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So I've been using my Xeon build for a while, but it started not to POST every now and then and I didn't really want to spend money to fix it, instead, I decided to build a new computer.

I checked Intel first and realized it'll end up being significantly more expensive, especially considering you can get a Ryzen 5 2600 for $229CAN.

So here's my build:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 3.4Ghz (I am thinking about slightly overclocking it, but I haven't done any overclocking yet and I have yet to have an occasion where I felt like I should overclock it -- I'll work on it once I have time) 

CPU Cooler: Stock (I have a Cooler Master Hyper T4 that I used on my old Xeon, but the stock cooler seems to be pretty good)

Motherboard: ASRock X470 Master SLI/AC (I wanted a board with Onboard WiFi, also seems like the reviews are a mixed bag about this -- I haven't had any problems yet and built in RGB is an extra; so is Bluetooth)

RAM: 2x16GB G.Skill Aegis 2400Mhz (Price per GB was significantly less than 2x8GB models) 

SSD: 1TB Intel 660p (This was $129.99 at Canada Computers, I was going to go with Samsung 970EVO but I couldn't resist the price to performance ratio. More on this later.)

HDD: 2TB Seagate Barracuda (Cheapest one I could find)

Graphics: EVGA GTX1660 (I considered getting a 2060 -- but it ended up being a tad bit too expensive for me)

Power Supply: EVGA 650W 80+ Bronze

Case: Corsair Carbide 275R Black (I cheaped out here -- they had two options, one with plastic side cover and one with glass, and I went with the plastic one.)

Keyboard: Corsair K68 Red (This only has red backlighting and no GB, it's not a big deal for me as it was cheaper and I still get the light effects) 

Mouse: Corsair M65 Pro RGB 

Screen: Acer ED322Q (It's curved, 1080p@60Hz, more on this later as well) 

Speakers: Edifier M3200 (Bought them as I thought the screen didn't have built-in speakers but they do; they're horrible though -- These speakers are fine for the price)

They also had a promotion where you get a Corsair Commander Pro (it's apparently worth $70US) for free. I have it, but I didn't even install it, as I'm not a huge huge fan of RGB and I didn't go for RGB Fans/Coolers.

I also initially planned on building the computer myself, but they offered me free installation at Canada Computers so I just let them build it while I was watching. The technician ended up doing a good job. It was also pretty weird at the store, as 4 people bought 2600s when I was there.

I've watched LTT's video about the Intel 660P a while ago, and I knew about its caveats. Honestly, I haven't even considered getting it until I saw it on sale. It was cheaper than getting a 512GB Samsung 970 EVO. So far I haven't had any problems, I have a friend who has a similar build with 970 EVO and we didn't see any real-life difference. (PS: I'm not saying 660p is better than the 970, not even saying they're on par. I'm just saying it's a great option for the price) 

In terms of the screen, I wanted a curved one as I have an L shaped desk and I can just place the screen at the corner. This also was on sale, reviews about this one is also a mixed bag and so far I'm really happy. I also wanted to go 1080p as I went with a 1660 instead of a 2060 (or a 1660Ti)

CPU idles around 35C, and hits 65C at full load. GPU also idles around 32C. It's definitely quieter than my old build.