Question Ryzen 3100+ GTX 1660 or Ryzen 3500 + GTX 1650 Super or 3100 + GTX 1650 Super

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This pc build is temporary untill next Gen components will come out. So Which combo is best value for Gaming for time being?
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Corsair VS 450W
Corsair 8GB RAM for now.( Will add 8GB later)
MSI A320M pro MAX Motherboard.
 

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What components do you already have?

I wouldn't buy into A320 at this point in time, and the 3300X is a better choice than the 3100 due to the CCX layout and eliminating the latency to a separate CCX module.

Realistically I'd throw more dollars at your budget, otherwise it's kind of being squandered ineffectively.
 
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What components do you already have?

I wouldn't buy into A320 at this point in time, and the 3300X is a better choice than the 3100 due to the CCX layout and eliminating the latency to a separate CCX module.

Realistically I'd throw more dollars at your budget, otherwise it's kind of being squandered ineffectively.

I'm strictly on a budget right now. Can't go high price than MSI A320M pro MAX.
I'll build fully later in 2021.

I'm just looking for entry level gaming.
Mostly I play is Dota 2 ,pubg, cs go. And some new upcoming games at mid to high.
 

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Get rid of that. Check the first link in my sig for recommended power supplies.

You cannot calculate your CPU/GPU budget when you don't have a solid PSU. Corsair makes a number of good PSUs. The VS is not one of them.
What about Gigabyte pb500?

I had to cut down other components if I go higher priced PSU.

At first I thought of Ryzen 3 2200g + GTX 1650 super /RX 570 with Corsair CX 450W.
Then I get to know that next week new ryzen 3100 will available to purchase here in my place. Then thought of stretching a bit if it makes huge difference to choose with 3100 and 1650 super/ GTX 1660..

As I use this PC hardly for 1year and then it will be only be used for office work by my brother.

So I'm bit confused.
 

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What components do you already have?

I wouldn't buy into A320 at this point in time, and the 3300X is a better choice than the 3100 due to the CCX layout and eliminating the latency to a separate CCX module.

Realistically I'd throw more dollars at your budget, otherwise it's kind of being squandered ineffectively.
Is MSI A320M pro MAX is really bad?
I'm not intended to do any over locking...
 

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Sadly, the new Ryzen 3 3100 is unlikely be available here due to Corona virus. So only available processors are Ryzen 3200G and Ryzen 3500/3400G.

Here is what I finalize

Ryzen 3200G/Ryzen 3500 ( if budget available)
MSI A320M pro MAX Motherboard.
WD 1 TB blue.
Corsair Vengence 8GB 3000Mhz.
Zotac GTX 1650 Super( price difference between 1650 super and 1660 is quite huge)
Gigabyte pb500 PSU.
 

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What about Gigabyte pb500?

I had to cut down other components if I go higher priced PSU.

At first I thought of Ryzen 3 2200g + GTX 1650 super /RX 570 with Corsair CX 450W.
Then I get to know that next week new ryzen 3100 will available to purchase here in my place. Then thought of stretching a bit if it makes huge difference to choose with 3100 and 1650 super/ GTX 1660..

As I use this PC hardly for 1year and then it will be only be used for office work by my brother.

So I'm bit confused.
The PSU is a safety device, both personal safety, and the safety/longevity of your components.

I don't know about the Gigabyte PSU. I have no info on it.

That said, the first link in my sig gives recommendations and points of consideration.

On a very short note, if you need a relatively inexpensive one, I would go no less than the Corsair CX (2017) models.
 
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3500 is the 6-core, 6-thread Chinese cpu, if I recall correctly. It'll be stronger than the 3400 for gaming.

Chinese CPU?
Then it should be avoided. 🙂
Google shows ryzen 3500 is just 8% faster than 3100.. Unfortunately, 3100 will not be available for some time..

Again , I will go and check the availability of components and will get confirmed info on Ryzen 3100 availability.
 

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The PSU is a safety device, both personal safety, and the safety/longevity of your components.

I don't know about the Gigabyte PSU. I have no info on it.

That said, the first link in my sig gives recommendations and points of consideration.

On a very short note, if you need a relatively inexpensive one, I would go no less than the Corsair CX (2017) models.

I'll check the Corsair CX 450 grey label model.. Will it be more than enough if I choose either GTX 1660 or 1650 Super?
 

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the 3500 is basically a 3600 with hyperthreading/SMT turned off

Ryzen 3 3100/3300X is currently unavailable here and not sure when it will be. So here is what I have decided by stretching a bit..

Ryzen 5 3500/Ryzen 3 3200G
Asrock B450M HDV/ MSI A320M A pro MAX.
Zotac GTX 1650 Super
Corsair CX 450W
Corsair Vengeance 8GB 3000Mhz ( will add 8 more Later)
1 TB WD Blue
Antec GX202 Cabinet
LG 22MK600M monitor
Gigabyte 120GB SSD if any Money left.🙂

Should entry level B450 mentioned above is necessary in place of A320M ?And I also do basic video editing work( not doing overclock).

Ryzen 3300X is 10$ more than Ryzen 5 3500 here but it was not available. So bit disappointment there.

Or I just stick with Ryzen 3200G with A320M pro Max and GTX 1650 Super and add extra 8GB and SSD with saved amount?

My friend has ryzen 2200G with RX 570 and a320 board and he was able to gamin and video editing games though.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9dF8k-Fb3PvlkiSviDhAPQ

My friends Youtube channel.

That's why I'm being cautious to not spend unnecessarily on high components when the job can be done with entry level stuff.
And also I'm waiting for Ryzen 4000 or Intel part with full capable Ray Tracing GPU to buy in 2021. So not to over spend more.
 
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you will need new motherboard for the 4000 series (or 5000 if you wait until late 2021). I'd still suggest the 3500 over 3200, just because of more cores.

The prices has been increased ,may be due to lockdown and no stock so I went for Ryzen 3200G , MSI A320M pro Max and 1650 super .

I'm having this problem of Unable to detect Network Adapter. And I don't even see ethernet light blinking. But all ethernet ports working. Checked with main ISP ethernet.
The LAN window is empty. There is no LAN icon.
So I downloaded Realtek LAN drivers from MSI motherboard and puged USB and Installed. During installation it shows Realtek Network Controller not found and check if it's in deep sleep.

And also I don't see any Network Controller in Device Manager either.

Help me fix this..