11:17 "...no NVENC encoder" - true but it does have the VCE encoder, which is *almost* as good. But don't make people think this card lacks an encoder. That'd be the 6500 XT (and 6400... and 6300). Everything 6600 and above in AMD's Navi 2 line has VCE.
Good build. It should be noted that when using the Ryzen 5500 CPU in your build the other hardware with it will be limited to PCIE 3.0 speeds such as the SSD and the graphics card. So finding ways to save money on certain parts to mix and max for the most synergy while freeing up a bit of extra budget for 32 GB of RAM is probably the route I'd go since the RAM in the benchmark portions was getting taxed close to its limit in some games. Both the CPU and the motherboard would limit your SSD to PCIE 3.0 speeds, so you'd have to replace both of them before you'd get your return on investment with the PCIE 4.0 SSD. I would probably go for a Ryzen 5600 CPU instead and get a Samsung 970 or 960 500 GB NVME SSD which are PCIE 3.0 SSDs but are still plenty fast and good quality for anyone's general needs, while being less expensive than PCIE 4.0 SSDs. Then to shave off a bit of money an RX 6600 XT would get the job done nicely at 1080p even if it's clock speeds aren't as good as the RX 6650 XT. A better CPU and moving up to 32 GB RAM could help out with the 1% lows area for some games and give you more flexibility for streaming or gaming related videos since that requires more RAM to run multiple programs at one time. Getting an SSD heatsink could also be helpful since the Asus B450M motherboard you used doesn't seem to have a heatsink for the SSD, and most NVME SSDs can run a bit hot at times so having a heatsink that costs only around $10 can give it a lot steadier performance and more longevity.
Just a few minor corrections/additions The Ryzen 5000 series are all zen 3, but you are right about the pcie generation. Also nvme ssds at gen 3 speeds usually don't run hot enough to need a heatsink, so it wouldn't be necessary in this build.
Also most people can't tell the difference between Pcie gen 3 and 4 speeds so putting a 5600 into the current board and keeping the pcie gen 3 ssd speeds wouldn't hurt, for example when I had a b450 I ran a 980 pro (cause I got it as a prime day deal) and I can't tell a difference between that and my current build which has a pcie gen 4 ssd.
I've built and sold many Ryzen 5500 systems, one with an RX6600XT, but most with 3060/Tis. It's a good formula. Radeon PCs are much harder to move than Nvidia in my experience. Your videos are very thorough with good purchasing insights. I like that you mentioned the PCIe 3.0 limitation, and the fact you don't use trash PSUs, referencing the Cultists list. Do you flip PCs? Edit: Looked at your previous vids and found you do. Good looks helping people with this info.
I’ve never built or otherwise opened a PC. I want one exclusively for COD, that’s why I’m here. With that aside, I could stare at motherboards all day long. My word. I hope I get my chance. Going used PS5 or Series S, or going this route. I’d still use my MacBook for streaming.
Brilliant video. I want to get into pc gaming never had a pc before! Was going to buy a pre built but this has changed my mind. I’ve added all these bits to my shopping list already! lol. If you could do a follow up video of you building this pc it would be fantastic for us noobs? 😊
Hey man, could you show like a video on how you setup the wires on the $500 pc budget video. Can you please 🙏 upload some sort of video that shows how you setup this pc
The wires are pretty standard on all PCs, there's nothing special about this one. Generally speaking, they only have a single port where they would fit. I recommend looking up videos on RUclips about "how to build a pc" and that should get you started. For more specific help, try to post to r/buildapc on reddit with any specific questions/photos and they can help you out. Good luck!
I see you're a person who talks with their hands a bit. If you put your hands on the table (muscular arms help this too) it makes you appear more forthcoming and more confident, and your potential audience in the future will find it easier to relate to you. I like your style of content, definitely subbing for more in the future
This is a really helpful video, though as i am still in the saving up stage and far away from what i wanna build lol, i might save up more and go for all brand new , as its not easy to find deals here like that, and instead of rx 6650xt , what would you recommend rtx 3060 or rtx 4060 Cause i wanna do blender , animation etc graphics intensive work ✌
I’m always so hesitant to buying used electronic components from Amazon, eBay but especially the oversea Asian sites. But that may explain why I never end up getting a great deal. Perhaps I need to take a few chances.
I totally get where you’re coming from! Honestly, I trust buying from Amazon and aliexpress way more than I do eBay. They have easy returns and I’ve had much better luck with them overall. Out of like 50 products I’ve gotten from amazon resale, I think maybe one was a dud - and it very well could have just been a coincidence. But I returned it and got a refund the next day so 🤷 just make sure you’re buying from Amazon resale and not some third party and you should be golden 😊
First timer building a pc here. If i bought everything listed in this video (chose my variants etc) and the windows discount and assembled it. I wouldnt need anything else for it to run properly correct? I have wifi adapter on the side. Just wanna make sure there isnt something obvious i would need that isnt listed to get it working.
@@JasonWitmerYTwhat type of monitor should i buy for this pc is a1080p 180h monitor enough or i should get a 1440p monitor please reply fast and thank for the video 👍
Do you know if I download windows 11 and buy a windows 10 pro key, would that work? If yes, what is the point of selling windows 11 pro keys more expensive if I can just buy the windows 10 key and use it.
I believe you'd have to download Windows 10, buy the Windows 10 key, activate it, and then wait a few days for Windows to offer you the free upgrade to Windows 11 - so basically youre paying more to avoid the extra hassle and few days wait time. its a nice little hack though!
Yeah I started fixing the links for my Canadian/UK bros - but the prices aren't the same and sometimes stock is wildly different, but atleast it can lead you in the right direction. Good luck!
I'm pretty pc illiterate but I want to build my first pc. If I took this build and just upgraded the GPU and cpu to the next tier up would that work or would the other components not work correctly?
@@JasonWitmerYTThanks again. So what is the biggest downfall to a budget pc like this? Is it just that it won't play games on super ultra settings at the highest framerate or is there more to it than that?
haha yeah, you nailed it on the head. You pretty much won't be able to do 4k gaming well, and you're not going crazy high resolutions in 1440p - but its respectable and will do everything you need otherwise. Enjoy!
im gone build that
me either
I copped a 3060ti for only $180 open boxed. I just repasted it and got a free i5 9400f and motherboard combo. (ik there is a little bottleneck)
great find!
"copped" 💀
dw about the bottleneck
11:17 "...no NVENC encoder" - true but it does have the VCE encoder, which is *almost* as good. But don't make people think this card lacks an encoder. That'd be the 6500 XT (and 6400... and 6300). Everything 6600 and above in AMD's Navi 2 line has VCE.
Thank you, especially for the tip on looking for Amazon returns.
Building something very similar, but better motherboard, and larger case.
I just built a ryzen 5 5500 and a rx580 16gb ram for 410$😊
It’s a nice budget power house I recently built the exact same specs but now I’m upgrading to a rtx 2060
Great finds!
@@calebpatterson6276Should I get a 2060 to replace my GTX 1060 6GB? My CPU is an i7 8700k.
$410
@@BREEZYM6015Id reccomend, RX 5600XT
Good build. It should be noted that when using the Ryzen 5500 CPU in your build the other hardware with it will be limited to PCIE 3.0 speeds such as the SSD and the graphics card. So finding ways to save money on certain parts to mix and max for the most synergy while freeing up a bit of extra budget for 32 GB of RAM is probably the route I'd go since the RAM in the benchmark portions was getting taxed close to its limit in some games. Both the CPU and the motherboard would limit your SSD to PCIE 3.0 speeds, so you'd have to replace both of them before you'd get your return on investment with the PCIE 4.0 SSD.
I would probably go for a Ryzen 5600 CPU instead and get a Samsung 970 or 960 500 GB NVME SSD which are PCIE 3.0 SSDs but are still plenty fast and good quality for anyone's general needs, while being less expensive than PCIE 4.0 SSDs. Then to shave off a bit of money an RX 6600 XT would get the job done nicely at 1080p even if it's clock speeds aren't as good as the RX 6650 XT. A better CPU and moving up to 32 GB RAM could help out with the 1% lows area for some games and give you more flexibility for streaming or gaming related videos since that requires more RAM to run multiple programs at one time.
Getting an SSD heatsink could also be helpful since the Asus B450M motherboard you used doesn't seem to have a heatsink for the SSD, and most NVME SSDs can run a bit hot at times so having a heatsink that costs only around $10 can give it a lot steadier performance and more longevity.
Great notes!
Just a few minor corrections/additions
The Ryzen 5000 series are all zen 3, but you are right about the pcie generation.
Also nvme ssds at gen 3 speeds usually don't run hot enough to need a heatsink, so it wouldn't be necessary in this build.
Also most people can't tell the difference between Pcie gen 3 and 4 speeds so putting a 5600 into the current board and keeping the pcie gen 3 ssd speeds wouldn't hurt, for example when I had a b450 I ran a 980 pro (cause I got it as a prime day deal) and I can't tell a difference between that and my current build which has a pcie gen 4 ssd.
@@thescoffe I appreciate the corrections, I'll edit my comment.
The motherboard I was looking at is over $40 off through Amazon Resale, I didn't even think to check. Thanks for that tip!
Awesome! Motherboards and PSU seem to have the best discounts by a lot!
@@JasonWitmerYT I didn't check for a PSU either!!! Thank you I'll check!
4:34 thats how i got my monitor for 1/3 of its price in perfect condition, just because the box was barely scuffed
I've built and sold many Ryzen 5500 systems, one with an RX6600XT, but most with 3060/Tis. It's a good formula. Radeon PCs are much harder to move than Nvidia in my experience. Your videos are very thorough with good purchasing insights. I like that you mentioned the PCIe 3.0 limitation, and the fact you don't use trash PSUs, referencing the Cultists list. Do you flip PCs?
Edit: Looked at your previous vids and found you do. Good looks helping people with this info.
Really professional and amazing,looking forwar you next video.
Some great prices!
Nice build as always!!!😊
Great content here. Love the dark humor!
Thank you for the tips. Ive tried navigating Amazon many times and find it hard to find good deals in my market.
I think I just used this video as a 1 to 1 guide... lol just ordered my stuff
lol 😂
@@JasonWitmerYT I dropped a extra 100 for it🤣🤣🤣
@@JasonWitmerYTQuestion.... Would I need something to connect to the internet like a little antenna, bc my old pc used one
Yes, if you only use wifi you will need to buy a “WiFi USB adapter” on Amazon. If you are using wired Ethernet, it’s already on the motherboard.
looks beautiful
Great video and extremely informative thank you.
Nice video! Would never build a gaming pc but still watching. What would be the cheapest 4k gopro editing pc though? Getting tired of proxy editing xD
A gopro editing PC? Never heard of needing a PC specifically for editing gopro footage.
@@BREEZYM6015 Much less demanding codec than other 4k footage. I could have just said lower end 4k editing pc :D
I built this as my first PC build except I used a Radeon 6600. Thanks for the video!
That's awesome! Hope you love it!
Nice vid ty.
I never would've built my 4070/13600k pc for 1k if i didn't go for open box, it's definitely worth it for some of the deals you can find.
How?
so underrated 😮
Amazon resale is the protip
I’ve never built or otherwise opened a PC. I want one exclusively for COD, that’s why I’m here. With that aside, I could stare at motherboards all day long. My word. I hope I get my chance. Going used PS5 or Series S, or going this route. I’d still use my MacBook for streaming.
Brilliant video. I want to get into pc gaming never had a pc before! Was going to buy a pre built but this has changed my mind. I’ve added all these bits to my shopping list already! lol. If you could do a follow up video of you building this pc it would be fantastic for us noobs? 😊
i watched this video on a whim but this is literally just my current pc lol.
I own a 1979 El Camino. Watch it buddy! 😂
😂 😂
Hey man, could you show like a video on how you setup the wires on the $500 pc budget video. Can you please 🙏 upload some sort of video that shows how you setup this pc
The wires are pretty standard on all PCs, there's nothing special about this one. Generally speaking, they only have a single port where they would fit. I recommend looking up videos on RUclips about "how to build a pc" and that should get you started. For more specific help, try to post to r/buildapc on reddit with any specific questions/photos and they can help you out. Good luck!
I see you're a person who talks with their hands a bit. If you put your hands on the table (muscular arms help this too) it makes you appear more forthcoming and more confident, and your potential audience in the future will find it easier to relate to you. I like your style of content, definitely subbing for more in the future
I see no issue with the way he has his hands positioned.
This is a really helpful video, though as i am still in the saving up stage and far away from what i wanna build lol, i might save up more and go for all brand new , as its not easy to find deals here like that, and instead of rx 6650xt , what would you recommend rtx 3060 or rtx 4060
Cause i wanna do blender , animation etc graphics intensive work ✌
Rtx 3060 would be great!
@@JasonWitmerYT yayyyy , nice thats whats been on my mind too, that will be able to handle most class projects too ✌🤞
Okay but i rather see the build of Wargreymon 🗣️
Maybe I’ll do a live stream 😂
WOW
Hi i want build a cheap Gaming PC for my son, he mainly plays Steam Cities Skyline 2 and Transport Fever 2 would this work ok for them games?
Yeah, this would be perfect! 👌
I have a question if i make this build will i have to install drivers bc this will be my first gaming pc
Yep! You will always need to install drivers, even if you buy a prebuilt pc. But that's OK, downloading drivers is super easy 👍 thanks for watching!
Would this run a highly modded Skyrim and warzone at 100fps
I’m always so hesitant to buying used electronic components from Amazon, eBay but especially the oversea Asian sites. But that may explain why I never end up getting a great deal. Perhaps I need to take a few chances.
I totally get where you’re coming from! Honestly, I trust buying from Amazon and aliexpress way more than I do eBay. They have easy returns and I’ve had much better luck with them overall. Out of like 50 products I’ve gotten from amazon resale, I think maybe one was a dud - and it very well could have just been a coincidence. But I returned it and got a refund the next day so 🤷 just make sure you’re buying from Amazon resale and not some third party and you should be golden 😊
Have you purchased every component used in this build or is it provided by manufacturer?
I literally show the receipts in the video lol you think asus is going to send me some used motherboard from Amazon resale?
@@JasonWitmerYT Sorry
First timer building a pc here. If i bought everything listed in this video (chose my variants etc) and the windows discount and assembled it. I wouldnt need anything else for it to run properly correct?
I have wifi adapter on the side. Just wanna make sure there isnt something obvious i would need that isnt listed to get it working.
Nope, you got it exactly right. Other than your peripherals like monitor, keyboard, mouse etc you won't need anything else :) enjoy!
@@JasonWitmerYTwhat type of monitor should i buy for this pc is a1080p 180h monitor enough or i should get a 1440p monitor please reply fast and thank for the video 👍
Both are great choices! If youare going to play more multi-player games, buy the 1080p one. More single player, 1440p.
@@JasonWitmerYT multiplayer like cs2 pubg and some mortal kombat and fifa
@@JasonWitmerYT thank for the advice
The PC case is out of stock, does anyone have other compatible cases?
Any mATX case will work!
Do you know if I download windows 11 and buy a windows 10 pro key, would that work? If yes, what is the point of selling windows 11 pro keys more expensive if I can just buy the windows 10 key and use it.
I believe you'd have to download Windows 10, buy the Windows 10 key, activate it, and then wait a few days for Windows to offer you the free upgrade to Windows 11 - so basically youre paying more to avoid the extra hassle and few days wait time. its a nice little hack though!
@@JasonWitmerYT thanks for the reply, I'll just get windows 10 pro which was my plan all along anyways
I'm pretty sure you can't use a Windows 10 product key on Windows 11. But if you want to try it then go for it. Maybe it will work.
@@BREEZYM6015 yeah I wont, ill just get w10 and a key and when they propose to update to w11 ill just do it
Can you make a 750 dollar build
Stay tuned!
@@JasonWitmerYT 😃
Hey which dead platform is better am4 or lga 1700
AM4 probably, they still have more CPU on the way
Hi buddy just subscribed great video for this pc noob. Can you or anyone recommend a better graphics card for this setup? 👍
Thanks! A 6700XT or an RTX 3070 would be good, but any more than that and you’ll need to upgrade the CPU.
@@JasonWitmerYT cheers buddy I’m going for the amd 5 5600 as you recommended too👌👍
@@JasonWitmerYT would an RTX 3060 work?
Yeah that’s an awesome card!
ok but what if you're canadian, then what
Ok, nevermind, the links send me to the canadian website, thanks :)
Yeah I started fixing the links for my Canadian/UK bros - but the prices aren't the same and sometimes stock is wildly different, but atleast it can lead you in the right direction. Good luck!
wait what
I cant get my pc to run and i dont know where to put most of my cables would you be able to help me in some way
I'm pretty pc illiterate but I want to build my first pc. If I took this build and just upgraded the GPU and cpu to the next tier up would that work or would the other components not work correctly?
It would totally work :) good question!
@@JasonWitmerYT Awesome thanks. What would the next step up in GPU that you'd suggest be?
The 6700xt or 6750xt would be the next up
@@JasonWitmerYTThanks again. So what is the biggest downfall to a budget pc like this? Is it just that it won't play games on super ultra settings at the highest framerate or is there more to it than that?
haha yeah, you nailed it on the head. You pretty much won't be able to do 4k gaming well, and you're not going crazy high resolutions in 1440p - but its respectable and will do everything you need otherwise. Enjoy!
Hi could i buy this form u?
Asus prime b450
did you go woke or something with that hair lol
Budget in my eyes is in the 350 and below range which is possible with iGPUs. A card can be added later.
How can I contact you?