RequestLooking for first build help
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Looking for advice for a build anywhere around starting 4-600$

more info:
Gaming PC
600$ USD (a little flexible)
no monitor needed
I have nothing as of now, building for scratch

I have been looking to get into pc gaming transitioning from xbox and I have no clue where to start
Once again i have little to no knowledge in the field so i was looking to get a prebuild but i was told not to

Trying to get my hands on an affordable starting point to where I can upgrade slowly in the future.

suggestions for keyboards/mice would also be useful but those will be besides the budget

+ Rep for advice / links

Thanks!!
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Have a look at this, a little more information is always useful.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Walmart)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG M9 Plus 48.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($38.72 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B450M DS3H Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($72.98 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Aegis 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($52.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: PNY CS900 240 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($26.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($34.95 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 570 4 GB RS XXX Video Card ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: be quiet! Pure Power 11 CM 500 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $570.59

nothing fancy with the SSD/Additional storage. Just within budget. I have a cs900 as a boot drive and it works perfectly fine for that, you could throw a few games on there for quicker loading times. The HDD is just for mass storage of other things; while still being viable for loading games on and off of.

You could lower the price by swapping the 2600 out for a 1200. Getting a smaller kit of RAM could also lower the price a bit; the 570 listed pairs well with most ryzen chips in fairness. It's a good entry-low end mid card(runs most things on high you throw at it). Especially for the price it has been sat at for a while now they're worth it.




dropping the CPU down a notch, less ram, different motherboard. Saves a good chunk of the budget. You could go further by dropping the PSU down to something bronze rated.






assuming you're okay with stretching the budget out;



Peripheral wise it really comes down to preference; i'll link a few of the products i've used over the years pretty extensively with no real issues. Not including a mouse due to everyone having different preferences in hand shape. I haven't used a headset in years so if anything i would see what others have to say there.

  • headphones i personally use (richer in bass but the mids and highs are more than acceptable + comfort factor is definitely there) OneOdio pro-50
  • One of the few microphones i've used before switching to a more premium option (condenser (i highly suggest getting a windsock)) neewer nw-8000 usb
  • Probably the sturdiest keyboards i have ever used. Knockoff blues allow for a relatively satisfying click. The response time is good, as well as the rebound. Build quality is amazing, solid plastic outer with an aluminium backplate giving it virtually no flex or bend. redragon k551
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Mitochondria wrote Have a look at this, a little more information is always useful.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Walmart)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG M9 Plus 48.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($38.72 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B450M DS3H Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($72.98 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Aegis 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($52.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: PNY CS900 240 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($26.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($34.95 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 570 4 GB RS XXX Video Card ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: be quiet! Pure Power 11 CM 500 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $570.59

nothing fancy with the SSD/Additional storage. Just within budget. I have a cs900 as a boot drive and it works perfectly fine for that, you could throw a few games on there for quicker loading times. The HDD is just for mass storage of other things; while still being viable for loading games on and off of.

You could lower the price by swapping the 2600 out for a 1200. Getting a smaller kit of RAM could also lower the price a bit; the 570 listed pairs well with most ryzen chips in fairness. It's a good entry-low end mid card(runs most things on high you throw at it). Especially for the price it has been sat at for a while now they're worth it.




dropping the CPU down a notch, less ram, different motherboard. Saves a good chunk of the budget. You could go further by dropping the PSU down to something bronze rated.






assuming you're okay with stretching the budget out;



Peripheral wise it really comes down to preference; i'll link a few of the products i've used over the years pretty extensively with no real issues. Not including a mouse due to everyone having different preferences in hand shape. I haven't used a headset in years so if anything i would see what others have to say there.

  • headphones i personally use (richer in bass but the mids and highs are more than acceptable + comfort factor is definitely there) OneOdio pro-50
  • One of the few microphones i've used before switching to a more premium option (condenser (i highly suggest getting a windsock)) neewer nw-8000 usb
  • Probably the sturdiest keyboards i have ever used. Knockoff blues allow for a relatively satisfying click. The response time is good, as well as the rebound. Build quality is amazing, solid plastic outer with an aluminium backplate giving it virtually no flex or bend. redragon k551


Thanks a lot!!
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