CompSci/Gaming build help

ocooyy

Hello,
I am a computer science student that is hoping to get into some freelancing so I want to get a pc for when I am not traveling. I would like something in the range of $1,000 - $1,200 that will let me multi task (twitch and multiple VS code, localhosts, google sites) for my day routine and something that will give me better specs than a console for games like apex legends. I would not mind spending a little more money if it means better performance. Thank you!

PowerSpec_MikeW

Here's what I came up with: https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=91bf4cc6-7c1b-4340-90d3-251ae8dcbd71

Managed a Ryzen 7 3700X and a RTX 2060 Super for $1176. Should provide you all the the multitasking performance you'll need and the 2060 will hold up for a while for gaming. You'll probably want to upgrade RAM down the road.

ocooyy

TSMikeW said:

Here's what I came up with: https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=91bf4cc6-7c1b-4340-90d3-251ae8dcbd71

Managed a Ryzen 7 3700X and a RTX 2060 Super for $1176. Should provide you all the the multitasking performance you'll need and the 2060 will hold up for a while for gaming. You'll probably want to upgrade RAM down the road.

Thanks for the help here, would the RAM be updated due to time, new tech release, or is there just something better that I can get right now?

PowerSpec_MikeW

I went with 16GB due to cost, you may need to double that to 32GB. RAM is a relatively cheap, easy component to upgrade. Better to put that into a the CPU or GPU at this point and worry about upgrading the RAM down the road. 

ocooyy

Thanks again, what would be a good 32GB one? I will track it for any price drops

PowerSpec_MikeW

It would be worthwhile to expand your budget a little bit and go for 32GB out of the gate. You'll add another $80 or so to the build. Just get the 32GB version of the same kit. DDR4-3600, CL16.