New To Pc Building

[clairemitchels]

Hello, I'm new to computers and computer building. I'm unfamiliar with what components are the best combo or which would work the best. I am hoping to build a gaming computer since my birthday coming up soon. My parents said i have a budget of 500 dollars, i don't have alot of games for the pc so i will probably end up playing alot of free games on steam and what not. I am totally open to any ideas anyone has, but i really want to purchase the components asap because this has been something i've postponed for quite sometime. Thank you for your time.

 

[appletatoes]

Hello, I'm new to computers and computer building. I'm unfamiliar with what components are the best combo or which would work the best. I am hoping to build a gaming computer since my birthday coming up soon. My parents said i have a budget of 500 dollars, i don't have alot of games for the pc so i will probably end up playing alot of free games on steam and what not. I am totally open to any ideas anyone has, but i really want to purchase the components asap because this has been something i've postponed for quite sometime. Thank you for your time.

Hi Clairemitchels,

Building a PC can be a lot of fun! I'm currently in the process of build my own. I know you're excited to build your own too but keep in mind there are a lot of factors that you need to take into consideration; a good budget for one. I know you have a budget of $500 but you'll want to spend at least $300-$400 more if you want a decent gaming computer for today's video games. Though if you have only $500 to spend you could possibly pull it off with some luck of black Friday deals online this year and if you use pcpartpicker to help you pick your parts.

Below are some great links I would consider reading. The first one on the core components you'll need to build your computer and the second one the pcpartpicker link. Through pcpartpicker you'll be able to build everything you need. Start by clicking on the top left link on the home page to begin your build and just fill in each component. You'll be able to click on each one like the video card and a list of all major and most popular video cards will come up as well as the cheapest places to buy them from.

Building a PC?
https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/pc-build-guide/

PCPartPicker Modest Gaming Build:
https://pcpartpicker.com/guide/2gmPxr/modest-gaming-build

PCPartPicker:
https://pcpartpicker.com/

Hope this helps!

Appletatoes,
IT Specialist

 

[madmatt30]

$500 is not a lot of money for a pc capable of gaming in all honesty.

This is a fairly solid starter gaming system with decent upgradability options for under $500.

It doesn't however include any peripherals or os at all.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 1200 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($109.77 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI - B350M PRO-VDH Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($69.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Patriot - Viper Elite 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.78 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI - Radeon RX 560 4GB AERO ITX Video Card ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Case: DIYPC - MA01-R MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($23.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - CX (2017) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $492.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-11-11 03:01 EST-0500

 

[richiestang_78]

You can build a decent 1080P 60FPS PC for 500 bucks. This doesnt include a copy of Windows

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/g8gT6X

 

[madmatt30]

just real cost cutting , one with an optical drive,wireless adapter & keyboard mouse.
If you dont have a monitor you at least hopefully have an lcd/led tv with hdmi inputs which can be used ??

Windows 10 can be downloaded & burnt to dvd or flash drive & used unregistered free of charge for the time being.

Regarding games for a new pc user
Check out these sites which offer very cheap bundles of fairly decent stuff at very very cheap pocket money prices.

https://www.indiegala.com/
https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle
https://www.humblebundle.com/

humble bundle especially have some great game bundles ,especially the monthly ones.

 

[Vic 40]

If your able to make use of rebates could you look at something like this,

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 1200 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($109.77 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-AB350M-Gaming 3 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($61.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot - Viper Elite 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital - RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($34.95 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB GAMING X 4G Video Card ($147.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox Lite 3.1 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($35.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $500.65
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-11-11 08:47 EST-0500

You could use the cheaper CX450 to get abit under this total.Might also be good to do this anyway (now thinking of it) and use the WD blue here.

otherwise would i look at this,

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 1200 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($109.77 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-AB350M-Gaming 3 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($90.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital - RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($34.95 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1050 2GB SC GAMING Video Card ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox Lite 3.1 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair - CX (2017) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $495.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-11-11 08:57 EST-0500

The biggest gripe here is the 2gb of vram on the gpu,but with the games you seem to play now probably not a limit and otherwise lower settings to stay under.The gpu is probably the first you would upgrade anyway.
The hdd isn't the latest too,but should do fine.Otherwise could you use the 2400mhz ram and make it under.Then use the WD blue.

Wanted to give something better than a "box" to put your parts in.