Build check / help / opinions
9 minutes ago, jzav said:The case choice was in big part a result of aesthetic considerations
The case in the OP build, (Pop) does not include a front panel USB-C port. It also has poorer airflow. I'm of the school that believes high airflow cases can be quieter than "silent" ones.
12 minutes ago, jzav said:The suggested cooler seems very similar (also in price) to me
Be quiet rates the Pure Rock 2 Black performance at 140W TDP. The AK400 is rated up to 220W. While both are sufficient for the CPU the AK400 should be less expensive. (hu.pcpartpicker.com does not show pricing for the Pure Rock 2.).
21 minutes ago, jzav said:The MSI motherboard is more expensive where I checked, but I don't see any specs that are better than the Asus.
Once again hu.pcpartpicker.com doesn't list a price for the B650M-E WiFi. So I have no idea about the relative local price difference or availability of the Asus board.
The B650M-E WiFi is an mATX motherboard so it will look small in an ATX case.
Spec wise the Asus board is a bit better than the MSI I suggested.
33 minutes ago, jzav said:The RAM has the same specs, DDR5-6000 CL30, was the reason the price only?
Yes. Unless one wants lighting or intends to overclock memory beyond its rated speed and timings there is little point in spending more than necessary. There are only a few actual chip manufacturers so often the difference is as much brand popularity as anything else.
34 minutes ago, jzav said:The storage solution seems just a personal preference question for me.
A single 2 TB drive offers better wear leveling. While the 990 Pro has better performance than the KC3000, NV3 performance is significantly poorer. So the single drive should offer more even performance.
38 minutes ago, jzav said:The power supply I will definitely consider to change, but please tell me first why my other option (G12 GC-850) is not adequate.
It's not inadequate. It does potentially impose a limit on GPU that can be added. It is also non-modular which will likely make things a bit cramped in the wiring space.
I don't believe the G12 GC is ATX 3.x compliant. While not strictly necessary, when getting a new system I believe it's always preferable to stick to the latest standards.
50 minutes ago, jzav said:There is a note on pcpartpicker about an "additional 4-pin ATX power
It's really only needed for extreme overclocking of a power hungry CPU. Getting a 650W or higher capacity PSU should offer the added connector.
1 hour ago, jzav said:By oversight I mean technical issue / suboptimal solution
I do think the build in the OP is sub-optimal. My thinking should be apparent in the comments above. That said, there is no fundamental flaw in the build and it would offer decent performance.
1 hour ago, jzav said:And the graphics card suggestions
Given the limitation to Nvidia, you have already identified the likely candidates. The actual choice will come down to budget and availability. My preference is always the latest generation. It offers a longer supported lifetime.
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