potential low budget build with a good upgrade path.

[givemesomeoj]

After PC checked out looks like I will have to build another one in this terrible component market right now. My plan is to keep up under $600 but for it to have the backbone to be upgraded much further when (if) the market falls back to normal.

CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 1200 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0741DN383//ref=as_li_ss_tl?&linkCode=ll1&tag=pcbuonabu-20&linkId=b054f982a6848bd38c3fa7cfb481fc31

This seems like a really good CPU for the price. I only chose this because it beat out the i3.

MoBo: MSI Gaming AMD Ryzen B350 DDR4 VR Ready HDMI USB 3 CFX ATX Motherboard - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06WVFFXXL/ref=twister_B073JD9MJF?_encoding=UTF8&th=1

Probably going to stick to AMD in the near future, so an ATX should give me the space and capacity to upgrade further down the line.

GPU: ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1050 Ti - https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500410

Man did I feel sick looking at this price, this was $120ish a few months ago. Seems like it's good for right now, will play the games that I play at a decent quality. I'm going cheap since anything higher than this is far too over priced.

PSU:EVGA 500 W1, 80+ WHITE 500W - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H33SFJU//ref=as_li_ss_tl?&linkCode=ll1&tag=pcbuonabu-20&linkId=8439c9a63bfa30c4bf1aec3f3fde1dd2

Just a good power supply for the price. Anybody know how this PSU will hold up with a 1070?

RAM:Crucial 8GM DDR4 single - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019FRED60//ref=as_li_ss_tl?&linkCode=ll1&tag=pcbuonabu-20&linkId=7350af163748ec44f0b0250a42b06a42

Overpriced.

Case😀IYPC Ranger-R4-R Black/Red USB 3.0 ATX Mid Tower Gaming Computer Case- https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811353057

Like how it looks. Can save money on fans.

Rate. Do you think the PSU and MoBo can hold up for a significant upgrade in a year or 2?

 

[richiestang_78]

What I would do, especially with regards to the PSU. Unless you plan on adding alot to the system make a nice little microatx computer

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Y6RH9J
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Y6RH9J/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 1200 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI - B350M PRO-VH PLUS Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($56.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($93.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB OC Edition Video Card ($224.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cougar - MG110 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - CX (2017) 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $565.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-02-11 21:10 EST-0500

 

[givemesomeoj]

What I would do, especially with regards to the PSU. Unless you plan on adding alot to the system make a nice little microatx computer

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Y6RH9J
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Y6RH9J/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 1200 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI - B350M PRO-VH PLUS Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($56.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($93.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB OC Edition Video Card ($224.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cougar - MG110 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - CX (2017) 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $565.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-02-11 21:10 EST-0500

Regarding the PSU I was thinking the same thing that I might as well purchase a more powerful one right now. But with a mATX I won't have an easy upgrade path for RAM besides just buying new sticks. Also why did you switch the case? aesthetics?

 

[richiestang_78]

Those DIYPC cases are very very very hit or miss on quality. You dont have to spend alot on a case but you should be apprehensive of budget ones. Here's a good breakdown video on some budget cases.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdtBkN3vrpQ&t=

As far as your PSU its not so much the power but the choice, EVGA makes good PSUs just not the particular model. For budget PSU get the Corsair CX or CXM line, and a 450-550 would be more then enough, i just picked the 550 since it a lot of time son sale for under 40 bucks.

You are right about RAM upgrading, however hopefully RAM prices come down soon so upgrading wouldn't be too big of a deal. You can swap out the MOBO for a full ATX and get a ATX case if you wish but for a budget the microatx boards are significantly cheaper.

 

[givemesomeoj]

Those DIYPC cases are very very very hit or miss on quality. You dont have to spend alot on a case but you should be apprehensive of budget ones. Here's a good breakdown video on some budget cases.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdtBkN3vrpQ&t=

As far as your PSU its not so much the power but the choice, EVGA makes good PSUs just not the particular model. For budget PSU get the Corsair CX or CXM line, and a 450-550 would be more then enough, i just picked the 550 since it a lot of time son sale for under 40 bucks.

You are right about RAM upgrading, however hopefully RAM prices come down soon so upgrading wouldn't be too big of a deal. You can swap out the MOBO for a full ATX and get a ATX case if you wish but for a budget the microatx boards are significantly cheaper.

I can see what you mean, while browsing around it seems that there are reports of DIYPC cases reaching some high temps, also thanks for the link. Ironically enough I wanted to find the DIYPC case they recommended but it seems to be sold out everywhere. I might take a chance on https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011ALFZZM//ref=as_li_ss_tl?linkCode=ll1&tag=pcbuonabu-20&linkId=df939e7771afff72db53def709f565eb&th=1 Since it has 2 built in fans, and 2 USB 3.0 ports.

I think that I will spend a little extra for a ATX so I can be a little better position when the price begins to fall. Did the original MoBo that I recommended seem alright?

 

[richiestang_78]

Yes thats a good board.

Seems like your shopping alot on amazon and that's fine but I would use https://pcpartpicker.com/ to at least get prices and options from other seller. Amazon isnt the best PC market always.

 

[givemesomeoj]

Yes thats a good board.

Seems like your shopping alot on amazon and that's fine but I would use https://pcpartpicker.com/ to at least get prices and options from other seller. Amazon isnt the best PC market always.

Hey buddy, if you're still hanging around this is my revised build. I decided to go with a stronger CPU since the price seems good for them right now, and upgraded the MoBo and PSU. My plan still is for an eventual upgrade for a new GPU and RAM when the price is right.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/pf3BD2

 

[richiestang_78]

Nice build, and yeah I would say it was a wise choice to step up the CPU.