Advice on first time build

[LFC1020]

Hi all,

 

Looking to build first PC, have put together this parts list. Just looking for any advice on these components and whether they would be suitably matched.

 

Cheers!

[Maxxtraxx]

Observations:
 

CPU cooler is way overkill for that CPU. If you're considering upgrading in the future it may be a wise futureproof investment... but definitely overkill for this cpu.

 

You've got a case that can fit a standard ATX motherboard but you're using a micro atx motherboard, It will work fine but a standard sized ATX motherboard has more expansion slots for both PCIE and for M.2 drives though they may be a few bucks more expensive.

Case is Great, have it myself.

 

power supply is adequate. FYI Most of you Highest end GPU's recommend a 750Watt PSU, if you think you'll upgrade this to higher end GPU's you may want to consider just getting a 750Watt PSU to start with.

 

M.2 drive is great

 

GPU is fine

 

Memory is fine.

 

Would reccomend some case fans (2 fans in front to start with, 1 fan in the rear secondarily, finally up to 2 more in the top of the case, it comes with 2 fans, would recommend at least 1 more, possibly 2, some good bang for the buck fans here

[Maxxtraxx]

ALSO: if you're considering upgrading the CPU in the future to a K class cpu (overclockable) you may want to consider a Z series motherboard to start with as you'll need it to overclock. If Overclocking is not an interest and you want to stay with this CPU for the long run you may want to save a few bucks on the CPU Cooler, it is pretty overkill for that CPU.

[Maxxtraxx]

CPU cooler: same performance, cheaper brand, good product:
Scythe Fuma 2 Link HERE

you likely also need the LGA 1700 mounting kit HERE

[Maxxtraxx]

Or the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Cooler is cheaper yet, slightly lower performance BUT, comes with the LGA1700 mounting hardware and will EASILY cool that CPU: HERE

[Maxxtraxx]

Saving money on the CPU cooler could net you a nice and very useful Storage upgrade in the form of a 1Tb NVME M.2 drive(drives fill up fast) HERE

[LFC1020]

8 hours ago, Maxxtraxx said:

Observations:
 

CPU cooler is way overkill for that CPU. If you're considering upgrading in the future it may be a wise futureproof investment... but definitely overkill for this cpu.

 

You've got a case that can fit a standard ATX motherboard but you're using a micro atx motherboard, It will work fine but a standard sized ATX motherboard has more expansion slots for both PCIE and for M.2 drives though they may be a few bucks more expensive.

Case is Great, have it myself.

 

power supply is adequate. FYI Most of you Highest end GPU's recommend a 750Watt PSU, if you think you'll upgrade this to higher end GPU's you may want to consider just getting a 750Watt PSU to start with.

 

M.2 drive is great

 

GPU is fine

 

Memory is fine.

 

Would reccomend some case fans (2 fans in front to start with, 1 fan in the rear secondarily, finally up to 2 more in the top of the case, it comes with 2 fans, would recommend at least 1 more, possibly 2, some good bang for the buck fans here

Great, thanks for the advice