[SOLVED] New build for son

[jobohobo89]

Approximate Purchase Date: ASAP

Budget Range: 700-800

System Usage from Most to Least Important: GAMING

Are you buying a monitor:no



Parts to Upgrade: cpu, modo, ram and gpu

Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Please note that if you're using an OEM license of Windows, you will need a new one when buying a new motherboard.

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg or anyother

Location:Tampa,Florida United states

Parts Preferences: amd

Overclocking: no

SLI or Crossfire: no

Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

Additional Comments: need something that will run rust, the forest and 7 days to die.

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading:figured my son deserves his own PC.

 

[Eximo]

Budget is a little low for all new AMD parts. But if you are only after the cpu/mb/ram/gpu then this is alright. If you need a case, storage, Windows, you'll need a bit more.

6500XT is not an amazing GPU, but it is affordable. Next step up is the RX6600 at around $500 on its own.

Alternative would be the RTX3050/RTX3060 if you can manage to track one down.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor ($259.99 @ B&H)
Motherboard: ASRock B550 Phantom Gaming 4 ATX AM4 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory ($116.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT 4 GB MECH 2X OC Video Card ($279.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $756.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-02-08 09:30 EST-0500

 

[jobohobo89]

Yeah I have a case and storage. I just need something strong enough for him to run rust.

 

[Zerk2012]

Just a bit over budget, you can run W10 unregistered. Not much of a case but would work cable management could be a bit of a challenge.
1TB SSD should be plenty.

PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i5-10400F 2.9 GHz 6-Core Processor | $140.49 @ Amazon
CPU Cooler | Cooler Master Hyper H412R 34.1 CFM CPU Cooler | $29.99 @ Amazon
Motherboard | ASRock B560M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1200 Motherboard | $112.99 @ Newegg
Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-2666 CL15 Memory | $64.98 @ Amazon
Storage | Crucial MX500 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $89.99 @ Adorama
Video Card | MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT 4 GB MECH 2X OC Video Card | $279.98 @ Newegg
Case | DIYPC MA08 MicroATX Mini Tower Case | $47.98 @ Newegg
Power Supply | Corsair CXM 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply | $59.99 @ Amazon
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $826.39
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-02-08 10:22 EST-0500 |

 

[geofelt]

Rust is largely a single threaded game.
To that end, something like a $200 I5-12400 would be best.
If you want to compare processors, look up their passmark ratings.
For example, the I5-12400 has 12 threads and a rating of 19954.
That is when all 12 threads are fully being used. Not a likely situation for gamers where 4-6 threads are about the most that can effectively be used.
Of more importance is the single thread rating of 3570. Particularly for single threaded games.
Any lga1700 DDR4 motherboard that fits your case will do. Perhaps $150.
On ram, buy a 2 x 8gb DDR4 kit. About $75.
Do you have a power supply?
If so, what is the make/model?
If not, look for a quality psu in the 550-750w range to allow for a future graphics card .
An easy way to check quality is to look for a 7 to 10 year warranty.
The seasonic units are good. Often the next step up in wattage costs little more.
A psu will only use the power demanded of it, regardless of the max capability.
Whatever you do, DO NOT buy a cheap psu.

For storage, buy a ssd. Any ssd.
The performance difference among all of them will not be noticed in the real world.I like the samsung units, so does puget systems:

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[Why_Me]

https://www.antonline.com/Evga/Computers/Video_Cards/Graphic_Cards/1442340
EVGA NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Graphic Card + EVGA 650W GQ 80+ Gold Semi- Modular Power Supply $439.98

This board is due to arrive on Feb. 9th (Newegg & Amazon).

https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16813144531
MSI PRO B660M-A DDR4 LGA 1700 $139.99

or ...

https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-B660-PLUS-D4-Motherboard-Thunderbolt/dp/B09NWDQ1TH
ASUS PRIME B660-PLUS D4 $139.99

https://www.newegg.com/intel-core-i5-12400f-core-i5-12th-gen/p/N82E16819118360
Intel Core i5-12400F $199.99

https://www.newegg.com/corsair-16gb-288-pin-ddr4-sdram/p/N82E16820233859
CORSAIR Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 16GB (2x8GB) CL16 $61.99

Total: $842