Best AMD RYZEN PC BUILD under $500

[srksaptarshi]

I want to make a PC with Ryzen CPU or APU to play games at 1080p (ULTRA WILL BE BETTER)

 

[Jwpanz]

This is the best I could make that was under $500 and could reasonably play games at 1080p.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/yXwzpG

Some games may hit ultra settings but more demanding games may need setting reduced to medium. This includes Windows, by the way.

If you already have Windows (or plan to buy a cheap key online) then this would be the best setup with a GPU:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/pZbh29

 

[failboat]

the 8100 is the best entry level cpu + addin card. ryzen 5 1600/2600 isn't a lot more and offers a considerable amount more cpu.
getting the gpu up to the RX 580/ GTX 1060 level is going to be the next best improvement over a 1050 or OC 2200g build.

2200g OC offers unrivaled value at that price, using igpu.
https://www.anandtech.com/show/12542/overclocking-the-amd-ryzen-apus-guide-results/8
https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-gpus,4380.html

a large number of games won't play at 1080p or ultra with a 1050/2200g. I don't want to get your hopes up.

 

[logainofhades]

This is the best I could make that was under $500 and could reasonably play games at 1080p.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/yXwzpG

Some games may hit ultra settings but more demanding games may need setting reduced to medium. This includes Windows, by the way.

If you already have Windows (or plan to buy a cheap key online) then this would be the best setup with a GPU:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/pZbh29

Neither of those builds are any good. PSU's are HEC built junk. Single channel ram kills Ryzen APU performance, and the non APU build's ram is too slow. A320 can't overclock, and needs a bios update to work with a 2xxx series Ryzen.

Ultra 1080p, under $500, is simply not going to happen, unless you are playing older, non demanding, titles. Run win 10 unlicensed, until you can afford a legit key, from Newegg. Those cheap keys are a gamble, at best.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 2200G 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($98.89 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - B450M DS3H Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($69.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($80.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($42.20 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1050 2GB ACX 2.0 Video Card ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Rosewill - FBM-X1 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($26.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM (2015) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $498.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-09-05 13:24 EDT-0400

 

[Jwpanz]

This is the best I could make that was under $500 and could reasonably play games at 1080p.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/yXwzpG

Some games may hit ultra settings but more demanding games may need setting reduced to medium. This includes Windows, by the way.

If you already have Windows (or plan to buy a cheap key online) then this would be the best setup with a GPU:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/pZbh29

Neither of those builds are any good. PSU's are HEC built junk. Single channel ram kills Ryzen APU performance, and the non APU build's ram is too slow. A320 can't overclock, and needs a bios update to work with a 2xxx series Ryzen.

Ultra 1080p, under $500, is simply not going to happen, unless you are playing older, non demanding, titles. Run win 10 unlicensed, until you can afford a legit key, from Newegg. Those cheap keys are a gamble, at best.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 2200G 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($98.89 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - B450M DS3H Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($69.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($80.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($42.20 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1050 2GB ACX 2.0 Video Card ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Rosewill - FBM-X1 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($26.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM (2015) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $498.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-09-05 13:24 EDT-0400

Well, my suggestions should be taken as "suggestions" and not exactly the parts he may want. My intention was to show what his price range would get him. And to be honest a sub $500 build just isn't going to bring about the highest quality/rated products.

Of course, dual channel memory works better for Ryzen and that was a mistake on my part. I should have suggested the RAM kit in my second list on the first list. However, why would you suggest he get a 2200G and pair it with a 1050? Just wondering as I have never seen that pair before.

 

[logainofhades]

The 2200g is faster than a Ryzen 3 1200, and only about $5 more, so going with the 1200 is kinda pointless. Makes the system still usable, should the graphics card die. The 1050 is also much faster than the APU's graphics.

 

[punkncat]

I am a bit confused as to one of the answers above by the mod...but feel like the second build option given my Jwpanz was pretty solid for the price. The 1050ti is going to pair well with an R3 and offers exceptional value. Even that meager GPU is going to completely crush the "onboard" of the 2200.
In respect to performance I think the benchmarks bear out that PRICE be the deciding factor in a budget built. Very (very) minimal frame differences to be had for a nice price diff between the 1xxx and 2xxx chipsets (in many cases).
I really like the part where you chide about mem speed and then suggest the same mem speed. Lol.

As has been said, you aren't going to get Ultra, but very respectful 1080 mid play, and superb 720.

 

[logainofhades]

To make explaining a bit easier.
Build 1
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2400G 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($158.99 @ Amazon) IGP slower than dedicated GTX 1050

Motherboard: ASRock - A320M-HDV Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($53.98 @ Newegg) Overclocking is impossible, and needs bios update to run 2xxx series cpu's

Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg) Single channel ram highly gimps Ryzen's performance, especially if deciding to use the integrated graphics.

Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.90 @ OutletPC)
Case: Thermaltake - Versa H15 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($34.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA - 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($41.99 @ Newegg) Not a quality PSU
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($98.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $497.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-09-07 17:16 EDT-0400



Build 2
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($124.75 @ Amazon) Not worth the cost vs a 1200 or a 2200g
Motherboard: MSI - B350M GAMING PRO Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($69.99 @ B&H)
Memory: G.Skill - NT Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($70.98 @ Newegg) Too slow for Ryzen
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.90 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1050 2GB AERO ITX Video Card ($133.75 @ Amazon)
Case: Rosewill - FBM-X1 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($26.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA - 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($41.99 @ Newegg) Not a quality PSU
Total: $512.35
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-09-07 17:13 EDT-0400

 

[punkncat]

I think far more important with Ryzen procs is to consider whether the memory is on the mobo compat list. Beyond that, on the integrated models the RAM speed is much more important, otherwise is quite minimal. To continue on that thought a very small clock speed adjustment on slower, compatible RAM for a budget build using a dedicated GPU is a GREAT way to cut costs. It's a bit disingenuous to suggest otherwise. The build you are discounting will crush yours in performance in frames due to the integrated graphics alone (and precludes OC), RAM speed be damned.

 

[logainofhades]

Ryzen's IGP is in no way faster than a GTX 1050. The 2400g's graphics is about even with a GT 1030, at best. Build 2 is actually faster, for gaming, than build 1. I basically took build 2 and modified it, for more optimal, and better quality, components. The 1300x has never been a good choice, since its release, as the 1200 can match it via overclocking. The 2200g is only $5 different than a 1200, and is a bit faster, clock for clock, due to lower cache latency, making it a better choice, for the money.

 

[failboat]

saving up another $150ish and going for a r5 2600/gtx 1060 3g will likely get the performance he's desiring. that pair is in a really good price/perf spot atm.