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Budget Intel Core i5 build under $600 in Desktops ·
Intel Core i5-7600K
MSI Main Board Desktop B350 (LGA 1200, 4xDDR4, PCI-Ex16, 2xPCI-Ex1, USB3.1, USB2.0, 4xSATA III, M.2, Rai B350M_PRO-VDH
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Sapphire Radeon RX 560 PULSE 2GB GDDR5 Dp HDMI DVI
Adata XPG Z1 DDR4 16GB (2x8GB) 3000MHz P/N: AX4U300038G16-DBZ
Zalman Z1 mid tower case black, USB 3.0, without power supply ZAL-ZM-Z1
EVGA Power Supply, 550 Watt EVGA Power Supply, US Version
Crucial SSD 120GB, 2.5", 7mm, SATA III 6Gbps, Read up to 556MB/s

Total: $2.00 installment plans available, excluding the case ~$1910 - Downtown
GPU Buying Guide - (Read first post) in Desktops ·
I think it’s probably worth selling... honestly, a GTX 1050 Ti 4GB should be plenty for those games. If anyone actually tries to pressure you into a sale, I guess you could always ask for a bit more 🤣



https://www.newegg.com/p/NVIDIA-GTX-1050-Ti-4GB/
PC build recommendations under $300 in Desktops ·
https://www.newegg.com/p/asrock-h81m-dgs/

It says it's in stock, but I suppose we should double-check 😛

RAM:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ram-memory-listing-example

Is it the exact same model? You didn't mention the frequency... it’s probably best if the modules match perfectly. 😉
FX 8300 - starting from $235
Advice for buying a gaming PC! in Desktops ·
I don't think you'll see any Radeon RX 570s available until at least late August. I guess everything just got swept up in this whole crypto mining craze.
Used PC builds: What are they worth? in Desktops ·
Nah, not really... That G3258 is just another dual-core chip, and honestly, it’s overpriced just like everything else you've linked here.

Maybe just tell me what your actual budget is and what you want the PC to do—as long as we aren't being totally unrealistic. Otherwise, we could just keep swapping links forever without actually figuring out what you're looking for.😛
GPU Buying Guide - (Read first post) in Desktops ·
Not really... maybe check if they have an EVGA model for $766. If not, you could probably grab an NVIDIA GTX 1060 3GB single-fan at Micro Center for about $583.
Budget desktop PC build under $750 in Desktops ·
Intel Pentium G4560 3.50 GHz Socket 1151
MSI Main board desktop B250 (S1151, 2xDDR4, 1xPCI-Ex16, 2xPCI-Ex1, USB3.1, USB2.0, SATA III, DVI, VGA, GLAN)
Patriot Signature DDR4, 2400Mhz, 8GB, CL15
GIGABYTE PW400 Power Supply 400W, 80+ White
MS CYCLOPS V gaming case, window Mid Tower, no power supply included
Samsung LED 24
EVGA Radeon RX 560
Genius KB-8000X keyboard and mouse combo, black, USB
Logitech Speaker
Samsung SSD 240

Total: $1.75 - available in 12 monthly installments at the Center
Used PC builds: What are they worth? in Desktops ·
My bad, I didn't even realize he listed his specs 😬

http://www.craigslist.com/listing/motherboards...22790604 -> you could probably grab a Q9550 for about $100 plus some extra RAM, though it might end up costing about the same
http://www.craigslist.com/listing/graphics-cards...22624972

And if you happen to need a power supply:

http://www.craigslist.com/listing/cases/power-supplies...22765702

GTA V (Full HD 1080):

Used PC builds: What are they worth? in Desktops ·
I think that first one is way better than those other two options. If you can talk them down another 50 bucks, $33 you’re probably looking at a solid deal. You could even look into upgrading the GPU later with something like an AMD Radeon RX 560 for just a bit over $267. That would probably let you run GTA V on Full HD 1080 at Medium-High settings without much trouble.
Advice for buying a gaming PC! in Desktops ·
That price is for cash. If you're paying by card, expect it to be about 6% higher, and if you want to go with installments, it’ll probably jump up more than 10%.
Advice for buying a gaming PC! in Desktops ·
@analogtiger19 I'm not really feeling this build. 😛 The Configuration 1500x just doesn't seem worth it—you've got a motherboard without a heatsink, overpriced RAM, and honestly, the GPU is a bit weak for what you're spending.

ASUS ROG Strix B350, AM4, AMD ready
Intel Core i5-8400 BOX, 3.2GHz 16MB, AM4
Kingston SSD 120GB A400, 2.5", SATA3, TLC, Read speed 500 MB/s, Write speed 320 MB/s, 7mm, SA400S37/120G
HDD 1TB Seagate Barracuda, 3.5", 7200RPM, 64MB Cache, SATA3, HDWD110UZSVA
MS CYCLOPS V midi tower case
500W XFX XT500 Power Supply, ATX 2.31, P1-500B-XTFR
DDR4 8GB (1x8) PC4-19200 2400MHz CL15 G.Skill, F4-2400C15S-8GNT
EVGA GTX 1050 Ti 4GB GDDR5, DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort

$2.00 - ADM
NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti 2GB GDDR5 - $275
Advice for buying a gaming PC! in Desktops ·
ASUS Prime B350M-A motherboard, AM4 socket, ready for Ryzen.
Maybe an AMD Ryzen 5 1600 box, 3.2GHz, 16MB, on the AM4 platform?
I guess I’m looking at a 120GB Patriot Flare SSD, using a SATA3 interface—specifically the PFL120GS25SSDR model.
Seagate BarraCuda High-Performance 1TB HDD, 3.5", 7200RPM, 64MB Cache, SATA3, HDWD110UZSVA
It looks like we're looking at a Zalman 500-GVM modular PSU here—500W, ATX12V V2.3, with active PFC and an 80 Plus Bronze rating. I guess it's a decent enough option for certain builds.
It looks like we're looking at an 8GB stick of DDR4—specifically that CL17 Crucial module running at 2400MHz. Just a single 8GB stick, I assume.
EVGA GTX 1060 FTW 6GB, 6 GB GDDR5, 192-bit, 1797/8008 MHz
Maybe the Zalman R1 mid tower case? I guess it could work.

Total: $2.25Cash on delivery—ADM handles both assembly and shipping for free.
Advice for buying a gaming PC! in Desktops ·
Man, that’s pretty rough for $2333 😬 I’d probably go with an AMD Ryzen 5 1600 box and an EVGA GTX 1060 FTW, plus a much better motherboard, I guess.
Best time to buy a new PC? in Desktops ·
It’s barely noticeable... an i3 that's 5% faster isn't really anything at all.

The G4560 with integrated graphics should be fine, I guess, provided you aren't trying to run anything too demanding.
Used PC builds: What are they worth? in Desktops ·
A little bit less than $667 for everyone.
Best time to buy a new PC? in Desktops ·
Kevin Cox said:That’s exactly why I’m asking. I remember seeing a recommendation on this sub a while back suggesting we should hold off for a few months before picking up a new GPU.
The Ryzen chips just hit the market, and honestly, it feels like they're priced a bit too high right now—especially since they really ought to be offering more bang for your buck compared to Intel. Plus, everyone is waiting to see how Intel responds.

I know, I know, sometimes you just have to bite the bullet and buy it. But I'm not exactly in a rush, so if waiting a couple of months makes sense financially, why not?

I don't know, I think Ryzen actually offers quite a bit more than Intel for the same money. Maybe the R5 1400 and 1500X are a little $33 overpriced, but even then, they seem like a better value than those locked i5 models.

It feels like we might be waiting a long time for an answer from Intel in the mainstream segment; they haven't even adjusted their prices yet 😛
Best time to buy a new PC? in Desktops ·
There isn't a set timeline yet, but I guess we might see things shift around late summer or early fall. By then, all the Ryzen processors should be out, and both Intel and AMD will have their new HEDT platforms on the market—though that's probably less critical. Plus, Vega cards and the RX 5 xx series should be a bit easier to find. I'm not entirely sure about RAM and SSD prices, though... they seem pretty high right now.
GPU Buying Guide - (Read first post) in Desktops ·
Timothy Kim60: I guess we should probably take a look at this.
Robert Rodriguez2 said:I guess this is the product page for that EVGA card. It looks like a pretty standard listing for the GTX 1050 Ti.
For that kind of money, you might as well just grab a GTX 1050 Ti. I guess it’s worth considering.

Adam Moore3 said:I guess it depends on which version of The New Guy fruit you're looking at—which one actually seems like a better deal? $13 So, you get an extra 2GB of VRAM and the Ti version instead of the non-Ti model. I guess that makes sense. 🍿

Maybe you can see why someone might have gotten confused there. 😛 The Description says it's a GTX 1050 Ti, but I guess it's actually just a GTX 1050.

This one's the cheapest option that still comes with a 3-year warranty (unless you count that loud-as-hell low-profile model).

I guess this is just a basic listing for an EVGA GTX 1050 Ti Mini. It seems pretty straightforward, though I suppose you could look for better deals elsewhere if you're feeling adventurous.