Spend more on board or gpu?

[solomon Hunter]

So I have the option of getting a msi b350 tomahawk with gtx 1060 3gb or I can go with the gigabyte A320m-HD2 and I will be able to get the 1060 6gb. Which one should I go with? I won't be doing much overclocking and I don't want to play around with things i have no experience in. I'd save 40 bucks with the gig board

EDIT: I have no expierence in a building a pc so I need to know how easy it'll be.

 

[vapour]

What CPU are you going to get? If X version, go with A320 and 6gb. If not X version, what is your budget on all three and where do you live?

 

[solomon Hunter]

What CPU are you going to get? If X version, go with A320 and 6gb. If not X version, what is your budget on all three and where do you live?

Going with the ryzen 3 1200 but I think I might upgrade later down the road as games get more demanding.
I don't really have a budget on all 3 but I just want my build to build less than 800 dollars and with the tomahawk and 6gb, the total is 760

 

[vapour]

Can you list other components so I can help you for the whole build? You live in US, right?

 

[solomon Hunter]

Can you list other components so I can help you for the whole build? You live in US, right?

Yeah I live in the US.
CPU: Ryzen 3
GPU: 1060 6gb or 3gb (dont know which)
PSU: 500 EVGA
RAM: 1x8 ddr4 2666 mt/s
WD: 1 TB
MB: MSI b350 Tomahawk

And you know the case and the monitor.

 

[coozie7]

For some reason, Newegg isn't playing nice over here in the UK and PcPartpicker won't show the Tomahawk motherboard so here's a modified suggestion:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($194.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.69 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB Mini Video Card ($194.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($68.59 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home Full - USB 32/64-bit ($102.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $745.02
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-07 12:51 EDT-0400

I tried to go for an Intel build but can't get this type of overall performance for the money ATM.
Yep, that's a full R5 1600 there.
No need for an additional cooler, the bundled one is fine.
Cheap MB but it should have all the bits you really need.
Only one stick of RAM but it's a current part so you can add another later if you wish ( Ryzen REALLY wants fast memory but if you want to drop to DDR4 2666 it may save a few Dollars ).
Don't be too worried about the 3GTb card, it's fine as long as you keep the AA settings low.
I've included the full, (not OEM) USB version of Win 10.

And just for laughs and giggles, here's the same build with the big R7 1700:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($289.89 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.69 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB Mini Video Card ($194.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($68.59 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home Full - USB 32/64-bit ($102.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $840.03
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-07 12:59 EDT-0400

 

[solomon Hunter]

For some reason, Newegg isn't playing nice over here in the UK and PcPartpicker won't show the Tomahawk motherboard so here's a modified suggestion:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($194.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.69 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB Mini Video Card ($194.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($68.59 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home Full - USB 32/64-bit ($102.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $745.02
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-07 12:51 EDT-0400

I tried to go for an Intel build but can't get this type of overall performance for the money ATM.
Yep, that's a full R5 1600 there.
No need for an additional cooler, the bundled one is fine.
Cheap MB but it should have all the bits you really need.
Only one stick of RAM but it's a current part so you can add another later if you wish ( Ryzen REALLY wants fast memory but if you want to drop to DDR4 2666 it may save a few Dollars ).
Don't be too worried about the 3GTb card, it's fine as long as you keep the AA settings low.
I've included the full, (not OEM) USB version of Win 10.

And just for laughs and giggles, here's the same build with the big R7 1700:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($289.89 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.69 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB Mini Video Card ($194.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($68.59 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home Full - USB 32/64-bit ($102.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $840.03
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-07 12:59 EDT-0400

I don't think any of those will work for me but thanks. I have to get monitors and I plan on downloading a usb installer and transferring one windows license to another computer.

 

[coozie7]

Fair enough on the builds, they're just suggestions after all.

So here's a few pointers on actually assembling the system:

It's not that hard to actually assemble a PC, there's loads of YouTube videos to help, so take a look at a few to give yourself an idea as to what is required, but apart from installing the CPU and its cooler the general procedure is much the same for Intel or AMD.

1: Read the manuals first and understand them.

2: Proceed with one part at a time and don't rush.

3: By doing #1 and #2 you'll kill 90% of the problems most first time builders encounter and get that lovely, fuzzy feeling when the system boots up first push of the button.

4: Use a GOOD QUALITY magnetic screwdriver, cheap 'drivers can damage the screwheads and are more likely to slip out as a result, which can easily wreck a motherboard.

5: Some CPU coolers have a sticker covering the base don't forget to remove it prior to installation it's obvious enough if it's there. 😉

6: Installing the motherboard is the most risky operation, and best done with the CPU and cooler already installed, that way you can use the cooler to gain little more control over the motherboard.
Lower it in at an angle so the rear connectors pass through the sprung steel EM shield first, then push it firmly towards the rear of the case and lower it into position.
Almost certainly you'll need to apply a little pressure, pushing the motherboard towards the case rear and against the EM shield springs in order to get the mounting screws in.
Get all the screws in and started by a turn or two THEN tighten them.

7: Most cases still use tiny little connectors for the front panel switches and LEDs, use tweezers here.

8: That big 24 pin motherboard connector is always hard to get in, lubricate it with a little petroleum jelly before trying to get it in and if the socket isn't well supported, carefully support the motherboard by using your fingertips.

9: DON'T PANIC! If the system doesn't start first time it's entirely likely you've just misconnected-or not connected-a cable.
Check through the motherboard manual and make sure all the cables are correctly connected, the memory module/s are fully seated, the CPU cooler fan is connected to the correct motherboard fan header and the graphics card power lead/s ( if required) are plugged in.

 

[solomon Hunter]

Fair enough on the builds, they're just suggestions after all.

So here's a few pointers on actually assembling the system:

It's not that hard to actually assemble a PC, there's loads of YouTube videos to help, so take a look at a few to give yourself an idea as to what is required, but apart from installing the CPU and its cooler the general procedure is much the same for Intel or AMD.

1: Read the manuals first and understand them.

2: Proceed with one part at a time and don't rush.

3: By doing #1 and #2 you'll kill 90% of the problems most first time builders encounter and get that lovely, fuzzy feeling when the system boots up first push of the button.

4: Use a GOOD QUALITY magnetic screwdriver, cheap 'drivers can damage the screwheads and are more likely to slip out as a result, which can easily wreck a motherboard.

5: Some CPU coolers have a sticker covering the base don't forget to remove it prior to installation it's obvious enough if it's there. 😉

6: Installing the motherboard is the most risky operation, and best done with the CPU and cooler already installed, that way you can use the cooler to gain little more control over the motherboard.
Lower it in at an angle so the rear connectors pass through the sprung steel EM shield first, then push it firmly towards the rear of the case and lower it into position.
Almost certainly you'll need to apply a little pressure, pushing the motherboard towards the case rear and against the EM shield springs in order to get the mounting screws in.
Get all the screws in and started by a turn or two THEN tighten them.

7: Most cases still use tiny little connectors for the front panel switches and LEDs, use tweezers here.

8: That big 24 pin motherboard connector is always hard to get in, lubricate it with a little petroleum jelly before trying to get it in and if the socket isn't well supported, carefully support the motherboard by using your fingertips.

9: DON'T PANIC! If the system doesn't start first time it's entirely likely you've just misconnected-or not connected-a cable.
Check through the motherboard manual and make sure all the cables are correctly connected, the memory module/s are fully seated, the CPU cooler fan is connected to the correct motherboard fan header and the graphics card power lead/s ( if required) are plugged in.

thanks