I've got two builds for you. MicroATX cube and portable MiniITX. Both "Flashy"

MicroATX Cube. Room to expand to dual R9 290s.

• Fractal Node 804 Cube case. Compact and classy looking case with room for multiple video cards, 10 hard drives, custom water cooling, and a giant window to show off the key gear. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cXNveozvpM
  
• Top of the line overclockable quad-core gaming CPU - Intel's i7-4790k. The magic of this CPU is that it's already stock up at 4.0Ghz and will auto boost itself to 4.4ghz. You have the option to overclock. But even if you don't, or need to scale back to stock. It will still scream. If you have a micro-center nearby the discount makes this CPU a must buy. If you don't have a microcenter within pickup range, an overclocked i5-4690k will do give you nearly the same performance, but meat your budget needs.
  
• Liquid cooler with color shifting LED feedback to add to the flashy nature of the build. LED can be set to shift colors for things such as CPU load or temperature. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkAEDUBqXg4
  
• Premium overclocking motherboard without going crazy on the price. Looks good and with a few durability enhancements for overclocking not found on cheap motherboards.
  
• 8GB (expandable to 24GB) premium spec RAM with Activity LEDs. Small premium over other RAM for interior case lighting that responds to activity. Incredibly great bang for the $$ on dressing up a case with a window. No wires to run...install RAM like normal and it just works. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4NjWsFR_8E
  
• 512GB SSD - Solid state drives have dropped in price enough to make this a reality. OS, Programs and games. All loading lightning quick. You can always easily add slow standard drives later if you have a large collection of movies/TV or a steam library in the thousands.
  
• Gold efficiency power supply with enough juice for adding a second R9 290 graphics card later if desired.
  
• Win 8.1 (Just install http://www.classicshell.net/ if you prefer the win7 interface.)
  
  
  Alternative CPU cooler - Swiftech H220X 240mm All-in-one EXPANDABLE liquid cooler
  
  
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pt5_dU-15v8
  
• This will allow you to expand your liquid cooling your GPU(s) and/or expand with additional radiator space. Perfect for the Node 804 case.
  

• This great kit won't be available till around the end of the month. Just give the stock CPU fan and clock settings a spin till then.
  

  
  

  
  

  PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
  

  
  

  Type|Item|Price
  

  ----|:----|:----
  CPU | Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor | $279.99 @ Micro Center
  CPU Cooler | Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler | $89.99 @ Newegg
  Motherboard | Gigabyte GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | $125.98 @ SuperBiiz
  Memory | Crucial Ballistix Smart Tracer 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $102.99 @ Newegg
  Storage | Crucial MX100 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $199.99 @ SuperBiiz
  Video Card | Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card | $369.99 @ Amazon
  Case | Fractal Design Node 804 MicroATX Mid Tower Case | $89.99 @ Newegg
  Power Supply | EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | $115.99 @ NCIX US
  Operating System | Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) | $94.99 @ B&H
  | | Total
  | Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1469.90
  | Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-11 21:03 EDT-0400 |
  
  
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  ##MiniITX with handle.
  
  Differences:
  
  

• Corsair 380T Case - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JU_jevfdGA - All Black in parts list. White/Black combo also available. Yellow as seen in the review is harder to come by. As seen in the video. They can fully disassemble. Then you could custom paint it as desired.
  
• Smaller ITX version of the motherboard.
  
• Smaller 550w powersupply since you won't be adding a 2nd video card.
  
  NOTES
  
  
• ITX systems are small. And so they are tricker to build. The are well worth the time investment routing cables to have a small, portable case, and good looking case.
  
• Ignore the PCPartPicker Video card fit warning. The video card CAN fit. You can find examples of people fitting R9 290 cards in the 380T online. The interior of the case has enough room. The trick is getting it into the case. Take off the front fan and slide it into the case that way.
  
• Ignore the PCPartPicker CPU cooler fit warning. - This case was designed by corsair to fit the corsair H100i. PCPartpicker is just nuts throwing up a flag on this one.
  

• Consider breaking the budget and getting the 16GB RAM kit instead of the 8GB. ITX motherboards top out at 2 slots. This way it will be maxed, without need to discard a perfectly good 8GB set down the road. - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0091L1MRY/
  

  
  

  PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
  

  
  

  Type|Item|Price
  

  ----|:----|:----
  CPU | Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor | $279.99 @ Micro Center
  CPU Cooler | Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler | $89.99 @ Newegg
  Motherboard | Gigabyte GA-Z97N-Gaming 5 Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard | $152.99 @ SuperBiiz
  Memory | Crucial Ballistix Smart Tracer 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $102.99 @ Newegg
  Storage | Crucial MX100 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $199.99 @ SuperBiiz
  Video Card | Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card | $369.99 @ Amazon
  Case | Corsair 380T Mini ITX Tower Case | $139.99 @ NCIX US
  Power Supply | Corsair CSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply | $77.27 @ TigerDirect
  Operating System | Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) | $94.99 @ B&H
  | | Total
  | Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1508.19
  

So this new build I came up with is towards the top of your budget. But this shit is extremely beautiful. 2080 Ti, Full RGB, OC'able, all complete with 2.5 TB of SSD storage.

CPU: https://www.newegg.com/amd-ryzen-7-3700x/p/N82E16819113567?Item=N82E16819113567

The Ryzen 7 3700X is an extremity of value and power. This processor can easily shred gaming tasks and can even handle heavy workstation. 8 Cores and 12 Threads give you a lot of space for multi-tasking, streaming, and editing.

GPU: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07LDLQFDY/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

How about a liquid-cooled GPU? The Gigabyte AORUS 2080 Ti Xtreme Water Force is a really beautiful and high-performing 2080 Ti. It is cooled by an included 240mm liquid AIO and will yield superb thermals compared to cheap base models. The 2080 Ti Xtreme will also add more RGB to your build.

RAM: https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-CMW32GX4M2C3200C16-Vengeance-PC4-25600-Desktop/dp/B07GTG2T7L/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=ddr4+3600+32gb&qid=1568075251&s=gateway&sr=8-2

Keeping the Corsair-based RGB theme. The Vengeance RGB is a very popular series of RAM, and it's hard to not see why. As Ryzen now supports native 3200MHz RAM clocks, there is no reason not to buy RAM faster than 3000MHz. This kit is also a 32GB Kit, which will be more than enough for gaming as well as excelling in any memory heavy tasks (Chrome...).

SSD(1): https://www.newegg.com/hp-ex950-512gb/p/N82E16820326205?Item=N82E16820326205

The EX950 is one of the fastest SSDs out there, at a very reasonable price. The EX950 will function as your primary boot drive.

SSD(2): https://www.newegg.com/intel-660p-series-2tb/p/N82E16820167461?Description=660p&cm_re=660p-_-20-167-461-_-Product

Why not go with pure SSD storage since you got a mighty budget? The 660p provides 2TB of fast storage at a decent price, definitely worth considering.

Motherboard: https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16813144261?Item=N82E16813144261

The MSI MPG X570 Gaming Edge motherboard is a great motherboard, with hundreds of positive reviews. It will allow for easy overclocking. It also features on board wifi, so no wifi card bullshit.

Power Supply: https://www.newegg.com/evga-supernova-750-g5-220-g5-0750-x1-750w/p/N82E16817438162?Item=N82E16817438162

As usual, it is EVGA stealing my recommendation as the PSU choice. The SuperNOVA 750 G5 is a very high quality PSU with Japanese capacitors as well as a ten year warranty. 750 is enough to power the system, even with the RTX 2080 Ti and the Ryzen 7 3700X at Overclocked or Boost speeds.

CPU Cooler: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JWB5BSN/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

The H100i will provide great thermals, even under OC temps. The H100i Platinum also features full RGB fans, which will sync with your motherboard, RAM, GPU, Case, and LL120s.

Fan: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075VDGSJ8/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

Nothing to explain here, just an extra fan to fill the 680X with all RGB fans.

Case: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MFR1VDN/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?smid=A1XBPHGHAXLHDG&psc=1

This case will certain look and work will with your build. The 680X has enough space to build in as well as above-average ventilation. The 680X also has three LL120 fans included, which will sync with your other components, read the reviews on Amazon.

Monitor (Suggestion): You need a decent monitor to take full advantage of the hardware, try a 144hz 2K monitor.

https://www.amazon.com/AOC-CQ32G1-Frameless-2560x1440-DisplayPort/dp/B07HKM16DT/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=1440p+144hz+1ms&qid=1568076323&s=electronics&sr=1-6

https://www.amazon.com/LG-32GK650F-B-Monitor-FreeSync-Technology/dp/B07FLGR2PN/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=1440p+144hz+1ms&qid=1568076323&s=electronics&sr=1-7

https://www.amazon.com/Acer-ED323QUR-Abidpx-FREESYNC-Technology/dp/B07DR5PG8S/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=1440p+144hz+1ms&qid=1568076323&s=electronics&sr=1-10

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price

----|:----|:----
CPU | AMD - Ryzen 7 1700 3GHz 8-Core Processor | $279.49 @ Amazon
CPU Cooler | Corsair - H110i 113.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler | $109.99 @ Amazon
Thermal Compound | Arctic Silver - 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste | $7.25 @ Amazon
Motherboard | MSI - X370 GAMING PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard | $116.16 @ Amazon
Memory | G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory | $238.50 @ Amazon
Storage | Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $349.99
Storage | Samsung - 960 EVO 1TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive | $445.41 @ Amazon
Case | Corsair - Crystal 460X RGB ATX Mid Tower Case | $131.99
Power Supply | EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | $119.99 @ Amazon
Case Fan | Corsair - SP120 RGB High Performance 52.0 CFM 120mm Fan | $19.98 @ Amazon
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $1818.75
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-03-24 12:03 EDT-0400 |

PCpartpicker didn't find all the amazon links.

Case Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Crystal-Tempered-Glass-Compact/dp/B01LA2LB7W/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1521906800&sr=8-2&keywords=460x%2Bcorsair&th=1

SSD Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Inch-Internal-MZ-76E1T0B-AM/dp/B078DPCY3T/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1521906876&sr=8-1&keywords=860+evo+1tb

With some pretty easy overclocking, messing around with XMP settings in BIOS and voltage, you can very easily push the CPU to 3.8 Ghz, People claim to push it to 4.0 Ghz though say it seemed to be a little unstable.

If you haven't cleaned out your PSU, you should. If it's younger than 5 years it's definitely still good. 100$ saved.

Windows can be obtained for free, only disadvantage is a small Windows 10 watermark on the lower right corner, and some of the OS customization settings are locked. It doesn't bother me, and it certainly doesn't convince me to spend 100$ for customization.

M.2 nvme SSDs are many times faster than a SATA SSD, for a boot drive you won't see a huge difference in boot time, but file transfer and such it definitely shines.

The extra fan is for an exhaust for the back of the case. You'll need a fan hub Here: https://www.amazon.com/SilverStone-System-Cables-Black-CPF04/dp/B00VNW556I/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1521908068&sr=1-3&keywords=fan+hub Forgot about it :/

Ive built with this case before, and it comes with a nice SSD mounting array behind the motherboard, a kinda annoying but spacious PSU basement and great air flow. tempered glass oooo

Buy zip ties. like 50. Zip ties are your friend and so is your fully modular PSU

If you want help with your CPU overclocking, you can pm me, or look up a guide on overclockers forum. Really helpful people over there.

I made it all Amazon, because of prime, which is can save you a lot of shipping. With the cheaper vendors, its cheaper for the part, but the shipping would put you over budget.

I am working on a list for you. I recommend two of these using NVlink.

Edit:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price

----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel - Core i9-9980XE 3 GHz 18-Core Processor | $1999.00 @ B&H
Motherboard | Asus - ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME OMEGA EATX LGA2066 Motherboard | $737.99 @ SuperBiiz
Memory | Corsair - Vengeance RGB Pro 128 GB (8 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory | $1059.99 @ Newegg
Storage | Samsung - 970 Evo 2 TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive | $549.99 @ Amazon
Storage | Samsung - 970 Evo 2 TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive | $549.99 @ Amazon
Video Card | Zotac - GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11 GB AMP Extreme Video Card (2-Way SLI) | $1599.99 @ Amazon
Video Card | Zotac - GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11 GB AMP Extreme Video Card (2-Way SLI) | $1599.99 @ Amazon
Case | Corsair - Obsidian Series 1000D ATX Full Tower Case | $496.21 @ Amazon
Power Supply | Corsair - 1600 W 80+ Titanium Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | $406.00 @ Amazon
Case Fan | Corsair - LL120 RGB LED 43.25 CFM 120mm Fan | $31.17 @ Amazon
Case Fan | Corsair - LL120 RGB LED 43.25 CFM 120mm Fan | $31.17 @ Amazon
Case Fan | Corsair - LL120 RGB LED 43.25 CFM 120mm Fan | $31.17 @ Amazon
Case Fan | Corsair - LL120 RGB LED 43.25 CFM 120mm Fan | $31.17 @ Amazon
Case Fan | Corsair - LL120 RGB LED 43.25 CFM 120mm Fan | $31.17 @ Amazon
Case Fan | Corsair - LL120 RGB LED 43.25 CFM 120mm Fan | $31.17 @ Amazon
Case Fan | Corsair - LL120 RGB LED 43.25 CFM 120mm Fan | $31.17 @ Amazon
Case Fan | Corsair - LL120 RGB LED 43.25 CFM 120mm Fan | $31.17 @ Amazon
Case Fan | Corsair - LL120 RGB LED 43.25 CFM 120mm Fan | $31.17 @ Amazon
Case Fan | Corsair - LL120 RGB LED 43.25 CFM 120mm Fan | $31.17 @ Amazon
Monitor | Asus - ROG SWIFT PG27UQ 27.0" 3840x2160 144 Hz Monitor | $1898.99 @ B&H
Monitor | Asus - ROG SWIFT PG27UQ 27.0" 3840x2160 144 Hz Monitor | $1898.99 @ B&H
Monitor | Asus - ROG SWIFT PG27UQ 27.0" 3840x2160 144 Hz Monitor | $1898.99 @ B&H
Keyboard | Razer - Huntsman Elite Wired Gaming Keyboard | $198.96 @ Amazon
Mouse | Corsair - DARK CORE RGB SE Wireless Optical Mouse | $79.00 @ Newegg
Headphones | SteelSeries - Arctis Pro Wireless Headset | $299.96 @ Amazon
Other| EK 360 CPU Cooling Kit| $419.99
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $16001.73
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-02-19 20:55 EST-0500 |

This will be your main system, and it can fit this other mini itx build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price

----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel - Core i7-9700K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor | $419.99 @ Newegg
CPU Cooler | Corsair - H100i RGB PLATINUM 75 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler | $139.99 @ Amazon
Motherboard | Asus - ROG STRIX Z390-I GAMING Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard | $193.42 @ OutletPC
Memory | Corsair - Vengeance RGB Pro 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory | $259.99 @ Newegg
Storage | Samsung - 970 Evo 1 TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive | $249.99 @ Amazon
Video Card | Gigabyte - GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB MINI ITX OC Video Card | $345.99 @ SuperBiiz
Power Supply | EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | $96.64 @ Amazon
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $1706.01
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-02-19 20:58 EST-0500 |

Hope you like it, this will have much RGB if that is something you like.


Don't forget to buy an NVlink bridge https://www.zotac.com/us/product/accessories/zotac-gaming-nvlink-bridge-4-slot

I took a check, and would say not to buy in Sweden - in Ireland it is the same due to high costs and not having a very big market, you will not get good value for money. However I checked in Germany and it seemed... ok-ish. But I made a dummy address in Stockholm on my Amazon UK account and came up with this for €580

(NOTE: pay in GBP, not EUR or SWK as Amazon inflate the exchange rate by a good 5c or so if you do). Delivery is only €10, so you're doing pretty great there (and the weak pound has been awesome for buying stuff on Amazon lately)!

• CPU - Ryzen 1200 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0741DN383/ref=ox_sc_act_title_6?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&psc=1
  
  
• GPU - GTX 1050 TI - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01M8M5T4T/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&psc=1
  
  
• Motherboard - AB350 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B06WW9S5BY/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&psc=1
  
  
• RAM - 8GB DDR4 2666mhz (Ryzen does not perform well on 2133 or 2400mhz so don't skimp here) - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0123ZASHO/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&psc=1
  
  
• Storage - 120GB Sandisk SSD (for OS, Chrome and programs - will make your computer run so, so much better and quicker) - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01F9G414U/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&psc=1
  
  
• Storage - 1TB Seagate 7200 RPM, 64MB cache HDD (for all the games, etc) - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01LY65EVG/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&psc=1
  
  
• PSU - EVGA 430W 80+ (solid, reliable budget PSU - non modular but 5-6 zip ties will fix that up) - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01M9EX1AD/ref=ox_sc_act_title_7?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&psc=1
  
  
• Total (incl. delivery): £524.21 = €580.47 = SEK5,030
  
  The one thing missing from this is a case as the delivery costs are very high due to it being a big, bulky item - maybe it would be best to look for a low cost, €20 equivalent type of one near you. You won't get anything beyond a black slab of a box without breaking the budget but what is inside it is much more important in this price range and you're getting a good bit for that.
  
  I took a quick look and this was the cheapest case I could find at €40 - https://www.netonnet.se/art/datorkomponenter/datorchassi/tower/mission-sg-ggx-1-1/239989.8976/ .... though these two at €57 look a lot nicer https://www.komplett.se/product/930914/datorutrustning/pc-komponenter/chassibarebone/midi-tower/cooler-master-masterbox-lite-31# and https://www.komplett.se/product/891800/datorutrustning/pc-komponenter/chassibarebone/minimicronano-tower/corsair-carbide-88r-midi-tower-sv
  
  Just do a lot of checking around - any case marked ATX or MATX form factor will work, though if you want one with a window on it go MATX to match the motherboard (otherwise the motherboard will look kind of weird and tiny through the window).
  
  I have done two 1050 TI builds as gifts with a G4560 CPU in them and was on mostly high settings at 50+ fps 1080p when testing them out, so with a 1200 quad core (that performs identical to an i5 7400 when overclocked) you should be doing a good deal better here.
  
  Also check Amazon UK Warehouse Deals for more 1050 TIs, I got both for £111 instead of £130 off of it - they are used but will describe any wear and tear and it only means damaged packaging, plus Amazon do a no questions asked 30 day money back policy on them and will of course pay for the cost of return shipping if you need to do that.
  
  
• Example of what performance to expect - https://www.youtube.
  com/watch?v=LZknFkWZNaU
  
  
• I had not noticed but you also get a free copy of Rocket League with the GPU selected for what it is worth, I think that game is worth €20 so a nice little benefit I guess! :)

OK here's my current status. Thanks very much to everyone that is helping me with this :) Currently the whole thing is from Amazon and is sitting at $1,142.57 before shipping.

• GIGABYTE B450 I AORUS PRO WiFi Our starting point. Purely because Tom's liked it.
  
• AMD Ryzen 7 2700 Same.
  
• Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2070 Windforce 8G Graphics Card Because the 2080 from Toms seems overpowered for what I want/need. As u/Overload_inc suggested it might be worth me stepping down to the 2060 and using the extra cash to buy a correctly matched monitor? My current one is 10 years old and I'm guessing therefore not cool.
  
• MyDigitalSSD BPX Pro 512gig SSD The price difference makes it seem like a no brainer to go M.2 on the SSD. Could be convinced to go 1TB though this model got on Tom's best list for good longevity.
  
• Patriot Viper 4 Series Extreme Performance DDR4 16GB (2 X 8GB) 3200MHz Kit Purely because it has no lights on it. I did not dive into caring about timing stats or anything like that. Would be happy to fiddle with this more.
  
• Seasonic FOCUS Plus 650 Gold SSR-650FX 650W Didn't google. Straight from Toms. Given that I downgraded the video card it may be that 650 is too much?
  
• NZXT H500 – Compact ATX Mid-Tower Case because it looks fine and can get it prime from amazon.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price

----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel - Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor | $120.00
Memory | Kingston - HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory | $123.90 @ OutletPC
Storage | SanDisk - SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $83.88 @ OutletPC
Video Card | EVGA - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB FTW Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card | $469.99 @ Amazon
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $797.77
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-08-10 14:13 EDT-0400 |

This is a really nice chain of upgrades for your pc. The CPU is optional but with the link included you can get it at a decent price lightly used and its oveclockable. The 1070 will definitely improve your gaming performance though. Good luck!

I5 3570k- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007SZ0E1K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_SjkJzbGRFQT16

Power Supply

Graphics Card

Ram

CPU

Comes out to about $405. To be honest I’d recommend a new build completely. That case doesn’t have very good airflow, and I’m guessing HP has a pretty cheap motherboard in it too. But obviously you’re just trying to upgrade on a budget so this should be good. You could opt out of getting the CPU if you wanted to save some money if you wanted.

/r/hardwareswap might be your best bet for a graphics card. 1060 3GB's are around $200.

Pretty Case

Ryzen is definitely a good call. There is an R5 1600 deal on amazon today, $130 after rebate. Definitely a great deal.

Here's about the standard entry level 1080p build, very current parts using all the newest standards:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price

----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor | $128.08 @ Amazon
Motherboard | Asus H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | $51.98 @ Newegg
Memory | G.Skill NT Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory | $39.99 @ Newegg
Storage | Crucial BX200 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $63.99 @ SuperBiiz
Video Card | Zotac GeForce GTX 950 2GB Video Card | $149.99 @ SuperBiiz
Case | Xion XON-310_BK MicroATX Mid Tower Case | $30.98 @ Newegg
Power Supply | EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply | $33.99 @ SuperBiiz
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $499.00
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-08 04:50 EST-0500 |

Here's some personal favorites for good priced peripherals if you're missing any of the basics:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price

----|:----|:----
Monitor | Acer S220HQLAbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor | $79.99 @ Amazon
Keyboard | Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard | $7.99 @ NCIX US
Mouse | Logitech M500 Wired Laser Mouse | $22.99 @ SuperBiiz
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $110.97
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-08 04:53 EST-0500 |

And if you need OS key and a USB drive to do OS installs, here are my favorite resources for those:

Kingston DT SE9

/r/microsofsoftwareswap - Windows 8.1 standard keys are going for about $20 and it's the easiest to install by the link in their sidebar. You can go straight to the Windows 10 upgrade without patching Windows 8.1 simply by opening Internet Explorer on first boot. The Windows 8.1 default home page asks you if you'd like to upgrade.

And if you need to learn how to build:

Newegg's hardware tutorial

Newegg's software tutorial

Understandable. Right now AMD has a much better line of cpus in terms of price to performance. Which is why he asked. I would go with a Ryzen platform over Intel atm. You'll save a lot of money, and you'll get much more for it at the mid range and high end skus. You can't go wrong with a ryzen 5 2600 or 3600. Some good boards to look at would be the Asrock B450m Pro4, the MSI B450 Tamahawk, or the Gigabyte B450 Aorus. Any of those are good choices and have plenty of features you'd probably want.

Amd Ryzens are pretty nice at the moment and cheap. Ryzen 1600 is a good choice. I recommend a SSD disk and a second one HDD so you have a faster system and also an storage disk. Graphic card will be the hardest. Maybe a cheap 1050 2 gb will do.



Processor: Ryzen 1600 - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06XNRQHG4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1520330748&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=ryzen+5+1600&dpPl=1&dpID=319ktX3yGXL&ref=plSrch

Hard disk (hdd): barracuda works - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01IEKG402/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1520330798&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=hdd&dpPl=1&dpID=5152Tk32IxL&ref=plSrch

Graphic card (gt 1050; 2 gb) - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01MEGB6LK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1520330867&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=1050+2gb&dpPl=1&dpID=51KuYAEIFPL&ref=plSrch

Motherboard: B350 for ryzen - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06WVFFXXL/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1520331052&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=b350&dpPl=1&dpID=51%2BX8pCoVML&ref=plSrch

Ram: corsair vengeance 8 gb - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01ARHBBPS/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1520331152&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=ram+ddr4+8gb&dpPl=1&dpID=41fGQgRH9hL&ref=plSrch

Heatsink from artic - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005IOLEJO/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1520331385&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=heatsink+for+ryzen&dpPl=1&dpID=51vHMnzWlEL&ref=plSrch

Power supply: standard - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B014W3EMAO/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1520331603&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=power+supply+650w&dpPl=1&dpID=51jq9j94-TL&ref=plSrch

Case: also standard stuff - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00RORBQNW/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1520331936&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=pc+case&dpPl=1&dpID=41Wq97Jk20L&ref=plSrch


The total is around 700. You may need to add some more things put this is enough for full functionallity. Also, I wouldnt buy the parts on amazon, but this way you can search them in a good electronics shop from your country which adds the assembly. Standards can be changed easily, that depends on what you preffer.

something like this would work okay. https://www.amazon.com/SilverStone-Technology-Sleeved-Splitter-CPF01/dp/B00B46XKKQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473528343&sr=8-1&keywords=fan+splitter. Though you wont fit all of your fans, unless you get two and also plug the CPU fan this way. but it will make the other fan a slave to the CPU.

even if the splitter is 4 pins and the fans are 3 pins, you can still put the fans into it, as the fourth pin is only used for PWM, and isn't required, just make sure you put it in correctly. There are also fan splitters that split into three, but i read they aren't recommended. You could also get a fan hub which allows for more fans, but i think you need to power it by molex.

Sorry for the late response, anyhow, because the motherboard only has 1 system fan header, you may want to get either a 4 pin molex to 3pin fan adapter cable for the second case fan or a fan slitter cable:

https://www.amazon.com/SilverStone-Technology-Sleeved-Splitter-CPF01/dp/B00B46XKKQ

https://www.amazon.com/Molex-Computer-Connector-Y-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B00DU8ZZ0O/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1483975373&sr=1-2&keywords=3pin+fan+to+molex

that or you may want to add a fan hub

https://www.amazon.com/SilverStone-System-Cables-Black-CPF04/dp/B00VNW556I

Hahah found it on amazon, but i think its a pretty good deal. What about this https://www.amazon.com/AOC-G2460PF-24-Inch-Professional-Monitor/dp/B01BV1XBEI/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1496095173&sr=1-4&keywords=144hz

No, don't get that pc, its trash. If you want prebuilt and on a budget, this PC will work for sure:

https://www.amazon.com/SkyTech-Archangel-Gaming-Computer-Quad-Core/dp/B077QDM2DP

I see other people listed components, just remember you still need to add Windows + claiming MIR, but if you don't want to build a PC, then Skytech should fit your need. If you have $50 more, this one is slightly better spec:

https://www.amazon.com/CYBERPOWERPC-GXIVR8020A5-Desktop-i5-8400-Processor/dp/B07B6H4GNY

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Hows this updated list looking??

CPU

https://www.amazon.com/Intel-i5-8600K-Desktop-Processor-unlocked/dp/B0759FKH8K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1536795772&sr=8-1&keywords=i+5+8600k&dpID=51OEt39DyjL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

MotherBoard

https://www.amazon.com/PRIME-LGA1151-Motherboard-Generation-Processors/dp/B075RJHN2D/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1536796057&sr=8-1&keywords=asus+prime+z370+a

Memory

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/6zJkcf/team-vulcan-8gb-2-x-4gb-ddr4-3000-memory-tlred48g3000hc16cdc01

Storage (SSD)

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/FZF48d/inland-240gb-25-solid-state-drive-349365

Storage (Hard Drive)

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/CbL7YJ/seagate-barracuda-2tb-35-7200rpm-internal-hard-drive-st2000dm006

GPU

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/CdTrxr/zotac-geforce-gtx-1080-8gb-mini-video-card-zt-p10800h-10p

Case

https://www.nzxt.com/products/h200-matte-black-red

Power Supply

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/3hkwrH/corsair-power-supply-cp9020102na

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TOTAL: $1,147 (dont know about shipping on some of them so total is around that)

[Also Thanks so much for your help, do you build computers?]

There's a subreddit /r/suggestmeapc for this. But anyways my sister was in the same boat because she was too afraid to learn how to build a PC for fear of breaking a part, and also because she lives across the country so I can't do it for her.

She ended up getting this PC

CYBERPOWERPC Gamer Xtreme VR GXiVR8020A2 Desktop Gaming PC (Intel i5-7400 3.0GHz, AMD RX 480 4GB, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB 7200RPM SATA III HDD, 802.11AC WIF https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NBL8BER/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_nJ2yKmDdjDpAK

Pretty good for the price if I do say so myself. I visited her and checked it out and it was a pretty nice PC, only thing you'd really have to do is switch the power supply out because Cyberpower PC is known for some ass PSUs. Comes with an alright mouse and keyboard too.

CPU - Intel i5 8600k $239.

CPU Cooler - Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO $30.

Motherboard - MSI Z370-A PRO $100.

RAM - Patriot Viper Elite Series 8GB DDR4 2400MHz $81.

SSD - PNY CS1311 240GB $70.

HDD - Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB $44.

Video Card - Zotac GeForce GTX 1050-Ti 4GB mini $200.

Case - NZXT S340 Black $70.

Power Supply - EVGA SuperNOVA G3 80+ Gold 550W $70.

Total Price: $904. Throw in Windows for an additional $90-$100. It's really hard to get a decent PC to be under $1,000 nowadays with the price of RAM and GPU's :( I think this build will suit you best though. It's definitely not bad,

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01BV1XBEI/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486442043&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=aoc+144hz+gaming&dpPl=1&dpID=51F2dZxXwRL&ref=plSrch

Here's your link : )

I'm actually going to pick one of these up my friend has one and there nice for just over 200 dollars.

Cheap - https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-100-BR-0600-K1-Bronze-Power-Supply/dp/B07DTP6QKG/ref=sr_1_6?crid=Y3XDOAYPVQ33&keywords=power+supply&qid=1568246886&sprefix=power+sup%2Caps%2C254&sr=8-6
Medium - https://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-MPY-6501-ACAAG-US-Certified-Supply/dp/B07H5KFBB9/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=cooler+master+psu&qid=1568246575&sr=8-4

Rich - https://www.amazon.com/Seasonic-SSR-650FX-Modular-Warranty-Compact/dp/B073H33X7R/ref=sr_1_8?crid=Y3XDOAYPVQ33&keywords=power+supply&qid=1568246886&sprefix=power+sup%2Caps%2C254&sr=8-8

GTX 1050 is your best choice

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AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler is that processor just as good or will work as well than the one suggested?

[AOC G2460PF 24-Inch Free Sync Gaming LED Monitor, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 144hz, 1ms] (https://smile.amazon.com/AOC-G2460PF-24-Inch-Gaming-Monitor/dp/B01BV1XBEI/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1486005563&sr=1-3&keywords=freesync+monitor)


monitor features freesync


[Freesync as Fast As Possible] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ey-KObDABI&app=desktop)

Because I want to keep the budget as low as possible will these work together?

I know the CPU is kinda weak but still. If I went any higher it would probably need a BIOS update but I don't have any other CPUs. So should I buy these? No higher price tag. If you want recommend me other pieces at the same price, that are better. All will be purchased from Amazon.de

• ASRock B450M-HDV R4.0 Socket AM4/ AMD Promontory B450/ DDR4/ SATA3 & USB3.1/ M.2/ A&GbE/MicroATX Motherboard
  
• AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1GHz
  
• ASUS Radeon AREZ-RX560-O4G-EVO 4GB
  
• Kingston SSD A400 240GB Solid State Drive (2.5 Inch, SATA 3)
  
• D4 3000 Memory 16 GB C16 GSKILL Aegis
  
• Thermaltake Hamburg 530W 80+ Standard PSU APFC ATX2.3 Single Rail 12cm Fan
  
• Thermaltake Versa H15 M-ATX Gaming Case No Side Window - Black
  
• AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1GHz

Here's a really good prebuilt system at this price point.

The CPU. Get the Ryzen 5 3600 it's not only about the same price but it outperforms the Ryzen 7 2700x by a fair gap

https://www.amazon.com/AMD-Processor-Wraith-Stealth-Cooler/dp/B07B41WS48 is better than ryzen 2400g (you don't need integrated graphics)

Thank you! I'm going to get this one I think

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B01NBL8BER/ref=olpOffersSuppressed?ie=UTF8&overridePriceSuppression=1

Okay I had a look at the ryzen and I see your point it looks good, but what mother board would i then have to get if I'm getting https://www.amazon.co.uk/AMD-Ryzen-1600-Desktop-CPU/dp/B06XNRQHG4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1495128113&sr=8-3&keywords=ryzen+5+1600 ?

You can either go for high refresh rate monitors like; https://www.amazon.com/AOC-G2460PF-24-Inch-Gaming-Monitor/dp/B01BV1XBEI

Or a high resolution monitor like 1440p; https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JB6HCIC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&th=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=highgroundgaming-20&linkId=9e6a91bf09bad93b34411f14bc906b85

The performance for 4k monitors are sub par compared to the gtx 1080, but its still doable.

Its all up to you though. I prefer high refresh rate, its a mind blowing experience. Just do a little research.

My brother has this pre built pc:
CYBERPOWERPC Gamer Xtreme VR GXiVR8020A2 Desktop Gaming PC (Intel i5-7400 3.0GHz, AMD RX 480 4GB, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB 7200RPM SATA III HDD, 802.11AC WIFI USB Adapter, Win 10 Home), Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NBL8BER/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_qVd9ybCCV4JDC

It can run VR. Not saying buy this but you can use it to compare

Just use a fan hub.

https://www.amazon.com/SilverStone-System-Cables-Black-CPF04/dp/B00VNW556I

Also that only happens if you go over 1A per header or(2A assuming its a typical water pump header)

You can pre-order it now, it comes out tomorrow.


[Ryzen 2600 Amazon $199] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B41WS48/ref=twister_B07BYHDCXG?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1)


[Ryzen 2600 Newegg $199] (https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113496&cm_re=ryzen_2600-_-19-113-496-_-Product)

Do you have any opinions on this?

|Component|Title|Price|
|:-|:-|:-|
|CPU|Ryzen 5 3600|$194 (Amazon US)|
|GPU 1|Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2080 Windforce|$699 (Amazon US)|
|RAM 1|(2x16GB) Corsair Vengeance LPX 2400|$142 (Amazon US)|
|Motherboard|Asus ROG Strix X470-I|$198 (Amazon US)|
|Storage 1|Intel 660p Series 1TB|$99 (Amazon US)|
|Storage 2|Seagate IronWolf NAS 4TB|$99 (Amazon US)|
|Power Supply|Corsair CX550M|$69 (Amazon US)|
|Case|Fractal Design Focus G|$55 (Amazon US)|
|Monitor 1|HP VH240a|$109 (Amazon US)|
| | | |
|Total Price|$1738| |

I recommend

https://www.amazon.com/CYBERPOWERPC-GXiVR8020A2-Desktop-i5-7400-802-11AC/dp/B01NBL8BER/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1497582397&sr=1-3&keywords=gaming+computer

get the oculus rift headset on sale(or ebay)

as for monitors. Heres some options

https://www.amazon.com/AOC-G2460PF-24-Inch-Professional-Monitor/dp/B01BV1XBEI/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1497317214&sr=1-4&keywords=144hz+monitor

https://www.amazon.com/VG248QE-1920x1080-144Hz-Gaming-Monitor/dp/B00B2HH7G0/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1497317214&sr=1-3&keywords=144hz+monitor

https://www.amazon.com/Acer-GN246HL-Bbid-24-Inch-Display/dp/B00KO4518I/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1497317214&sr=1-2&keywords=144hz+monitor

https://www.amazon.com/ViewSonic-XG2401-FreeSync-Monitor-DisplayPort/dp/B01A0ZRR50/ref=sr_1_9?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1497317214&sr=1-9&keywords=144hz+monitor

https://www.amazon.com/AOC-G2460PQU-Ultimate-Performance-Professional/dp/B00HY7PAUC/ref=sr_1_12?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1497317214&sr=1-12&keywords=144hz+monitor

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07B41WS48/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apa_i_pF4RDbYV7G6NR

Will this work?

would this be compatible with my monitor? Freesync 144hz AOC. I think it is since the CPU is AMD but i just wanna double check.

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Amazon.com: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler - YD2600BBAFBOX: Computers & Accessories
https://www.amazon.com/AMD-Processor-Wraith-Stealth-Cooler/dp/B07B41WS48

Computer's acting up. A team of scientists cant' solve the issue, and it's about a 5-6 year-old build. I've replaced several parts, can't fix it. I want to build a new machine that doesn't reboot 20 times a day of it's own accord, even from BIOS.

The answer to your question is right within my post. "I've had a LOT of issues with my current computer the past few months and thought I should have an upgrade path planned out if I can't get things in working order again."

How does the https://www.amazon.com/AMD-Processor-Wraith-Cooler-YD1600BBAEBOX/dp/B06XNRQHG4

compare to my i5-2500k?

Excuse my formatting, the r5 will show first, followed by the 8700

Hitman#

Fps 106/$165=0.6 fps per dollar

Fps 129/$ 279=0.4 fps per dollar

Total warhammer#

Fps 124/$165=0.7 fps per dollar

Fps 136/$279=0.4 fps per dollar

Rise of tomb raider#

Fps 114/$165= 0.6 fps per dollar

Fps 142/$279 =0.5 fps per dollar

Far cry primal#

Fps 94/$165=0.5 fps per dollar

Fps 107/$279=0.3 fps per dollar

R5 2600 for 165

8700 for 279