1 * AMD Ryzen 5 6C/12T 5600 (3.6/4.2GHz Boost, 36MB, 65W, AM4) Box SKU: 100-100000927BOX 1 * GIGABYTE AMD B450 mATX Motherboard (2xDDR4, 1xPCI-E3.0x16, 2xPCI-Ex1, USB3.1, USB2.0, 4xSATA, 1xM.2, Raid, HDMI, VGA, GLAN) Retail SKU: B450M H 1 * G.Skill 3000MHz AEGIS C16 DDR4 16GB (2x8) SKU: F4-3000C16D-16GISB 1 * ASUS DUAL-RX6700XT-O12G 90YV0G83-M0NA00 SKU: 0001243561 1 * Kingston 1TB NV1 M.2 2280 NVMe SSD, up to 2100/1700MB/s, UPC: 740617316681 SKU: SNVS/1000G 1 * Corsair CX Series 600W 80+ Bronze Power Supply SKU: fsp-hydro-k-600 1 * MS FIGHTER V315 gaming case with 4 x 120mm Cooler Master Case Fans SKU: 0001197902
Total after discount: $1,145.00 $2638 ($1,115.00 after an extra 2% off $2.50) Free assembly and shipping Example from CDW, including an extra 2% discount they give us on the forum
When it comes to FIFA, it honestly doesn't matter much; the game isn't exactly a heavy hitter for the CPU. You could probably even get away with an i3, but since Intel tends to price their motherboards higher, that combo ends up being way too expensive for someone trying to build a budget rig. For gaming, he can just go with the most basic motherboard possible—nothing is going to overheat. I was actually looking at putting together a build on a tight budget so he’d have about $300 left over for a GPU, which is why I opted for the slightly cheaper Core i5-12400 instead. 🙂
Total after discount: $671 Free shipping (prices sourced from Accenture) - just a quick heads-up, if you grab this combo, ask them before buying if the motherboard has the latest BIOS installed to support the newer chips. If not, have them flash it before they ship it out.-
See how it performs with the new platform and a fresh GPU. If you're still feeling underwhelmed, you can always put an extra $300 toward a beefier graphics card. Right now, you can pick up a brand new GTX 1660 for about $300, or if you're looking at the used market, hunt for an RTX 2060 that still carries a warranty.
I was thinking the exact same thing—a GTX 1660 Ti isn't exactly winning any awards when it comes to ray tracing. If we were actually talking about high-end, top-tier cards, then we’d have something real to discuss.
It all feels a bit overhyped if you ask me. Personally, I’d lean toward the GTX1650, which you can usually pick up for just a hair under $1.25. Alternatively, if you can find an RTX3050 sitting in that $2,500-$$0.90 range, that's worth a look too.
Look, the i3-10100F is actually newer and faster than that i7 4790 k, and they both sit at 4 cores and 8 threads. Plus, you’re getting a modern chip with a full warranty. God knows how much that old i7 was pushed to its limits before it hit the used market, and you'll have zero protection if it dies on you tomorrow. Regarding the RAM, there's really no point in paying extra for 3200MHz. With that specific processor paired with this motherboard, you won't be able to push it past 2666MHz anyway.
That Philips model comes with DisplayPort, so if they decide to upgrade to an Nvidia card down the road, FreeSync will actually work. With that budget Samsung, you're stuck—it only has HDMI, which means it’ll only play nice with an AMD card. Honestly, looking at the specs, I don't think that Philips is any worse than that entry-level Samsung. The buyer didn't "demand" an Nvidia card; they just asked "if it's possible," so it wasn't a hard requirement.
Total: $2090 (-2%=$2.00) Total with discount: $1881 (-2%=$1.75) Free assembly and shipping
Futura IT Forum members get a 2% discount. You're getting 16GB of DDR4 memory at 3200MHz in dual channel right away. The graphics card is a little weaker than what we discussed, but at least you can still take advantage of FreeSync.
And honestly, the monitor recommendation was a total bust. That specific model has some nasty blue pixelation issues that just aren't worth dealing with. If you want something that actually works, grab this one instead click
Total disaster, round two. Honestly, 8GB of RAM is already hitting its limit with certain games, and you're essentially throwing away 10% of your performance just by running single-channel memory. Plus, that RX590 is a complete waste of money. If you just throw in $33 more, you could grab a GTX 1660 instead. It actually performs better and pulls half the power, which means it stays way cooler while you're playing.
Alexander Moore67 said:So, this guy has an RX 580 and is looking for a CPU just to get some decent 1080p gaming going. I actually laid out exactly why he doesn't need anything more powerful than a Ryzen 5 1600 in the link I provided, but apparently, I’m just talking to a brick wall here.😵
Look, I specifically said that IF someone is actually aiming for a 144Hz refresh rate down the road, the 3600 is definitely the way to go. But you? You just wrote the exact same thing again. It’s like a fly landing on a pile of crap—just circling the same spot over and over.
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wiredotter14 said:If someone picks up a 144Hz monitor to pair with an RX 580 build, they’re almost certainly looking to play titles like Counter-Strike, League of Legends, or Fortnite. They'll likely be running those on settings that don't absolutely murder the graphics, which means the CPU is going to start playing a much bigger role in whether they actually hit those high refresh rates.
Look, an RX 580 isn't exactly set in stone. You aren't locked into your current setup forever; there’s always an upgrade path waiting down the road. I actually made the mistake of buying a 144Hz monitor back when I was still rocking a Core i5 6400 paired with a GTX 1060 3GB. At the time, it felt like overkill, but I eventually upgraded both components. Now, I'm sitting pretty, pulling over 100 average FPS in most games. It pays to plan ahead.
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Alexander Moore67 said:He mentioned he’ll be playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Battlefield V, and Red Dead Redemption 2, so honestly, the CPU isn't even going to be an issue here.
Look, if you want my honest opinion, you clearly don't quite get how these things work. When it comes to Battlefield games, the CPU is easily the most critical component. Just go look at how poorly Battlefield V runs on quad-core processors when they're paired with mid-range cards like a GTX 1060 or an RX 580. Those titles are heavy on the processor. Please, just take my advice on this one. 😵
Alexander Moore67 said:It looks like you've done your homework and still landed on the same conclusion. Honestly, I don't see much point in dragging this out further...
Yeah, I can tell you aren't really reading what I'm putting down here either. At this point, there’s just no sense in arguing with you.
lol, nobody is going to drop cash on a 144Hz monitor just to sit there staring at 48-60 FPS's like those RX 580 charts suggest. Seriously, give it a rest... That’s exactly why I brought it up. If you’re just aiming for some basic 60Hz gaming, then yeah, the Ryzen 5 1600 is plenty. But if you actually want to make use of a 144Hz setup, you need to step up to a 3600, no two ways about it, for the reasons I already laid out above.
You’re back on that budget talk again. Look, if you’re just aiming for 60 or 75Hz, the Ryzen 5 1600 AF is honestly the smartest buy. Even an older AE chip can handle that load. But if you’re pushing for 144Hz, every single frame matters. It’s not just about that, either—the 3600 has noticeably better 1% lows compared to the 1600 AF. I think you realize that average FPS can be pretty deceptive; you really need to look at those 1% lows to see the real story. Plus, the 3xxx series has a much better memory controller. You aren't just throwing money away for nothing here. A graph showing average FPS doesn't tell the whole story; you have to look at the full picture.
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I'll say it again: if you're planning on 144Hz gaming—which is basically becoming the standard now that 144Hz monitors are so affordable, especially those TN panels you can find starting around $150—the Ryzen 5 3600 is the way to go. Period.
Total on installments: $2446 (-2%=$2.50) Total cash price: $2202 (-2%=$2.25) Free assembly and shipping
Example build assembled at Accenture. Forum members get a 2% discount—just mention "forum discount" in the notes and include your forum username. If they really need that much storage space, they could always swap in a 240/250/256GB SSD and add an HDD instead.