Build Suggestions

[AAB]

Hi All,

 

So I am trying to put together my first build. Here is the parts list https://in.pcpartpicker.com/user/aviben/saved/#view=WKdp8d

 

The aim of the PC

1) watch netflix, primevideo

2) Write Java and python programs. Some android development nothing too heavy like compiling chromium or firefox.

3) Play games (50-60fps @1080p)

4) learn video editing (I used iMovie, Handbrake on a MacBook a few times )

Now, My parts list to me seems very stupid because I want to achieve the above with cost as low as possible. Meaning not get anything I don't really need.

A bit about my past system i had a few low end desktops the best GPU's I had are the nvidia 840M, 8400GS so that tells a lot about my gaming experience.

 

I need someone to help me choose the right processor, as of now I have added the 2600 but I am not sure If its fine or I should get something lower :|

I had an old HP laptop with a core i7 4510U, the processor was not top of the line or super high end but I was able to do all my college assignments some involving Hadoop/MapReduce, python libraries like sk-learn. The datasets were not huge but I was able to get the job done It was not fast fast but not painfully slow or unusable :P

The point of me telling this shitty story was.... Is Ryzen 2600 really the right choice or should I go lower?

 

Memory: Now, Ram I choose 16GB saw high frequency and low CAS latency felt the RAM chosen is good enough or should I go cheaper?

 

Storage: SSD Is the current one fine or can I go cheaper? I felt the current one does not cut too many corners seems like its sort of a TLC and has all micro processors/controllers and DRAM on board to make it read and write data.

I don't have any spare HDD, this one is 7200RPM thats all I checked.

 

Motherboard: I have no idea if this board is good enough to overclock the processor to 3.7-3.8Ghz. Is it a good board?

 

GPU - I have no clue which one to choose AMD options are cheaper but I don't feel like taking the AMD route. Which one is good for my requirements?

 

Any suggestions on the case and power supply ?

 

For UPS I plan to get one from APC (open to other brand suggestions)

 

Apart from this the decisions I have not been able to make are  - should I dual boot with windows & ubuntu(or Pop OS) or install something like VMWARE ESXi or any other Hypervisor and have both running...

I feel I don't have enough RAM for the hypervisor option what do you guys think?

 

 

[brob]

Nothing wrong with QLC ssd. If you do the math you will see that they have sufficient endurance for most consumers. 

 

The psu is fine. As is the case. Although the case is limited when it comes to cpu cooler options. It will only accommodate 157mm tall cpu air coolers and 120mm aio.

 

A GTX 1660 should meet your gpu needs.

[AAB]

57 minutes ago, brob said:

Nothing wrong with QLC ssd. If you do the math you will see that they have sufficient endurance for most consumers. 

 

The psu is fine. As is the case. Although the case is limited when it comes to cpu cooler options. It will only accommodate 157mm tall cpu air coolers and 120mm aio.

 

A GTX 1660 should meet your gpu needs.

I plan to use air coolers only. Will the default cooler be cool enough? I am not going to overclock to more than 3.8.

Any other cases you can recommend ?

Also any idea about thermaltake and deep cool PSU?

they cost only 3k and have decent Amps on the 12V rail, but no 80+ bronze rating...

[AAB]

https://www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Products/Cases/Mid-Tower-ATX-Cases/Carbide-Series-175R-RGB-Tempered-Glass-Mid-Tower-ATX-Gaming-Case-—-Black/p/CC-9011171-WW#tab-tech-specs 

what about this case its chpear but I guess it runs like a oven

[brob]

The stock cooler should be fine.

 

You would have to spend more to get a better case. There is nothing wrong with the Spec-03, it just doesn't offer as much choice when upgrading. The 175R would need a second fan and does have restricted airflow.

 

PSU are a critical component. They affect system stability and component lifetimes. Since most psu are not made by the company offering them, you have to consider each model separately. But in general cost is a fair indicator of relative quality.

[AAB]

2 hours ago, brob said:

The stock cooler should be fine.

 

You would have to spend more to get a better case. There is nothing wrong with the Spec-03, it just doesn't offer as much choice when upgrading. The 175R would need a second fan and does have restricted airflow.

 

PSU are a critical component. They affect system stability and component lifetimes. Since most psu are not made by the company offering them, you have to consider each model separately. But in general cost is a fair indicator of relative quality.

 I was just going full conspiracy nut job I was like for the 80+ certification they spend money may be these other options saved it there.... but you are right better not o cheap out on the PSU\

 

BTW how would you rate this GPU https://www.theitdepot.com/details-Zotac+GAMING+Geforce+GTX+1660+6GB+GDDR5+(ZT-T16600F-10L)_C45P31328.html

 

If say I was, going to spend around Rs.7000 on the case what can I get ?

My aim is to have not  huge tower something compact but has decent upgrade path too....

BTW I am a first time builder never did a whole system from ground up.....

Any places where things are most likely to break?

I have chosen a MicroAtx board is building on it harder?

I read  a post on reddit which said a guy broke the front USB3.0 header as in when he pulled the cabe the pins came with it

Is that common?

[brob]

I don't have a particular case ssuggestion. 

 

If you plan on an mATX motherboard you may want to consider an mATX case. 

 

Don't force anything. Plan things out before starting. 

 

The mATX format is just a shorter ATX board. There is no difference in build difficulty.

 

As with electrical cords, do not pull a cable. Always grasp the connector when unplugging.