Hi everyone! I'm looking to help a relative in the UK who wants to build a PC for their teenager with a budget of around £500 to £600. They've shared a potential parts list via PCPartPicker, and I'm wondering if anyone can give feedback or suggestions on it. Here's the breakdown of what they're considering:
- **CPU**: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor (£64.00)
- **Motherboard**: Asus PRIME A520M-K Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard (£49.00)
- **Memory**: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory (£69.95)
- **Storage**: Samsung 990 Pro 1 TB M.2 NVME SSD (£84.99)
- **Video Card**: MSI VENTUS 2X OC GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (£166.95)
- **Case**: Montech XR ATX Mid Tower Case (£50.00)
- **Power Supply**: Gigabyte UD750GM 750 W 80+ Gold Fully Modular (£75.00)
- **Operating System**: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit
The total comes to approximately £559.89 with all taxes and shipping included. Any advice on whether this is a solid build or if there are better options out there? Thanks in advance!
2 Answers
You could save some cash by reassessing your choices on the SSD and power supply. You really don't need to spend as much on Windows either. I suggest looking for an AMD Ryzen 5 5600 instead, and keep an eye out on eBay or Ali Express for the best deals. This build list looks good overall but shifting a few parts could save you money!
If you're flexible with buying used parts, it could really stretch your budget! Consider checking places like eBay or local marketplaces for good deals. You might also think about holding off until Black Friday; you could snag some serious discounts then!
Also, have you considered the Intel Arc B580 GPU? It might give you more value for your budget compared to the latest RX cards.