Budget 31-40k First build


the_beginner

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Hi,

So here is what I have come up with, I would like to get people's views and suggestions on this. I initially thought of 35K but now willing to go upto 40K. I already have my friend's Nvidia geforce GTX 1050 ti for graphics and the rest of my picks are below.

Also I am thinking about getting all these in Vedant Computers (Online).

Thanks in advance!


[PCPartPicker Part List](https://in.pcpartpicker.com/list/h9jfZZ)

Type|Item|Price
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**CPU** | [AMD Ryzen 3 3100 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor](https://in.pcpartpicker.com/product/ndwkcf/amd-ryzen-3-3100-36-ghz-quad-core-processor-100-100000284box) | ₹10500.00
**Motherboard** | [MSI B450M BAZOOKA MAX WIFI Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard](https://in.pcpartpicker.com/product/hkK2FT/msi-b450m-bazooka-max-wifi-micro-atx-am4-motherboard-b450m-bazooka-max-wifi) | ₹9500.00
**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance LPX 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory](https://in.pcpartpicker.com/product/VZpmP6/corsair-vengeance-lpx-8-gb-1-x-8-gb-ddr4-3200-cl16-memory-cmk8gx4m1z3200c16) | ₹5500.00
**Storage** | [Kingston Q500 120 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](https://in.pcpartpicker.com/product/tvrmP6/kingston-q500-120-gb-25-solid-state-drive-sq500s37120g) | ₹2200.00
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](https://in.pcpartpicker.com/product/mwrYcf/seagate-barracuda-computer-2-tb-35-7200rpm-internal-hard-drive-st2000dm008) | ₹5375.00
**Video Card** | [Zotac GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4 GB Video Card](https://in.pcpartpicker.com/product/LrmxFT/zotac-geforce-gtx-1050-ti-4gb-oc-edition-video-card-zt-p10510b-10l) | ₹0.00
**Power Supply** | [Corsair VS 450 W ATX Power Supply](https://in.pcpartpicker.com/product/k72kcf/corsair-power-supply-cp9020049ww) | ₹3350.00
| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
| **Total** | **₹36425.00**
| Generated by [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2021-04-25 12:47 IST+0530 |
 
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nac

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the_beginner said:
**Storage** | [Kingston Q500 120 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](https://in.pcpartpicker.com/product/tvrmP6/kingston-q500-120-gb-25-solid-state-drive-sq500s37120g) | ₹2200.00
**Power Supply** | [Corsair VS 450 W ATX Power Supply](https://in.pcpartpicker.com/product/k72kcf/corsair-power-supply-cp9020049ww) | ₹3350.00
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Instead go for A2000 250GB NVME and 80+ bronze rated PSU.
And please fill this up https://techenclave.com/threads/tem...his-when-asking-for-advice.73107/#post-839513
 

desiibond

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Agree. The config is not ideal for that price. Ryzen 3100 is a mediocre CPU and on top of that you are spending 9500 for a motherboard that will be too much fo ryzen 3. A320 boards are more than enough for Ryzen 3. You do not need B450.

I had Ryzen 3200 + Gigabyte A320-DS3H + 8GB of DDR4 (adata xpg 2800MHz). Open half a dozen tabs in Firefox/Chrome and whole system would start lagging.
Get at least 3500 6 core chip. For motherboard, check ASUS Prime B450M-K for 6.6k (a wifi card barely costs 1k these days and there is no need to pay 9.5k for built-in WiFi).

If you are okay with Intel, check 10400F based configuration. This chip costs around 14k but it comes with 6 cores and 12 threads. Build your desktop around this CPU and you will not be disappointed.

Intel is the VFM midrange king right now. (who thought that AMD would be the performance king and Intel VFM king?).

SSD: 120GB SSD is waste of money. Get atleast 240GB SSD which costs just 1k more. If budget right now is a concern, get the HDD alone for now and use Windows on HDD. Accumulate up to 5k and you can get MX500 512GB SSD (or similar).
HDD: Stay away from Seagate and other HDDs that come with puny 2 year warranty. Look for models with 3 year or 5 year warranty. Failure rate is too high for these new HDDs.
PSU: Corsair VS series is not really Corsair. Check competing brands like Antec.
 
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-purpleshad0w-

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You really should try and get two sticks of ram because dual channel does make a noticeable difference.

Also for the power supply, try and get a CX450; best PSU in its price range, 5yr warranty & top of the line internals(either that or the MWE 450 Bronze V2).
 
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the_beginner

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AINDRASIS_GUPTA said:
That is indeed a very badly put together rig. I'm not sure who suggested you all these, but that guy is definitely not your friend.
For example, why you would get a Ryzen 3100 Quad Core for 10K when you're getting i5 9400F Hexa Core at the same price?
And there's the PSU, RAM and all. You haven't even selected the cabinet.
Moreover, I'd suggest avoiding Vedant Computers. They are the biggest scalpers on the market and throughout last year, their prices were looting customers.
Instead, opt for any other reputable store. My personal suggestion would be MD Computers.

Here's the complete rig that I put forward for you at the same budget from MD Computers:
  • Core i5 9400F - 11500 INR
  • Galax H310M Motherboard - 4550 INR
  • Teamgroup Vulcan Z 16GB DDR4 3200 MHZ RAM (16GB x 1) - 7500 INR
  • Teamgroup GX1 240 GB SSD - 2800 INR
  • Toshiba P300 2TB 7200 RPM HDD - 4870 INR
  • Antec VP550P 550W PSU - 3100 INR
  • Gamdias Argus E4 RGB Cabinet - 2950 INR
Total - 37,270 INR

Attaching a cart screenshot. Do let me know if you have any questions. View attachment 104722
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1) How about i5-10400f?
2) are brands like galax, teamgroup, antec reliable enough?
3) I am planning to buy a 8gb ram for now, i'll upgrade it after a couple of months. Is this a bad idea?
desiibond said:
Agree. The config is not ideal for that price. Ryzen 3100 is a mediocre CPU and on top of that you are spending 9500 for a motherboard that will be too much fo ryzen 3. A320 boards are more than enough for Ryzen 3. You do not need B450.

I had Ryzen 3200 + Gigabyte A320-DS3H + 8GB of DDR4 (adata xpg 2800MHz). Open half a dozen tabs in Firefox/Chrome and whole system would start lagging.
Get at least 3500 6 core chip. For motherboard, check ASUS Prime B450M-K for 6.6k (a wifi card barely costs 1k these days and there is no need to pay 9.5k for built-in WiFi).

If you are okay with Intel, check 10400F based configuration. This chip costs around 14k but it comes with 6 cores and 12 threads. Build your desktop around this CPU and you will not be disappointed.

Intel is the VFM midrange king right now. (who thought that AMD would be the performance king and Intel VFM king?).

SSD: 120GB SSD is waste of money. Get atleast 240GB SSD which costs just 1k more. If budget right now is a concern, get the HDD alone for now and use Windows on HDD. Accumulate up to 5k and you can get MX500 512GB SSD (or similar).
HDD: Stay away from Seagate and other HDDs that come with puny 2 year warranty. Look for models with 3 year or 5 year warranty. Failure rate is too high for these new HDDs.
PSU: Corsair VS series is not really Corsair. Check competing brands like Antec.
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correct me if i'm wrong, i thought wifi cards are inferior than built-in wifi and i heard that corsair has the best pcu's.
 
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burntwingzZz

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the_beginner said:
1) How about i5-10400f?
2) are brands like galax, teamgroup, antec reliable enough?
3) I am planning to buy a 8gb ram for now, i'll upgrade it after a couple of months. Is this a bad idea?

correct me if i'm wrong, i thought wifi cards are inferior than built-in wifi and i heard that corsair has the best pcu's.
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always get two rams together as kit
 

desiibond

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the_beginner said:
1) How about i5-10400f?
2) are brands like galax, teamgroup, antec reliable enough?
3) I am planning to buy a 8gb ram for now, i'll upgrade it after a couple of months. Is this a bad idea?

correct me if i'm wrong, i thought wifi cards are inferior than built-in wifi and i heard that corsair has the best pcu's.
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Corsair has dozen lineups and VS is their entry level for those who want brand Corsair. There are better models from Antec that costs less and works better.

A pcie 1x or usb wifi is very good. They work as well or better than wifi on low cost mobos. Check models from ASUS for pcie wifi that also has built in bluetooth (use bundled cable to connect the card to bluetooth header on mobo)
 
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Titokhan

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desiibond said:
A pcie 1x or usb wifi is very good. They work as well or better than wifi on low cost mobos. Check models from ASUS for pcie wifi that also has built in bluetooth (use bundled cable to connect the card to bluetooth header on mobo)
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I beg to differ.

MSI B450M BAZOOKA MAX WIFI, i.e. the motherboard originally mentioned by @the_beginner comes with a M.2 E key Wi-Fi+Bluetooth module. Agreed, the factory-installed Intel 3168 module is more of an entry level offering, but it can easily beat USB based Wi-Fi solutions. Moreover, it is possible to upgrade to a Wi-Fi 6E-based Intel AX210 by just replacing the M.2 card. I'm not necessarily suggesting to stick with this mobo, but paying for the M.2 E key slot is worth IMHO.

PCI-e based cards, as suggested by you, is also better than USB-based solutions. But there's no point to block a full PCI-e slot when you can have a much smaller (and upgradable) module by utilizng the M.2 E key. The M.2 2230 form factor is sufficient to hold the integrated Bluetooth chip as well.

It is worth mentioning that newer Intel platforms often deploy CNVi modules, which are dependent on the host CPU and can't be upgraded easily with an aftermarket module. Do read the motherboard specifications very carefully before purchasing.
 
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