Advice for first time build with used parts for children

hfullwood · Friday at 22:29

Hello,

I'm a complete newbie but I've been looking to buy my children a PC for school work and mild gaming (Fortnite). I've been doing some research and thought why not build one ourselves. I've searched the forum but haven't had much luck of understanding what's best.

I'm thinking roughly £500 budget, and have absolutely nothing at the moment (happy to buy a monitor in addition to the £500) and wondered if you could suggest what parts I'd be best buying? Used parts please as I'll hopefully get more for my money.

Thank you in advance for reading my message
Hayley

Quartz · Friday at 22:35

The process of building the PC with them will be very rewarding for both you and them.

tamzzy · Friday at 22:38

it's a bit hard to recommend used parts as prices tend to fluctuate somewhat

but in general for £500 or so, used parts, this is what i would get if it were my money:

cpu: ryzen 5600, or intel 12400f
cpu cooler: thermalright assassin king 120 se (this is £17 new, not on ocuk, a quick google will suffice)
mobo: any am4 board for ryzen, or intel b660/b760 board
ram: 32gb (2x 16gb) ddr4 3200mhz
gpu: rx 6600/xt or rtx 3060
ssd: a reputable 1tb nvme m.2 ssd
psu: a reputable 650w psu
case: any case to your/their liking

mickyflinn · Friday at 22:56

You should be able to do tammzy build new for around £550

5600 £89
32gb 3200mgz memory £47
Mobo £80
M2 £45 to £50
Case £30 to £40
PSU ,£60
Rx 6600 £180

hfullwood · 2025-01-11T08:29:46+0000

Thank you all, really helpful.

How do I know which RX 6600/xt is best? Theres a couple of used ones on ebay, one MSI Radeon 8GB for £180 from what seems like a reputable seller, or another for £100 which is an AMD Radeon 4GB.

I'm sorry for the simple questions, I'll try and do as much research so I don't bother you too much.

Thank you!
Hayley

SpellowHouse · 2025-01-11T08:38:35+0000

Sheesh, I read the title as "Advice for first time build with used parts of chickens".

All my jokes fell flat when I re-read the title.

tamzzy · 2025-01-11T08:40:53+0000

hfullwood said:
How do I know which RX 6600/xt is best? Theres a couple of used ones on ebay, one MSI Radeon 8GB for £180 from what seems like a reputable seller, or another for £100 which is an AMD Radeon 4GB.

The 6600 or 6600xt is 8gb
The 4gb is the 6500xt

Any of the 6600 or 6600xt is fine I wouldn't worry