(MOD PLEASE LOCK) What's a good 500$ PC build for gaming?

[mike0z]

After asking around about upgrading workstations into gaming PC's , I realized and eventually came down to the conclusion that if I need a gaming PC , I have to build one myself and have a modern system.
So instead of asking in the previous discussion I created here I decided to create a new one.
So what is a good build for 500$? I live in Bulgaria , so I hope I can get in the 500$ price range of the parts.
Generally speaking , Im aiming to play games like Apex Legends , R6S, GTA 5 on 1080p.
I only need a keyboard and a monitor.

I also looked in Omega's pc build https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Yk3qNq , but I really want to try add a GPU and a better CPU in the price range of 500$.
Is it possible?

[r.linder]

With such a tight budget, no. You would need to increase your budget to afford a good enough dedicated GPU for a Ryzen 5 2600 or 1600 AF to be worth it.

My recommendation: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/GxHkq3

Could also go with a 1650 Super instead, but I don't really recommend it. Won't last long.

[Red™]

Avoid pre-built.
I would recommend a decent i5 pair with RX580 and 16GB ram dual channel.
You can do the research on the best budget cpu.

[r.linder]

Originally posted by Red™:

Avoid pre-built.
I would recommend a decent i5 pair with RX580 and 16GB ram dual channel.
You can do the research on the best budget cpu.

Literally just the 1600 AF, it's 99$ US but performs like the 2600, which costs 130$

[Magma Dragoon]

1600AF + new RX 560 or used graphics card, probably more like $550

[upcoast]

1600af,16gb and rx580 min boost the budget up if it needs it.

[Talby]

$600 would get you a Ryzen 1600 / RX 570...

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/yY7kq3

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (14nm) 3.2 GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.95 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B450 AORUS M Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX500 500 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($66.99 @ Adorama)
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 570 4 GB RS XXX Video Card ($129.69 @ Amazon)
Case: Aerocool Cylon Mini MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($38.92 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA GD (2019) 600 W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($66.97 @ Newegg)
Total: $577.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-03-08 17:51 EDT-0400

[r.linder]

Originally posted by Talby:

$600 would get you a Ryzen 1600 / RX 570...

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/yY7kq3

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (14nm) 3.2 GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.95 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B450 AORUS M Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX500 500 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($66.99 @ Adorama)
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 570 4 GB RS XXX Video Card ($129.69 @ Amazon)
Case: Aerocool Cylon Mini MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($38.92 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA GD (2019) 600 W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($66.97 @ Newegg)
Total: $577.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-03-08 17:51 EDT-0400

1600 12nm is 99$ on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XTQZJ28?tag=pcpapi-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1

[Talby]

^ cheers for that, pcpp makes some of us just plain lazy lol

[r.linder]

Originally posted by Talby:

^ cheers for that, pcpp makes some of us just plain lazy lol

For some reason, PCPP doesn't even have record of the 12nm chip. Shame too, because the 1600 12nm makes the 2600 basically irrelevant if its available in your country. Same performance, but costs around 30$ less.

[Magma Dragoon]

Originally posted by Escorve:

Originally posted by Talby:

^ cheers for that, pcpp makes some of us just plain lazy lol

For some reason, PCPP doesn't even have record of the 12nm chip. Shame too, because the 1600 12nm makes the 2600 basically irrelevant if its available in your country. Same performance, but costs around 30$ less.

They have opted not to list it in the picker until they get confirmation from board partners which 300/400 series boards have official support, but they have an entry for the product.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/8HqBD3/amd-ryzen-5-1600-12nm-32-ghz-6-core-processor-yd1600bbafbox

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Here.
Ryzen 1600
RX 570
https://youtu.be/Fgm41tEYPuE

[_I_]

products and prices are always changing, use filters in part list

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/jj3Kn7

[Jamebonds1]

What is a video game you will mainly playing?

[r.linder]

Originally posted by Jamebonds1:

What is a video game you will mainly playing?

You didn't read his post properly, he clearly states:

Originally posted by havoc:

Generally speaking , Im aiming to play games like Apex Legends , R6S, GTA 5 on 1080p.
I only need a keyboard and a monitor.

Easy stuff to run.

[Jamebonds1]

Originally posted by Escorve:

Originally posted by Jamebonds1:

What is a video game you will mainly playing?

You didn't read his post properly, he clearly states:

Yes, I do. I clearly asking his main game. I don't have a problem, it is you.