EXAMPLE BUILD:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/gkTVVY
With KINGUIN KEY that may be slightly over budget, but rather than figure out which parts to CHANGE I'll just leave it as is.
(you must create W10 install media following instructions HERE which is easiest with 8GB or larger USB stick:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/software-download/windows10 )
Memtest86 is here: www.memtest86.com
Key points about build:
CPU - 6-core CPU. Very good, as well as future proof due to extra cores/threads (a 4-core, non-hyperthreaded CPU is not)
- CPU cooler included
DDR4 - RYZEN needs high bandwidth so should get at LEAST a 2666MHz kit as DUAL CHANNEL (two or four sticks setup as per motherboard recommendation)
HDD - 3TB didn't add much, but if budget tight maybe drop to 1TB and add another later. (I'd partition the HDD so first Windows partition is 200GB to easily CLONE later to SSD)
GTX1060 6GB - great card. Single fan EVGA is slightly cheaper but not recommended (would be noisier under load). Conversely, some of these cards are too expensive since performance won't change much with good coolers.
DVD burner? - wasn't sure if you needed one. remove if not.
MOBO - there are cheaper boards, but choose carefully if considering. Asus has a pretty good track record. (also update the BIOS to newest once you get, then test with MEMTEST86 prior to installing Windows)
PSU - recommend 550W (partly to reduce noise due to fan ramping up at about 50% load)
CASE - personal preference. make sure graphics card fits
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