PC and monitor setup for $500

Hey, I'm looking to pick up a desktop setup and a monitor for around $750... My last rig was built over at Micro Center, and since it seems like everyone still heads there first, they're my top choice right now.

I’ll mostly be using the PC for gaming—everything from the heavy hitters to the lighter stuff.

Thanks in advance, everyone!

Intel Core i5 9400F NVIDIA GTX 1660
Gigabyte B450M DS3H
G.Skill Aegis DDR4 16GB (2x8GB), DDR4 2666, CL19
GIGABYTE SSD 480GB, SATA III, 3D NAND TLC
SilentiumPC Vero L2 500W, 80+ Bronze
Zalman Z1 NEO mid tower
ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1660

Total: $1763 (with a 2% forum discount $1728)

It’s a bit pricey, but I don't think it makes sense to cut corners anywhere. If you try to swap to an SSD+HDD combo, it'll just end up costing another $20 more anyway.
Maybe switch the case if you want to save some cash$33 if this is over budget.

EDIT: Didn't realize you needed a monitor too🤦

1 * Samsung 23.5" LED IPS 24MK430H, VGA, HDMI, 75Hz
Code: lg-24mk430m - $311

1 * Intel Core i5 9400F NVIDIA GTX 1660 (6C/12T, 3.4/3.6GHz Boost, 19MB, 65W, AM4) box, with Wraith Spire
Code: YD1600BBAEBOX - $333

1 * GIGABYTE GA-AB350M-DS3H (S.AM4, 4xDDR4, RAID) mATX
Code: GA-AB350M-DS3H - $170

1 * Corsair VENGEANCE® LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4 DRAM 3000MHz C15
Code: CMK8GX4M2C3000C16- - $143

1 * NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 4GB GDDR5 Black Edition
Code: XFX-RX-570P4DBD6 - $400

1 * GIGABYTE SSD 480GB, SATA III, 3D NAND TLC, 550MBs/480MBs
Code: GP-GSTFS31480GNTD - $143

1 * SilentiumPC Vero L2 600W Power Supply, 80+ Bronze
Code: 29190435 - $133

1 * Zalman S3, 1x120mm, USB3.0
Code: ZAL-S3 - $88

Total: $1721 (-2%=$1.75)
Free assembly and shipping

You get a 2% discount there since you're a forum member. Just mention the discount and give them your username and you're all set.
The monitor supports FreeSync, so you can take advantage of that with this GPU for smoother gameplay without any screen tearing.

1 x Samsung 22" LED IPS, 22MK430H, VGA, DVI, HDMI
1 x Gigabyte B450M DS3H Intel B450, AM4, 4xDDR4,
1 x Corsair VENGEANCE® LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4 DRAM
1 x Intel Core i5 9400F NVIDIA GTX 1660 (6C/12T, 3.4/3.6GHz
1 x Seagate Barracuda 1TB, 64MB, 7200rpm
1 x Zalman S2, 1x120mm, USB3.0
1 x SilentiumPC Vero L2 500W, 80+ Bronze Power Supply
1 x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 8GB GDGD5
Total: $1665

Future

advice - throw in at least a 256GB SSD for macOS and your basic apps. trust me, the difference is night and day.

like this
https://www.future-it.com/kingston-12...F120G/product/

Adam Moore3 said:Intel Core i5 9400F NVIDIA GTX 1660
Gigabyte B450M DS3H
G.Skill Aegis DDR4 16GB (2x8GB), DDR4 2666, CL19
GIGABYTE SSD 480GB, SATA III, 3D NAND TLC
SilentiumPC Vero L2 500W, 80+ Bronze
Zalman Z1 NEO mid tower
ASUS ROG Strix GTX 1660

Total: $1763 (-2% with the forum discount $1728)

It’s a bit pricey, but I don't think it's worth cutting corners elsewhere. If you try to swap to an SSD+HDD combo, you'll just end up spending another $20 more anyway.
Maybe you could save a few bucks on the case$33 if this feels like too much.

And where's the (seal of approval) monitor? 😁

swiftfalcon89 said:Wait, where’s the seal on the monitor? 😁

Just realized 😵