Torn About a SFF Build

[Grabow]

I am wanting to build a SFF pc in the Fractal Node 202. I have this parts list https://pcpartpicker.com/list/zdjPGc

 

Will be using a 27" 1080p 144hz monitor and curious if  I could make some changes to squeeze more performance out.

Want to keep the price ~$1,100; the cheaper the better.

 

Feel like the 3600 and 5700 combo with ddr4 3600mhz would be perfect almost all games I play. (BF5, Overwatch, LoL, MOBA, Battle Royale, etc...)

 

Open to what ever suggestions or changes you think need to be made!

[TheBean]

you could buy used parts?

ram makes absolutely no difference if its new or used. 

^^ same with cpu's. 

THat could save you atleast $20 each.

 

consider not getting the chromax version of the L9a? You can't really see the cooler from outside the case (another $10 saving)

wait for the cheaper b550 chipset. with that, either get the cheaper b450 chipset (probably $10-20 saving) or get the b550 for pcie4 and a few newer features.

 

consider changing the 1tb ssd into a 2.5inch (not 3.5 inch) hdd like what laptops use? that could save you around $60. there are obvious performance implications, but this is your choice. 

Edited April 26, 2020 by Saksham

[Grabow]

@Saksham So it looks like price could be lowered by searching for used instead of new, but selection looks good?

[TheBean]

19 hours ago, Grabow said:

@Saksham So it looks like price could be lowered by searching for used instead of new, but selection looks good?

yes. those parts are probably the lowest you can go without loosing performance.