[SOLVED] New build: Light gaming, video editing, surfing and homework.

[welchs101]

Here are some answers to questions for my build:

Approximate Purchase Date:
Within the next 3 wks or sooner…

Budget Range:
Approximately $900 to 1000 but am willing to go cheaper or more expensive for right reasons.

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Light gaming for example Lord of the Rings online and some video editing and surfing.

Are you buying a monitor:
No I do not need monitor

Do you need to buy OS: No

Preferred Website(s) for Parts:None preferred

Location:Raleigh North Carolina

Parts Preferences:None

Overclocking: No I will not be overclocking.

SLI or Crossfire: Don’t know what this is so …probably not.

Additional Comments: I would like to incorporate the M2 memory if I can. I already have a monitor, keyboard and mouse.

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Buying:: Building computer for family member for light gaming (LOTR), surfing, little video editing, and homework. Want it to boot up fast, case to take up small footprint and generally be a fast computer.

 

[Prad_Bitt]

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so here is the memory i picked basdc on your suggestion..it was only $20 more. But i am still kinda confused on the M.2 memory to get.

RAM:
G.Skill Trident Z Neo 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory

M.2 ?????

Would recommend Kingston A2000 if going cheap. If expensive then Samsung 970

 

[welchs101]

Wasnt sure what M.2 memory to get after reviewing so i went with what was recommended by PradBitt it was the same price.

Kingston A2000 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive

 

[welchs101]

Hey question: I have been reading that there are some mother boards out there that require a bios update with a different cpu before one can put in their amd ryzen 3600............how to know if the MOB i picked is one of these?

 

[welchs101]

One more question: Dont want to beat a dead horse here but is 550W a good choice or should i go higher in the wattage? Thoughts? i have never really needed one higher than about 450W to be honest

 

[welchs101]

When you look at the MOB on newegg is says the following: any idea what this means? do i need to worry about this

"BIOS update might require for AMD Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 series CPU"

 

[Boris12341]

I have that ram kit, in 16gb. Its been good so far. For m.2, you could do a Intel 660p (the one I have),A crucial p1 or something in that area.

 

[Boris12341]

When you look at the MOB on newegg is says the following: any idea what this means? do i need to worry about this

"BIOS update might require for AMD Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 series CPU"

Basically, it means that the bios of the motherboard has to be updated to support the 5000 series CPUs (5600x, 5800x). Without an update, the system would not boot. If you are not putting a 5000 series in there, you don’t have to worry. I think you are going to be using a 3600, so you won’t have to worry if this is the mobo.

 

[welchs101]

given my build and maybe upgrades in the futre.......what PSU wattage would you get. keep in mind dont want something that sounds like an airplane taking off somewhat quiet but most important is reliable....i had my parents computer psu go bad and it took me a long time to figure it out. is 550W good enough?

 

[welchs101]

hi all, yes i have not bought all the components as yet and i am kicking myself for not doing so as items keep getting sold out..........as is the case for the GPU i was going to get..........given my pcparts build

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/KjM8xc

the gpu is now sold out (i was going to get it at best buy) which does not show up in pcpart picker.......anyway, any suggestions on a replacement.........i guess my original one was a mid tier (i guess)....any suggestions would be helpful

 

[welchs101]

anyone out there?

 

[welchs101]

just wanted to say thanks for the help......ordering parts now.