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The other comments were so bad that I got up from my phone to go to the computer...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price

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CPU | AMD - Ryzen 5 2400G 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor | $158.99 @ Amazon
Motherboard | ASRock - B450M PRO4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard | $54.99 @ Newegg
Memory | Patriot - Viper 4 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory | $59.99 @ Newegg Business
Storage | Inland - Professional 120 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $21.99 @ Amazon
Storage | Seagate - Barracuda 1.5 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $48.99 @ Amazon
Case | Thermaltake - Versa H15 MicroATX Mid Tower Case | $31.78 @ Amazon
Power Supply | EVGA - BT 450 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | $29.99 @ Amazon
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $416.72
| Mail-in rebates | -$10.00
| Total | $406.72
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-11-20 20:53 EST-0500 |

I didn't check the qvl list of the mobo because I just picked one that should work fine without a bios update at a price point another could match.

This is obviously under budget and you could improve things you wanted... but I would say clarify your changes if you thought going prebuilt was a better option.

This is the 80 dollar graphics card in the other commentators suggestion... getting it still has you under budget from his "cheap" prebuilt which I assume doesn't include tax? (which isn't needed for this build because the processor is an APU that has fantastic integrated graphics)

I will assume someone will say get a bigger power supply... but you don't need it. Minimum for a 1060 6gb is still 400 so this should be good to just upgrade to a decent gpu when your friend has money.

Also someone might say the dell has windows, but this is at least 60 or likely more dollars cheaper (even if you do add a 1030 and sub in a 1600) that you can put toward windows later if you want it... or just not. I have made 4 pcs that use the unactivated (not illegal!) win 10 pro.


random comparison video GT 1030 (G4560) vs Vega 11 (Ryzen 5 2400G) Comparison in 12 Games GPU vs APU Or google... there are tons. It is important to note the RAM speed. I parted out 3000mhz, which should be good to go. Also there are fps discrepancies due to the resolution differences in some videos. FPS is increased extremely when on 900p or similar which works on some games.

Building this gets you a could good CPU that acts as a playable GPU, saves money from the total build budget, and allows the computer to be used NOW and then save for a real GPU in a much shorter time.

Reread OP and I know you wanted headset recommendations but I directed you to a headphones subreddit. I know thats not much help for gaming but let me recommend the V-MODA Boom Pro.

It will allow you to turn any headphone, with a removable cable in standard 3.5mm (many), into a good gaming headset. Here is the website for the subreddits recommendations list. That mic paired with a compatible headset from their list, will likely be better than any gaming branded headset you could buy for the same budget. I prefer this method over the Antlion ModMic because it is cheaper and overall allows for a cleaner cable setup at your desk.

If you are gaming with other people around look at the "Closed Back" list. If your budget is under $100, the only one with a removable cable (and a very good headphone) is the AudioTechnica M-40x. If you want a wider sound stage, and don't mind sound leaking an "Open Back" design might be for you. The AKG K240 MkII and Philips SPH9500 both work as well.

As you get more budget your options open up further. Feel free to check the site and see the subreddit for their reasonings.

My fiance uses a Logitech G430, if you use the USB plug, it has some nice noise-cancelling software built-in. Sometimes a little too much, if you speak too softly it won't catch your voice that well. But it's a very nice and very comfortable headset. Unless you already have headphones you like, I'd recommend the Logitech G430.

If you just want a mic, your options are only limited by your budget. Go for something with gain control, that'll help you eliminate background noise. The Yeti by Blue is a very popular pick for simple ease of use. It's not the godsend people like to say, but it's only around $100 and still works great.

It almost always comes down to budget. Your system warrants just about any monitor setup, it's just how much you want to spend. That said, this is a fantastic option. It's 144hz, 1440p, 27".

The monitor I have is the one you linked, the VG248QE. It's a great monitor, but if I was more willing to shell out the cash, I'd grab the ROG Swift. As far as colors go, it doesn't feel vibrant, but that's not a big issue to me. It still looks great and I'm happy with the purchase.

This one goes on sale a lot for under 200. I got one and its pretty legit. You will have to do some calibrations, the stock settings come pretty poorly set. But once done it's really decent for sub 200. Also if you get it from Costco even better. Cause if you decide you don't like it or find a better one later Costcos return policy is amazing.

https://www.amazon.com/Acer-XF240H-bmjdpr-24-inch-FreeSync/dp/B01DHTWZRQ


https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009910&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleKWLess&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleKWLess-_-DSA-_-CategoryPages-_-NA&gclid=CjwKCAjwo4jOBRBmEiwABWNaMcxFA03LP_bWQ-2YkecmlIXELzfABW09J-cXcrpomehfDnCB8HxsARoCIsIQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

I have to be honest, I actually have a slightly different Z88-labeled model, I just couldn't be bothered to find it at the time I was posting. But it's this: MechanicalEagle Z-88 RGB Backlit 104 Keys Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with Blue Switches DIY - Replaceable Switches - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I1N6J34/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_-RgFybN5ZFF8C

I love it. It's on my desk at work right next to my boss who has some giant white usb mechanical that I can't identify; we compete for volume in the office. :) I also have the tenkeyless version but I use the tenkey all the time and had to upgrade.

I also really like the look of that other one, wish I'd seen it earlier!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B013JPLKQK/
Better drive than the WD 5TB Black. I have both. Don't waste your money unless you REALLY want that 5yr warranty lol

I got this (I ended up paying full price). It works really well, can read just about any disc I throw at it. according to this it works with Linux. Note: I have not tried this myself, however, I have played a blu-ray disk on windows with vlc and this player, and libaac, which is basically the only way you can play it on Linux other than ripping using MakeMkv. So I am pretty sure it will work.

Not sure about the keyboard you linked - but I purchased this keyboard back in December and it has been the greatest keyboard I've ever used. I almost bought another one for use at work!!

You really cannot beat the price of this keyboard, too.

Edit - only after posting my comment here, i notice that this amazon listing does not include the keyboard with the num-pad. Mine has the full number pad. Looks like it isn't available from the link I posted. Strange...

Alright, well it was worth a shot. Something like this would probably do best, and it seems well-reviewed:

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-GT-710-2GD3-LP/dp/B01DOFD0G8

I did luck out, I thought I was doomed to the ebay bidding wars for weeks. That 970 board even has the 8+2 power phase I wanted in the 990fx boards.

Man, that really sucks about your pc. You did get a hell of a deal for it, so as long as you enjoyed your time with it, it was well worth the price.

As for a possible solution, I knew a buddy that used a low clearance cooler similar to this Noctua. But it's $50 so thats not much cheaper than the one you found. Then I was thinking you could go with a whole new motherboard like this one but if your lenovo board is propreitary, I would assume the power connector isn't a standard 24 pin so that wouldn't work. Hopefully you can find a workable solution.

Buying the newest pc components right now is not wise and I have already put off my upgrade build for a while waiting for RAM and GPUs to drop in price so I can start buying one piece at a time. But I want to wait on the mobo and cpu as my last parts for the newest tech. I suppose I should just be happy with what I have right now. First world problems lol

Good luck to you.

for a nice SATA (m.2 SATA included) drive with dram... I would say $50-60 is average.... and paying more than $60 is paying too much.

for NVME, typically add $5-10

For a budget NVME, i would recommend the Sabrent Rocket for $59.99

for SATA i would recommend the ADATA SU800 for $57.99

you can also get the Crucial MX500 for $64.99 if you want something better.

Both the adata su800 and the crucial mx500 go on sale often at a pricepoint closer to $50

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1tb is 90-110 typically

I would take a look at Vivo monitor stands/mounts on Amazon. Great quality for a good price.

https://www.amazon.com/VIVO-Monitor-Adjustable-Screens-STAND-V002/dp/B009S750LA

Thanks so much! Could you tell me what you think about pairing either this or this with this? One question I have is.. do those have better graphics than the 2x AMD Radeon HD 6750s I have? I saw someone say you could still use GPUs with the APU, but would either APU be better in the first place?

Sorry for asking so much, I'm just on a tight budget and don't want to spend a bunch and find out something isn't compatible or isn't even an upgrade.

I personally have the C274FG70, but that's $270.

For your budget, I'd recommend the XF240H. Good specs and it's available at Costco.

Office chairs are what you're looking for, not gaming chairs. There are models that are designed for 3 shifts of workers, round-the-clock use. They'll cost you, but they won't break instantly like a wal-mart special.

If you live in or near a big city, check Craigslist or flea markets for second-hand office chairs. I used to get some heavy-duty chairs quite cheap at flea markets. Didn't always look great, but they were built like tanks.

Hon big and tall chairs


other big and tall chairs

There are some 'gaming' chairs in there. I recommend you ignore them. They are very likely NOT up to the quality of an office chair. Also, at your size, I'd try to get one rated for 450 lb or better if possible. I never trust them to give an accurate rating for how much they can handle, and I'd rather get one that claims a higher weight limit than I need.

By the way, would you recommend anything for chairs? Preferably something with good back support.

Also, for the video card, is there any difference between all the editions? The AERO is the cheapest but I'm wondering if there's any downside:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GUAJMRU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Thanks!

Qpad is another re-branding I believe.

There are also Sennheiser gaming headsets that are basically the 500 series with a mic attached which are supposed to be decent. A bit pricey maybe.

A lot of recommendations for regular headphones with a modmic or V-MODA BoomPro.