Critique Needed

[Arvulus]

So I have a parts list for $1350. Is there anything I should change in order to increase my performance per buck? I required a motherboard with wireless networking as I can't run a ethernet cable to my room.
 

 

 

 

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/DcNBsZ

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor  ($329.00 @ B&H) 
Motherboard: ASRock X570 PHANTOM GAMING 4 WIFI ax ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($169.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($84.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: HP EX900 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($57.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($79.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 5700 XT 8 GB Video Card  ($399.99 @ B&H) 
Case: Corsair SPEC-05 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($53.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair TXM Gold 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: AOC G2460PF 24.0" 1920x1080 144 Hz Monitor  ($151.99 @ Amazon) 
Custom: Windows 10 Pro ($30.00)
Custom: Scythe Mugen 5 ($47.99)
Total: $1485.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-08-03 22:30 EDT-0400

 

Edit: Changed view for ease of access.
Edit 2: Parts list updated.

[Daveeede]

Looks solid but I would opt for an air cooler over a liquid cooler. Also, get an ssd boot drive. 

[Automobili3XF]

Why not pick up this version of that motherboard and ditch the PCI wireless adapter?

https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16813157893?Description=x570&cm_re=x570-_-13-157-893-_-Product

[AcMaiden]

I think it's pretty damn good for what you pay. However, I would strongly encourage you to go for at least 1440p resolution. I can't vouch for 4k since I've never tried, maybe others can provide their insight but your config will handle 1440p with ease and it makes quite the difference! It's only 100$ extra and in 144Hz as well.

[hello_there_123]

Not a good SSD

[brob]

You could drop the ML240L and stick with the stock cooler, (also has RGB). It can be replaced later should you need a more powerful cooler.

[Herman Mcpootis]

get a HP EX900 instead of the crucial P1, and an X570-P instead of the phantom gaming 4.

[Arvulus]

4 minutes ago, Herman Mcpootis said:

get a HP EX900 instead of the crucial P1, and an X570-P instead of the phantom gaming 4.

I probably should have clarified that I needed a motherboard with wireless networking.

 

[Herman Mcpootis]

5 minutes ago, Arvulus said:

I probably should have clarified that I needed a motherboard with wireless networking.

 

the phantom gaming 4 has a crappy VRM, so get a pci-e wifi adapter or an X570 TUF wifi instead.

[trevb0t]

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor	$329.00 @ B&H
CPU Cooler	Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240L RGB 66.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler	$68.99 @ Amazon
Motherboard	MSI B450 GAMING PRO CARBON AC ATX AM4 Motherboard	$159.99 @ B&H
Memory	Team T-Force Delta RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory	$84.99 @ Newegg
Storage	Intel 660p Series 512 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive	$59.89 @ OutletPC
Storage	Hitachi Ultrastar 7K3000 3 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	$52.23 @ Amazon
Video Card	Sapphire Radeon RX 5700 XT 8 GB Video Card	$399.99 @ SuperBiiz
Case	Cooler Master MasterBox MB511 RGB ATX Mid Tower Case	$79.99 @ Newegg
Power Supply	BitFenix Formula Gold 650 W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply	$75.99 @ SuperBiiz
Monitor	Acer XF270H Bbmiiprzx 27.0" 1920x1080 144 Hz Monitor	$163.48 @ Amazon
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$1484.54
	Mail-in rebates	-$10.00
	Total	$1474.54
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-08-03 22:13 EDT-0400

• I kept your AIO, assuming that you like it for aesthetic purposes. I then built a full RGB build around it
• B450 Gaming Pro Carbon AC includes a wireless adapter, full RGB, BIOS Flash, and great VRM heatsinks. You won't lose any performance there.
• 660p is a very solid budget NVMe SSD
• I suggest waiting a few weeks for non reference coolers on the 5700XT. SAPPHIRE tends to make great units for AMD cards.
• I like this case more, especially in combo with this AIO. Very sexy.
• Upraded the PSU for less $$
• Upgraded monitor

[hello_there_123]

4 hours ago, trevb0t said:

• 660p is a very solid budget NVMe SSD

Not at that price,and capacity,literally any other TLC nvme ssd beats it  , except crap like adata sx6000,kingston A1000 etc. Refer to this ssd tier list for more info (not mine btw) https://imgur.com/a/sYmbnMr (also switch tier 4 and 5 on nvme,creator himself said to do so)

 

4 hours ago, trevb0t said:

• Upraded the PSU for less $$

Except the 650w  over 550w is completely useless,given that his build will consume something like 400-450 watt at max..

[trevb0t]

1 minute ago, hello_there_123 said:

Except the 650w  over 550w is completely useless,given that his build will consume something like 400-450 watt at max..

650W was just what was on sale... Calm yo tits.

[hello_there_123]

4 hours ago, trevb0t said:

• Upgraded monitor

There,s literally a VA 144hz for cheaper (AOC C24G1), and you still decide to go with that TN one , with much worse colors??

 

4 hours ago, trevb0t said:

650W was just what was on sale...

I don,t see it on sale anywhere. And the 550w version is 70$ on newegg..

[trevb0t]

8 minutes ago, hello_there_123 said:

There,s literally a VA 144hz for cheaper (AOC C24G1), and you still decide to go with that TN one , with much worse colors??

27" > 24"

I have no indication based on reviews that the colors are poor on the Acer model. Where exactly are you getting your information?

If the answer is anything more than your ass, I'd bee happy to have a look.

Until then quoting 2 consecutive times to random bits of a solid build is not something I'm going to bother responding to further.

 

[hello_there_123]

8 minutes ago, trevb0t said:

27" > 24"

Depends how far OP sits from his/her desk , if he/she sits too close 27" could make the pixels look too large...

8 minutes ago, trevb0t said:

27" > 24"

I have no indication based on reviews that the colors are poor on the Acer model. Where exactly are you getting your information?

easy , VA beats TN in color reproduction https://www.techspot.com/article/1788-display-tech-compared/ 

 

I didn,t say the colors are necesarily poor on the Acer model,just not as good as the VA AOC one.

[VEXICUS]

3 hours ago, hello_there_123 said:

Depends how far OP sits from his/her desk , if he/she sits too close 27" could make the pixels look too large...

easy , VA beats TN in color reproduction https://www.techspot.com/article/1788-display-tech-compared/ 

 

I didn,t say the colors are necesarily poor on the Acer model,just not as good as the VA AOC one.

I had that Acer monitor. It pretty dim.

 

I'll recommend something like this instead...

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor  ($329.00 @ B&H) 
Motherboard: Asus TUF GAMING X570-PLUS (WI-FI) ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($199.99 @ B&H) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($67.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: HP EX900 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($57.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 7K3000 3 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.23 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: ASRock Radeon RX 5700 XT 8 GB Video Card  ($384.99 @ B&H) 
Case: Fractal Design Meshify C ATX Mid Tower Case  ($83.99 @ Walmart) 
Power Supply: Thermaltake Toughpower Grand RGB 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Best Buy) 
Monitor: AOC AG241QX 23.8" 2560x1440 144 Hz Monitor  ($249.99 @ Walmart) 
Total: $1486.16
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-08-03 23:25 EDT-0400

 

The stock cooler does a great job when it come to cooling.

I have added in a board with onboard wifi.

Get aib version of 5700xt, as the blower style models have problems with thermals.

I'll strongly recommend you to get that meshify c case. It has great airflow.

RGB PSU, coz why not?

Upgraded you to a 1440p 144hz monitor.

Windows key can be obtained fr pretty cheap from sites like kinguin, scdkey and eBay.

[hello_there_123]

Just now, VEXICUS said:

 

RGB PSU, coz why not?

Because the ntc thermoister is so small , Aris measured the inrush current at 80-90 amps

[VEXICUS]

4 minutes ago, hello_there_123 said:

Because the ntc thermoister is so small , Aris measured the inrush current at 80-90 amps

Lol, I hate people picking out flaws in every PSU.

Last year focus plus and g3 were everyone's favorite and suddenly everyone stopped recommending them.

Focus plus had issues with killing PC hardware.

OCP is a thing, but still. There are people using these PSUs and haven't burnt their houses.

These PSUs are fine. 

[hello_there_123]

4 minutes ago, VEXICUS said:

 

Last year focus plus and g3 were everyone's favorite and suddenly everyone stopped recommending them.

only noobs recommended them. all the informed ppl knew of G3,s protections issues and focus+ wasnt built for above its very stricti opp. 

 

4 minutes ago, VEXICUS said:

 

OCP is a thing, but still. There are people using these PSUs and haven't burnt their houses.

Doesn,t mean that they,re good. High inrush current can trip circuit breakers/fuse, and can damage relays/switches...

[VEXICUS]

1 minute ago, hello_there_123 said:

only noobs recommended them. all the informed ppl knew of G3,s protections issues and focus+ wasnt built for above its very stricti opp. 

 

Doesn,t mean that they,re good. High inrush current can trip circuit breakers/fuse, and can damage relays/switches...

Ok, which PSU would you suggest. I'll tell the flaws of that PSU.

[hello_there_123]

Just now, VEXICUS said:

Ok, which PSU would you suggest. I'll tell the flaws of that PSU.

Bitfenix Formula Gold 550. Before you say its nonmod, let me tell u that modularity does not matter at all  with cases with psu shrouds.. You can tuck the extra cable usually only 2 back in the shroud + ziptie em

[trevb0t]

3 hours ago, VEXICUS said:

I had that Acer monitor. It pretty dim.

So the same brightness settings as a supposedly better colored unit equate to dimness?

Would you rather have purchased a 3" smaller monitor with the same stats and a slightly better color reproduction score?

Was it that bad?

 

3 hours ago, hello_there_123 said:

Bitfenix Formula Gold 550. Before you say its nonmod, let me tell u that modularity does not matter at all  with cases with psu shrouds.. You can tuck the extra cable usually only 2 back in the shroud + ziptie em

PS the current price on a 550W is $4 less than 650W on newegg.

For $5 I'll take 650W and keep a bit of growing room, thanks.

 

What an obnoxious thing to list as build critique.

[hello_there_123]

1 minute ago, trevb0t said:

PS the current price on a 550W is $4 less than 650W on newegg.

For $5 I'll take 650W and keep a bit of growing room, thanks.

 

What an obnoxious thing to list as build critique.

https://www.newegg.com/bitfenix-formula-gold-series-bp-fm550ulag-7r-550w/p/N82E16817376010
https://www.newegg.com/bitfenix-formula-gold-series-bp-fm650ulag-7r-650w/p/N82E16817376011

 

Where do you see $4 difference?? I see $70 vs $80.. 

And with 650W , probably comes some extra pheripheral cables that OP doesn,t need, extra cables to tuck into the psu shroud..

[VEXICUS]

6 minutes ago, hello_there_123 said:

Bitfenix Formula Gold 550. Before you say its nonmod, let me tell u that modularity does not matter at all  with cases with psu shrouds.. You can tuck the extra cable usually only 2 back in the shroud + ziptie em

Inrush current at 230v is around 70A

Also PF is little lower than normal.

As I said, no PSU is perfect.

[trevb0t]

2 minutes ago, hello_there_123 said:

https://www.newegg.com/bitfenix-formula-gold-series-bp-fm550ulag-7r-550w/p/N82E16817376010
https://www.newegg.com/bitfenix-formula-gold-series-bp-fm650ulag-7r-650w/p/N82E16817376011

 

Where do you see $4 difference?? I see $70 vs $80.. 

And with 650W , probably comes some extra pheripheral cables that OP doesn,t need, extra cables to tuck into the psu shroud..

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/B8RFf7/bitfenix-formula-gold-650w-80-gold-certified-atx-power-supply-bp-fm650ulag-7r

Sorry... $6 difference between the Superbiiz 650W listing and the newegg 550W listing. I'm at work.