I'm putting together a budget-friendly PC for my uncle, whose main needs are office work and some light programming for his son. The budget is around $400-500 converted from my currency. With prices typically higher here, I'm careful about my choices. Here's what I'm considering:
- **CPU:** AMD Ryzen 5 7600
- **RAM:** 16GB DDR5 4800MHz
- **Motherboard:** MSI B650M WiFi MATX
- **Power Supply:** MSI MAG A650N 650 Watts
- **GPU:** Integrated for now, but I might add a dedicated GPU if I can adjust the other components.
- **Storage:** M.2 SSD, 1TB, at least 5000 MB/s speed.
- **Case:** A standard mid-tower case with built-in fans (still deciding which one).
I plan to use the stock cooler that comes with the AMD 7600, but I hope it'll suffice. Right now, the total costs are around $550, but my uncle knows a place to help bring it down to about $500. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this setup and any suggestions for improvements!
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This build should serve well for office tasks! If you want to save some cash, consider opting for an A620 motherboard and a 550W PSU, as those won't affect performance for basic tasks. This could also free up some budget for an aftermarket cooler that runs quieter than the stock one, which is decent but can be a bit noisy at times. Check out this [list](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/gpN83w) for some ideas!
I hear you! My uncle wants the option to upgrade in the future, so I'm sticking with the 650W PSU. Plus, I think getting a GPU or more RAM might be a better use of the budget right now, especially since his son will mainly be doing light programming for studies.