Build a PC.

[Jazk]

Hey guys! I got like $1k to build a PC. I want a pretty standard PC (like for gaming and some work). I know with 1k you won't do much, but its better than nothing.
Any suggestions? Could you help me?

[[MPGH]Ghost]

[Democritus]

https://pc part picker.com/p/LhxLYJ

Don't know if you want/need an operating system.

[Apple`]

You could easily build a Gaming PC for around $500 - Pre-Built PC's aren't worth the money from a cheap dealer

[Coldfrye]

https://pc part picker.com/p/snKF3C

Don't know if you want/need an operating system.

He doesn't need a SSD or an optical drive.
Nor does he need 16GB of RAM. I have 8 and my computer does fine.

Look at this build, it gets you more bang for your buck. I didn't include an OS b/c I wasn't sure if you needed it or not.

https://pc partpicker.com/p/JfcpRB

[Yellow 13]

https://pc part picker.com/p/snKF3C

Don't know if you want/need an operating system.

microcenter > online

[Democritus]

He doesn't need a SSD or an optical drive.
Nor does he need 16GB of RAM. I have 8 and my computer does fine.

Look at this build, it gets you more bang for your buck. I didn't include an OS b/c I wasn't sure if you needed it or not.

https://pc partpicker.com/p/JfcpRB

#1 Optical drive makes downloading drivers 100000x easier.
#2 SSD is a LOT better for gaming. He wanted a gaming PC.
#3 16 GB of RAM will help him play games and look up gameplays, tutorials etc.. You can even host servers and shit on 16GB.

[Coldfrye]

#1 Optical drive makes downloading drivers 100000x easier.
#2 SSD is a LOT better for gaming. He wanted a gaming PC.
#3 16 GB of RAM will help him play games and look up gameplays, tutorials etc.. You can even host servers and shit on 16GB.

Yes, everything you said is correct but if you didn't have the money for an optical drive I would not worry.

With the SSD you may load faster into games but you give up space for other games. IMO I would rather have space than not have to wait a few extra seconds.

Of course 16GB has it's benefits its not worth the money unless you are a content creator and you need the power to render videos. Go with 8GB you can use the money you save on something else that will benefit you more.

[Democritus]

Yes, everything you said is correct but if you didn't have the money for an optical drive I would not worry.

With the SSD you may load faster into games but you give up space for other games. IMO I would rather have space than not have to wait a few extra seconds.

Of course 16GB has it's benefits its not worth the money unless you are a content creator and you need the power to render videos. Go with 8GB you can use the money you save on something else that will benefit you more.

I updated it to a more suitable build for the amount of money and saved him $100 extra of useless stuff.

[Coldfrye]

I updated it to a more suitable build for the amount of money and saved him $100 extra of useless stuff.

That's good but I would still drop the SSD and take an i7.

[Bodvar]

That's good but I would still drop the SSD and take an i7.

Or you go for the way cheaper AMD octa cores which are almost just as good.

[Jew]

Or you go for the way cheaper AMD octa cores which are almost just as good.

not really.

[Bodvar]

not really.

They are...

[Coldfrye]

Or you go for the way cheaper AMD octa cores which are almost just as good.

Why would a person switch to a product that is "almost just as good"? He can buy an i7 and then save up for an SSD later. Plus why not go for the best your money can get you?

[Bodvar]

Why would a person switch to a product that is "almost just as good"? He can buy an i7 and then save up for an SSD later. Plus why not go for the best your money can get you?

Because the i7 is almost 200$ more expensive. That way he will be able to buy the SSD faster and he will save 200$.