Mini itx amd build guidance

[kcinthetree]

Budget (including currency): 2100 aud

Country: Australia

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: It's a gift, I'm replacing my family's 10yr old all in one HP system. It should be used as a work/gameing station. Going to be used for basic school related stuff, graphic design, maybe some video editing.

 

I also want to have it ready to be upgraded for aaa gaming titles (In the event gpu prices/availability ever decide to return from the moon).

 

Other details: I have two old GPUs - Galax gtx 1060oc 6gb, gigabyte 1660oc 6gb. "Thinking of just sitting on one of these for the time being.

 

I have the amd 5 5600 as a place holder, however am open to 5900x if it's warranted.

 

I also want to cram this build into the smallest form factor I can, therefore, powersupply/case/cooling are n/a for now.

 

PCPartPicker Part List: https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/4VKtz7

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($419.00 @ Amazon Australia) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte X570 AORUS ELITE ATX AM4 Motherboard ($249.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory  ($270.90 @ Newegg Australia) 
Storage: ADATA XPG SX8200 Pro 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($225.00 @ Umart) 
Storage: ADATA XPG SX8200 Pro 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($225.00 @ Umart) 
Video Card: GALAX GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6 GB OC Video Card 
Total: $1356.
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-08-16 07:39 AEST+1000

 

Thank you all in adv for your time!

[GuiltySpark_]

First things first, you'll need an ITX motherboard. I suggest B550 and not X570. There are more or less 5 of those which makes making your decision much easier. Throw it all in a Cooler Master NR200 and you're good to go. 

https://www.coolermaster.com/catalog/cases/mini-itx/masterbox-nr200/

 

My motherboard suggestions:

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/XBH8TW/asus-rog-strix-b550-i-gaming-mini-itx-am4-motherboard-rog-strix-b550-i-gaming

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/BCddnQ/msi-mpg-b550i-gaming-edge-max-wifi-mini-itx-am4-motherboard-mpg-b550i-gaming-edge-max-wifi

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/9pn8TW/gigabyte-b550i-aorus-pro-ax-mini-itx-am4-motherboard-b550i-aorus-pro-ax

 

I have the Asus board in my ITX machine and love it.

[kcinthetree]

1 hour ago, rickeo said:

First things first, you'll need an ITX motherboard. I suggest B550 and not X570. There are more or less 5 of those which makes making your decision much easier. Throw it all in a Cooler Master NR200 and you're good to go. 

https://www.coolermaster.com/catalog/cases/mini-itx/masterbox-nr200/

 

My motherboard suggestions:

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/XBH8TW/asus-rog-strix-b550-i-gaming-mini-itx-am4-motherboard-rog-strix-b550-i-gaming

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/BCddnQ/msi-mpg-b550i-gaming-edge-max-wifi-mini-itx-am4-motherboard-mpg-b550i-gaming-edge-max-wifi

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/9pn8TW/gigabyte-b550i-aorus-pro-ax-mini-itx-am4-motherboard-b550i-aorus-pro-ax

 

I have the Asus board in my ITX machine and love it.

Oh shivers, mb I meant to put in the GIGABYTE GA-X570 I AORUS PRO WIFI MOTHERBOARD.

 

Could you please explain why you'd prefer the new chip sets. When I looked into it the 550 has advantages in terms of future cpu comparability. However 570 seems to etch forward due to the pcie4 channels. From what I can tell they're also very similar prices.

 

Thank you for the case suggestion.

[GuiltySpark_]

The only, I repeat only benefit X570 gives you over B550 specifically on an ITX platform is a second PCIe Gen 4 M.2 slot. Its generally considered to make absolutely no sense to buy an ITX X570 motherboard but you absolutely can if you want to. 

 

Note that both of the M.2 drives you listed are PCIe Gen 3 which is perfectly fine and nearly everything you're likely to do would not see any improvement going with Gen 4 drives. 

[GeorgeMKane]

The reviews for that motherboard are definitely not promising. I would recommend this revised list.

 

Changed the 2nd drive to a 2.5" SSD, so it'll be easier to install and to replace. With mini-ITX motherboards, like this MSI one, the 2nd m.2 slot is usually at the back of the motherboard. Since it's a family PC, I didn't want it to be confusing for them, to keep it like that.

 

https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/pFLQrr

PCPartPicker Part List: https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/pFLQrr

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($419.00 @ Amazon Australia)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S chromax.black 55 CFM CPU Cooler  ($141.00 @ Umart)
Motherboard: MSI MPG B550I GAMING EDGE MAX WIFI Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard  ($329.20 @ Newegg Australia)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  ($239.00 @ Computer Alliance)
Storage: Western Digital Blue 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($131.00 @ Centre Com)
Storage: Western Digital SN750 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($189.00 @ BPC Technology)
Video Card: GALAX GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6 GB OC Video Card  (Purchased For $0.00)
Case: Lian Li TU150 Mini ITX Desktop Case  ($179.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: Corsair SF 750 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular SFX Power Supply  ($219.00 @ PC Byte)
Case Fan: Corsair ML120 75 CFM 120 mm Fans 2-Pack  ($42.80 @ Device Deal)
$1889.00