Thoughts on $850 build (needs everything)

[duckshow1234]

Hello,

I've been out of the PC game for a very long time and my brother is wanting me to build his PC. Here is what I've come up with. If you don't mind taking a look and suggesting any changes (CPU?). It should run Fornite, yeah? (Even the i3 8100?). The link below is a pic of my Newegg cart.

Approximate Purchase Date: ASAP
Budget Range: $850
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming (Fornite) and general use (surfing the internet, youtube videos, checking email, etc)
Are you buying a monitor: Yes
Parts to Upgrade: need everything
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Please note that if you're using an OEM license of Windows, you will need a new one when buying a new motherboard.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg or Amazon
Location: Eugene, OR
Parts Preferences: None
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/qqz6r6 -- please note the monitor is not the one shown, but the price is right: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009422&ignorebbr=1

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[Dave8671]

Suggested changes for CPU, GPU , Ram, and windows 10. To have more control over updates get windows 10 pro. There has been issues with G.skills ram on MSI motherboards I suggest using a different brand of ram just in case.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16819117728 CPU to i5

https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Single-PC4-19200-288-Pin-Memory/dp/B019FRBCQE ram option or one like this

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832588491 windows 10 pro

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125916 gtx 1050 it 4gb


The specs for Fortnite

Recommended System Requirements:

Nvidia GTX 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7870
2 GB VRAM.
Core i5 2.8 Ghz.
8 GB RAM.
Windows 7/8/10 64-bit.

 

[camieabz]

I would add an SSD (250GB) as the boot drive to that. It will make a huge difference to any system over a mechanical drive. Perhaps pair a 500GB HDD with it to keep the costs down a little.

 

[duckshow1234]

Suggested changes for CPU, GPU , Ram, and windows 10. To have more control over updates get windows 10 pro. There has been issues with G.skills ram on MSI motherboards I suggest using a different brand of ram just in case.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16819117728 CPU to i5

https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Single-PC4-19200-288-Pin-Memory/dp/B019FRBCQE ram option or one like this

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832588491 windows 10 pro

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125916 gtx 1050 it 4gb


The specs for Fortnite

Recommended System Requirements:

Nvidia GTX 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7870
2 GB VRAM.
Core i5 2.8 Ghz.
8 GB RAM.
Windows 7/8/10 64-bit.

Thanks for the reply but those parts put the build over budget by $280. Is there anything you recommend to keep the price around $850? (i know it's tough due to having to get windows/monitor, etc). I'll look into different RAM. What about the CPU? Ryzen 5 are at like $160

 

[smorizio]

wait for the h/b micro atx mb. use the savings from using a locked mb to put into the gpu. drop the hard drive use a ssd as boot drive for speed. then when you have the funds add a storge drive latter.

 

[Lucky_SLS]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2400G 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($162.69 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Pro4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($74.39 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Patriot - Viper 4 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($86.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial - MX500 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.99 @ Adorama)
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox Q300L MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($94.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Dell - SE2417HG 23.6" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor ($94.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Total: $662.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-05-10 06:12 EDT-0400