I can buy a prebuilt with 17-3770, 8gb ram and 500gb HD for less than 200.

I would have to replace my mobo/cpu and possibly ram in current build.

Thoughts? Options in same range?

Current build


https://pcpartpicker.com/list/2Sp1d

Was leaning hard toward the i7-3770 prebuilt but then I started looking at the ryzen 3 3200G


Just so many options. I use for surfing, agar.io and d2. Occasional YouTube. 27 led ips 1080p monitor

build new
save up few hundred

Why new instead of rebuild? Or is that what you meant?

nvm

Keep your case power supply n drive
Buy 3200g b450 mobo and 2x8 ram stick for around 250

So I was looking at this combo. Says that there could be compatability issues between 450 and 3200g. Is this true or no?

Some boards have a bios flash feature that doesn't require a 2nd gen ryzen cpu to update it.
But yes you will have to flash a b450 board to use a 3200G

This post was edited by Applecrack on Jan 27 2020 11:55am

Was looking at the msi 450 tomahawk Max.

As far as "flashing" the bios, no idea about that

Also, is the benefit of getting an x570 worth the extra $30-$40?

Was also looking at the msi mpg x570 gaming plus

More important, brand or speed in ram? Geil Evo 3200 2x8 vs corsair 2400 2x8

As long as u buy "max" boards, no need 2x ryzen to update bios for 3x ryzens

This post was edited by Secksii on Jan 27 2020 04:06pm