I'm helping my cousin put together a new PC, and I've put together a parts list that I'd love some feedback on. I'm not an expert, just have a basic understanding of PC building, so any insights would be super helpful! I'm planning to give him my Ryzen 3600 and B450 motherboard, but most of the components will be brand new. While this build might be a bit much since he mainly will do light tasks and some gaming, I aimed to get him the best options within his budget. Here's the parts list: [link].
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Looks like a low-end build, but if it fits your cousin's budget, that's what counts! Just make sure the CPU and GPU will meet his needs. The Ryzen 3600 should handle gaming well enough, based on my experience.
Honestly, if you're looking to save money, you could reconsider some parts. An air cooler will definitely be quieter and just as effective for that CPU. And while the SN850X offers speed, double-check if that's really necessary given your cousin’s needs.
I agree that the AIO cooler is overkill. I'd suggest going with a good air cooler and saving some cash. Also, you might want to consider the 16GB 9060XT—8GB of VRAM feels a bit lacking nowadays. And don’t forget, there are cheaper SSD options; the SN850X is pricey!
Honestly, the AIO water cooler seems a bit excessive for that CPU, and going for a Gen4 SSD when the motherboard only supports PCI-E 3.0 feels unnecessary. You could save on those items without losing performance.
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