ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

Freddiecran

This is the graphics card recommended for my first build with my grandson.

It's not available. at the present time.

I'm on a budget and the cost of the card is $169.95.

What is a good alternative for the same or similar price?

Bigchungus007

From what you've provided, everything should be compatible. Your motherboard only takes DDR4 memory, but assuming the RAM you bought is new it is almost guaranteed to be DDR4. It might say on the packaging but you can also verify it is DDR4 by trying to put it in your motherboard. There should be a notch at the bottom where the gold lines are that lines up with a notch in the motherboard's RAM slots. 

You didn't mention the case, but in some cases the power supply may not fit. This is also very unlikely to be an issue.
Your motherboard is mATX, so check with the case manufacturer that it can hold mATX motherboards.

I can't think of a situation where a modern graphics card would not be compatible with your motherboard. Whether you go with AMD or Nvidia, they will work with your motherboard.

Bigchungus007

Unfortunately because of the pandemic and the holiday season, graphics cards at all price ranges are being cleaned out. The Radeon 5500xt is around the same performance on the AMD side but it is also hard to find in stock. Because of the limited options, I think it would be best to just wait for a 1650 super to come into stock. 

Freddiecran

The Raedon 5500 XT i available.

I want to make sure there are no conflicts and I can install the GTU without any extra steps.

Also, I can come to realize that the preferred component change almost daily.

Here's the rest of the components:

Gigabyte A520M AORUS Elite Motherboard

Ryzen 3 3100 CPU

Corair Vengeance LPX 8GB

EVGA 500W 90PL:US Certified

Are all of these components compatible, or should I substitute one or more of them?

Thank you for any help you can provide.

Freddiecran

Will this computer connect with local Wi-Fi so we can connect to the internet?

PowerSpec_MikeW

@Freddiecran

The board you selected doesn't have integrated WIFI, but it's a cheap add on card to purchase. $20-35 generally.

Freddiecran

Will this computer connect with local Wi-Fi so we can connect to the internet?

Freddiecran

Do you have a recommendation that is compatible?

PowerSpec_MikeW

@Freddiecran

You want to buy something that's comparable to your routers capabilities. Or you can buy something to future proof the system. Since you're doing a budget build, perhaps something like this: https://www.microcenter.com/product/604927/tp-link-ac1200-wireless-dual-band-pci-express-adapter 

There are other options, cheaper options. Depending on the router you have. If you don't have a wireless AC router, there's no need to have a wireless AC card. It'll still work, but you could save some cash there on a cheaper Wireless N card. The card I listed is a pretty good value for what you're getting and should last for a long time.

Freddiecran

Hello again,
Well, my grandson and I finished building our entry level gaming computer. We turned on the power supply and pushed the power button and nothing happened! Crickets. I need some help in troubleshooting. My grandson is really disappointed. By the way, he really did a good job building the computer. Any help would be appreciated. Freddiecran

Ian

Freddiecran said:

Hello again,
Well, my grandson and I finished building our entry level gaming computer. We turned on the power supply and pushed the power button and nothing happened! Crickets. I need some help in troubleshooting. My grandson is really disappointed. By the way, he really did a good job building the computer. Any help would be appreciated. Freddiecran

You can look over our guides here on the community forum that may provide some assistance with build issues: 

https://community.microcenter.com/discussion/2818/tech-article-how-to-troubleshoot-a-newly-built-pc-that-will-not-post-boot-power-on

https://community.microcenter.com/discussion/5025/how-to-build-a-gaming-pc