$1500 build

[TomaHawk]

My 4 1/2 year old CyberPower PC is getting slow and it might be time to replace it. My old puter has a FX-6300 AMD processor in it and I really like it (in fact my last 3 or 4 computers have had AMD processors in them). I was thinking of building a system with a AMD Ryzen 5 series (5600X maybe). I'm just wondering what you thoughts on this build might be (like should I go Intel or is the Ryzen 5 good for a casual gamer)? The build will not be done for a few months so I'm not in a big hurry (and the money flow opens up a bit). Or should I just get a prebuilt system (I know it'll cost more)? TIA for your thoughts.

 

[Why_Me]

What is your monitor resolution or is that to be included in the budget? This build down below is meant for 1080P.

https://www.newegg.com/black-phanteks-eclipse-p360a-atx-mid-tower/p/N82E16811854103
Phanteks Eclipse P360A Mid Tower Case $79.99

Exhaust fan for that case.

https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-ACFAN00119A-P12-Black-Pressure-Optimized/dp/B07GB5JRTZ/
ARCTIC P12 PWM 120mm 4-Pin Case Fan $8.00

https://www.antonline.com/Evga/Computers/Video_Cards/Graphic_Cards/1444449
EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC GAMING 12GB GDDR6 Graphic Card + EVGA SuperNOVA 650W Power Supply + EVGA Z12 RGB USB 2.0 Gaming Keyboard + Xbox Game Pass For PC 2 Month Membership (Email Delivery) $619.96

https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16813144531
MSI PRO B660M-A DDR4 $139.99

https://www.newegg.com/intel-core-i5-12400f-core-i5-12th-gen/p/N82E16819118360
Intel Core i5-12400F $199.99

https://www.amazon.com/GAMMAXX-GT-V2-Motherboard-Controller/dp/B0876GWBS5/
DEEPCOOL GAMMAXX GT V2 CPU Air Cooler $39.99

Are you a human?

www.newegg.com

Kingston Fury Beast DDR4 3600MHz 16GB (2x8GB) CL16 $74.99

https://www.amazon.com/PNY-CS2130-Internal-Solid-State/dp/B0869C35V2/
PNY CS2130 2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen3 x4 Internal SSD $184.99

https://www.amazon.com/Window-Flash-Upgrade-Windоws-available/dp/B09Q8RBL2G/
Window 10 Home USB | 1 PC | USB Flash | Free Upgrade to Windоws 11 $109.00

Total: $1457

https://www.antonline.com/Evga/Computers/Video_Cards/Graphic_Cards/1444450

EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti XC GAMING 8GB GDDR6 LHR Graphic Card + EVGA SuperNOVA 750W GA 80+ Gold Fully Modular Power Supply + EVGA X17 Wired Customizable Gaming Mouse + Xbox Game Pass For PC 2 Month Membership (Email Delivery) $699.96

Total: $1537

A better look at those components.

https://ark.intel.com/content/www/u...2400f-processor-18m-cache-up-to-4-40-ghz.html

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/PRO-B660M-A-DDR4

https://www.phanteks.com/Eclipse-P360A.html

Reviews of that cpu w/benchmarks.

https://www.tomshardware.com/news/intel-core-i5-12400-review

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_P_AGv-DJbU

 

[TomaHawk]

Right now I plan on using my current monitor. A Dell ST2210, but that may be updated in the future. And thank you for the info Why_Me. I'll take a look at it all (I'm old and slow).

 

[Why_Me]

Right now I plan on using my current monitor. A Dell ST2210, but that may be updated in the future. And thank you for the info Why_Me. I'll take a look at it all (I'm old and slow).

btw you probably want to double check my math ... I'm old and slow also.

 

[Why_Me]

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-Optix-MAG274R2-Adjustable-Compatible/dp/B093WMSLQQ/
MSI Optix MAG274R2 Full HD Gaming Non-Glare Super Narrow Bezel 1ms 1920 x 1080 165HZ Refresh Rate Adjustable Height Arm FreeSync G-Sync Compatible 27” IPS Gaming Monitor $249.99

MSI Optix MAG274R2 - Accurate Display. Ultimate Victory. | Esports Gaming Monitor | MSI

Meet MSI Opitx MAG274R2 esports gaming monitor. Equipped with 27 inch,1080p, 165Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time IPS panel, the Optix MAG274R2 will give you the competitive you need to take down your opponents.

www.msi.com

 

[TomaHawk]

I got a good chance to look things over Why_Me. So ar I like what I see. Of course, I'm still leaning toward a AMD Ryzen 5 5600X processor. Your video showed me it and the Intel you showed me are close (the Ryzen might be a bit more $$). And I really like the "package" from Antonline with the video card and other stuff. I never knew about that. So far everything is within my "budget".

 

[FloaterTiny]

So much good stuff from Why_Me above, I don't have much to add in terms of a potential build!

If you want to consider a prebuilt system instead, I've had an eye on this one from Rand's PC Parts for a while and just don't want to pull the trigger anytime soon. But, it's a Ryzen 5 5600x with a RTX 3060

https://www.jawa.gg/product/1938/20-20-vision-ryzen-5-5600-x-and-rtx-3060-gaming-pc

 

[Why_Me]

So much good stuff from Why_Me above, I don't have much to add in terms of a potential build!

If you want to consider a prebuilt system instead, I've had an eye on this one from Rand's PC Parts for a while and just don't want to pull the trigger anytime soon. But, it's a Ryzen 5 5600x with a RTX 3060

https://www.jawa.gg/product/1938/20-20-vision-ryzen-5-5600-x-and-rtx-3060-gaming-pc

That's one of the few prebuilt sites that list the make & model of the board and psu. ^^

 

[TomaHawk]

So much good stuff from Why_Me above, I don't have much to add in terms of a potential build!

If you want to consider a prebuilt system instead, I've had an eye on this one from Rand's PC Parts for a while and just don't want to pull the trigger anytime soon. But, it's a Ryzen 5 5600x with a RTX 3060

https://www.jawa.gg/product/1938/20-20-vision-ryzen-5-5600-x-and-rtx-3060-gaming-pc

I have never heard of them Tiny.

 

[TomaHawk]

It sure looks that way. Anyone ever bought from them before?

 

[FloaterTiny]

It sure looks that way. Anyone ever bought from them before?

I've never gotten anything from that seller specifically, but I've bought on jawa a fair bit and always had good experiences

 

[TomaHawk]

Good to know Tiny

 

[TomaHawk]

Why_Me will that case you picked for the Intel build you showed me work with a AMD motherboard (B550 or X750)? I would have messaged you but I can't do that yet on here. TIA

 

[Why_Me]

Why_Me will that case you picked for the Intel build you showed me work with a AMD motherboard (B550 or X750)? I would have messaged you but I can't do that yet on here. TIA

Yes it will work. It works with any mATX / ATX / Mini ITX / E-ATX motherboards.

 

[TomaHawk]

Yes it will work. It works with any mATX / ATX / Mini ITX / E-ATX motherboards.

Thanks so much