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MountainDrew329

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Over the last couple days I have posted a few threads and gotten some advice; now I've come up with this build that takes into account what I've learned:

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/vy6FD8
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/vy6FD8/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 1200 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard ($61.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2800 Memory ($65.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB Windforce OC Video Card ($216.89 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Phanteks - ECLIPSE P400 ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - S12II 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($46.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: HP - 22cwa 21.5" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $711.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-08-05 19:18 EDT-0400



  • I picked the Ryzen 3 1200 because I've learned with a simple overclock it becomes just as good as a 1300x in games.

    I opted for one stick of 8gb memory so I could upgrade to 16gb dual channel if I needed to in the near future.

    I chose the GTX 1060 because from what I've seen, Ryzen 3 can handle up to a 1060 before it starts bottlenecking and the 1060 can be considerably better than a 1050ti in some games.

    I chose the Phanteks case because it looks like a very nice case for the money: sleek design with included RGB light, 2 included fans (front and back), good cable management with rubber grommets, etc.)

    I added a monitor because I'm currently using a kinda old HP 1400x900 monitor and wanted a cheap but quality full HD IPS monitor.

This build is just a budget gaming pc that I hope to play games at 1080p 60fps. I'd like to keep it under $650 not including the monitor.

Are there any changes you would make to this build?

Also, do you guys buy your parts all at once, or do you buy them over time with special sales and promos to get the best price? I'd love to hear your strategy.
 
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Sure because the 6GB version has 10% more GPU cores thus 10% faster in all games. In some games the 3GB RAM cause the lower version to under perform to less than the 1050ti. Its a good deal differant as with twice the RAM it also means a full 18 months more the video card will be supported by games. IE like currently the 750 2GB...
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WildCard999

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The build looks good and I would still use that older 1400x900 monitor as a secondary monitor if you have enough room on your table/desk. As far as buying I usually get everything at the same time unless there's a upcoming promotion or deal that will make a considerable difference. Or if you live near a Microcenter and they have a good package deal then it may be worth it to take the trip while your other parts are being shipped to you.
 
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M04D18

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When its my time to buy a pc , i just choose parts and buy them all at once ( not much special promos in country though) .

Only thing i would change : A gtx 1060 6gb instead of 3gb . (its around 50$ more expensive than the Gigabyte one you chose)
Also pick this ( for a future upgrade maybe and tis on Promo sale ) : https://pcpartpicker.com/product/fZyFf7/seasonic-power-supply-s12ii520bronze

* If your are playing games like CS:GO and similar better choose a monitor with not high ms
 
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MountainDrew329

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Is it really worth the extra $50 to go for the 6GB version? Does it make a considerable difference? Is there any way to go cheaper somewhere else in the build to justify springing for a more expensive GPU?
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 1200 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard ($81.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2800 Memory ($65.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB Mini Video Card ($259.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Deepcool - TESSERACT BF ATX Mid Tower Case ($36.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($47.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: AOC - I2279VWHE 21.5" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor ($79.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $732.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-08-05 19:59 EDT-0400

I see the same motherboard 20$ more expensive for some reason ( maybe cause im not from US? dont know)
 
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MountainDrew329

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Again, is the 6GB version worth the big price increase?

Thanks for pointing out that cheaper PSU!

And is 7ms a decent response time? I find it hard to believe I will notice a difference between 7ms and 5ms or something. I am not a competitive gamer so I don't really know if it applies to much to me.
 
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M04D18

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i was talking about 1ms and TN panels but i said it just in case :p .
I think that the 6gb version its worth the price difference , it will perform better to new games which will recommend more vram
 
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MountainDrew329

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Thanks for the build suggestion. I think you probably see the motherboard as $20 more expensive because there is a $20 mail-in rebate that might be unavailable to you.
 
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Yes same as the psu :p
 
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Sure because the 6GB version has 10% more GPU cores thus 10% faster in all games. In some games the 3GB RAM cause the lower version to under perform to less than the 1050ti. Its a good deal differant as with twice the RAM it also means a full 18 months more the video card will be supported by games. IE like currently the 750 2GB version is required to play GTA5.
 
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