I'm putting together my first ultra budget PC and need some feedback! Here's what I'm looking at for components:
1. Motherboard: MSI B450M-A Pro MAX II for about 7600 TK (around $62-64 USD or €52-54 EUR)
2. CPU: Ryzen 5 3400G (with Vega 11 graphics) for 7900 TK (about $65 USD or €54-55 EUR)
3. RAM: Team T-Force Vulkan Z 8GB DDR4 (single stick) for 6900 TK (approximately $56-57 USD or €47 EUR)
4. PSU: Cooler Master MWE Bronze V2 450W for 4500 TK (around $37 USD or €31 EUR)
Total budget comes to about 27,000 to 30,000 TK (roughly $220–$245 USD or €185–€210 EUR). I'm in Bangladesh, and I found these prices at places like StarTech and Ryans.
This PC will mainly be used for lightweight gaming (older titles and esports at 1080p low to medium settings) and some studies. How would you rate this build out of 10? Are there any improvements, alternatives, or red flags I should be aware of?
5 Answers
You can definitely find used 16GB DDR4 3000MHz RAM for around $50; it's a solid investment.
Have you checked the price on the Ryzen 5 5600G? The 3400G is quite old at this point. You should also think about adding another 8GB stick to your RAM; you'll really notice a difference in frame rates with an APU.
It might be worth increasing your budget a little to get a 5600G or a better graphics card. That could really enhance your gaming experience!
I think you should definitely try to fit in 16GB of RAM. 8GB is barely enough for running Windows 10 smoothly. Also, having dual-channel RAM is super important for integrated graphics like with your APU, so consider getting two sticks if possible.
If you can grab an old RX 580, that would work well for your gaming needs. Just make sure it's the 8GB version for better performance at medium to low settings.
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