I would like to build a new PC for coding/programming (mostly web design, maybe mobile with react-native) with the capability of doing some gaming on it. My primary goal is to build a PC with fast compile/processing times for programming web JavaScript/Node projects, but would be nice to be able to game on it as well.
Budget: Max ~$1,000 - but as cheap as possible while still getting the job done.
I have a PC I built years ago and I would like to re-use parts if possible, but am asking here for advice on whether they fit in with the overall new build and are compatible, would cause bottlenecks etc.
Old Parts I would like to re-use if possible:
Video Card:
I know I'm screwed on the video card price wise, so any suggestions on something that's "good enough"? I'm look at the following:
- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VHWFWSD/?coliid=I3D63NMHQJM39P&colid=3B1EEU6CAW7ZC&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GL4YJK...olid=3B1EEU6CAW7ZC&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
Could use more suggestions in that department. I don't care if I can't play any game at highest settings - just looking for most games at good settings generally and reasonable video editing processing time (light editing, cutting sections, converting mov to mp4 etc., nothing too heavy).
Motherboard:
Looking at these right now, but open to suggestions given the goal of the build and compatibility considerations:
CPU:
I'm planning on sticking with an AMD cpu, but am open to Intel if there are compelling reasons for using them (I listed one intel board above I was looking at, the other two are ofc AMD boards). I do not plan on overclocking the cpu
I haven't vetted compatibility thoroughly, but was looking at this for 16GB:
- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083TRRT1...olid=3B1EEU6CAW7ZC&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
Just looking for opinions on these components, other suggestions and if a build with these would be a good programming/coding and possible gaming machine. Also looking for any errors in compatibility (I know I'll need an Intel board if getting a intel cpu).
Budget: Max ~$1,000 - but as cheap as possible while still getting the job done.
I have a PC I built years ago and I would like to re-use parts if possible, but am asking here for advice on whether they fit in with the overall new build and are compatible, would cause bottlenecks etc.
Old Parts I would like to re-use if possible:
- Current power supply: corsair VX550: https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-CMPSU-550VX-550-Watt-Certified-compatible/dp/B000WU2FGK
- Coolermaster elite mid tower: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0028ACYMC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- EVO Samsung SSD Drive: SAMSUNG S2 640GB USB 2.0 2.5" External Hard Drive HX-MU064DA/G22
- Asus DVD Drive: https://www.newegg.com/asus-model-drw-24b1st-blk-b-as-dvd-burner/p/N82E16827135204?Item=N82E16827135204
Video Card:
I know I'm screwed on the video card price wise, so any suggestions on something that's "good enough"? I'm look at the following:
- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VHWFWSD/?coliid=I3D63NMHQJM39P&colid=3B1EEU6CAW7ZC&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GL4YJK...olid=3B1EEU6CAW7ZC&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
Could use more suggestions in that department. I don't care if I can't play any game at highest settings - just looking for most games at good settings generally and reasonable video editing processing time (light editing, cutting sections, converting mov to mp4 etc., nothing too heavy).
Motherboard:
Looking at these right now, but open to suggestions given the goal of the build and compatibility considerations:
- Gigabyte B550M: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089FY7QT...olid=3B1EEU6CAW7ZC&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
- ASUS TUF B450M-Pro: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PV9HGK4/?coliid=I2BMR2BSWDNHWT&colid=3B1EEU6CAW7ZC&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
- Looking at an intel option as well: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HCY7K9L/?coliid=IZGM31I1COZYW&colid=3B1EEU6CAW7ZC&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
CPU:
I'm planning on sticking with an AMD cpu, but am open to Intel if there are compelling reasons for using them (I listed one intel board above I was looking at, the other two are ofc AMD boards). I do not plan on overclocking the cpu
- AMD Ryzen: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07STGGQ18/?coliid=I1BVM1FGR6GCA&colid=3B1EEU6CAW7ZC&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
- **(Cheapest option): AMD Ryzen: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07STGHZK...olid=3B1EEU6CAW7ZC&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
- AMD Ryzen: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SXNDKN...olid=3B1EEU6CAW7ZC&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
- INTEL: ????? - something similar in price point and capability to above ($220-280)
I haven't vetted compatibility thoroughly, but was looking at this for 16GB:
- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083TRRT1...olid=3B1EEU6CAW7ZC&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
Just looking for opinions on these components, other suggestions and if a build with these would be a good programming/coding and possible gaming machine. Also looking for any errors in compatibility (I know I'll need an Intel board if getting a intel cpu).
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