Re: Computer Build

On 12/3/2024 10:06 PM, Ross Ridge wrote:

Justisaur  <justisaur@gmail.com> wrote:

AMD Ryzen 5 8500G $149

 That's a CPU with decent integrated graphics, good enough to games at
1080p if you turn down the graphics settings and aren't playing anything
too modern (eg. good enough for Fortnite.)  But it would be wasted if
you're using a graphics card.  You probably selected it because its the
cheapest AM5 CPU out there, but I don't know if it's really worth it.
I'd spend more and get at least a 7600.  If that's too much money, then
you might want to switch to an AM4 CPU which should also let you save some
money on the motherboard and maybe RAM while get getting a faster CPU.
 

Blech.  I already ordered everything except the PSU as some of the prices were black Friday only.  I wanted to check if I could use the one PSU in the case.
I just realized I could use the computer for my daughter if I bought another SSD and power supply though, so I just bought those too, though a 650w after checking specs & recommendations, and  2tb m.2 drive for myself and will waterfall my ssd down.  Also my son wanted to spend a little more on the video card so got a 6800.
I tried looking into the onboard graphics for 8500G, but couldn't seem to find much.  I should've just suggested he try that first and then could buy a separate graphics card if necessary, although prices are likely to raise considerably next year in the US for everything (tariffs.)
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