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[Donut417]

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($133.00 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9x65 33.84 CFM CPU Cooler  ($49.95 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard  ($127.55 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($94.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Intel 660p Series 1.02 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($94.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 5700 8 GB Video Card  ($349.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Phanteks ENTHOO EVOLV SHIFT Mini ITX Tower Case  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic FOCUS SGX 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular SFX Power Supply  ($129.99 @ Amazon) 
Monitor: LG 25UM58-P 25.0" 2560x1080 60 Hz Monitor  ($167.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1258.44
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-08-15 12:13 EDT-0400

 

 

 

working on a new build. The case is locked in. I like the way it looks And have wanted it for a while. The build will be used for some gaming and VM’s. Which is why I choose the 6 core cpu, looking at benchmarks it should have around the same single threaded performance as the i5 3570K it’s replacing.  Big thing this build will be running PopOS. I’m think 16 gigs of ram should be enough. I’m unsure on the GPU as it’s stated in review last that a blower style design is best for that case. I’m also unsure on the monitor, I just know I want to upgrade to a ultra wide. All the parts need to come from Amazon US, I have a prime membership. 

 

Any suggestions are welcome. Budget under 2K. I was about to buy a Mac so 2K was what I was looking to spend on that. 

[kelvinhall05]

Looks good, but maybe wait for aftermarket coolers?

[Donut417]

1 minute ago, kelvinhall05 said:

Looks good, but maybe wait for aftermarket coolers?

As in I should just use the stock cooler? I really can’t wait too much longer on the build. I have no computer currently. 

[kelvinhall05]

Just now, Donut417 said:

As in I should just use the stock cooler? I really can’t wait too much longer on the build. I have no computer currently. 

Sorry, I meant for the GPU. I wouldn't go with an OEM cooler.

[Zando_]

7 minutes ago, kelvinhall05 said:

Sorry, I meant for the GPU. I wouldn't go with an OEM cooler.

From what I've seen the 5700s are fine, it's the 5700XTs that need to be ramped up super loud to avoid overheating. 

PCPartPicker does quote the Sapphire Pulse 5700 as available though. 

[GrockleTD]

AIB cards launch Friday I believe

[m777y]

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($145.89 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9x65 SE-AM4 CPU Cooler  ($49.90 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Asus ROG Strix B450-I Gaming Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard  ($151.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($94.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Samsung 970 Evo Plus 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($117.41 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Crucial MX500 2 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($224.43 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 5700 8 GB Video Card  ($349.89 @ OutletPC) 
Case: Phanteks ENTHOO EVOLV SHIFT Mini ITX Tower Case  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GM 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular SFX Power Supply  ($115.88 @ OutletPC) 
Monitor: Acer ED322Q wmidx 31.5" 1920x1080 60 Hz Monitor  ($202.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1563.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-08-15 13:18 EDT-0400

[VEXICUS]

I'll recommend something like this instead...

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($198.90 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI B450I GAMING PLUS AC Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard  ($129.97 @ Amazon) Supports BIOS flashback
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Intel 660p Series 1.02 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($94.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 5700 XT 8 GB Video Card  ($399.99 @ Amazon) Placeholder for AIB varient
Case: Silverstone SG13 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($57.99 @ B&H) 
Power Supply: BitFenix Formula Gold 650 W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($75.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Monitor: Acer XZ271U bmijpphzx 27.0" 2560x1440 144 Hz Monitor  ($269.99 @ Walmart) 
Total: $1297.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-08-15 13:37 EDT-0400

[Donut417]

2 hours ago, kelvinhall05 said:

Sorry, I meant for the GPU. I wouldn't go with an OEM cooler.

As i stated the reviews of the case suggest blower style. So are OEMs going to release blower style coolers?

[Donut417]

1 hour ago, VEXICUS said:

I'll recommend something like this instead...

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($198.90 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI B450I GAMING PLUS AC Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard  ($129.97 @ Amazon) Supports BIOS flashback
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Intel 660p Series 1.02 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($94.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 5700 XT 8 GB Video Card  ($399.99 @ Amazon) Placeholder for AIB varient
Case: Silverstone SG13 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($57.99 @ B&H) 
Power Supply: BitFenix Formula Gold 650 W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($75.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Monitor: Acer XZ271U bmijpphzx 27.0" 2560x1440 144 Hz Monitor  ($269.99 @ Walmart) 
Total: $1297.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-08-15 13:37 EDT-0400

First of all I said Amazon only. Because I have prime. Two I said the case was locked in. Third I don’t see any reason to get a 144 hz monitor for a Linux build. 

[Donut417]

1 hour ago, m777y said:

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($145.89 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9x65 SE-AM4 CPU Cooler  ($49.90 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Asus ROG Strix B450-I Gaming Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard  ($151.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($94.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Samsung 970 Evo Plus 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($117.41 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Crucial MX500 2 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($224.43 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 5700 8 GB Video Card  ($349.89 @ OutletPC) 
Case: Phanteks ENTHOO EVOLV SHIFT Mini ITX Tower Case  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GM 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular SFX Power Supply  ($115.88 @ OutletPC) 
Monitor: Acer ED322Q wmidx 31.5" 1920x1080 60 Hz Monitor  ($202.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1563.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-08-15 13:18 EDT-0400

This looks good other than I want a 21:9 monitor. Also I’m not sure a 31 inch would even fit where I’m putting it. Also keep in mind it’s a Linux build. Not sure if Linux is as forgiving as Windows is having software installed on other disks. Which is why I was looking at a 1 TB SSD for the main drive. 

[Zando_]

1 minute ago, Donut417 said:

This looks good other than I want a 21:9 monitor. Also I’m not sure a 31 inch would even fit where I’m putting it. Also keep in mind it’s a Linux build. Not sure if Linux is as forgiving as Windows is having software installed on other disks. Which is why I was looking at a 1 TB SSD for the main drive. 

You wouldn't need the more expensive mobo from that list either, the ASRock B450 you picked is fine, VRMs can handle up to a 3700/3800X. BIOS is pretty nice (I have one, built 4 other rigs with it too), not quite as good as the ASUS ones are but that's not worth an extra $30 or so. Question on the RAM though, are you just gonna leave it at the stock rainbow cycle? I don't know if they have RGB control software for Linux. 

[Donut417]

2 hours ago, Zando Bob said:

Question on the RAM though, are you just gonna leave it at the stock rainbow cycle? I don't know if they have RGB control software for Linux. 

That was the plan. I wanted a little lighting. What do you think about the monitor I chose? Also would you go the 1 TB ssd route Like I was planing or do the dual drives like what was suggested above? I personally felt that 1 drive could be enough. As im not downloading 500 Gigs worth of steam games. 

[Zando_]

2 hours ago, Donut417 said:

That was the plan. I wanted a little lighting. What do you think about the monitor I chose? Also would you go the 1 TB ssd route Like I was planing or do the dual drives like what was suggested above? I personally felt that 1 drive could be enough. As im not downloading 500 Gigs worth of steam games. 

I have that monitor I think, at least mine looks the same and has the same specs. If you're fine with 60Hz it's an excellent display, colors are great, blacks are incredibly deep, thing works like a charm. As for the SSD, I'd go with a single 1TB for simplicity if you don't need the storage. I'm using a 250GB 960 Evo and 1TB 970 Evo in my rig since I like my games on a different drive to my OS.

[m777y]

2 hours ago, Donut417 said:

That was the plan. I wanted a little lighting. What do you think about the monitor I chose? Also would you go the 1 TB ssd route Like I was planing or do the dual drives like what was suggested above? I personally felt that 1 drive could be enough. As im not downloading 500 Gigs worth of steam games. 

your chosed monitor is good too. i'm just give another option, but in my opinion that acer get little cripsy + warm color about brightness.

many people have doing review too, googling it if you want.

about storage, just pick what you need, just give another option too.

[Donut417]

25 minutes ago, m777y said:

your chosed monitor is good too. i'm just give another option, but in my opinion that acer get little cripsy + warm color about brightness.

many people have doing review too, googling it if you want.

about storage, just pick what you need, just give another option too.

Just ordered it. Choose to use the 2600X. Should get here Sunday.