4 core vega 8 will have 8x lanes for the GPU, and 2 lanes for the nvme ssd slot. If you build a budget system an APU is good without the dedicated GPU. If you are starting with a GPU squeezing into a 6 core might make more sense, 6 core 12 thread for the price of the 2400G 4 core 8 thread vega 11 at the moment.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113496

 

[Karadjgne]

What's meant is that the APU's are really 2x chipsets under 1 lid. Half the available space is used for cpu, the other half for the igpu. If using a dedicated gpu, you payed too much for too little cpu. By using a Ryzen like the 1600, 2600 etc, you get the benefits of an expanded cpu, more cores, more threads, more Lcache memory etc, but still get graphics from the video card.

 

[madmatt30]

^ yes agreed but the fact is the 2200g is actually cheaper than the ryzen 1300x which it matches performance wise


Arguably the i3 8100,is stronger & may be a better choice.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i3-8100 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI - B360-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($69.99 @ B&H)
Memory: Crucial - Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($77.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Kingston - A400 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($46.31 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Video Card ($164.89 @ OutletPC)
Case: Cougar - MX330 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM (2015) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair - Air Series White 2 pack 52.2 CFM 120mm Fan ($19.67 @ Amazon)
Other: DONNAES MSRM 912AC USB 3.0 Wireless WiFi Adapter, 1200Mbps 802.11 AC Dual Band for Windows 7/8/8.1/10/Vista/XP, Linux, Mac OS 10.6-10.11 ($0.00)
Total: $578.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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