https://pcpartpicker.com/list/qktMVc
This is what I'm currently pondering over. I'm planning on building two desktops with the same specs for my teenage boys to game on.
Build needs to include monitor, not keyboard/mouse/headset. Possibly minimal upgrades over the next 5 years for longevity. This is why I've went with one stick of ram for now for possiblity to add more later.
$800 firm and not looking to upgrade within atleast a year, maybe two.
Let me know if any additional details needed.

Thanks!

You don't need more than 16gb of ram, especially in a 800 budget build with monitor. So just get 2x8 ram.

What games do your kids play? Can't really help without knowing

Build posted above is no longer available

Was 790$ and it had a 5600 xt this morning lol

Fortnite, Warzone (I feel this is most CPU intensive game at moment), I'd expect any new titles to come fps and not so I know it's vague...

The idea was i3 now, maybe i5 or i7 next gen or after if same socket, another 16gb possible over the next few years, and a better gpu too in time.
I think I might have found 1060 6gb @ $100/each though to maybe go with i5 10600.
I thought Linus / Gamers Nexus had not found dual channel to best single channel in gaming, but a few video searches seem to show otherwise. I think you're right on 2x8 and maybe I'll try to get 4 slots for room later.
Have found 1080p 144Hz monitor around $100-125 too, so that seems best now for budget monitor over a $99 60Hz 1080p or just FB market a $30-50 24" for each. Either way, monitor advice not neccessary, mostly best performance per dollar specs on build itself is what I'm seeking.

Oh, didn't read needs monitor part

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/h8PDj2

FYI, the 2600 is worse than the 10600; however, the board I picked allows you to upgrade to ryzen 5000 series when the time comes

This post was edited by Penguins0690 on Nov 20 2020 12:37pm