TOPIC: PC Building Reference

If you've recently been interested in building a new computer; I've put together a list of builds using the most up-to-date parts that will make the best use of your dollar, with the least amount of bottle-necking possible.

Feel free to change anything that you would like to, perhaps go for a slower graphics card and replace your HDD with an SSD. Or maybe you don't like my case selection, you can choose your own.

Don't know how to put a computer together? Here an in-depth, 3 video tutorial


Fair Tier
CPU: 5071
GPU: 5813

CPU: Intel Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($59.63 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI B250M PRO-VD Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Patriot 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($50.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Zotac T500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Mini Video Card ($131.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define Mini C with Window MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($33.49 @ OutletPC)
Total: ~$490.08


Superb Tier
CPU: 10634
GPU: 10906

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($188.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock AB350M-HDV Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($69.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Patriot 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($50.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: PNY CS1111 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Mini Video Card ($359.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define Mini C with Window MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($33.49 @ OutletPC)
Total: ~$912.43


Outstanding Tier
CPU: 12535
GPU: 11984

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($218.39 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock AB350 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard ($89.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: x2 G.Skill NT Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ TRION 150 960GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($246.33 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Founders Edition Video Card ($494.97 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 500R Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($33.49 @ OutletPC)
Total: ~$1279.14


Here are some helpful websites that can also help you make your build decisions:
www.pcpartpicker.com - shows which vendor is selling your part the cheapest
www.logicalincrements.com - another good reference for price-to-performance
www.cpubenchmark.net - passmark, a benchmarking company that has been testing products for years
www.videocardbenchmark.net - also ran by passmark

havent gotten my head arounde the new ryzen cpu's but 1 week before the ryzen relese i build my own pc for the first time : pcpartpicker.com/list/zb2CkT

i must say it runs like a dream... i had the go a bit lower bc of the taxes here in denmark that makes the parts quiet more expensive to buy.

i like your build idears and i just wanted to share my new build

Damn dude, I'll take a look at these all!

If anyone has any questions or their own build suggestions; post ahead! Or you can contact me through pm.