I'm putting together a parts list for my first PC build and could really use some input! I've heard that the RX 5700 XT, especially if bought used, can have some stability issues like crashing. I'm on a tight budget, so I'm looking for a suitable replacement that won't break the bank. Here's what I have so far from current listings:
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600 - $76.98
- ASROCK B450M PRO4 R2.0 - $118.72
- Patriot P300 512 GB M.2 NVMe - $33.98
- XFX AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB GDDR5 - $81
- Thermalright Assassin X 120 Refined SE CPU Cooler - $17.98
- Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L Case - $40
- Thermaltake Smart 500 W Power Supply - $40
- Crucial RAM 32GB Kit (2x16GB) DDR4 3200MHz - $38
Rough total comes to $446.66. Any thoughts on this list or suggestions for alternatives?
2 Answers
You might want to consider switching to a B550 motherboard and using less RAM; it can cut down costs while still being effective for your needs. The stock cooler should suffice for the Ryzen 3600 too. Also, I found the RX 580 on eBay for about $50, so that's something to look into!
Could you share the eBay link for the RX 580? The ones I've seen are all around $80.
If you're looking for a better performance, you might want to upgrade to a Ryzen 5 5600X and consider getting a used RX 6700 XT. It'll give you a decent boost in gaming.
Thanks, but I'm on a tight budget and the RX 6700 XT is about $200, which is too much for me right now. Still appreciate your suggestions!
Thanks! So everything should be compatible, right? By the way, I think I have some extra DDR4 8GB sticks lying around. It'd be great for running RAM-heavy games like BeamNG Drive.