[SOLVED] Working on a System Build for a Friend

[cardinalstar16]

Hey guys I'm pretty much looking for an opinion on the build I have set up so far for a buddy of mine. I think that the CPU and GPU combo are quite good together but I'm not sure about everything else. The price is right at around $1200-$1300 (although there's probably a $200 wiggle room). I'm also looking to make this build good for as long as possible too, basically I want him to be able to play AAA games at high FPS for as many years as possible. So here's the list along with links to the PPP :

CPU -- AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/9nm323/amd-ryzen-5-3600-36-thz-6-core-processor-100-100000031box

CPU Cooler -- Scythe Mugen 5 Rev. B 51.17 CFM CPU Cooler
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/8GBrxr/scythe-mugen-5-rev-b-5117-cfm-cpu-cooler-scmg-5100

Motherboard -- MSI B450 GAMING PRO CARBON AC ATX AM4 Motherboard
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/t7...atx-am4-motherboard-b450-gaming-pro-carbon-ac

Memory -- Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8) DDR4-3200 Memory
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Dk...b-2-x-8gb-ddr4-3200-memory-cmk16gx4m2z3200c16

SSD -- Samsung 970 Evo 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/P4ZFf7/samsung-970-evo-500gb-m2-2280-solid-state-drive-mz-v7e500bw

HDD -- Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Interanal Hard Drive
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/mw...tb-35-7200rpm-internal-hard-drive-st2000dm008

GPU -- NIVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super 8 GB Video Card
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/FY...2060-super-8-gb-video-card-900-1g160-2565-000

Case -- Fractal Design Meshify C ATX Mid Tower Case
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/BB...ite-tg-atx-mid-tower-case-fd-ca-mesh-c-wt-tgc

PSU -- EVGA BQ 600 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Dm...-semi-modular-atx-power-supply-110-bq-0600-k1

OS - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-Bit
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/wtgPxr/microsoft-os-kw900140

Alrighty, so that's it. I'll also include the full system build link at the bottom. I hope it was easy enough to read. ANY suggestions are welcome. I've build a few PC's but still far from a pro.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/tHRvvW

 

[richiestang_78]

More bang for the buck. Didnt include Windows since buying OEM for 100 bucks is a rip off Heres how you cna get Windows 10 OEM keys cheaper https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/get-windows-10-free-or-cheap,5717.html



PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/NVYhdm

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor ($174.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard ($114.99 @ B&H)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial P1 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8 GB GAMING Video Card ($513.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Meshify C ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.95 @ Walmart)
Power Supply: Corsair TXM Gold 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply ($108.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1262.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-04-10 17:36 EDT-0400

 

[g-unit1111]

That looks good except for the PSU - the EVGA BQ is of questionable quality. The G2 or G3 would be a much better unit. Alternately consider the Corsair RMx or the Seasonic Focus / Prime units, those are typically considered the best. I'd also suggest the Tomahawk Max over the Carbon.

 

[alexcoulter111]

If you wanted to save more on the suggested parts list you could get a 5700 XT like the Sapphire Pulse model and you would get the same performance and save $100 or $120. By suggested list I mean richiestang's suggestion.