Best Value Ryzen PC Build

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Ryzen 5 PC build, with a total cost of £234 / $270 + case and PSU (June 2023 prices).
All components used in this build are listed under “Ryzen PC Build” on the ExplainingComputers Amazon storefronts:
US Storefront: www.amazon.com/shop/explainin...
UK Storefront: www.amazon.co.uk/shop/explain...
Alternatively, the components for my 5600G build, or an alternative 7600X build, are listed below. Note, as listed, that for the 5600G build you need DDR4 RAM, and for the 7600X you need DDR5.
FOR 5600G BUILD:
Ryzen 5 5600G:
Amazon US: amzn.to/3CSZpZO
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3PxXelV
Gigabyte A520M S2H:
Amazon UK -- amzn.to/42qneCu
Amazon US: amzn.to/3qvac9y
An alternative is the MSI A520M-A PRO Gaming: amzn.to/3PrHMrA
Samsung 970 EVO Plus 500GB:
Amazon US: amzn.to/43qsCqS
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3Cem4iQ
16GB Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 RAM (2x8GB):
Amazon UK: amzn.to/43C6Srq
Amazon.com: amzn.to/3qwvXFZ
An alternative is the Patriot Viper Steel kit (Amazon US): amzn.to/3XCTSQQ
FOR 7600G BUILD:
Ryzen 5 7600X:
Amazon US: amzn.to/46pFSO9
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3JCVT9X
Gigabyte A620M S2H motherboard
Amazon US: amzn.to/44a2OiA
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3XsLO4X
[A620 motherboards from other manufacturers could be used].
Samsung 970 EVO Plus 500GB
Amazon US: amzn.to/43qsCqS
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3Cem4iQ
Kingston Fury Beast / Renegade 16GB DDR5 RAM (2x8GB):
Amazon US: amzn.to/434mGmj
Amazon UK: amzn.to/42ZilAM
Please note that as an Amazon Associate, I earn a commission from any qualifying purchases that you may make if you click on the above links.
Also note that the above information has been carefully checked and, like the video, is provided in good faith. But you are always advised to check what you purchase before ordering, and in particular to check that any processor and RAM you order is compatible with your motherboard. You can do this by visiting the web page for the motherboard.
Zorin OS is available from:
zorin.com/os/
X-Plane is available (in both a demo and paid version) for Linux, Mac and PC from:
www.x-plane.com/
Other videos referenced during the build were:
Explaining Motherboard Chipsets:
• Explaining Motherboard...
Explaining PCIe Slots:
• Explaining PCIe Slots
Explaining USB: From 1.0 to USB4 V2.0:
• Explaining USB: From 1...
Explaining PC Front Panel Connectors:
• Explaining PC Front Pa...
Explaining PC Power Supplies:
Will post in July or August 2023. :)
Zorin OS 16 (includes OS installation):
• Zorin OS 16: Windows A...
PC BIOS Settings:
• PC BIOS Settings
IMPORTANT:
Since I made this video, I have read a report of a theoretical security risk in the firmware updater included in many Gigabyte motherboards, including the one in this build:
eclypsium.com/blog/supply-cha... However, no exploitation of this risk has been reported, and Gigabyte have issued an advisory with a BIOS update fix: www.gigabyte.com/Press/News/2091
I have personally also disabled “APP Center Download” in the BIOS, which stops the updater running. I would advise doing this as follows:
Press “Del” on the Gigabyte splash screen on boot to enter the BIOS.
If it says “Easy Mode” at the top of the screen, press F2 to enter “Advanced Mode”.
Go to “Settings” (top menu, third across) and click on “IO Ports”.
Click on “APP Center Download and Install Configuration”.
Double click the “APP Center Download and Install Configuration” orange bar, and set to “Disabled”.
Click on “Save & Exit” (top menu, on the right) and then “Save & Exit” and select “Yes”.
Sorted. The firmware updater with a potential security risk is now disabled.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:53 Selecting Components
05:08 Motherboard Specification
10:36 Fitting the APU & Cooler
14:37 Fitting the RAM & SSD
17:20 A Metal Skin (installing in the case!)
21:47 5600G in Action (some tests)
24:37 Things to Come
#Ryzen #PCbuild #Ryzen5 #explainingcomputers

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@ExplainingComputers Год назад

Since I made this video, I have read a report of a theoretical security risk in the firmware updater included in many Gigabyte motherboards, including the one in this build: eclypsium.com/blog/supply-chain-risk-from-gigabyte-app-center-backdoor/ However, no exploitation of this risk has been reported, and Gigabyte have issued an advisory with a BIOS update fix: www.gigabyte.com/Press/News/2091 I have personally also disabled “APP Center Download” in the BIOS, which stops the updater running. See the video description for instructions on how to do this (scroll down to “IMPORTANT”).

@Mini-z1994 Год назад

Hm wouldn't the cpu cooler from the old system fit onto the plastic bracket that the motherboard has mounted ? Also if you are going too remove the stock cooler too try it out, twist after unscrewing it fully & removing the backplate from the motherboard. The stock thermalpaste easily has enough tackyness too lift the whole weight of the motherboard even without it being screwed into place. So it will rip out the processor with it if you just pull upwards. Lifted my full atx size motherboard here myself with ram installed & ssd dangling by the sata cable no problem, only too look down & see the cpu backplate laying on top of the motherboard box & me realising it was held in place by thermalpaste & the processor socket in the air.

@jerrywatson1958 Год назад

Thank you for addressing this potential security issue if left unattended. I really love your suggestions for budget builds where appropriate (90% of home computer needs). That OS looks good. I am going to try it with my x370, and a rx 480. I still have 32GB of EVGA 3200 DDR4 on the motherboard. I still have my 3600X which I may use that Gigabyte MB for some type of automated home controller.

@knerduno5942 Год назад

This was reported by Gamer's Nexus maybe a month ago

@Ancientreapers Год назад

Oh boy. One shouldn't have to worry about stuff like that. I had to update my motherboard's bios because Windows 11 wasn't detecting the TPM properly which I don't understand it was a fairly recent manufacture. Once I did the bios update, everything was fine. And luckily I didn't come across any issues with backdoors and such when I was researching the issue I was having with the TMP. I don't get how a company can mess up the bios TPM when it's been around for a while now. It's an MSI motherboard though not a Gigabyte.

@klaxoncow Год назад

23:44 "I'm not a gamer" Yes, you adequately demonstrated that fact with your aeronautical skills there. ;)

@mananabanana Год назад

This is probably the gold standard for a PC build video. Everything was so patiently explained unlike other hardware channels. Well done Christopher!

@porkbelly872 Год назад

Straight to the point without stupidly loud background music, long intro and an idiotic face in the thumbnail. What a breath of fresh air. Well done 👍

@NatesRandomVideo Год назад

Literally Explaining Computers. 😂

@lucasrem Год назад

Old people are slow, that is what you meant by Golden Standards, most people only care for Bottlenecking issues, old people do APU crap, more then enough, muhahahaha. Why not use the iPhone for that ?

@hariranormal5584 Год назад

Christopher's video was the first I learnt that "you can put PC's together?!" cool, all the way back when I was 9. Still fun to watch it, same quality, same pace, same clarity.

@felicytatomaszewska2934 11 месяцев назад

Totally agree. He is the best

@Chris.Wiley. Год назад

It's so refreshing to watch a PC build where the focus is assembling a reasonable & reliable system rather than extreme overclocking, water cooling, and RGB lighting madness. I don't need another system right now, but your video tempts me to build one anyway just for fun!

@Reziac Год назад

Ha, I felt the same temptation, but I too shall resist... I haven't worn out the 'old' system yet. ;)

@suminshizzles6951 Год назад

For the majority of people who do not have hardware/software certificates this clip is very good value for money. Building a new computer to me is akin to building something out of LEGO. This is what i always tell people. It is not complicated. This clip shows that it is not. Snap the pieces in like lego and go. Even the OS is now a simple matter of booting up with it in the drive . As long as the system passes POST and the disk is in the drive the rest is easy.

@TheSulross Год назад

am building a system right now just for fun but it's a 2007 motherboard - so I do my parts shopping mostly on ebay instead of Amazon. My 3GHz single core CPU cost me $10 :-) But now I need to locate a PCI express video card suitable to that vintage era...

@Reziac Год назад

@@TheSulross I have a system named "Cash" because I got it just like Johnny Cash's car ... "I got it one piece at a time, and it didn't cost me a dime..."

@chrisschembari2486 Год назад

Yeah, we don't need the "lunisy" [sic] of a certain other (and more frenetic) PC building/modding channel here.

@niallmartin590 Год назад

I worked in IT for over 20 years, but there was a lot of stuff I found difficult to explain. Christopher's videos are truly aimed at everyone that is interested in computers. He manages to do the impossible - to explain the technical to both laymen and novices, it's amazing. Thank you for all your hard work and keep going because it's quality stuff that you produce. Best wishes.

@ExplainingComputers Год назад

Thanks. :)

@book982 Год назад

Explaining Computers videos are my favorite part of Sunday morning. Thanks for all the great videos, Christopher. I genuinely appreciate the care that goes into them.

@ExplainingComputers Год назад

Thanks. :)

@marcse7en Год назад

Chris is the best! ... All other RU-vidrs making computer videos can go home!

@PC4USE1 Год назад

I always like the "upgrade"or build videos. You give very clear and precise explanations.

@lucasrem Год назад

Sorry, unable to upgrade, too old ... his audience never need it ...

@wehavetogoback369 Год назад

Built my parents a PC to replace their incredibly aged, barely functional old one using one of these Ryzen APUs. It impressed the hell out of me, I did not think anything about integrated graphics was going to do that.

@johnm2012 Год назад

Intel's rather feeble integrated graphics have probably lowered your expectations. AMD's have always been better but not a standard feature.

@MarcABrown-tt1fp Год назад

@@johnm2012 My goodness its night and day in comparison, I was surprised to see the 2400G keep pace GPU wise with an OG Xbox one, and blow it away CPU wise. Half of all the games on xbox one were bottlnecked by the CPU haha...

@SnekNOTSnake Год назад

Don't underestimate iGPUs. My Athlon 200GE could run Forza Horizon 4 at 720p smoothly.

@lucasrem Год назад

Why old people need a PC in 2023 ??? Running what ???? Why not use the iPhone ????

@lucasrem Год назад

Old people never need a pc, only kids need it to play games. Onboard GPU enough, muhahahaha

@extremelydave Год назад

It is always nice to see a build of a computer that does not involve having to sell body parts to pay for it. I have a spare case floating around and this looks like a good candidate to fill it up. Thanks for another awesome video Chris!!!

@GamenRyder Год назад

Long time listener, first time caller. This channel is a gem, and I'm so glad it exists. It's always hard to know exactly how powerful of a computer to buy, because if you go for the top then you really gotta shell $$$ out, but then if you go for the previous gen you worry about being able to play whatever games.

@tramcrazy Год назад

I watch a lot of technology and PC hardware channels, but I watch ExplainingComputers because of the sheer amount of detail you go into! It is truly amazing how much you learn about a topic you thought that you knew about by watching an EC video. I have built 4 PCs myself but this video still taught me something. Chris, you are a truly amazing teacher.

@420bobby69 Год назад

Yes! I love your build videos, Chris. I've learned you're pragmatic, your build videos are a rare treat because you don''t build for the sake of it. They are always excellent, some of my favorite content you do. It's refreshing to watch someone experienced build from a practical mindset, as opposed to most of the over-the-top builds on RU-vid that get disassembled after the video is made.

@blokey5160 Год назад

A great, no fuss build, no RGB, no discrete video card and no wired ssd/hdd to worry about. M.2 drives are so much easier. Computer builds are sure getting easier these days. Yet another to the point build video from our Christopher Barnatt. He's such a knowledgeable bloke!

@duncanshaw6342 9 месяцев назад

Yes, these are tops. I have a old used pc (2013).USB 2.0 only. Thanks to Explaining Computers I have bought a USB adapter that plugs into a PCI slot that thought it does not give me USB 3.0 speeds is much faster than USB 2.0. Thanks

@thunder46350 10 месяцев назад

I feel like my mother could watch this video and successfully build this computer. Amazing job. I love how much effort you put into getting very clear camera angles at every step of the build and the way you include breakout videos to subtopics in case there is any uncertainty. Thank you for making this.

@ElmerFuddGun Год назад

7:49 - Keep in mind while PCIe 4.0 is faster than 3.0 it may not be the bottleneck in your system. If you install a SATA HDD (or SSD) controller to add more storage space, the PCIe 3.0 is still going to be fast enough with multiple drives connected. Even if you're adding 16 more SATA drives to your *_home server_* using a single PCIe 1x slot your ethernet connection will now likely be the bottleneck and not the PCIe bus. It *all depends* on your planned usage. Don't let PCIe 3.0 scare you!

@ExplainingComputers Год назад

Totally agreed.

@dgillies5420 Год назад

I watched some benchmark videos of game level loads times for pcie gen3 gen4 gen5 and the times were 26s, 24s, 23.5s so the "speed sacrifice" of gen3 nvme is not much. However, don't buy a gen4 x 8 graphics card or you'll be sorry as it will get crippled down to gen3 x8 which may slow it a lot (5-10%). A 3000 or 6000 series card is fine except for amd rx6500.

@wayland7150 Год назад

The only time PCIe 3 might be a bottleneck is if you go for a very modern GPU that's both PCIe 4 and only 8 lanes. Even then it's probably not a problem.

@wayland7150 Год назад

However I dislike A520 motherboards, what's the point of them? You could buy a B450 which support ALL generations of RYZEN for the same money. If you're building a budget system you might chose to use an older CPU.

@DeepakKumar-lv4te Год назад

@@wayland7150 interesting point. could you expand for those of us who aren't so knowledgable? eg what are the compromise points.

@ericlawrence366 9 месяцев назад

Thanks Chris, I'm nearly finished my ryzen build (5600g - - a520m-s2h) Such an amazing journey so far. (This is just the beginning:) Wishing you the best of health - happiness - peace - prosperity. Cheers!

@ExplainingComputers 9 месяцев назад

Many thanks for your generous support, and great to hear about your build. It sounds like you are on a great journey. :)

@fiafan Год назад

Brilliant video Chris! It had everything! Mr. Scissors, Stanley the Knife, Mr. Screwdriver and even explosions! PC build videos are always interesting, and your presentation is excellent. Keep it up!

@lesliedeana5142 Год назад

Yes, when I bring my car across the pond, I think I'll tour around with Chris in the BACK seat! :)

@fiafan Год назад

@@lesliedeana5142 I think you'll be fine as long as you're not flying with him! :)

@DeepakKumar-lv4te Год назад

Think the dad jokes need a bit of work personally....

@lesliedeana5142 Год назад

Thinking back to my first PC, it's almost inconceivable how much computing power can fit in less space for less than the price of just the floppy drive!

@ExplainingComputers Год назад

Greetings Leslie. I often muse on thoughts like this. In this instance I found it particularly amazing that no drives needed to be connected -- everything just plugged into the motherboard! And a small one at that. Amazing times.

@kwacker45 Год назад

@@ExplainingComputers some say scary!

@jbucata Год назад

@@ExplainingComputers Did you decide that you are no longer interested in optical discs or those hot-swappable drives? Or will there be more to come in future videos on that front? I recently did a 5600G build in a very small mini-ITX case which I need to finish off and start using; the biggest headache was deciding it's time to part with my long-trusted optical drive, and either go with external USB or just do without. But now it means I can finally give up my mostly empty tower which is increasingly hard to place around my desk.

@DeepakKumar-lv4te Год назад

the stories of what they went to space with in the past are extraordinary

@Sheriffthegreat Год назад

I am incredibly experienced when it comes to PC building, but whenever something needs explaining to friends or family I just share a video from this channel. I am unfortunately not that great at simplifying things, so this channel is not only great to show others but it's also fantastic for whenever I feel slightly rusty in various aspects. Thanks so much for the videos over the years, Chris!

@prscrystalized3706 Год назад

I like the builder projects and videos! This is one of the things around to which I wish to get, the working examples here help a lot for frame of reference.

@richardpalmanteer9798 Год назад

Now this build is affordable and the components are priced within the range of my budget you explained every detail very well. Thanks, Chris for another great video.

@iandron7119 Год назад

Thanks Christopher, great video. I'm glad you're using the same strategy of not buying the latest stuff as I used to when I was buying PCs for my company. And that was 30 years ago!

@orucreiss Год назад

1 dislike comes from nvidia & Intel team

@dylanwilsonYT Год назад

Another great video Chris! I Love the great camera shots for installing front panel connectors and the 24 pin power connector, and also the clear explanation of terms like DIMM and XMP. Keep up the awesome content! :)

@therealdebater Год назад

One little bit of advice. When installing a component which has a connector, wiggle the component (or connector, if it is separate) a little bit. Use a reasonable bit of force, but of course, not so much as to bend or risk damaging the component. Occasionally, you'll hear a little 'snap', indicating that something wasn't quite seated properly before the wiggle. But even if that doesn't happen, the wiggle just helps to ensure that all the joints in the connector are making good electrical contact. (Also, I'm quite glad Chris didn't become a pilot :-)

@alanthornton3530 Год назад

Thanks Chris, I really enjoyed the PC build video, I'm looking forward to the next instalments. I'm glad the IO shield behaved itself I've often had to swear at mine, springs in, springs out 'Argh'!! I've always used slightly older components for my builds, I can't see the point of maxing out on a machine that'll be outdated a few years down the line! You now deserve to relax, have a cuppa & a biscuit, another happy Sunday :)

@ExplainingComputers Год назад

Thanks for your support Alan, most appreciated. :)

@sbc_tinkerer Год назад

Blessed Sunday greetings everyone! Ready for another fine EC video?

@ExplainingComputers Год назад

Greetings!

@magoolew5131 Год назад

It's been a long time since I've built a computer and I'm finding out from this video how many things have changed. I think the last one I built was about 15 years ago or more. I like watching your videos because you do it slowly and explain a lot of things, Thumbs up for you.

@Razor_Burn Год назад

Fantastic work Chris as you covered all the key steps that even a novice such as myself could feel confident enough to do a similar PC build. Thanks and here's hoping the upgrades serve you well into the future! 👍

@drummindog Год назад

A great video. Chris, I understand the thought behind building a value build PC. That said, I’ve found so much more longevity when I save up and buy/build a higher caliber machine that will do all I want for years to come. I believe there is value there as well. Loved the unfortunate flying accident and how you narrated/navigated til the end.

@the_max Год назад

Thanks for such an educational video. I love the close-up shots, very good lighting and detail, I learn a lot with your videos and the computer is very good.

@PS_Tube Год назад

Sunday greetings Chris. This ryzen build is great PC for day to day use carrying enough juice to do some occasional video editing which is quite enticing. Another exemplary video once again. TY.

@vinsan98 Год назад

Your PC build videos have been an absolute delight to watch, and I've learned so much from them. The way you explain each component and guide us through the assembly process is both informative and engaging. It's clear that you have a deep knowledge of PC hardware, and your expertise shines through in every video. Moreover, I wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your mini PC videos as well. It's fascinating to see how much power and functionality can be packed into such a compact form factor. Given my enthusiasm for both PC builds and mini PCs, I kindly request you to consider creating more content on these topics. Whether it's showcasing the latest and greatest components for PC builds or exploring new mini PC models, I'm certain that your expertise and presentation style would continue to captivate the audience. Perhaps you could even delve into comparisons between different mini PC models, highlighting their unique features and use cases. Thank you once again for the incredible content you provide.

@coffeecuparcade Год назад

I wish you were my teacher in all things. So easy to understand and retain what you teach me. Absolutely would recommend to anyone, 10/10 mate. The plane crash was shocking! Thank you so much for a great new video. I am inspired to build a new desktop PC from this! Maybe have my 7 year old daughter help me build it, or have her watch this and then she can give it a go herself. That would be a lot of fun! Thanks Chris

@wdunn06 Год назад

Brilliant video Chris as per. I always have a chuckle at your videos, but I lost it when you crashed the plane 😂. Thanks for that, mate. Hope you're well.

@kailee295 9 месяцев назад

Very impressed with your clear and concise instructions and explanations

@Velaxity Год назад

I love the 5000 series.. I've had a 5800x for a while now & it's great. Very informative video for someone looking to build a budget system.

@Reziac Год назад

Very straightforward and economical build. Apparently there's been a dive in prices lately too!

@BilisNegra Год назад

Yes, we are back to the trend of this modern era -after the parts shortage hiccup- in which we can say we're having the best of times in our computing lives value-wise.

@Oharafolk Год назад

Another great sunday thanks to EC! Thank you so much Chris, really helpful video

@dagdamar2000 Год назад

It is really nice to come to a video expect a great tutorial. You never fail to hit all the check marks!

@sbc_tinkerer Год назад

This video has it all! Mr Scissors, Stanley the Knife, Mr Screwdriver, ducks, plane crashes (amazing the fuselage remained intact) 😁Another fine Sunday morning videoooo! Be well all!

@tbone9900 Год назад

Got a good laugh from me when Chris corkscrewed the plane into the ground🤣

@CyborgZeta Год назад

While I think it's great that prices have come down for components, I can't help but shed a tear when I think of how much I paid for a lot of the same components when I built my PC back at the end of 2021; most notably with GPUs. My final build ended up over $1,000, and half of that came from the GPU alone; I paid over $500 for an RX 590 at the time. I couldn't afford the card I originally wanted at the time, an RX 6600, because it was more than what I could pay. Ironically, that same card is now in my PC, and I bought it last October for less than $250!

@ExplainingComputers Год назад

Price changes in computing have been mad, and infuriating as you note.

@ran2wild370 Год назад

PC GamePlayers must suffer 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Well, sarcasm of course.

@zeroturn7091 Год назад

I paid $30 above MSRP for my 6600 in March 2022. It now has problems where the fans run constantly, and keep up a racket. I’m going to have to use my warranty. The real kick in the crotch is that I found another 6600 a couple of weeks ago for $179.99.

@wendyhunter5913 11 месяцев назад

Thank you, Chris, for this great build video. I had been thinking of updating my 15 year old desktop, and this was the inspiration I needed. Very helpful in all details--and especially as I was connecting the mobo headers. I was grateful for the magic of your filmmaking as your magnification of the led polarities was so much better than my reading glasses! All components sourced from your Amazon storefront--happy to do that small bit for all the great content you provide. Kind regards.

@jonas000111 Год назад

Major 90s PBS vibes. Great vid. Very relaxing to watch.

@TheDavidPoole Год назад

Wow, 16 Gb for 30 quid. When I was still at school the price of RAM was around £100 per Mb! At that time, my nerdy friends and I were agog that they were going to make memory with a whole Mb on a SINGLE CHIP! How times change.

@ExplainingComputers Год назад

I find it staggering.

@azuaraikrezeul1677 5 месяцев назад

the miracles of china.lol.

@rabbytca 8 месяцев назад

I can't express how much I loved the gaming experience presentation. It was so refreshing to not see someone shooting up and killing human figures that frequently have an actual human at the controls. That demonstration got the concept across effectively and provided a good laugh to boot. Cheers to you!

@martinrandall83 Год назад

Cheers Chris Love a build video Brings back shopping for components 2013 Intel build that's still working today Great channel

@nicolasnicolas3889 Год назад

I've got that case! Awesome! I bought it years ago and never used it until last year....good work! ;D

@broozer1958 Год назад

I could watch you explain things all day. Wish you were my teacher at school so many years ago. I might have done better than I did at that time. Check the prices we have to pay for pc parts in Australia I think you would be shocked at what it would cost us to use the same parts here. What you quoted seems remarkably cheap to me. Keep up the great work with your videos they are very much appreciated by everyone that sees them.

@niallwood Год назад

Absolutely love an EC PC build. What has always been my favourite part about these PC builds is that they're realistic and don't involve PC parts which cost 1000's - thanks again Chris!!

@ExplainingComputers Год назад

Thanks Naill -- you are clearly my target audience! :)

@niallwood Год назад

@@ExplainingComputers definitely! Budget friendly PC’s are my favourite. I have the exact case you used in this video, and plan to keep it a good while longer!

@tonyconnolly1797 10 месяцев назад

Thank you Christopher. I upgraded my PC following your advice and visiting your amazon front page. My PC is now running like a dream and all for a fraction of what I would have to shell out. Fantastic advice and information. Good luck on reaching a million subscribers before Christmas.

@ExplainingComputers 10 месяцев назад

Wow, this is great to hear. :)

@miboxcmpinto4977 Год назад

I enjoyed this video. Thank you, for making it!

@peterjansen4826 Год назад

An important omission about the Ryzen G-CPU's (APU's), those only have half the L3-cache compared to the regular Ryzen-CPU's, so for example 5600G vs 5600. That will reduce performance. That is not necessarily a big deal if you want/need a low-budget PC but be aware of it.

@DeepakKumar-lv4te Год назад

Would a gamer be better off buying the non -G and adding the cost of a GPU ? My nephew is looking to build as his gaming laptop died (keeps shutting down). thanks in advance.

@dhgodzilla1 Год назад

With Flight Skills like that you would qualify head Pilot of Airforce 1 under the current administration

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@claycoates5056 Год назад

A big thanks i have though about doing an upgrade to my 10 year old system and you have convenienced me this looks like a wonderful Idea thank you

@Hungry_Hunter 9 месяцев назад

Ive been a Tech since the late 80's and your explanations are th best ive seen. Great videos

@markellse Год назад

When you build or test a PC, it would be very useful to know the idle power consumption of the system. Why? Because computers spend most of their time at idle, so idle power is what mostly determines the overall running cost and so circulating this information is financially and environmentally useful. Excellent video, as usual, by the way.

@bellshooter Год назад

Good basic assembly video, it doesn't have to be complex. 5600G makes a great 'office box' PC with a bit of graphics clout. For the difference I would now use a 1Tb SSD as it is only a few £££s more , using Solidigm P41+ drives atm, they update the firmware to optimise performance from their management tool.

@lawrenceallwright7041 Год назад

I was also thinking along 1Tb lines.

@f1remandg Год назад

As always, clear detail and covers all the reference needs to either copy or change parts that suit one’s needs eg different cpu or higher ram etc.

@alexhudspeth1213 Год назад

Fantastic video, Chris. The best part of X-Plane is the crash physics; good job!

@WalterW Год назад

I always like these “best value” videos because it’s interesting how people measure value. I think Chris makes sensible choices. Thank you for sharing, Chris.

@HPLeft Год назад

I built my current machine around the 5600G. Of course, it was US$100 more expensive when I bought it than it is today! For straight business applications and streaming, these 5000 APUs are great. I ended up going with an Asus B450 motherboard instead of a 500 series board. Works just as well in a budget office build.

@ExplainingComputers Год назад

A lot of love fot the 5600G here today. :)

@SchoolforHackers Год назад

Oh, that piloting was priceless! Best laugh of my Sunday. 😂

@danmar007 6 месяцев назад

You fly like I do!! That's an impressive little system. Your video give the impression that anyone can put a computer together. And almost anyone can with care and thought. Excellent tutorial.

@jhill4874 Год назад

I was wondering when you were going to transition from "upgrade" to "build". It's like a wooden boat. When does it stop being a repair and turn into a reconstruction? This is an excellent series. Thanks.

@Chris.Brisson Год назад

The 5600G is a "5,000 series", but it lacks support for PCIe 4.0, so you save money by buying an older/slower NVMe 3.0 SSD.

@yoshiakiigarashi1577 10 месяцев назад

I really like your contents and always watching. Well done!

@kosmic000 Год назад

sunday funday , love your vids chris very informative and fun to watch, greetings from egypt

@Greenalex89 Год назад

The 5600G is not a "real" 5600 but a 5500 with an APU, around the performance of a 3600. This CPU saved me some money during the mining period last year, when GPU prices were crazy high. This is definately a very good value build for a multimedia pc or even light gaming. If a proper GPU is added in the future it will make for a decent mid range gaming PC and the APU can still be used for error testing if something is wrong with the system, without the need of a GPU. Very well explained video! Im pretty sure most people wont have a hard time creating similar builds..

@donkeyk1988 Год назад

I learned one or two things in this video, but the most important takeaway was never to get in a plane piloted by Chris…..

@belly233 Год назад

As always very quality videos in detail ty for making content for us

@user-pb8sc5xf3z 4 месяца назад

Thank you for these informative and down to earth videos, I'm planning a build this summer.

@Yinzzy656 Год назад

I picked up that same SSD on Amazing for $30. SSD prices have dropped drastically. good video sir, thank you.

@ExplainingComputers Год назад

I find these SSD prices extraordinary.

@waynerobarge8543 Год назад

"...Or an absolute swine." Too funny! Technical knowledge and humor together! What a bargain!

@4kbacon270 Год назад

Excellent build video Chris and agree the prices for the RAM and storage were excellent. The plane crashing was a great ending 😂

@LowsJuan 9 месяцев назад

Nice attention to detail. I particularly like the closeups of those fiddly little connectors at the bottom of the motherboard.

@ExplainingComputers 9 месяцев назад

Thanks. :)

@boubou40 Год назад

thank you for the video ! it's always nice to see a pc build. i'm impressed by the bios upgrade system, i remember the time when a bios update required to boot on an ms-dos floppy disk ! I'm confused about the m2 ssd though : doesn't it require an heatsink on it ? also, does your amazon marketplace works on amazon france ?

@ExplainingComputers Год назад

Most M.2 SSDs are still sold without a heat sink, and the drive here is not one of the latest ones designed for PCIe 4.0 (which the motherboard does not have), so should not get warm enough to need a heat sink. Bu one could always be fitted. Sadly I've only got Amazon set up for the US and UK, although the US Storefront may prove useful for seeing which components I used.

@ilhuikar Год назад

"I'm not a gamer, but..." *immediately crashes the plane* You know what, I believe you :D

@ExplainingComputers Год назад

@muddyexport5639 Год назад

Interesting and informative. Thanks! See you next Sunday

@woollysoxx Год назад

Lovely close ups, great videos, been watching for many years

@ExplainingComputers Год назад

Thanks for watching. :)

@firepowerg Год назад

Whoo! Explaining Computers! Have you ever considered doing a vid on Chromebooks and Chrome OS?

@ExplainingComputers Год назад

I've pondered on covering a Chromebook. I've made several videos on Chrome OS (Flex), including running Linux apps: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-AsWgzH3OzYY.html

@brentoneccles Год назад

Smiling to myself while watching this thinking 'he is very smart, affordable PC builds will definitely be sought after in this economy'.

@ninevolution 11 месяцев назад

thanks a lot sir. really enjoyed your video.

@13soxs Год назад

Nice one again Chris, love building PC's....

@FSK1138 Год назад

amazing value !!! it is hard to justify buying a raspberry pi or most sbc's with systems like this

@ExplainingComputers Год назад

I too find the price for a hexa core desktop with 16GB RAM and a 500GB SSD to be extraordinary.

@DeepakKumar-lv4te Год назад

@@ExplainingComputers even more so if you already have memory / disks. One thing, can a laptop 16Gb RAM chip be used in a desktop like this? They're smaller, is there some kind of adaptor ? thanks.

@AlanMason Год назад

24:00 Now I want an ExplainingVideogames channel :)

@Praxibetel-Ix Год назад

That would be a banger.

@stephen5224 11 месяцев назад

Awesome video, thank you Chris.

@eze9057 10 месяцев назад

Built many PCs over 10 years ago. This video is getting my interist again.

@ArtdesTests Год назад

The 5000 platform is a great value. You can build a great computer under a budget, it's simply amazing. I just recently built an R5 5600/RX 6600 computer for under $450 (I reused my previous PSU and Case just like Chris did) and I couldn't be happier.

@weinbergfahrer4048 Год назад

I like your approach of going for the 'reasonable' rather than 'high end' side of the performance spectrum... If gaming is not a priority, this system should do its job nicely for the next couple of years, for a manageable budget. One question though: would that system meet Windows 11 requirements? Thanks a lot for your time and efforts, and have a relaxing Sunday! :)

@ExplainingComputers Год назад

Thanks for this. The system meets Windows 11 requirements -- and indeed runs Windows 11 well.

@stevewhitcher6719 Год назад

@@ExplainingComputers Interesting I was going to bet given the age of the processor that this was not going to be the case, but it makes a build like this more interesting! some of us are still firmly in windows 10 land i have 3 daily driver PCs that will not run windows 11 because their cpus are not on the list. They are all capable machines. I think i would probably see if i could find a motherboard with more memory slots given that i have ddr4 memory that i can recyle and my main work machine has 32gb which isnt enough! Having 3 machine to upgrade if i can recycle the ssds and some of the memory then thats good. Given that everyone will be doing the same old motherboards, cpus and ddr3 memory with are all non windows 11 stuff will be worth very little! and i have to use windows for work!

@ExplainingComputers Год назад

@@stevewhitcher6719 As time has moved on, processors not able to support Windows 11 are now typically about 5 years old. And the 5600G is less than two. :)

@stevewhitcher6719 Год назад

@@ExplainingComputers Good point! I did buy the Ryzen 5 CPU that you suggested but paired it with the 4 memory slot version of the motherboard! Havent bought an AMD cpu since they did socket 7 ones! Will be interesting to see what its like!

@MrVoayer Год назад

Finally a down to earth, reasonably priced but quite capable computer build ! And with the whole process well explained ! There is a lot to be learned from this video !!! Great job, EC ! Well done !

@drphibesrises Год назад

Nice job flying Captain "Sully" ......LOL. I like you are not a gamer and would do the same thing flying. Congrats on almost 1 million subs! Your videos are always clear and through and explained in non technical terms which is easy to understand. Also enjoy the humor in your narrating. Thanks for all the effort you put in your content.

@kwacker45 Год назад

So you have Ryzen to the occasion yet again!

@litebkt Год назад

I always use a CPU with onboard graphics even if I am adding in a graphics card. They are extremely useful when trying to debug problems. Additionally, people don't realize just how powerful these new chips are, especially if they aren't doing graphic intensive applications.

@lucasrem Год назад

The not needing a Display port, TV on it, old VGA giant monitor...muhahahahaha, why old people need this ??????

@litebkt Год назад

@@lucasrem My new machine has an HDME port on the main board. That seems to be sufficient. My graphics card has multiple display ports.

@dashcamandy2242 Год назад

Excellent point on using onboard/integrated graphics. Last time I built a PC was... The Pentium 4 days... (Wow, has it been that long?) I'd build the entire machine except for upgraded graphics card, and use the onboard to check for a good boot sequence before adding "one more thing to go wrong." To be fair, this might be a holdover from Ye Olden Days of setting IRQs and DMA channels with jumpers...

@litebkt 11 месяцев назад

@@dashcamandy2242 yeah, I remember the IRQ days. I started building computers in the late seventies when I had to wire wrap components to be able to run scrounged peripherals. Good times.

@dang48 Год назад

Great video. As always, easy to understand and very well paced.

@supertouring1 6 месяцев назад

Excellent vudeo, very detailed and thorough!

@Justin-Case-2.0 Год назад

Obvioulsy you don't waste much time playing video games ;-) Btw: as i commented in another video, there is a lot of used PCs offered now for reasonable prices for the simple reason they don't officially support win11. Depending on what your needs are this might be an intersting alternative to buying/building a new one. And last but not least: Those ducks in the park always get me :-)

@ExplainingComputers Год назад

Indeed and agreed! Two of the three most popular videos on the channel this year have been about reconditioned hardware, and installing Windows 11 on older hardware. :) The ducks are cool.

@LuckT63 Год назад

To use the bios flashback port the USB stick should be in the FAT32 format otherwise it won't work.

@ExplainingComputers Год назад

True.

@invaderdrumguy7590 Год назад

I Just Bought all these Components on Amazon but with Different Ram. Thanks for the really Helpful Video. Love this Channel

@aacc8466 8 месяцев назад

I watched 2 advertisements before the video, then I watched 2 more during and Ill watch another 2 more advertisements to make sure your channel stays up! Good Work and nice research!