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imhelpless

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Hey guys, I'd just like your opinion on my current build I am thinking of working towards.
Cheers in advance.

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
GPU: RX 580
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-AB350M-HD3 MATX
Storage: 250GB SSD (Already got 2TB of HDD)
Memory: 8GB DDR4 2133
Power Supply: Corsair VS650 Watts
Cooling:
- 3 x RGB Fans 120mm (Purchased)
- 1 x Fan 120mm (Purchased)
- Stock Ryzen CPU fan

Things worth noting:
- I am upgrading from my current PC
- Already have ram
- Already have a chassis
- Already have cooling (besides stock ryzen fan)
- I do have a 500W PSU but I'm not sure if this is powerful enough given the GPU and CPU power consumption


Here's the official layout:

Approximate Purchase Date: This month
Budget Range: $1300 NZD/$880 USD (give or take $100 nz)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming and School work
Parts Not Required: Keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, Windows 10, Case
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: pbtech.co.nz, mightyape.co.nz
Country: New Zealand
Parts Preferences: Whatever works
Overclocking: Maybe, not against it
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Monitor Resolution: Full HD (1920 x 1080)
Additional Comments: Whatever is efficient and that it doesn't sound like a jet engine.
 
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superninja12

superninja12

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higher mhz ram
better powersupply
better motherboard.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Motherboard: Gigabyte - X470 AORUS ULTRA GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard ($127.36 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($90.96 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $278.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-07-11 10:23 EDT-0400
 
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Roland Of Gilead

Roland Of Gilead

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I'd drop the PSU, it's not great at all.

Also, the ram is too slow. Default is 2400/2666 for Ryzen 2. And getting 16gb or ram, if you are gaming, will be much better than 8gb. There are lots of games out there now that use more than 8gbs system ram at 1080p. 8gb used to be the sweet spot. Now it's 16gbs.

Also, the motherboard you mentioned is for a different brand CPU (Intel) You should choose an update B350 or B450 mobo for that CPU.

Needs some refinement. What are your obejectives? What budget do you have? Where do you shop from (online)
 
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imhelpless

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Cheers guys,

To answer your questions;
Yes I did mean 350 not 250 for the motherboard, thank you for noticing that.
I mostly shop from either pbtech.co.nz or mightyape.co.nz
Budget is $880 USD ($1300 NZD) Am willing to go a little higher
 
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imhelpless

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My current system
CPU - I5-6400
GPU - RX 470
Ram - 8GB DDR4 2133
Storage - 2TB HDD
PSU - 500W
Motherboard - GA-H110M-S2H

Also yeah I'm building for gaming.
Some games I play:
Skyrim (heavily modded)
Ark survival
Just cause 3
The Witcher 3
 
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logainofhades

logainofhades

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I would put money into a better GPU, PSU, and maybe swap the CPU for a used i7 6700/7700.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Storage: Samsung - 860 Evo 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($208.50 @ 1stWave Technologies)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition Video Card ($749.95 @ Computer Lounge)
Power Supply: FSP Group - Hydro G 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($150.00 @ DTC Systems)
Total: $1108.45
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-07-12 03:43 NZST+1200
 
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imhelpless

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Ok, taking into account alot of the replies and things people have said. How about this build?
I did a check with my motherboard and I think the cpu is compatible.
Notes: Prices are in NZD. Stuff with (Purchased) I already own on my current PC.

CPU: Intel i7-7700 ($479) Link
GPU: GTX 1060 6GB ($515) Link
Software: Windows 10 Home (Purchased)
Motherboard: GA-H110M-S2H (Purchased)
Storage: Samsung 860 EVO 250GB ($109) Link
Memory: 8GB DDR4 2133 (Purchased)
Chassis: GGPC Shaman Original (Purchased)
Power Supply: EVGA 650 GD ($143) Link
Cooling: 4 x 120mm Fans + CPU Cooler (Purchased)

Total = $1246
Budget = $1300
Difference = -$54
 
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