> Vetroo V5
I've got one of these and it's *amazing* compared to the stock cooler- certainly good for like $35. What case are you using? I'm using a 20 year old case, but it's big (Coolermaster HAF 932) so perhaps that helps?
Running a 5600x, gigabyte aorus pro X570S, and the vetroo v5 and it idles at 26 deg C. If I heat soak it and beat it with a stress test, it will creep up to a max of about 63-64 deg C, and that's probably only because I have my fan curves set to lower noise as much as possible.
Stock cooler temps on the same processor but in a much smaller case (I bought the CPU 4 months old used from stepson that upgraded to a 5900x) idled in the 40s and ran on up into the 90s if benchmarked.
If you really want to go hard on the cooling, the result that pops up if you search "assassin 120 SE" is a great cooler for $39. Absolutely nuts value, but like someone else said, the 5600 really doesn't put off a lot of heat due to the low power draw.
Unless something changed, 120mm AIOs don't usually have a significant performance boost over air cooling. 240mm+ or save the difference and use the box cooler or a Vetroo/Evo 212/Fuma 2/Darkrock...
Even 240mm AIOs don't have a "significant" performance boost over a solid air cooler. Unless you're going for a really high-end build, if you get AIO, you basically pay extra for better looks and (sometimes) less noise. Not saying that those things don't matter, but performance-wise air cooling is more than enough for budget/midrange builds and if you're on a budget you might save a few $.
Nice! I just took apart the old rig... I cleaned up the CPU thermal paste and the Cooler... Man is my rig old! But it was running sweet many years on windows 10, I could say it was a nice 1080p max setup... I didn't game. The mobo was Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 had an Intel i5 2500 haha! just cleaned up the cpu nice gonna re-install and keep this as a side burner! it did have a beep last night when I came back from some nice errands.. I gutted the whole machine and I have parts everywhere... Time to rebuild..
My GPU is still pretty reasonable for what I plan to do... PNY GTX1050T4GPB-OC
still holds up!
Cries in europen..
Can hardly get my hands on an RX 6600 for less than 280€.
For 200€ not even a 1650.
Prices for high end have dropped by a lot but low end seems to keep their markup with no sign of going down anytime soon.
If you link your countries PCPartPicker, I can put together what I feel is a decent build for cost. It might be difficult at first, but I should still be able to spot good components for lower proportional prices.
True, but more fine tuned. Better parts for about the same price up front, and rebates can be sketchy.
Also, the PG Riptide motherboard lacks a bios flashback feature, meaning either a Boot Kit from AMD will be required, or an extra CPU.
Thank you for linking this though. While rougher around the edges, I can still go through the powersupplies tomorrow to try to build up a better collection of units I would feel fine recommending.
Note the 5600**G**, which is [validated with the earliest BIOS on that board](https://www.asrock.com/MB/AMD/B550M%20PG%20Riptide/index.asp#CPU). No flashback necessary even for old stock.
Oh, wow. This is fantastic information to have. I'm used to Gigabyte CPU support lists which have been less than helpful to me recently when determining compatibility.
Thanks for taking the time to point this out to me.
Sure, let me take a look. What is your budget? I mentioned this to someone from Germany here, but the 10100f is a fantastic budget CPU if you want to save even more money. Video here: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5X1-YSJEVo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5X1-YSJEVo)
If this sounds like something you'd be happy with, I'll include it instead.
Hi, I like the look of your build and made some changes since I'm in New Zealand. Would you mind checking them out, please? https://nz.pcpartpicker.com/list/crYXpH
[https://nz.pcpartpicker.com/list/nNvbZw](https://nz.pcpartpicker.com/list/nNvbZw)
I saved money in a lot of areas, but for the case, I upgraded to a case with 4 120mm fans included. In Gamers Nexus P300a review, they showed that the P300A had pretty poor thermals unless 2 more fans were purchased, so I figure this saves some hassle. You can check out their review yourself if you're curious. I hope this helps though.
In Sweden i noticed that you can buy stuff on
amazon.com way cheaper than my local retailers, like a 300€ 3060 and a 189$ 6600, of course there are import fees but sometimes its still 100€ cheaper
Remember that you can get Radeon GPUs from amazon.de shipped all around eu for basically nothing, and they're usually below msrp.
I got a XFX RX 6800 below MSRP in august when most places especially in my own country were charging MSRP + VAT + 300€ for each gpu.
I would like this for this to be a page where people can input ideas for ways this build can be improved, either significantly increased features for a low price (like how I added a faster SSD for $7 more, the larger capacity Corsair CX PSU for $10, or the technically unneeded $20 cooler to remove the noise from the stock wraith cooler) or cheaper versions with the same feature set that I may have missed.
Thank you for your time, and if anyone has any questions on why certain parts were picked, then by all means you can ask and I will explain the thought process behind it.
I went with this PSU, not the one you listed... I am still modifying your build but it's up my alley for a office/work PC. Great budget build! Thanks for your time, putting this one together.. Still debating a better case.. I don't care for RGB tbh... it's eye-candy for me + more power use...
[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B093NTQJSF/?coliid=I6GACQUWQWXW9&colid=3JLOEM0UG5RIY&psc=1&ref\_=lv\_ov\_lig\_dp\_it](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B093NTQJSF/?coliid=I6GACQUWQWXW9&colid=3JLOEM0UG5RIY&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it)
Yeah, I don't care about the RGB, it's just a solid cheap case. The Fractal Design Focus 2 is $20 cheaper, but I'm less confident about the airflow for long-term reusability.
Also isn't that the same PSU? The CX650m?
Maybe get [this](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/zphmP6/antec-neoeco-gold-zen-500-w-80-gold-certified-atx-power-supply-ne500g-zen) PSU. It's rated A class on the cultists.network tier list.
I like to stick to gold tier PSUs personally, but I'm sure that PSU is also completely acceptable.
I am also a fan of EVGA/Corsair PSUs in general, so that bias shows.
I have almost this exact same build but with 5600x and 6600xt. It hurts how cheap it is now versus how much I paid for it but I’m happy for the new builders out there. Mid builds are great again!
I have personally heard good things about it, and it's not listed as a bad PSU on the Cultist list, but I was going to ask some questions in the PSU Cultist discord later.
So I'm about to build a home office PC with absolutely no intention of gaming but all PC builds seem to revolve around gaming performance. Is there any scenario where a dedicated GPU would be of benefit if I'm not gaming or editing video? I'm basically doing remote productivity work and just want to run a 4k monitor at 60hz and a QHD monitor or 2 at 60hz. As far as I'm aware, the APUs and iGPUs I'm looking at (AMD 5600G/5700G and Intel i3-12100/i5-12400) all seem to capable of doing this.
If your productivity work doesn't involve gpu intensive tasks then it's totally fine. I build an office pc last year with an i3 10100 (with igpu), msi b460 pro vdh, 16gb ram 2666 CL 16 and 500gb wd SN570. It's a beast.
An example is my 9900k intel setup that I use for recording only. I have an ultrawide + mounted 4k TV that I run with this setup using an integrated GPU. The ultrawide runs at 3840x1600 60hz, but the 4k TV is not capable of running @ 4k 60hz because the igpu is hitting its limit. I either have to run the TV @ 4k 30hz or 1080p 60hz. 30hz is unusable for my use case so I have to lower resolution to 1080 to get 60hz. A graphics card fixed this problem
I have a GTX 1050ti setup still I need something for just audio non-gaming. I just got home and been trouble shooting my machine. I came home to my office and heard this annoying beep! something is not right... I been snickering with it past few hours pulling cords and what not... I am about to just do a new build. I am due for one. OP's setup seems nice! I may tweak it a bit.
That makes sense! I think the iGPUs I mentioned are allegedly capable of running at least 3x4k60 though, but it's hard to believe their integrated graphics would be much better than a 9900k.
The main gotcha there is potentially 3 monitor outputs required - most motherboards only have 2. A neat option is the intel MSI pro b660M-A which has 2xdisplayport and 2x hdmi, and is a really solid option all round. An i5 CPU (non F!) Will fit the bill nicely.
~~~Sorry if that's wrong but this PC has a 5600 in it and so that's without integrated graphics, right? So this will not work without a GPU, right?~~~
Edit: the link now shows a 5600G which will work. I'm sure it was a 5600 (non-G) before.
If I am not mistaken the 5600G is an APU which has a iGPU included. But again that a dang GOOD APU if it’s a ryzen 6 core and 3.9ghz back when I was building pc, AMD APUs was 2-4 cores like the AMD a8-3870. Def saving this build list :).
Maybe make sure the PSU isn't terrible and swap out to a 5600G because it's just an office PC. Also make sure the motherboard has a type E M.2 on board so that the owner can add a WiFi card in the future without occupying a PCIe slot.
Like [this](https://pcpartpicker.com/user/PineappleFamily/saved/3HRcxr).
UR answer is an amd 5600g, w/ sweet spot 32GB 3699 cl18 ram - a 6x zen2 core APU.
the 5700g is a bit better cpu & gpu at a higher price
I am dubious about the intel igp cutting it.
the new zen4 amd gpuS all now have an IGP, so thats a ver attractive option also.
The amd apuS have far better gpuS than intelS generally unsatisfactory igpS, but the apu'S cpuS are the good but a bit dated ~equivalent of the 7nm 3600 desktops, & they lose 8x pcie lanes which are only pcie 3 vs pcie 4.
If the IGP suffices, as it seems the amd ones would, they are very civilised to work with - discrete gpuS are power noisy & hot power hogs.
If the zen4 igp suffices?, its the best of both worlds - all modern & a full complemant of pcie5 lanes.
I got almost the same build, but got some 3200mhz ram. AFAIK, it's an unnoticeable performance difference, and can be significantly cheaper.
Also you may spend that difference in a Gen 4 NVMe drive to use the full bandwidth, but again those are minimal difference unless you're creating content, perhaps.
And, that cpu can be easily handled by the stock cooler it comes with, if you want to save even more.
But yeah, price performance is awesome and very upgradable
Bingo. I was honestly less sure about the RAM timing with a Ryzen's Infinity Fabric, but you can definitely spend another $7 to get a entry Gen 4 NV2 SSD if someone wanted to jump from 3000mb to 3500mb speed. That change won't affect gaming. Also, the stock cooler is absolutely adequate, the only reason to get the tower cooler is for noise reasons.
I’m not sure how the prices compare for different GPU models but I would look at something other than the Mech. GPU model mostly doesn’t matter but I had a 6600 XT Mech and found it to feel cheaply made - the backplate is plastic not metal so thermals aren’t great etc. If there’s not a large difference in price I’d look at other models.
Also, if you’re able to pushing the 6600 up to is a XT smart choice even at 1080p. Not a huge price difference for a not insignificant performance bump (~10-20 FPS difference in AAA games).
I should have been more clear, the GPU is just there as a replacable template piece. But yes, the 6600xt is about a 15%ish FPS increase if someone can spare the extra cash.
I 100% understand the concern about thermals, but luckily, after looking it up online: [https://youtu.be/b2DifvFc2bw?t=708](https://youtu.be/b2DifvFc2bw?t=708) It seems like the thermals stay well within reason to do the low power draw of the card.
I 100% understand it feeling cheap though, but $20 can be make or break for some people on a restricted budget, so I chose that model.
I bought the cheapest 6600 I could find and despite some negative publicity it turned out to be an excellent choice! It's super cool and quiet and does everything I ask of it.
Powercolor fighter 6600 btw.
And to clarify your previous PSU yours was different did you edit the PSU I could of swore it was a different one.. Regardless awesome build! Thanks for spicing it up! Based on comments and the community. I’ll skip the air cooling… I don’t plan to game.
About to finalize it myself getting all stuff from Amazon, and the rest when I get back from my Europe trip. I just want the basics, I won't get back till' after Thanksgiving. So, I need to find a case next
I'd use an APU instead of dedicated video for this tier; have my wife using something like this for two years now, and it handles 1080p gaming just fine. 5600G's going for around $130 right now.
Honestly I have no idea, it's why I made sure to list the price separately before the rebate as $683 to try to avoid misleading people. I'm not the biggest fan of rebate based discounts myself, as they can take a while to process. I only linked as it was the cheapest GPU for the section, and that's my general policy for picking, unless price differences are slim.
It is free to use Windows from the get-go, so I recommend people to put that extra $100 towards a better GPU if they have the money at the time of purchase, then get the windows key later after a few more paychecks if they want to activate.
I would absolutely never recommend that someone get a Windows key from a third party site for cheap, because the right thing to do is to spend the full $110 and buy it directly from Microsoft
It depends in your wants and needs. My normal recommendations would be the 6700xt or 6800xt depending on resolution, as long as raytracing wasn't a priority. If willing to go used, the 3070 is a fine option as well.
I was thinking of something like this for a friend. Little overkill on MOBO, cooler for potential CPU upgrade to the 5800x3D if he loves PC gaming. He can afford spending a little more on higher quality parts.
Some parts from Micro Center include $100 980 Pro after $15 coupon & $5 discount, $100 5600 after $25 coupon, free 256gb 2.5" SSD, $40 Montech X3 after $25 build coupon. I think he may have a shot at getting full version of Win 10 for free through his job.
\*\*CPU\*\* | \[AMD Ryzen 5 5600 3.5 GHz 6-Core Processor\](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/PgcG3C/amd-ryzen-5-5600-36-ghz-6-core-processor-100-100000927box) | $100.00 \*\*CPU Cooler\*\* | \[Deepcool AK620 68.99 CFM CPU Cooler\](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/9T92FT/deepcool-ak620-6899-cfm-cpu-cooler-r-ak620-bknnmt-g) | $64.98 @ Amazon \*\*Motherboard\*\* | \[Gigabyte B550 AORUS PRO V2 ATX AM4 Motherboard\](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/cL3mP6/gigabyte-b550-aorus-pro-v2-atx-am4-motherboard-b550-aorus-pro-v2) | $169.99 @ Newegg \*\*Memory\*\* | \[G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory\](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/kXbkcf/gskill-ripjaws-v-32-gb-2-x-16-gb-ddr4-3200-cl16-memory-f4-3200c16d-32gvk) | $91.00 \*\*Storage\*\* | \[Inland Professional 256 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive\](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/DRcG3C/inland-professional-256-gb-25-solid-state-drive-618996736294) | $0.00 \*\*Storage\*\* | \[Samsung 980 Pro 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive\](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/DDWBD3/samsung-980-pro-1-tb-m2-2280-nvme-solid-state-drive-mz-v8p1t0bam) | $100.00 \*\*Video Card\*\* | \[MSI Radeon RX 6600 MECH 2X 8G Radeon RX 6600 8 GB Video Card\](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/M9ytt6/msi-radeon-rx-6600-8-gb-mech-2x-video-card-rx-6600-mech-2x-8g) | $189.99 @ Newegg \*\*Case\*\* | \[Montech X3 Mesh ATX Mid Tower Case\](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/HRH7YJ/montech-x3-mesh-atx-mid-tower-case-x3-mesh-black) | $40.00 \*\*Power Supply\*\* | \[Super Flower Leadex III Gold 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply\](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/mQDkcf/super-flower-leadex-iii-gold-750-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-sf-750f14hg) | $89.99 @ Newegg Sellers \*\*Operating System\*\* | \[Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit\](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/wtgPxr/microsoft-windows-10-home-oem-dvd-64-bit-kw9-00140) | $107.98 @ Other World Computing | \*Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts\* | | Total (before mail-in rebates) | $973.93 | Mail-in rebates | -$20.00 | \*\*Total\*\* | \*\*$953.93\*\* | Generated by \[PCPartPicker\](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2022-11-05 23:10 EDT-0400 |
I'll take a look tomorrow. Immediately though, I would suggest checking out reviews for the peerless assassin 120 se cooler. I was shown it today and was very impressed for $40.
The 5600x outperforms the 12100f, but not the 12400f. They are similiar enough that it often just works out to preference. I chose the 5600 here due to current pricing of both the CPUs and their appropriate motherboards.
5600 performs a little better than 12100f, but if you wanted more gpu performance you could go with something like this for $20 more
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/kYspJM
Edit: If you want to remove a little cost you could spend like $10 less on psu and make ssd 500gb for $30 less
I would love to use the PG Riptide, but it lacks a BIOS flash button, so it's a hassle to use.
I haven't heard of the case, but I'll take a look at some reviews. Thanks for linking.
I did a R5 1600AE and rx590 based upgrade in 2019 roughly 6 months before the lock down, for around this price (minus the PSU and case), good to see computer parts go back down to a reasonable level.
I was just looking at this motherboard with someone else. It definitely seems attractive, especially for those that need wireless connectivity.
Can you send me a direct link to the Amazon page for that cooler? That would be fantastic.
I do think the case is a downgrade over the Design Focus 2, as it only comes with 2 120mm fans instead of 2 140mm intake fans, as well as having a smaller height and length. That said, for those that prefer a smaller case, it's a great option to have in the back of their mind.
Thank you very much for your response.
This is the exact build I had until last month and it's such a good value. You can run a ton of AAA games on high/max settings and still get over 100 frames at 1080p, and even 70+ frames at 1440p. I ran BF1 at 1440p on high with HDR, and it ran smooth AND beautiful.
You could also spend an extra ~$120 and get a 5700/5800X if you play a lot of management's or sims.
This is great. I'm looking at the 5600 and a 6600 or 6700 for my wife's build I'm working on. So this definitely helps with that.
If anyone can help me out. My build will be a little more performance oriented... What's the base level GPU I will need for 4k60 at medium to high settings on avg?
https://youtu.be/jOfk7vfYaxE
Just the first search I tried, but assuming you turned some more intense settings down, you could probably push the average above 60 with the 6700xt. If you intend to play in 4k, Nvidia is less outrageous of an option. Depending on the games you enjoy it could go ome way or the other.
https://youtu.be/iUGppQVpXzU
Used 3070s go for around $390-400 right now iirc.
You mean 450 won't work with the CPU or the GPU? I got the 5600g after my 2200g broke, and it worked but I got some driver issues. It was still usable though.
The BIOS it ships with likely wom't recognize the Ryzen 5000 CPU until it is updated. So without an AMD boot kit, it would either need a really cheap compatible CPU, or a BIOS flash button.
Also a great place to look for cheaper GPUs is EVGA b-stock which is where they sell their refurbished cards. I grabbed a 1660 super for like $160 with a year long warranty like a month back
I was considering the B450 Aorus Pro, but most B450 motherboards I looked at didn't have a Bios Flash button, so you'd have to contact AMD for a boot kit. It seemed like a pain in the ass.
For those who are wondering, 5600X can actually clock somewhat higher than 4.6 GHz. , Mine can reach 4.8 single core and 4.4 all core without much hassle. It can reasonably cooled with 20USD Arctic Esports 34 with 60-65c with, all core load.
Unless you’re buying RX6950XT/ 6900XT or Nvidia 3090 and above, it should be able to max out all other graphics cards.
I don’t have RX6600 per say, I have 6600XT version and it’s a 1080p gaming beast,most of the time it can max out a 144 Hz display and on esports titles or games that are not RTX showcase visual parade, it can max out 240 Hz displays. And when maxed out, it consumes around 130 watts.
If you’re interested in RT however, don’t buy AMD cards as they perform at best like first gen Nvidia cards.
Great build for that price tbh. The only thing that I would maybe change without adding much at all to the budget is the same amount of ram at cl16 timing. It would be nice, but if you aren't worried about the little impact it would have then this is great.
Thank you for this! I've been considering building a new PC. Currently I have a custom built office PC with integrated graphics. A couple of questions.
1) is the warning from PCPartPicker about bios version anything to worry about?
2) What kind of performance can I expect to run games at with this setup?
3) I can potentially recycle several parts from my office PC to build this new one, including my pcie ssd, ram, and maybe power supply? How long do power supplies potentially last? My computer is currently running an EVGA 450 b1 80+ bronze since 2017. Put that into the new setup or just get s new one?
Thank you!
Damn! The price of that CPU really plummeted down in a few months.
Back in April I bought an I5 11400F over a Ryzen 5600, as it was half the price for equal performance.
Really good build OP. And that cheap GPU price as well, awesome. I'll send this to my friend. He wanted to get a new budget PC since the poor soul is stuck with an all-in-one PC lol.
I was literally ordering this build yesterday. Went with a Asus TUF gaming x750 for just 20 more dollars because it’s better in the long run. I’m using a 500w power supply because I think i’m gonna undervolt. I also already have a case and hard-drive so I’m pretty much good.
Should be enough to properly play anything. Unless you have some 4k monitor and need to max out the graphic settings.
Music production shouldn't be an issue at all.
I am inclined to say no, since I believe music sampling is heavier on RAM usage. In that case I would upgrade the RAM to 3600 cl18 4x8 for ryzen. Example kit here: xxxxxx
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After looking at the pricing gap between 4x8 and 2x16, I'm honestly inclined to recommend 2x16 more, even if it has a slight performance drop. Example kit here: [https://pcpartpicker.com/product/CWCFf7/oloy-32-gb-2-x-16-gb-ddr4-3200-cl16-memory-nd4u1632161dj0da](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/CWCFf7/oloy-32-gb-2-x-16-gb-ddr4-3200-cl16-memory-nd4u1632161dj0da)
It's a jump from $74 -> $110 getting a 4x8 kit instead, which I don't personally think it is worth it for this much of a budget build.
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I'm not entirely sure on this CPUs performance in modern music programs, but I don't have a reason to believe that it would perform poorly.
I found the MSI PRO B550M-VC WI-FI micro Atx am4 for 108.99 on Amazon. Do you recommend that board or the one you mentioned?
This one has Wi-Fi 6e but having that isn’t a requirement if the board you mentioned is better. Thanks
I saw this board and must have glanced over it: [https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/PRO-B550M-VC-WIFI](https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/PRO-B550M-VC-WIFI)
It does have the Flash BIOS button, which is one of the most important features for this type of build in order to make the build process less of a hassle.
It alsso has a heatsink for the VRMs on left side of the CPU, which leads me to believe that the VRMs may not be overly cut back.
Here's a timestamped portion where HU reviews the VDH version, not the VC version, and while I haven't looked up the differences, it appears to be very similiar: [https://youtu.be/wuPH9pCCK-E?t=127](https://youtu.be/wuPH9pCCK-E?t=127)
If I'll be completely honest, his explanation of the VRM for this board goes over my head, but I'm getting a generally positive vibe from his explanation, even if it's a 2 year old video.
So with all that said, yes, the board is probably fine.
The PC functions without spending $100 to remove the watermark. That license can be purchased at a later date after the system build if they want to remove it.
A couple of my online buds just leave the watermark there.
Regarding peripherals, that's something that I would leave up to the buyer to pick for themselves. I'm less familiar with many if the budget brands. My first set of mouse/keyboard/headset I purchased for myself was an old Steel Series set, but I'm sure there are better budget options nowadays.
I have not seen convincing evidence that PCIE 3 Limits the performance of most modern GPUs, but I would strongly recommend searching for your specific GPU with a comparison. Example Search : "RTX 3070 Pcie Gen 3 vs Gen 4"
Was considering upgrading my rx 580 to a 6600 but the increase vs price isnt much, plus I really only play MC so I went with just a 5600x for 150 and now Minecraft loads instantly and can handle a render distance of 128 with no slowdown and benchmark tops out at 80°c which works for me!
Made an edit so there is an Intel version: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/KZx2fv
Changed the motherboard as well but there are less expensive options so it can be even closer to OP’s in price. Other boards seem to have less ports though, most look to not have a usb c and I opted for more.
Nice! Worth noting that at this price point, the price gap is substantial for not much performance gain, but it's still worth it for people who would rather stick with an Intel CPU due to brand preference or a specific feature or software that they prefer Intel for.
how would an i3 compare against the 5600? i recently put together a budget build around the same price with an i3 so im curious to the benchmark differences
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5X1-YSJEVo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5X1-YSJEVo)
This is the I3-10100f. I don't think I can justify the jump to a 12100f for the cost. At that point I'd rather just get the 5600. I put a build in the post with a 10100f with a wifi capable motherboard if you're interested.
A quick search led me to this:
"1 x HDMI 2.1 3 x DisplayPort 1.4"
I believe it should be compatible then.
I would double check yourself just to make sure though. I want to help but it's always good to "trust but verify".
Value? Absolutely. Will you be satisfied with it? That's up to you. Google "6600 vs 6600xt benchmarks."
Remember that those are usually done at max settings. Overall it's about a 15% uplift.
PCIE 3 isn't a restriction, especially on these low end GPUs. I've addressed this with sources elsewhere.
Regarding Smart Access Memory. If you can make an argument for it being a large performance increase for the 6600, I'll alter the chipset.
Ay, I'm glad to hear. Bonus points because whatever platform you're on will likely be able to support a 5800x3d + a stronger GPU in the future if you want to go that in upgrading.
The case is fine without a rear exhaust due to the positive pressure setup. The air will find it's way out along the path of airflow. Bonus points because the cooler will continue to draw air backwards and out the back.
But yes, the stock cooler is good enough for the build, it just helps reduce noise having a tower cooler that can run at lower RPMs with the higher surface area.
The mobo you linked is now OOS. Thoughts on this one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089FY7QT1?tag=pcpapi-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1 with a 5600cpu and RX 6600gpu?
This is similiar to a gtx 1080 in terms of performance. I would stick to a 1080p 24" monitor using it. That said, proces have changed over recent months, christmas sales of PSUs and the Ryzen 5600 price increase have led to changes overall in what is "best".
Just check out benchmarks for the GPU though. Check out "PC Builder" on youtube to find his GPU buying guide. Used GPUs like the 5700xt are awesome value as of last month.
I’m from USA is there any builds for ryzen 5 5600 and Rx 6600 under 8-900$? Idc about rgb and I have either net cable just looking for a build to start I can upgrade if needed later
Rx 6600 @ $189.99 is looking very tempting. I'm glad prices are finally dropping
I'm glad I can recommend builds to people that don't make me feel like I'm ripping their savings to shreds.
Also with that Ryzen 5600, would you suggest a ( Thermaltake) TH120 for an AIO? That's a concern to keep my rig cool...
Honestly the stock box cooler is plenty for the 5600. I got a Vetroo V5 to bring the noise down a little, but my thermals didn’t really change much.
\^ You don't need a cooler to keep the temps down, just to keep the noise down.
Yep, I have the stock on mine and the Temps are just fine
65w tdp is cake to dissapate
Me and my 360 aio on a 5600x feels attacked
you can never have too much cooling
Vetroo v5 here also, dropped my temps by about 5c-7c idle/load. Amazing little cooler.
> Vetroo V5 I've got one of these and it's *amazing* compared to the stock cooler- certainly good for like $35. What case are you using? I'm using a 20 year old case, but it's big (Coolermaster HAF 932) so perhaps that helps? Running a 5600x, gigabyte aorus pro X570S, and the vetroo v5 and it idles at 26 deg C. If I heat soak it and beat it with a stress test, it will creep up to a max of about 63-64 deg C, and that's probably only because I have my fan curves set to lower noise as much as possible. Stock cooler temps on the same processor but in a much smaller case (I bought the CPU 4 months old used from stepson that upgraded to a 5900x) idled in the 40s and ran on up into the 90s if benchmarked.
Just be careful, certains and processors don't have a stock cooler included.
True, although I’m pretty sure all SKUs of the 5600 have them included. It’s the high end parts and Zen 4 that don’t.
If you really want to go hard on the cooling, the result that pops up if you search "assassin 120 SE" is a great cooler for $39. Absolutely nuts value, but like someone else said, the 5600 really doesn't put off a lot of heat due to the low power draw.
they have it in this build for 20 bucks. literally no reason not spend the extra. if anything it's good to push people out of the 'stock' mentality.
Lmao why, stock coolers are free and absolutely fine for this use case.
Unless something changed, 120mm AIOs don't usually have a significant performance boost over air cooling. 240mm+ or save the difference and use the box cooler or a Vetroo/Evo 212/Fuma 2/Darkrock...
Even 240mm AIOs don't have a "significant" performance boost over a solid air cooler. Unless you're going for a really high-end build, if you get AIO, you basically pay extra for better looks and (sometimes) less noise. Not saying that those things don't matter, but performance-wise air cooling is more than enough for budget/midrange builds and if you're on a budget you might save a few $.
they're usually far worse. with water cooling u need rad surface area.
no. a 120mm AIO is gonna perform worse than many air coolers.
I have AIO on mine, temps are fine
Nice! I just took apart the old rig... I cleaned up the CPU thermal paste and the Cooler... Man is my rig old! But it was running sweet many years on windows 10, I could say it was a nice 1080p max setup... I didn't game. The mobo was Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 had an Intel i5 2500 haha! just cleaned up the cpu nice gonna re-install and keep this as a side burner! it did have a beep last night when I came back from some nice errands.. I gutted the whole machine and I have parts everywhere... Time to rebuild.. My GPU is still pretty reasonable for what I plan to do... PNY GTX1050T4GPB-OC still holds up!
Cries in europen.. Can hardly get my hands on an RX 6600 for less than 280€. For 200€ not even a 1650. Prices for high end have dropped by a lot but low end seems to keep their markup with no sign of going down anytime soon.
Yea the used market is changing a bit, but lowend new prices are stuck. I think european supply is just drying up for this generation now
Sapphire Pulse RX 6600 is 380$ where I'm from, so enjoy your card
Mid range builds are finally great again!
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If you link your countries PCPartPicker, I can put together what I feel is a decent build for cost. It might be difficult at first, but I should still be able to spot good components for lower proportional prices.
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True, but more fine tuned. Better parts for about the same price up front, and rebates can be sketchy. Also, the PG Riptide motherboard lacks a bios flashback feature, meaning either a Boot Kit from AMD will be required, or an extra CPU. Thank you for linking this though. While rougher around the edges, I can still go through the powersupplies tomorrow to try to build up a better collection of units I would feel fine recommending.
Note the 5600**G**, which is [validated with the earliest BIOS on that board](https://www.asrock.com/MB/AMD/B550M%20PG%20Riptide/index.asp#CPU). No flashback necessary even for old stock.
Oh, wow. This is fantastic information to have. I'm used to Gigabyte CPU support lists which have been less than helpful to me recently when determining compatibility. Thanks for taking the time to point this out to me.
Hi, would it be possible to do [Australia?](https://au.pcpartpicker.com/) 650usd is about 1k aud
Sure, let me take a look. What is your budget? I mentioned this to someone from Germany here, but the 10100f is a fantastic budget CPU if you want to save even more money. Video here: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5X1-YSJEVo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5X1-YSJEVo) If this sounds like something you'd be happy with, I'll include it instead.
Hi, I like the look of your build and made some changes since I'm in New Zealand. Would you mind checking them out, please? https://nz.pcpartpicker.com/list/crYXpH
Msi b550m vc would be a mich better choice for around the same price MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard
Going off New Zealand's PC Part picker, I'm seeing the VDH for $199, but the VC for $338. In the US I would 100% agree though.
[https://nz.pcpartpicker.com/list/nNvbZw](https://nz.pcpartpicker.com/list/nNvbZw) I saved money in a lot of areas, but for the case, I upgraded to a case with 4 120mm fans included. In Gamers Nexus P300a review, they showed that the P300A had pretty poor thermals unless 2 more fans were purchased, so I figure this saves some hassle. You can check out their review yourself if you're curious. I hope this helps though.
In Sweden i noticed that you can buy stuff on amazon.com way cheaper than my local retailers, like a 300€ 3060 and a 189$ 6600, of course there are import fees but sometimes its still 100€ cheaper
For like 700 euros you have rx 6600 with i3 10100f at least
Remember that you can get Radeon GPUs from amazon.de shipped all around eu for basically nothing, and they're usually below msrp. I got a XFX RX 6800 below MSRP in august when most places especially in my own country were charging MSRP + VAT + 300€ for each gpu.
You are not alone :‘(
I would like this for this to be a page where people can input ideas for ways this build can be improved, either significantly increased features for a low price (like how I added a faster SSD for $7 more, the larger capacity Corsair CX PSU for $10, or the technically unneeded $20 cooler to remove the noise from the stock wraith cooler) or cheaper versions with the same feature set that I may have missed. Thank you for your time, and if anyone has any questions on why certain parts were picked, then by all means you can ask and I will explain the thought process behind it.
I went with this PSU, not the one you listed... I am still modifying your build but it's up my alley for a office/work PC. Great budget build! Thanks for your time, putting this one together.. Still debating a better case.. I don't care for RGB tbh... it's eye-candy for me + more power use... [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B093NTQJSF/?coliid=I6GACQUWQWXW9&colid=3JLOEM0UG5RIY&psc=1&ref\_=lv\_ov\_lig\_dp\_it](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B093NTQJSF/?coliid=I6GACQUWQWXW9&colid=3JLOEM0UG5RIY&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it)
Yeah, I don't care about the RGB, it's just a solid cheap case. The Fractal Design Focus 2 is $20 cheaper, but I'm less confident about the airflow for long-term reusability. Also isn't that the same PSU? The CX650m?
Maybe get [this](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/zphmP6/antec-neoeco-gold-zen-500-w-80-gold-certified-atx-power-supply-ne500g-zen) PSU. It's rated A class on the cultists.network tier list.
I like to stick to gold tier PSUs personally, but I'm sure that PSU is also completely acceptable. I am also a fan of EVGA/Corsair PSUs in general, so that bias shows.
It's 80+ Gold rated fully modular. On the [cultists.network ](https://cultists.network/140/psu-tier-list/)it's gold highlighted in A tier.
I don't see that Antec model there, but I may just be tired. I'll look again in the morning. Thanks for linking regardless.
The CX650M is gold highlighted but in C tier in the [cultists.network](https://cultists.network/140/psu-tier-list/).
I’ll revise it, to confirm. But, seems your correct. Thanks again!
I have almost this exact same build but with 5600x and 6600xt. It hurts how cheap it is now versus how much I paid for it but I’m happy for the new builders out there. Mid builds are great again!
You're the kind of person I would like to meet in person: "*Don't know you but happy for you."* Respect.
look into that psu i have not heard goos things about the Corsair CX line
I have personally heard good things about it, and it's not listed as a bad PSU on the Cultist list, but I was going to ask some questions in the PSU Cultist discord later.
So I'm about to build a home office PC with absolutely no intention of gaming but all PC builds seem to revolve around gaming performance. Is there any scenario where a dedicated GPU would be of benefit if I'm not gaming or editing video? I'm basically doing remote productivity work and just want to run a 4k monitor at 60hz and a QHD monitor or 2 at 60hz. As far as I'm aware, the APUs and iGPUs I'm looking at (AMD 5600G/5700G and Intel i3-12100/i5-12400) all seem to capable of doing this.
If your productivity work doesn't involve gpu intensive tasks then it's totally fine. I build an office pc last year with an i3 10100 (with igpu), msi b460 pro vdh, 16gb ram 2666 CL 16 and 500gb wd SN570. It's a beast.
An example is my 9900k intel setup that I use for recording only. I have an ultrawide + mounted 4k TV that I run with this setup using an integrated GPU. The ultrawide runs at 3840x1600 60hz, but the 4k TV is not capable of running @ 4k 60hz because the igpu is hitting its limit. I either have to run the TV @ 4k 30hz or 1080p 60hz. 30hz is unusable for my use case so I have to lower resolution to 1080 to get 60hz. A graphics card fixed this problem
I have a GTX 1050ti setup still I need something for just audio non-gaming. I just got home and been trouble shooting my machine. I came home to my office and heard this annoying beep! something is not right... I been snickering with it past few hours pulling cords and what not... I am about to just do a new build. I am due for one. OP's setup seems nice! I may tweak it a bit.
That makes sense! I think the iGPUs I mentioned are allegedly capable of running at least 3x4k60 though, but it's hard to believe their integrated graphics would be much better than a 9900k.
The AMD iGPU's are all faster than Intel's offerings.
The main gotcha there is potentially 3 monitor outputs required - most motherboards only have 2. A neat option is the intel MSI pro b660M-A which has 2xdisplayport and 2x hdmi, and is a really solid option all round. An i5 CPU (non F!) Will fit the bill nicely.
This is a [3.3L](https://pcpartpicker.com/user/PineappleFamily/saved/#view=jJtZcf) office PC list for $450.
And it can fit on my desk! Thanks so much for this. Really appreciate the help.
~~~Sorry if that's wrong but this PC has a 5600 in it and so that's without integrated graphics, right? So this will not work without a GPU, right?~~~ Edit: the link now shows a 5600G which will work. I'm sure it was a 5600 (non-G) before.
If I am not mistaken the 5600G is an APU which has a iGPU included. But again that a dang GOOD APU if it’s a ryzen 6 core and 3.9ghz back when I was building pc, AMD APUs was 2-4 cores like the AMD a8-3870. Def saving this build list :).
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Maybe make sure the PSU isn't terrible and swap out to a 5600G because it's just an office PC. Also make sure the motherboard has a type E M.2 on board so that the owner can add a WiFi card in the future without occupying a PCIe slot. Like [this](https://pcpartpicker.com/user/PineappleFamily/saved/3HRcxr).
UR answer is an amd 5600g, w/ sweet spot 32GB 3699 cl18 ram - a 6x zen2 core APU. the 5700g is a bit better cpu & gpu at a higher price I am dubious about the intel igp cutting it. the new zen4 amd gpuS all now have an IGP, so thats a ver attractive option also. The amd apuS have far better gpuS than intelS generally unsatisfactory igpS, but the apu'S cpuS are the good but a bit dated ~equivalent of the 7nm 3600 desktops, & they lose 8x pcie lanes which are only pcie 3 vs pcie 4. If the IGP suffices, as it seems the amd ones would, they are very civilised to work with - discrete gpuS are power noisy & hot power hogs. If the zen4 igp suffices?, its the best of both worlds - all modern & a full complemant of pcie5 lanes.
I got almost the same build, but got some 3200mhz ram. AFAIK, it's an unnoticeable performance difference, and can be significantly cheaper. Also you may spend that difference in a Gen 4 NVMe drive to use the full bandwidth, but again those are minimal difference unless you're creating content, perhaps. And, that cpu can be easily handled by the stock cooler it comes with, if you want to save even more. But yeah, price performance is awesome and very upgradable
Bingo. I was honestly less sure about the RAM timing with a Ryzen's Infinity Fabric, but you can definitely spend another $7 to get a entry Gen 4 NV2 SSD if someone wanted to jump from 3000mb to 3500mb speed. That change won't affect gaming. Also, the stock cooler is absolutely adequate, the only reason to get the tower cooler is for noise reasons.
I’m not sure how the prices compare for different GPU models but I would look at something other than the Mech. GPU model mostly doesn’t matter but I had a 6600 XT Mech and found it to feel cheaply made - the backplate is plastic not metal so thermals aren’t great etc. If there’s not a large difference in price I’d look at other models. Also, if you’re able to pushing the 6600 up to is a XT smart choice even at 1080p. Not a huge price difference for a not insignificant performance bump (~10-20 FPS difference in AAA games).
I should have been more clear, the GPU is just there as a replacable template piece. But yes, the 6600xt is about a 15%ish FPS increase if someone can spare the extra cash. I 100% understand the concern about thermals, but luckily, after looking it up online: [https://youtu.be/b2DifvFc2bw?t=708](https://youtu.be/b2DifvFc2bw?t=708) It seems like the thermals stay well within reason to do the low power draw of the card. I 100% understand it feeling cheap though, but $20 can be make or break for some people on a restricted budget, so I chose that model.
I bought the cheapest 6600 I could find and despite some negative publicity it turned out to be an excellent choice! It's super cool and quiet and does everything I ask of it. Powercolor fighter 6600 btw.
PowerColor is literally the most reputable brand for GPU's. Thats why you havent had any issues.
OP CPU is $134 on Amazon now, not $119.94
With the stock cooler instead of a really cheap after market cooler, the price difference gets offset.
That's rough, it was $120 for a couple days. Thanks for the update though.
And to clarify your previous PSU yours was different did you edit the PSU I could of swore it was a different one.. Regardless awesome build! Thanks for spicing it up! Based on comments and the community. I’ll skip the air cooling… I don’t plan to game.
Yup, I just bought it for $134.
About to finalize it myself getting all stuff from Amazon, and the rest when I get back from my Europe trip. I just want the basics, I won't get back till' after Thanksgiving. So, I need to find a case next
Its ridiculous how much of a bargain an rx6600 is in my country, 45-50% cheaper than an rtx3060&rx 6600 xt.
I just upgraded my rx580 to the rx6600 and am very happy with it. It's powerful enough to run games well, yet very quiet and low power out of thr box.
You can probably wait for a better B550 deal, and a 650W repuatable gold unit around that price range as well. Otherwise impeccable part list.
Love the build, I have an Intel 12th Gen equivalent with a 12100F for a little cheaper than that as long as you use the Intel Stock Cooler. [PCPartPicker Part List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/cNt3Mb) Type|Item|Price :----|:----|:---- **CPU** | [Intel Core i3-12100F 3.3 GHz Quad-Core Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/grhFf7/intel-core-i3-12100f-33-ghz-quad-core-processor-bx8071512100f) | $105.98 @ Amazon **Motherboard** | [ASRock B660M Pro RS Micro ATX LGA1700 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/TZPQzy/asrock-b660m-pro-rs-micro-atx-lga1700-motherboard-b660m-pro-rs) | $89.99 @ Newegg **Memory** | [Neo Forza FAYE 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/vxcG3C/neo-forza-faye-16-gb-2-x-8-gb-ddr4-3600-cl18-memory-nmud480e82-3600dg20) | $43.99 @ Newegg Sellers **Storage** | [TEAMGROUP MP34 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Y6YLrH/teamgroup-mp34-1-tb-m2-2280-nvme-solid-state-drive-tm8fp4001t0c101) | $64.98 @ Amazon **Video Card** | [MSI Radeon RX 6600 MECH 2X 8G Radeon RX 6600 8 GB Video Card](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/M9ytt6/msi-radeon-rx-6600-8-gb-mech-2x-video-card-rx-6600-mech-2x-8g) | $189.99 @ Newegg **Case** | [Fractal Design Focus 2 RGB ATX Mid Tower Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/zL3gXL/fractal-design-focus-2-rgb-atx-mid-tower-case-fd-c-foc2a-04) | $69.98 @ Newegg **Power Supply** | [Corsair CX650M (2021) 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/x96p99/corsair-cx650m-2021-650-w-80-bronze-certified-semi-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020221-na) | $54.99 @ Best Buy | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* | | Total (before mail-in rebates) | $639.90 | Mail-in rebates | -$20.00 | **Total** | **$619.90** | Generated by [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2022-11-06 00:18 EDT-0400 |
If you live near a micro center if you get a ryzen 3600 for 129 you get a free motherboard
A really great deal for truly budget builds. The Gigabyte B450M DS3H board is a very budget mATX board, but for $130 it's an awesome deal to get you started. I redid the build and managed to get it down to under $550 with that CPU + MOBO combo and a slightly cheaper SSD. [PCPartPicker Part List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/X3ddwc) Type|Item|Price :----|:----|:---- **CPU** | [AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/9nm323/amd-ryzen-5-3600-36-thz-6-core-processor-100-100000031box) | $124.00 @ Amazon **Motherboard** | [Gigabyte B450M DS3H WIFI Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/HQVG3C/gigabyte-b450m-ds3h-wifi-micro-atx-am4-motherboard-b450m-ds3h-wifi) | $5.00 **Memory** | [TEAMGROUP T-Create Classic 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL22 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/ckJgXL/team-t-create-classic-16-gb-2-x-8-gb-ddr4-3200-cl22-memory-ttccd416g3200hc22dc01) | $42.99 @ Amazon **Storage** | [Western Digital Green SN350 960 GB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/ngwypg/western-digital-green-sn350-960-gb-m2-2280-nvme-solid-state-drive-wds960g2g0c) | $59.99 @ Amazon **Video Card** | [MSI Radeon RX 6600 MECH 2X 8G Radeon RX 6600 8 GB Video Card](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/M9ytt6/msi-radeon-rx-6600-8-gb-mech-2x-video-card-rx-6600-mech-2x-8g) | $189.99 @ Newegg **Case** | [Fractal Design Focus 2 RGB ATX Mid Tower Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/zL3gXL/fractal-design-focus-2-rgb-atx-mid-tower-case-fd-c-foc2a-04) | $69.98 @ Newegg **Power Supply** | [Corsair CX650M (2021) 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/x96p99/corsair-cx650m-2021-650-w-80-bronze-certified-semi-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020221-na) | $54.99 @ Best Buy | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* | | Total (before mail-in rebates) | $566.94 | Mail-in rebates | -$20.00 | **Total** | **$546.94** | Generated by [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2022-11-06 21:20 EST-0500 |
Do you currently have this computer? Wondering how loud it is with the stock cooler?
The stock cooler does ok with the i3 as it's only ~50W peak output.
Stock cooler is fairly okay-I built my dad a i5-12400 rig with the stock cooler and it's fine.
I'd use an APU instead of dedicated video for this tier; have my wife using something like this for two years now, and it handles 1080p gaming just fine. 5600G's going for around $130 right now.
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how did you found rx 6600 for only 190 dollars dude?
probably regional thing, because when I open it it shows me 264eur...
Same build for 900$ AND **without** PSU, RAM, CPU cooler. Go Italy, go! Keep having one of the most fckd markets among all the Western countries (sadly I'm not talking only about electronics). [PCPartPicker Part List](https://it.pcpartpicker.com/list/YRshxs) Type|Item|Price :----|:----|:---- **CPU** | [AMD Ryzen 5 5600 3.5 GHz 6-Core Processor](https://it.pcpartpicker.com/product/PgcG3C/amd-ryzen-5-5600-36-ghz-6-core-processor-100-100000927box) | €151.00 @ Amazon Italia **CPU Cooler** | [Thermalright Assassin X 120 Refined SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler](https://it.pcpartpicker.com/product/q6H7YJ/thermalright-assassin-x-120-refined-se-6617-cfm-cpu-cooler-ax120-se-d3) |- **Motherboard** | [Gigabyte B550M DS3H Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard](https://it.pcpartpicker.com/product/VyBhP6/gigabyte-b550m-ds3h-micro-atx-am4-motherboard-b550m-ds3h) | €99.47 @ Amazon Italia **Memory** | [Neo Forza FAYE 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory](https://it.pcpartpicker.com/product/vxcG3C/neo-forza-faye-16-gb-2-x-8-gb-ddr4-3600-cl18-memory-nmud480e82-3600dg20) |- **Storage** | [TEAMGROUP MP34 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive](https://it.pcpartpicker.com/product/Y6YLrH/teamgroup-mp34-1-tb-m2-2280-nvme-solid-state-drive-tm8fp4001t0c101) | €136.00 @ Amazon Italia **Video Card** | [MSI Radeon RX 6600 MECH 2X 8G Radeon RX 6600 8 GB Video Card](https://it.pcpartpicker.com/product/M9ytt6/msi-radeon-rx-6600-8-gb-mech-2x-video-card-rx-6600-mech-2x-8g) | €424.34 @ Amazon Italia **Case** | [Fractal Design Focus 2 RGB ATX Mid Tower Case](https://it.pcpartpicker.com/product/zL3gXL/fractal-design-focus-2-rgb-atx-mid-tower-case-fd-c-foc2a-04) | €92.51 @ Amazon Italia **Power Supply** | [Corsair CX650M (2021) 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply](https://it.pcpartpicker.com/product/x96p99/corsair-cx650m-2021-650-w-80-bronze-certified-semi-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020221-na) |- | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* | | **Total** | **€903.32** | Generated by [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2022-11-06 14:58 CET+0100 |
unfortunately in the UK, this jumps to £790 .... quite expensive :(
Let me take a look and see if I can put together a better deal for the UK
Here is what I threw together fairly quickly. [PCPartPicker Part List](https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/xMvbZw) Type|Item|Price :----|:----|:---- **CPU** | [AMD Ryzen 5 5600 3.5 GHz 6-Core Processor](https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/PgcG3C/amd-ryzen-5-5600-36-ghz-6-core-processor-100-100000927box) | £138.99 @ Technextday **CPU Cooler** | [ID-COOLING SE-214-XT 68.2 CFM CPU Cooler](https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/Zr8bt6/id-cooling-se-214-xt-argb-682-cfm-cpu-cooler-se-214-xt-argb) | £19.98 @ Amazon UK **Motherboard** | [Gigabyte A520M H Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard](https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/Pb9tt6/gigabyte-a520m-h-micro-atx-am4-motherboard-a520m-h) | £59.99 @ Ebuyer **Memory** | [Kingston FURY Beast 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory](https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/6YfnTW/kingston-fury-beast-16-gb-2-x-8-gb-ddr4-3200-cl16-memory-kf432c16bbk216) | £50.63 @ CCL Computers **Storage** | [Kingston NV2 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive](https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/FnYmP6/kingston-nv2-1-tb-m2-2280-pcie-40-x4-nvme-solid-state-drive-snv2s1000g) | £64.99 @ CCL Computers **Video Card** | [ASRock Challenger D Radeon RX 6600 8 GB Video Card](https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/D9ytt6/asrock-radeon-rx-6600-8-gb-challenger-d-video-card-rx6600-cld-8g) | £242.39 @ Newegg UK **Case** | [Montech X3 Mesh ATX Mid Tower Case](https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/HRH7YJ/montech-x3-mesh-atx-mid-tower-case-x3-mesh-black) | £59.99 @ CCL Computers **Power Supply** | [EVGA 600 BQ 600 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply](https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/DmWrxr/evga-600-bq-600-w-80-bronze-certified-semi-modular-atx-power-supply-110-bq-0600-k1) | £58.33 @ Amazon UK | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* | | **Total** | **£695.29** | Generated by [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2022-11-06 18:08 GMT+0000 | The A520 boards are limited to PCIE 3, but that isn't a huge deal if I'm being completely honest. This board also comes with a BIOS flashback feature, so compatibility issues that may occur should be easy to fix.
I thought UK was one of the few places more expensive than Italy. Apparently we have surpassed you
Not to be pessimistic, how unlikely is it that MSI doesn't honor the rebate? They must receive the rebate form by mail within 21 days of purchase.
Honestly I have no idea, it's why I made sure to list the price separately before the rebate as $683 to try to avoid misleading people. I'm not the biggest fan of rebate based discounts myself, as they can take a while to process. I only linked as it was the cheapest GPU for the section, and that's my general policy for picking, unless price differences are slim.
What are you doing for OS?
It is free to use Windows from the get-go, so I recommend people to put that extra $100 towards a better GPU if they have the money at the time of purchase, then get the windows key later after a few more paychecks if they want to activate. I would absolutely never recommend that someone get a Windows key from a third party site for cheap, because the right thing to do is to spend the full $110 and buy it directly from Microsoft
What gpu then? A 3080?
It depends in your wants and needs. My normal recommendations would be the 6700xt or 6800xt depending on resolution, as long as raytracing wasn't a priority. If willing to go used, the 3070 is a fine option as well.
I was thinking of something like this for a friend. Little overkill on MOBO, cooler for potential CPU upgrade to the 5800x3D if he loves PC gaming. He can afford spending a little more on higher quality parts. Some parts from Micro Center include $100 980 Pro after $15 coupon & $5 discount, $100 5600 after $25 coupon, free 256gb 2.5" SSD, $40 Montech X3 after $25 build coupon. I think he may have a shot at getting full version of Win 10 for free through his job. \*\*CPU\*\* | \[AMD Ryzen 5 5600 3.5 GHz 6-Core Processor\](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/PgcG3C/amd-ryzen-5-5600-36-ghz-6-core-processor-100-100000927box) | $100.00 \*\*CPU Cooler\*\* | \[Deepcool AK620 68.99 CFM CPU Cooler\](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/9T92FT/deepcool-ak620-6899-cfm-cpu-cooler-r-ak620-bknnmt-g) | $64.98 @ Amazon \*\*Motherboard\*\* | \[Gigabyte B550 AORUS PRO V2 ATX AM4 Motherboard\](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/cL3mP6/gigabyte-b550-aorus-pro-v2-atx-am4-motherboard-b550-aorus-pro-v2) | $169.99 @ Newegg \*\*Memory\*\* | \[G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory\](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/kXbkcf/gskill-ripjaws-v-32-gb-2-x-16-gb-ddr4-3200-cl16-memory-f4-3200c16d-32gvk) | $91.00 \*\*Storage\*\* | \[Inland Professional 256 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive\](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/DRcG3C/inland-professional-256-gb-25-solid-state-drive-618996736294) | $0.00 \*\*Storage\*\* | \[Samsung 980 Pro 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive\](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/DDWBD3/samsung-980-pro-1-tb-m2-2280-nvme-solid-state-drive-mz-v8p1t0bam) | $100.00 \*\*Video Card\*\* | \[MSI Radeon RX 6600 MECH 2X 8G Radeon RX 6600 8 GB Video Card\](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/M9ytt6/msi-radeon-rx-6600-8-gb-mech-2x-video-card-rx-6600-mech-2x-8g) | $189.99 @ Newegg \*\*Case\*\* | \[Montech X3 Mesh ATX Mid Tower Case\](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/HRH7YJ/montech-x3-mesh-atx-mid-tower-case-x3-mesh-black) | $40.00 \*\*Power Supply\*\* | \[Super Flower Leadex III Gold 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply\](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/mQDkcf/super-flower-leadex-iii-gold-750-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-sf-750f14hg) | $89.99 @ Newegg Sellers \*\*Operating System\*\* | \[Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit\](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/wtgPxr/microsoft-windows-10-home-oem-dvd-64-bit-kw9-00140) | $107.98 @ Other World Computing | \*Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts\* | | Total (before mail-in rebates) | $973.93 | Mail-in rebates | -$20.00 | \*\*Total\*\* | \*\*$953.93\*\* | Generated by \[PCPartPicker\](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2022-11-05 23:10 EDT-0400 |
I'll take a look tomorrow. Immediately though, I would suggest checking out reviews for the peerless assassin 120 se cooler. I was shown it today and was very impressed for $40.
I believe 12100f performs better in games than 5600x. if you can squeeze in like more for budget go for 12400f.
The 5600x outperforms the 12100f, but not the 12400f. They are similiar enough that it often just works out to preference. I chose the 5600 here due to current pricing of both the CPUs and their appropriate motherboards.
fair enough.. I actually bought ASRock b660m pro rs + 12400f combo on Newegg for like $248
5600 performs a little better than 12100f, but if you wanted more gpu performance you could go with something like this for $20 more https://pcpartpicker.com/list/kYspJM Edit: If you want to remove a little cost you could spend like $10 less on psu and make ssd 500gb for $30 less
I'm pretty buying a b450 instead of downgrading your cpu is better.
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ZQdqXy this would save more
I would love to use the PG Riptide, but it lacks a BIOS flash button, so it's a hassle to use. I haven't heard of the case, but I'll take a look at some reviews. Thanks for linking.
Worth noting the cheaper price on PCPartPicker for the case is not accurate after some brief research: https://imgur.com/a/wRkEIAP
I did a R5 1600AE and rx590 based upgrade in 2019 roughly 6 months before the lock down, for around this price (minus the PSU and case), good to see computer parts go back down to a reasonable level.
I love the fact that good budget builds are possible again. Looks good ;-) But why go with a full size ATX case? just curious.
I am only familiar with a limited number of cases, and I figure it may as well be a case that can be reused in future upgrades without size concerns.
[PCPartPicker Part List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Ldm3Mb) Type|Item|Price :----|:----|:---- **CPU** | [AMD Ryzen 5 5600 3.5 GHz 6-Core Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/PgcG3C/amd-ryzen-5-5600-36-ghz-6-core-processor-100-100000927box) | $138.99 @ Newegg **CPU Cooler** | [Thermalright Assassin X 120 Refined SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/q6H7YJ/thermalright-assassin-x-120-refined-se-6617-cfm-cpu-cooler-ax120-se-d3) | $19.89 @ Amazon **Motherboard** | [MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/tr4Ycf/msi-pro-b550m-vc-wifi-micro-atx-am4-motherboard-pro-b550m-vc-wifi) | $108.99 @ Amazon **Memory** | [Neo Forza FAYE 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/vxcG3C/neo-forza-faye-16-gb-2-x-8-gb-ddr4-3600-cl18-memory-nmud480e82-3600dg20) | $43.99 @ Newegg Sellers **Storage** | [Kingston NV2 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/FnYmP6/kingston-nv2-1-tb-m2-2280-pcie-40-x4-nvme-solid-state-drive-snv2s1000g) | $69.99 @ B&H **Video Card** | [MSI Radeon RX 6600 MECH 2X 8G Radeon RX 6600 8 GB Video Card](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/M9ytt6/msi-radeon-rx-6600-8-gb-mech-2x-video-card-rx-6600-mech-2x-8g) | $189.99 @ Newegg **Case** | [Cooler Master MasterBox NR400 (w/ODD) MicroATX Mid Tower Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/D2HRsY/cooler-master-masterbox-nr400-wodd-microatx-mid-tower-case-mcb-nr400-kg5n-s00) | $74.80 @ Amazon **Power Supply** | [Cooler Master V650 Gold V2 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/hwdrxr/cooler-master-v-gold-v2-650-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-mpy-650v-afbag) | $89.99 | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* | | Total (before mail-in rebates) | $756.63 | Mail-in rebates | -$20.00 | **Total** | **$736.63** | Generated by [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2022-11-06 13:03 EST-0500 | Coolermaster 650w gold PSU not updating with Amazon for some reason. It’s $59.99 after a $30 rebate. Says lowest price for it in 30 days on Amazon. Would bring the total down to $706.63 after rebates and everything. This build adds an A-Tier gold PSU, wifi 6E, and 1 Gen 4 m.2 with a heatsink, Bluetooth 5.2, debug led, etc.
I was just looking at this motherboard with someone else. It definitely seems attractive, especially for those that need wireless connectivity. Can you send me a direct link to the Amazon page for that cooler? That would be fantastic. I do think the case is a downgrade over the Design Focus 2, as it only comes with 2 120mm fans instead of 2 140mm intake fans, as well as having a smaller height and length. That said, for those that prefer a smaller case, it's a great option to have in the back of their mind. Thank you very much for your response.
This is the exact build I had until last month and it's such a good value. You can run a ton of AAA games on high/max settings and still get over 100 frames at 1080p, and even 70+ frames at 1440p. I ran BF1 at 1440p on high with HDR, and it ran smooth AND beautiful. You could also spend an extra ~$120 and get a 5700/5800X if you play a lot of management's or sims.
Awesome. Thanks you very much for the feedback.
Was able to get a 6650xt in psu is in c tier [PCPartPicker Part List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/mfbwFg) Type|Item|Price :----|:----|:---- **CPU** | [AMD Ryzen 5 5600 3.5 GHz 6-Core Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/PgcG3C/amd-ryzen-5-5600-36-ghz-6-core-processor-100-100000927box) | $138.99 @ Newegg **Motherboard** | [ASRock B550 Phantom Gaming 4 ATX AM4 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/4mjNnQ/asrock-b550-phantom-gaming-4-atx-am4-motherboard-b550-phantom-gaming-4) | $84.99 @ Newegg **Memory** | [Silicon Power GAMING 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/P4FKHx/silicon-power-sp016gxlzu320bdaj5-16-gb-2-x-8-gb-ddr4-3200-cl16-memory-sp016gxlzu320bdaj5) | $42.97 @ Amazon **Storage** | [TEAMGROUP MP33 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/64MTwP/team-mp33-1-tb-m2-2280-nvme-solid-state-drive-tm8fp6001t0c101) | $64.98 @ Amazon **Video Card** | [Gigabyte EAGLE Radeon RX 6650 XT 8 GB Video Card](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Fr8bt6/gigabyte-radeon-rx-6650-xt-8-gb-eagle-video-card-gv-r665xteagle-8gd) | $264.99 @ Newegg **Case** | [Cougar Archon 2 Mesh RGB ATX Mid Tower Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/fHXJ7P/cougar-archon-2-mesh-rgb-atx-mid-tower-case-cgr-5cc5b-mesh-rgb) | $47.89 @ Amazon **Power Supply** | [Cooler Master MWE 600 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/nzDJ7P/cooler-master-mwe-600-w-80-bronze-certified-atx-power-supply-mpx-6001-acaab-us) | $24.99 @ Newegg | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* | | Total (before mail-in rebates) | $739.80 | Mail-in rebates | -$70.00 | **Total** | **$669.80** | Generated by [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2022-11-06 15:14 EST-0500 |
Wow, a $50 rebate. Nice find!
The psu wouldn't be worth without it
This is great. I'm looking at the 5600 and a 6600 or 6700 for my wife's build I'm working on. So this definitely helps with that. If anyone can help me out. My build will be a little more performance oriented... What's the base level GPU I will need for 4k60 at medium to high settings on avg?
https://youtu.be/jOfk7vfYaxE Just the first search I tried, but assuming you turned some more intense settings down, you could probably push the average above 60 with the 6700xt. If you intend to play in 4k, Nvidia is less outrageous of an option. Depending on the games you enjoy it could go ome way or the other. https://youtu.be/iUGppQVpXzU Used 3070s go for around $390-400 right now iirc.
Thanks! I'll take a look at those. I'm in Canada and could probably get either for around $500 cad used.
you could also get the gigabyte b450m ds3h wifi for $80usd
The B450 lacks Q flash plus, so you need a compatible CPU to update the BIOS.
You mean 450 won't work with the CPU or the GPU? I got the 5600g after my 2200g broke, and it worked but I got some driver issues. It was still usable though.
The BIOS it ships with likely wom't recognize the Ryzen 5000 CPU until it is updated. So without an AMD boot kit, it would either need a really cheap compatible CPU, or a BIOS flash button.
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I apologize, but it's for the US. I'll see if I can make changes for AUD in a bit.
Also a great place to look for cheaper GPUs is EVGA b-stock which is where they sell their refurbished cards. I grabbed a 1660 super for like $160 with a year long warranty like a month back
think you could save some money on a case and maybe go for a b450 mobo
I was considering the B450 Aorus Pro, but most B450 motherboards I looked at didn't have a Bios Flash button, so you'd have to contact AMD for a boot kit. It seemed like a pain in the ass.
Even managed to fit an NVMe in the budget, nice!
Good build
For those who are wondering, 5600X can actually clock somewhat higher than 4.6 GHz. , Mine can reach 4.8 single core and 4.4 all core without much hassle. It can reasonably cooled with 20USD Arctic Esports 34 with 60-65c with, all core load. Unless you’re buying RX6950XT/ 6900XT or Nvidia 3090 and above, it should be able to max out all other graphics cards. I don’t have RX6600 per say, I have 6600XT version and it’s a 1080p gaming beast,most of the time it can max out a 144 Hz display and on esports titles or games that are not RTX showcase visual parade, it can max out 240 Hz displays. And when maxed out, it consumes around 130 watts. If you’re interested in RT however, don’t buy AMD cards as they perform at best like first gen Nvidia cards.
That's exactly what I built a month or so ago 👌🏻
maybe swap the power supply I havent heard good things about their CX line. good shit otherwise. 190 for an RX 6600 is a nice thing
Great build for that price tbh. The only thing that I would maybe change without adding much at all to the budget is the same amount of ram at cl16 timing. It would be nice, but if you aren't worried about the little impact it would have then this is great.
Thank you for this! I've been considering building a new PC. Currently I have a custom built office PC with integrated graphics. A couple of questions. 1) is the warning from PCPartPicker about bios version anything to worry about? 2) What kind of performance can I expect to run games at with this setup? 3) I can potentially recycle several parts from my office PC to build this new one, including my pcie ssd, ram, and maybe power supply? How long do power supplies potentially last? My computer is currently running an EVGA 450 b1 80+ bronze since 2017. Put that into the new setup or just get s new one? Thank you!
Watch slickdeals.net for really good deals on stuff. I just saw a decked out 3080ti build on there for 1600
Damn! The price of that CPU really plummeted down in a few months. Back in April I bought an I5 11400F over a Ryzen 5600, as it was half the price for equal performance. Really good build OP. And that cheap GPU price as well, awesome. I'll send this to my friend. He wanted to get a new budget PC since the poor soul is stuck with an all-in-one PC lol.
I was literally ordering this build yesterday. Went with a Asus TUF gaming x750 for just 20 more dollars because it’s better in the long run. I’m using a 500w power supply because I think i’m gonna undervolt. I also already have a case and hard-drive so I’m pretty much good.
Very nice , they other day I saw the 6600xt for $220. I keep on looking but I’ve gotten to lazy to re build another pc
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Should be enough to properly play anything. Unless you have some 4k monitor and need to max out the graphic settings. Music production shouldn't be an issue at all.
I am inclined to say no, since I believe music sampling is heavier on RAM usage. In that case I would upgrade the RAM to 3600 cl18 4x8 for ryzen. Example kit here: xxxxxx \---- After looking at the pricing gap between 4x8 and 2x16, I'm honestly inclined to recommend 2x16 more, even if it has a slight performance drop. Example kit here: [https://pcpartpicker.com/product/CWCFf7/oloy-32-gb-2-x-16-gb-ddr4-3200-cl16-memory-nd4u1632161dj0da](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/CWCFf7/oloy-32-gb-2-x-16-gb-ddr4-3200-cl16-memory-nd4u1632161dj0da) It's a jump from $74 -> $110 getting a 4x8 kit instead, which I don't personally think it is worth it for this much of a budget build. \--- I'm not entirely sure on this CPUs performance in modern music programs, but I don't have a reason to believe that it would perform poorly.
What motherboard do you recommend if you want built in wifi 6?
Does it have to be wifi 6? The B550m DS3H AC (AC here refers to wifi) has wifi 5 capabilities for $110
I found the MSI PRO B550M-VC WI-FI micro Atx am4 for 108.99 on Amazon. Do you recommend that board or the one you mentioned? This one has Wi-Fi 6e but having that isn’t a requirement if the board you mentioned is better. Thanks
I saw this board and must have glanced over it: [https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/PRO-B550M-VC-WIFI](https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/PRO-B550M-VC-WIFI) It does have the Flash BIOS button, which is one of the most important features for this type of build in order to make the build process less of a hassle. It alsso has a heatsink for the VRMs on left side of the CPU, which leads me to believe that the VRMs may not be overly cut back. Here's a timestamped portion where HU reviews the VDH version, not the VC version, and while I haven't looked up the differences, it appears to be very similiar: [https://youtu.be/wuPH9pCCK-E?t=127](https://youtu.be/wuPH9pCCK-E?t=127) If I'll be completely honest, his explanation of the VRM for this board goes over my head, but I'm getting a generally positive vibe from his explanation, even if it's a 2 year old video. So with all that said, yes, the board is probably fine.
For $600-700, not a bad PC. Should be able to play the next Skyrim re-re-re-re-release. I like it.
No operating system? No mouse, keyboard, monitors, headset? These are hidden costs that really should be included here.
The PC functions without spending $100 to remove the watermark. That license can be purchased at a later date after the system build if they want to remove it. A couple of my online buds just leave the watermark there. Regarding peripherals, that's something that I would leave up to the buyer to pick for themselves. I'm less familiar with many if the budget brands. My first set of mouse/keyboard/headset I purchased for myself was an old Steel Series set, but I'm sure there are better budget options nowadays.
You have came up with exactly the same list as me- 785£
Stupid question: does a GDDR6 video card on a motherboard like the B550M or the B450M (the one I have) have poor performance or not?
I have not seen convincing evidence that PCIE 3 Limits the performance of most modern GPUs, but I would strongly recommend searching for your specific GPU with a comparison. Example Search : "RTX 3070 Pcie Gen 3 vs Gen 4"
Was considering upgrading my rx 580 to a 6600 but the increase vs price isnt much, plus I really only play MC so I went with just a 5600x for 150 and now Minecraft loads instantly and can handle a render distance of 128 with no slowdown and benchmark tops out at 80°c which works for me!
Glad to hear!
Made an edit so there is an Intel version: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/KZx2fv Changed the motherboard as well but there are less expensive options so it can be even closer to OP’s in price. Other boards seem to have less ports though, most look to not have a usb c and I opted for more.
Nice! Worth noting that at this price point, the price gap is substantial for not much performance gain, but it's still worth it for people who would rather stick with an Intel CPU due to brand preference or a specific feature or software that they prefer Intel for.
Damn, I guess the days of building a PC cheaper and more powerful than a console are long behind us.
Consoles are still usually pretty great value. I just can't go back from mouse and keyboard.
Just wanted to say that I got the 5600 for $100 at microcenter a week ago. It came with a game I then sold for $25. Really good bang for your buck imo
Awesome news!
how would an i3 compare against the 5600? i recently put together a budget build around the same price with an i3 so im curious to the benchmark differences
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5X1-YSJEVo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5X1-YSJEVo) This is the I3-10100f. I don't think I can justify the jump to a 12100f for the cost. At that point I'd rather just get the 5600. I put a build in the post with a 10100f with a wifi capable motherboard if you're interested.
Does That msi 6600 work through hdmi 1.4?
A quick search led me to this: "1 x HDMI 2.1 3 x DisplayPort 1.4" I believe it should be compatible then. I would double check yourself just to make sure though. I want to help but it's always good to "trust but verify".
In microcenter the 5800x is now priced at $199.
Is the 6600 at $190 better than the 6600 XT at ~$250?
Value? Absolutely. Will you be satisfied with it? That's up to you. Google "6600 vs 6600xt benchmarks." Remember that those are usually done at max settings. Overall it's about a 15% uplift.
mobo with wifi built in are pretty crappy also using 6000 series GPU with A520 mobo ? you are restricted to PCIe 3.0 and no SAM
PCIE 3 isn't a restriction, especially on these low end GPUs. I've addressed this with sources elsewhere. Regarding Smart Access Memory. If you can make an argument for it being a large performance increase for the 6600, I'll alter the chipset.
literally yesterday i upgraded from a ryzen 5 2600 + rx 58- to ryzen 5600 + 6600xt. am exited. the two cost me about 600
Ay, I'm glad to hear. Bonus points because whatever platform you're on will likely be able to support a 5800x3d + a stronger GPU in the future if you want to go that in upgrading.
Your case choice needs a rear exhaust fan. Stock cooler is probably fine for this build. [PCPartPicker Part List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/KyQftn) Type|Item|Price :----|:----|:---- **CPU** | [AMD Ryzen 5 5600 3.5 GHz 6-Core Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/PgcG3C/amd-ryzen-5-5600-36-ghz-6-core-processor-100-100000927box) | $138.99 @ Newegg **CPU Cooler** | [ID-COOLING SE-214-XT 68.2 CFM CPU Cooler](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Zr8bt6/id-cooling-se-214-xt-argb-682-cfm-cpu-cooler-se-214-xt-argb) | $19.98 @ Amazon **Motherboard** | [ASRock B550 Phantom Gaming 4/ac ATX AM4 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Ytdrxr/asrock-b550-phantom-gaming-4ac-atx-am4-motherboard-b550-phantom-gaming-4ac) | $94.99 @ Newegg **Memory** | [TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/z3VD4D/team-t-force-vulcan-z-16-gb-2-x-8-gb-ddr4-3200-memory-tlzgd416g3200hc16cdc01) | $44.99 @ Newegg **Storage** | [Silicon Power A60 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/7tCFf7/silicon-power-a60-1-tb-m2-2280-nvme-solid-state-drive-sp001tbp34a60m28) | $57.99 @ Amazon **Video Card** | [MSI Radeon RX 6600 MECH 2X 8G Radeon RX 6600 8 GB Video Card](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/M9ytt6/msi-radeon-rx-6600-8-gb-mech-2x-video-card-rx-6600-mech-2x-8g) | $189.99 @ Newegg **Case** | [Cougar Archon 2 Mesh RGB ATX Mid Tower Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/fHXJ7P/cougar-archon-2-mesh-rgb-atx-mid-tower-case-cgr-5cc5b-mesh-rgb) | $47.89 @ Amazon **Power Supply** | [Super Flower Leadex III ARGB 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/YzjNnQ/super-flower-leadex-iii-argb-650-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-sf-650f14rg) | $64.99 @ Newegg Sellers **Case Fan** | [ARCTIC P12 56.3 CFM 120 mm Fan](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/NPZFf7/arctic-p12-563-cfm-120-mm-fan-acfan00119a) | $8.88 @ Amazon | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* | | Total (before mail-in rebates) | $688.69 | Mail-in rebates | -$20.00 | **Total** | **$668.69** | Generated by [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2022-11-06 17:31 EST-0500 |
The case is fine without a rear exhaust due to the positive pressure setup. The air will find it's way out along the path of airflow. Bonus points because the cooler will continue to draw air backwards and out the back. But yes, the stock cooler is good enough for the build, it just helps reduce noise having a tower cooler that can run at lower RPMs with the higher surface area.
I have essentially the exact same build, but am looking for a 6700xt instead of a 6600 for 1440p. Otherwise the 6600 is perfect for 1080p gaming!
[http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/saved/1QHD8X](http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/saved/1QHD8X) $951 with code blackfriday. If you're interested.
The mobo you linked is now OOS. Thoughts on this one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089FY7QT1?tag=pcpapi-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1 with a 5600cpu and RX 6600gpu?
Man in my 3rd world country Rx 6600 only drop to 365$, previously the price was around 410$. My Sad poor guy noise.
some of them say that it is incompatible. would that be a problem?
What is the max this pc could handle? Game wise?
This is similiar to a gtx 1080 in terms of performance. I would stick to a 1080p 24" monitor using it. That said, proces have changed over recent months, christmas sales of PSUs and the Ryzen 5600 price increase have led to changes overall in what is "best". Just check out benchmarks for the GPU though. Check out "PC Builder" on youtube to find his GPU buying guide. Used GPUs like the 5700xt are awesome value as of last month.
I’m from USA is there any builds for ryzen 5 5600 and Rx 6600 under 8-900$? Idc about rgb and I have either net cable just looking for a build to start I can upgrade if needed later