| CPU + Motherboard | Ryzen 5 3600 + B450 Combo | $130 | [Micro Center] |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU Option 2 | Ryzen 3 4100 | $70 | [Amazon, Newegg] |
| Motherboard Option 2 | B450 or A520 Mobo (mATX) | $70 | [Amazon, Newegg] |
| RAM | 2x8GB DDR4 3200 CL16 | $40 | [Amazon, Newegg] |
| SSD Option 1 | 500GB M.2 or SATA SSD | $30 | [Amazon, Newegg] |
| SSD Option 2 | Free 256GB SATA SSD | $0 | [Micro Center] |
| GPU Option 1 | RX 580 8GB 2048 SP | $120 | [Amazon] |
| GPU Option 2 | RX 5500 XT 8GB | $140 | [Amazon] |
| Case | Thermaltake Versa H18 | $55 | [Micro Center, Newegg] |
| Power Supply | PowerSpec 500W | $45 | [Amazon, Newegg] |
Total: $360 to $425 USD
If you can’t grab the power spec power supply, then pick-up a power supply from EVGA, Seasonic, Corsair, CoolerMaster, or Thermaltake. Check out this power supply tier list for specific recommendations (I highly recommend it!). Choose a 450+ watt unit from Tier C or above.
Overclocking the RX 580
Run Unigine Superposition with the video card at stock and write down the GPU score.
Right click on your desktop then select AMD Radeon Settings > Performance Tab > Tuning. Select the grey “Custom” button on the right. Enable everything and move the power limit slider as far to the right as possible.
Start with a frequency of 1300 MHz on States 4 through 7 and a voltage of 1150 mV on States 4 through 7. Run Unigine Superposition. If the system crashes or the score decreases, bump down your frequency 25 MHz. If the system succeeds and the score increases, bump your frequency 25 MHz. Once you’re happy with the score, do the same thing with your voltage, BUT this time DECREASE it by 25 mV.
Then go to your memory section.
Start with a memory frequency of 2000 MHz on State 2 and a voltage of 875 mV on State 2. Repeat the same process, decreasing the voltage and increasing the frequency incrementally until you’re satisfied and/or it’s as far as it can go without being unstable.