[SOLVED] New System Build

[rwayne]

Hello Forum!

I have been away for a while (probably 5-6 years) and need some help on the latest tech.

Please help me improve the build below.

Our 7 year old family PC broke down and we are in need of a new one . It is mainly going to be used for productivity, school work, and Minecraft and probably some more intensive gaming down the road. Single 1080P monitor. Does not need to be a power house. Am going to skip the graphics card for now (due to obvious market reasons) and use my old R7 370.

With the recent Intel Issued price cuts on 10th gen I was considering the Intel Core I5-10400. Although I haven't been a fan in the past... I was considering getting the components from Best Buy. However I am open to other reputable e-tailers. However I want to avoid 3rd party sellers. Would ideally like to spend around $800 give or take a $100. Would prefer to gravitate towards $700 or even $600 if possible. INTERESTED in BUYING THIS WEEK!

CPU: Intel Core I5 10400 $159.99
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/intel-...ked-desktop-processor/6411498.p?skuId=6411498

MOBO: MSI Z490-A PRO (Socket 1200) USB-C Gen 2 Intel ATX Motherboard PCIE Gen 2 $169.99
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/msi-z4...otherboard-pcie-gen-2/6436464.p?skuId=6436464

RAM: CORSAIR - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2PK x 8GB) 3.2 GHz DDR4 DRAM Desktop Memory Kit - Black $84.99
(yes, I realize the ram frequency is overkill for a Core I5 10400 and probably can't be taken advantage of but the price is decent)
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/corsai...ktop-memory-kit-black/4895506.p?skuId=4895506

SSD: Samsung - 970 EVO Plus 500GB Internal PCI Express 3.0 $79.99
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsun...ith-v-nand-technology/6324468.p?skuId=6324468

PSU: EVGA - BR Series 700W ATX12V /EPS12V 80 Plus Power Supply $79.99
(yes, this is overkill but the price is decent)
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/evga-b...c-dc-technology-black/6346160.p?skuId=6346160

Case: NZXT - H510i Compact ATX Mid-Tower Case with RGB Lighting $99.99
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/nzxt-h...-lighting-matte-white/6365750.p?skuId=6365750

OS: Windows 10 USB $139.99
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/windows-10-home-english-windows/6387482.p?skuId=6387482


Final Thoughts:

I have seen some big youtubers recommend sites that sell CD Keys for WIN 10 for as little as $20. Do such companies have any validity? Seems very suspicious to me.

Also if you see any compatibility issues or would recommend an upgrade or downgrade in any one area please let me know.

Thank you

 

[General Kenobi]

Hello Forum!

I have been away for a while (probably 5-6 years) and need some help on the latest tech.

Please help me improve the build below.

Our 7 year old family PC broke down and we are in need of a new one . It is mainly going to be used for productivity, school work, and Minecraft and probably some more intensive gaming down the road. Single 1080P monitor. Does not need to be a power house. Am going to skip the graphics card for now (due to obvious market reasons) and use my old R7 370.

With the recent Intel Issued price cuts on 10th gen I was considering the Intel Core I5-10400. Although I haven't been a fan in the past... I was considering getting the components from Best Buy. However I am open to other reputable e-tailers. However I want to avoid 3rd party sellers. Would ideally like to spend around $800 give or take a $100. Would prefer to gravitate towards $700 or even $600 if possible. INTERESTED in BUYING THIS WEEK!

CPU: Intel Core I5 10400 $159.99
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/intel-...ked-desktop-processor/6411498.p?skuId=6411498

MOBO: MSI Z490-A PRO (Socket 1200) USB-C Gen 2 Intel ATX Motherboard PCIE Gen 2 $169.99
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/msi-z4...otherboard-pcie-gen-2/6436464.p?skuId=6436464

RAM: CORSAIR - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2PK x 8GB) 3.2 GHz DDR4 DRAM Desktop Memory Kit - Black $84.99
(yes, I realize the ram frequency is overkill for a Core I5 10400 and probably can't be taken advantage of but the price is decent)
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/corsai...ktop-memory-kit-black/4895506.p?skuId=4895506

SSD: Samsung - 970 EVO Plus 500GB Internal PCI Express 3.0 $79.99
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsun...ith-v-nand-technology/6324468.p?skuId=6324468

PSU: EVGA - BR Series 700W ATX12V /EPS12V 80 Plus Power Supply $79.99
(yes, this is overkill but the price is decent)
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/evga-b...c-dc-technology-black/6346160.p?skuId=6346160

Case: NZXT - H510i Compact ATX Mid-Tower Case with RGB Lighting $99.99
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/nzxt-h...-lighting-matte-white/6365750.p?skuId=6365750

OS: Windows 10 USB $139.99
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/windows-10-home-english-windows/6387482.p?skuId=6387482


Final Thoughts:

I have seen some big youtubers recommend sites that sell CD Keys for WIN 10 for as little as $20. Do such companies have any validity? Seems very suspicious to me.

Also if you see any compatibility issues or would recommend an upgrade or downgrade in any one area please let me know.

Thank you

Hello There!
Consider the link ive attached, you dont need to get a Z490 unless you need some extra features the board gets you.And yes ive seen many recommemding Urcdkey for buying windows and they seem pretty legit infact even i have purchases windows from a site but not this particular site.
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/fRLXp2

 

[rwayne]

Not bad!

What are you thoughts on the Intel i-5 10400 after the price cut? Do you think something like a ryzen 3 (4core+4 thread) or a core i3 would be a better value?

 

[Why_Me]

Those are grey market windows keys and they work.

I'd wait for Intel to release Rocket Lake next month ... similar pricing, native support of 3200MHz RAM, improved IPC and PCIe 4. I'd also go with a cheaper motherboard such as a B560 board. The new version of that chip you're looking at is called i5 11400

https://www.newegg.com/p/pl?N=100007627 601352138 601360973 <--- the B560 boards are just now starting to show up on US sites.

https://www.asus.com/microsite/motherboard/Intel-Rocket-Lake-Z590-H570-B560-series/ <--- Asus has listed the new boards on their site with more on the way.

https://www.gigabyte.com/us/Motherboard/Intel-B560 <--- Gigabyte

https://www.asrock.com/mb/index.asp#1200 <--- Asrock

https://www.msi.com/Landing/intel-z590-b560-h510-motherboard <--- MSI

Not as fast as the Samsung but fast enough that you would never notice the difference. Most likely that extra space is going to play a factor later on.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/crucia...2400mb-s-ct1000p2ssd8/6432875.p?skuId=6432875
Crucial P2 1TB 3D NAND NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD Up to 2400MB/s - CT1000P2SSD8 $94.99

Solid aftermarket cpu cooler to have a look at.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/cooler...cpu-cooling-fan-black/6316584.p?skuId=6316584
Cooler Master - Hyper 212 Black Edition $39.99

 

[Why_Me]

Not bad!

What are you thoughts on the Intel i-5 10400 after the price cut? Do you think something like a ryzen 3 (4core+4 thread) or a core i3 would be a better value?

For gaming you can't do much better than the cpu you chose .. other than the new one being released next month should be that much better due to the improvements I listed in my first post.

Intel Core i5-10400F Review - Six Cores with HT for Under $200

Intel's new Core i5-10400F offers a large performance jump over the previous generation Core i5-9400F because of its six-core/twelve-thread design. In this Core i5-10400F review we also test the feasibility of overclocking through BCLK, or by relaxing the PL1 and PL2 Turbo Limits.

www.techpowerup.com

 

[Hellfire13]

How to get Windows cheap...
https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/get-windows-10-free-or-cheap,5717.html
You can even activate it later without any performance or security issue.

What are you thoughts on the Intel i-5 10400 after the price cut? Do you think something like a ryzen 3 (4core+4 thread) or a core i3 would be a better value?

Going less than 6 core with your mentioned workload is bad value.

This should be good...

PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i5-10400 2.9 GHz 6-Core Processor | $159.99 @ B&H
CPU Cooler | Cooler Master Hyper 212 LED 66.3 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler | $26.99 @ Newegg
Motherboard | ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/2.5G ATX LGA1200 Motherboard | $155.99 @ Newegg
Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory | $74.99 @ Newegg
Storage | ADATA XPG SX8200 Pro 512 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive | $59.99 @ Amazon
Case | Phanteks Eclipse P350X ATX Mid Tower Case | $59.99 @ Newegg
Power Supply | Corsair CXM 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply | $69.98 @ Amazon
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $627.92
| Mail-in rebates | -$20.00
| Total | $607.92
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-02-16 23:22 EST-0500 |

All good quality components included.
If you decide to wait for next gen., just replace the CPU and MOBO in the list.

 

[General Kenobi]

Not bad!

What are you thoughts on the Intel i-5 10400 after the price cut? Do you think something like a ryzen 3 (4core+4 thread) or a core i3 would be a better value?

No the 10400 is awesome youd really get good mutltitasking performance with it also dont go to Ryzen 3 or somethig 4cores unless budget really bothers but if you can get the build which you have decided.

 

[Bob.B]

Hello Forum!

I have been away for a while (probably 5-6 years) and need some help on the latest tech.

Please help me improve the build below.

Our 7 year old family PC broke down and we are in need of a new one . It is mainly going to be used for productivity, school work, and Minecraft and probably some more intensive gaming down the road. Single 1080P monitor. Does not need to be a power house. Am going to skip the graphics card for now (due to obvious market reasons) and use my old R7 370.

With the recent Intel Issued price cuts on 10th gen I was considering the Intel Core I5-10400. Although I haven't been a fan in the past... I was considering getting the components from Best Buy. However I am open to other reputable e-tailers. However I want to avoid 3rd party sellers. Would ideally like to spend around $800 give or take a $100. Would prefer to gravitate towards $700 or even $600 if possible. INTERESTED in BUYING THIS WEEK!

CPU: Intel Core I5 10400 $159.99
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/intel-...ked-desktop-processor/6411498.p?skuId=6411498

MOBO: MSI Z490-A PRO (Socket 1200) USB-C Gen 2 Intel ATX Motherboard PCIE Gen 2 $169.99
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/msi-z4...otherboard-pcie-gen-2/6436464.p?skuId=6436464

RAM: CORSAIR - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2PK x 8GB) 3.2 GHz DDR4 DRAM Desktop Memory Kit - Black $84.99
(yes, I realize the ram frequency is overkill for a Core I5 10400 and probably can't be taken advantage of but the price is decent)
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/corsai...ktop-memory-kit-black/4895506.p?skuId=4895506

SSD: Samsung - 970 EVO Plus 500GB Internal PCI Express 3.0 $79.99
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsun...ith-v-nand-technology/6324468.p?skuId=6324468

PSU: EVGA - BR Series 700W ATX12V /EPS12V 80 Plus Power Supply $79.99
(yes, this is overkill but the price is decent)
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/evga-b...c-dc-technology-black/6346160.p?skuId=6346160

Case: NZXT - H510i Compact ATX Mid-Tower Case with RGB Lighting $99.99
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/nzxt-h...-lighting-matte-white/6365750.p?skuId=6365750

OS: Windows 10 USB $139.99
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/windows-10-home-english-windows/6387482.p?skuId=6387482


Final Thoughts:

I have seen some big youtubers recommend sites that sell CD Keys for WIN 10 for as little as $20. Do such companies have any validity? Seems very suspicious to me.

Also if you see any compatibility issues or would recommend an upgrade or downgrade in any one area please let me know.

Thank you

Consider.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/microsoft-windows-10-pro-64-bit-windows/4379719.p?skuId=4379719

Over time the group policy becomes a handy tool.

 

[Bob.B]

Hello Forum!

I have been away for a while (probably 5-6 years) and need some help on the latest tech.

Please help me improve the build below.

Our 7 year old family PC broke down and we are in need of a new one . It is mainly going to be used for productivity, school work, and Minecraft and probably some more intensive gaming down the road. Single 1080P monitor. Does not need to be a power house. Am going to skip the graphics card for now (due to obvious market reasons) and use my old R7 370.

With the recent Intel Issued price cuts on 10th gen I was considering the Intel Core I5-10400. Although I haven't been a fan in the past... I was considering getting the components from Best Buy. However I am open to other reputable e-tailers. However I want to avoid 3rd party sellers. Would ideally like to spend around $800 give or take a $100. Would prefer to gravitate towards $700 or even $600 if possible. INTERESTED in BUYING THIS WEEK!

CPU: Intel Core I5 10400 $159.99
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/intel-...ked-desktop-processor/6411498.p?skuId=6411498

MOBO: MSI Z490-A PRO (Socket 1200) USB-C Gen 2 Intel ATX Motherboard PCIE Gen 2 $169.99
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/msi-z4...otherboard-pcie-gen-2/6436464.p?skuId=6436464

RAM: CORSAIR - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2PK x 8GB) 3.2 GHz DDR4 DRAM Desktop Memory Kit - Black $84.99
(yes, I realize the ram frequency is overkill for a Core I5 10400 and probably can't be taken advantage of but the price is decent)
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/corsai...ktop-memory-kit-black/4895506.p?skuId=4895506

SSD: Samsung - 970 EVO Plus 500GB Internal PCI Express 3.0 $79.99
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsun...ith-v-nand-technology/6324468.p?skuId=6324468

PSU: EVGA - BR Series 700W ATX12V /EPS12V 80 Plus Power Supply $79.99
(yes, this is overkill but the price is decent)
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/evga-b...c-dc-technology-black/6346160.p?skuId=6346160

Case: NZXT - H510i Compact ATX Mid-Tower Case with RGB Lighting $99.99
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/nzxt-h...-lighting-matte-white/6365750.p?skuId=6365750

OS: Windows 10 USB $139.99
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/windows-10-home-english-windows/6387482.p?skuId=6387482


Final Thoughts:

I have seen some big youtubers recommend sites that sell CD Keys for WIN 10 for as little as $20. Do such companies have any validity? Seems very suspicious to me.

Also if you see any compatibility issues or would recommend an upgrade or downgrade in any one area please let me know.

Thank you

Another thought.......how did you plan on loading the disc?

 

[ocer9999]

How to get Windows cheap...
https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/get-windows-10-free-or-cheap,5717.html
You can even activate it later without any performance or security issue.


Going less than 6 core with your mentioned workload is bad value.

This should be good...

PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i5-10400 2.9 GHz 6-Core Processor | $159.99 @ B&H
CPU Cooler | Cooler Master Hyper 212 LED 66.3 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler | $26.99 @ Newegg
Motherboard | ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/2.5G ATX LGA1200 Motherboard | $155.99 @ Newegg
Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory | $74.99 @ Newegg
Storage | ADATA XPG SX8200 Pro 512 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive | $59.99 @ Amazon
Case | Phanteks Eclipse P350X ATX Mid Tower Case | $59.99 @ Newegg
Power Supply | Corsair CXM 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply | $69.98 @ Amazon
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $627.92
| Mail-in rebates | -$20.00
| Total | $607.92
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-02-16 23:22 EST-0500 |

All good quality components included.
If you decide to wait for next gen., just replace the CPU and MOBO in the list.

You really dont need a Z490 mobo for that CPU.
A good B560 Steel Legend goes for under 130 that offers memory overclock vs the B460.
https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16813157976?&quicklink=true

 

[Hellfire13]

You really dont need a Z490 mobo for that CPU.
A good B560 Steel Legend goes for under 130 that offers memory overclock vs the B460.
https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16813157976?&quicklink=true

You dont need, but its good to have for 15-20 bucks more for specially the memory overclocking and more bus lanes besides other features, which can be beneficial for productivity and peripherals. Also gives you better upgrade option if you go with a K chip later. I wont go with it if the price gap is significant.