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Meiyer
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Budget (including currency):  750 USD

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for:  Gaming

  

MOBO: Asus A320M-K 
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 - Turbo 3.9Ghz (6C/12T)
CPU COOLER: Stock
RAM: 16GB/3000Mhz/Dual Channel/DDR4
SSD: None
HDD: Toshiba 2TB SATA3
OPTICAL DRIVE: None
GRAPHICS CARD: ASUS RTX2060 6GB DDR6 OC
CASE: DeepCool D-Shield V2 - USB3 on front panel
PSU: CoolerMaster500W 80PLUS - 12cm
OPERATING SYSTEM: None
WARRANTY: 3 Years

 

I saw this pre-built PC. They're selling it for about 720 USD. I'm planning to use it for not so demanding games such as:

- Battlefield 3/4

- Grand Theft Auto V

- Madden

 

My only concern is the motherboard. Yo, where the VRM cooling at? :( Do I need active VRM cooling at all? The air circulation inside the case should be enough, shouldn't it? I can't see any heat sinks on the VRM, though. What if I just slap a couple of extra intake/exhaust vents on there? I'm not planning to overclock anything at all.

 

Is this worth it? Should I go for it?

 

Thanks.

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You could get a similar one for the same price if you build and the fact that it doesn't have an ssd is a red flag

 

Edit : Only valuable thing in the rig is really the gpu

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It has an rtx 2060 though.....

that's a weird build in terms of cutting corners in some places in order to fit a 2060.

no SSD

?? PSU.

a320 mobo....

1 minute ago, Meiyer said:

It lets me optionally choose an M.2 SSD but then it'll be like 800 USD.

it's really worth it...

Please quote or tag me @Void Master,so i can see your reply.

 

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Just now, Void Master said:

It has an rtx 2060 though.....

that's a weird build in terms of cutting corners in some places in order to fit a 2060.

no SSD

?? PSU.

a320 mobo....

it's really worth it...

SSD isn't an issue, tbh. I do have several brand-new SSD's at home; only SATA3 ones though but it would serve me right. What about the VRM cooling on the board? Is this board good enough? 

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2 minutes ago, Meiyer said:

SSD isn't an issue, tbh. I do have several brand-new SSD's at home; only SATA3 ones though but it would serve me right. What about the VRM cooling on the board? Is this board good enough? 

For a 2600 yes.

but if you want to upgrade the CPU in the future i'll invest in a better motherboard too.

Please quote or tag me @Void Master,so i can see your reply.

 

Everyone was a noob at the beginning, don't be discouraged by toxic trolls even if u lose 15 times in a row. Keep training and pushing yourself further and further, so u can show those sorry lots how it's done !

Be a supportive player, and make sure to reflect a good image of the game community you are a part of. 

Don't kick a player unless they willingly want to ruin your experience.

We are the gamer community, we should take care of each other !

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@Void MasterOff topic what if your location is Bombsite B?

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14 minutes ago, Meiyer said:

Budget (including currency):  750 USD

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for:  Gaming

  


MOBO: Asus A320M-K 
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 - Turbo 3.9Ghz (6C/12T)
CPU COOLER: Stock
RAM: 16GB/3000Mhz/Dual Channel/DDR4
SSD: None
HDD: Toshiba 2TB SATA3
OPTICAL DRIVE: None
GRAPHICS CARD: ASUS RTX2060 6GB DDR6 OC
CASE: DeepCool D-Shield V2 - USB3 on front panel
PSU: CoolerMaster500W 80PLUS - 12cm
OPERATING SYSTEM: None
WARRANTY: 3 Years

 

I saw this pre-built PC. They're selling it for about 720 USD. I'm planning to use it for not so demanding games such as:

- Battlefield 3/4

- Grand Theft Auto V

- Madden

 

My only concern is the motherboard. Yo, where the VRM cooling at? :( Do I need active VRM cooling at all? The air circulation inside the case should be enough, shouldn't it? I can't see any heat sinks on the VRM, though. What if I just slap a couple of extra intake/exhaust vents on there? I'm not planning to overclock anything at all.

 

Is this worth it? Should I go for it?

 

Thanks.

The board is extremely shit and will overheat on the VRMs
the CPU is outdated and a 3300X or 3600 are MUCH better and cost the same
The memory is likely CL18 as they almost certainly get it for cheap
The lack of an SSD is worrysome
The HDD is a garbage SMR drive
The GPU is most likely a blower so hot and loud
The case is super low end
The power supply has been planted by the terrorists at bombiste A on dust 2
the warranty won't cover jack shit if they're making such a shit build.

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1 minute ago, 5x5 said:


The power supply has been planted by the terrorists at bombiste A on dust 2

I LOST IT THERE

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Please try searching up the answer before you post here but I am always glad to help

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3 minutes ago, Kanna said:

@Void MasterOff topic what if your location is Bombsite B?

I can rotate from short A to B through lower tunnel.... 

 

3 minutes ago, 5x5 said:

The power supply has been planted by the terrorists at bombiste A on dust 2

CoolerMaster joined the terrorist force.

4 minutes ago, Kanna said:

I LOST IT THERE

ME TOO.

Please quote or tag me @Void Master,so i can see your reply.

 

Everyone was a noob at the beginning, don't be discouraged by toxic trolls even if u lose 15 times in a row. Keep training and pushing yourself further and further, so u can show those sorry lots how it's done !

Be a supportive player, and make sure to reflect a good image of the game community you are a part of. 

Don't kick a player unless they willingly want to ruin your experience.

We are the gamer community, we should take care of each other !

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An example

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($166.89 @ Walmart)
Motherboard: Asus TUF B450M-PLUS GAMING Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Aegis 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 CL16 Memory  ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: HP S700 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI Radeon RX 5600 XT 6 GB MECH OC Video Card  ($259.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Aerocool Cylon ATX Mid Tower Case  ($45.75 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Cooler Master MWE Gold 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($99.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $827.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-06-12 15:52 EDT-0400

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Just now, Meiyer said:

Y'all have made valid points. Maybe the reason I flocked to this build is the video card, it looked nice. 

You know what else looks nice? A campfire inside your PC case ;)

Don't buy an imbalanced build based around a single component - easiest way to lose your money since warranty won't cover a burned component or house fire started by the power supply or board.

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3 minutes ago, 5x5 said:

Considering how shit the MWE Bronze is, I wouldn't be surprised if Phoenix was sponsored by CM

Isn't it weird that operation shattered web came out just before the corona pandemic ? 

TBH the agents in that coop mission would be the corsair CXM (grey label) and the S12II Bronze from Seasonic.

Please quote or tag me @Void Master,so i can see your reply.

 

Everyone was a noob at the beginning, don't be discouraged by toxic trolls even if u lose 15 times in a row. Keep training and pushing yourself further and further, so u can show those sorry lots how it's done !

Be a supportive player, and make sure to reflect a good image of the game community you are a part of. 

Don't kick a player unless they willingly want to ruin your experience.

We are the gamer community, we should take care of each other !

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Just now, Void Master said:

Isn't it weird that operation shattered web came out just before the corona pandemic ? 

TBH the agents in that coop mission would be the corsair CXM (grey label) and the S12II Bronze from Seasonic.

Do the CX Grey and VS Orange play the part of the terrorists? Or is that role reserved for 50% of everything put out by Thermaltake recently?

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5 minutes ago, 5x5 said:

Do the CX Grey and VS Orange play the part of the terrorists? Or is that role reserved for 50% of everything put out by Thermaltake recently?

 

6 minutes ago, Void Master said:

Isn't it weird that operation shattered web came out just before the corona pandemic ? 

TBH the agents in that coop mission would be the corsair CXM (grey label) and the S12II Bronze from Seasonic.

This deserves it's own thread so fun stuff

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10 minutes ago, 5x5 said:

Do the CX Grey and VS Orange play the part of the terrorists? Or is that role reserved for 50% of everything put out by Thermaltake recently?

There was a lot of terrorists in that mission, so i guess there is a room for everyone.

Do those evga 750W N units count ? 

4 minutes ago, Kanna said:

This deserves it's own thread so fun stuff

You can always hop on the "Moderators on the forum" thread in off topic :D 

Please quote or tag me @Void Master,so i can see your reply.

 

Everyone was a noob at the beginning, don't be discouraged by toxic trolls even if u lose 15 times in a row. Keep training and pushing yourself further and further, so u can show those sorry lots how it's done !

Be a supportive player, and make sure to reflect a good image of the game community you are a part of. 

Don't kick a player unless they willingly want to ruin your experience.

We are the gamer community, we should take care of each other !

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1 minute ago, Void Master said:

There was a lot of terrorists in that mission, so i guess there is a room for everyone.

Do those evga 750W N units count ? 

You can always hop on the "Moderators on the forum" thread in off topic :D 

I think the EVGA W/N models are being bought in bulk by the US Military to carpet bomb China - that's why there's a power supply shortage :/

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2 minutes ago, 5x5 said:

I think the EVGA W/N models are being bought in bulk by the US Military to carpet bomb China - that's why there's a power supply shortage :/

They don't even need to buy them.

they just need to turn up the power supply testers (those machines that are used to put load on the PSUs) of the factories in china.

and then the fireworks will begin.

Please quote or tag me @Void Master,so i can see your reply.

 

Everyone was a noob at the beginning, don't be discouraged by toxic trolls even if u lose 15 times in a row. Keep training and pushing yourself further and further, so u can show those sorry lots how it's done !

Be a supportive player, and make sure to reflect a good image of the game community you are a part of. 

Don't kick a player unless they willingly want to ruin your experience.

We are the gamer community, we should take care of each other !

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