Need recommendation for PC

[xmen]

I am quite out of touch with the current require specs.

I am looking to get a desktop for mostly work, web browsing, watching movies and some light gaming. Budget prob 700-1000 but love to try to get max 800+ if possible.

Initially I wanted to try Aftershock but saw quite a few bad feedback about them so I am having second thoughts.

My current PC was done by PCT but now I see Dynacore is getting good reviews too. So I guess these two are safe to go to?

Hope to have some recommendations from you guys on what specs of DIY should I go for.

 

[abstrax]

I am quite out of touch with the current require specs.

I am looking to get a desktop for mostly work, web browsing, watching movies and some light gaming. Budget prob 700-1000 but love to try to get max 800+ if possible.

Initially I wanted to try Aftershock but saw quite a few bad feedback about them so I am having second thoughts.

My current PC was done by PCT but now I see Dynacore is getting good reviews too. So I guess these two are safe to go to?

Hope to have some recommendations from you guys on what specs of DIY should I go for.

intel i3 10300
8GB RAM
1TB SSD
CM ARG Casing /w CM 600W PSU
Onboard GPU n sound

Some will recommend AMD too...its up to ur choice.

Shld be around ur budget.

 

[Richliao]

Firstly you need to define light gaming..

 

[xmen]

Firstly you need to define light gaming..

Not sure is this consider light gaming, its more like I run emulator for some mobile games 2-3 hrs daily?

 

[skrekro]

Ryzen 3600/3500x, get 16gb rams and get a used 1650super/rx 580 for cheap. Can even consider older models like 970 or 1060/1070

 

[FroztSpectre]

Price List from PCThemes, unless stated otherwise

Mobo+CPU: MSI B450M BAZOOKA MAX WIFI + Ryzen 5 3400G: $376
RAM: G.SKILL FLARE X 3200MHZ CL16 ( 8GBx2PCS ) *RYZEN*: $112 (please double check with mobo QVL for compatability. I nvr check)
SSD (Lazada): SanDisk SSD Plus 240GB (W:520 | R:350): $45.50
HDD: TOSHIBA P300 3.5" 7200RPM: $53
PSU: SEASONIC S12III-Non MODULAR 550W: $89
Casing (Lazada): Tecware Forge M, MATX, 4x 12cm Black Fans, Magnetic TG, Mesh Front Panel: $55
Monitor: Anmite 24 Inch 144HZ FHD [1920x 1080]: $188 (don't know good anot, but looks damn cheap) OR any other 24" monitor for $150
Keyboard+Mouse: Generic keyboard+Mouse set: $25~

Total: $943.50

Otherwise can also consider dropping the monitor, keyboard+mouseset, drop to Ryzen 5 3300X (not sure if there's stocks) for $338 instead of $376, then add a GPU (Asus GTX TUF 1650 Super) for ~$230.

 

[xmen]

Price List from PCThemes, unless stated otherwise

Mobo+CPU: MSI B450M BAZOOKA MAX WIFI + Ryzen 5 3400G: $376
RAM: G.SKILL FLARE X 3200MHZ CL16 ( 8GBx2PCS ) *RYZEN*: $112 (please double check with mobo QVL for compatability. I nvr check)
SSD (Lazada): SanDisk SSD Plus 240GB (W:520 | R:350): $45.50
HDD: TOSHIBA P300 3.5" 7200RPM: $53
PSU: SEASONIC S12III-Non MODULAR 550W: $89
Casing (Lazada): Tecware Forge M, MATX, 4x 12cm Black Fans, Magnetic TG, Mesh Front Panel: $55
Monitor: Anmite 24 Inch 144HZ FHD [1920x 1080]: $188 (don't know good anot, but looks damn cheap) OR any other 24" monitor for $150
Keyboard+Mouse: Generic keyboard+Mouse set: $25~

Total: $943.50

Otherwise can also consider dropping the monitor, keyboard+mouseset, drop to Ryzen 5 3300X (not sure if there's stocks) for $338 instead of $376, then add a GPU (Asus GTX TUF 1650 Super) for ~$230.

Thanks...I don't need monitor or mouse/kb. Using back the current ones.

The case looks good though! But dont like the lights of the fans, can that be turn off while PC is on?

 

[FroztSpectre]

Thanks...I don't need monitor or mouse/kb. Using back the current ones.

The case looks good though! But dont like the lights of the fans, can that be turn off while PC is on?

The $55 version does not have RGB fans, only 4x black fans.