Creating a simple build new build for under 600 using hexos.

Bazil · April 21

Budget (including currency): $600

Country: US

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Hexos, maybe Anno 1800 if possible.

Other details (existing parts lists, whether any peripherals are needed, what you're upgrading from, when you're going to buy, what resolution and refresh rate you want to play at, etc): N/A

Hi there,

This is the first time I am building a pc/nas.

I want to get some feedback regarding this build I have in mind. I plan to use this to cancel my university Google Drive subscription, host family photos/videos with Plex, and create image backups. I want to keep my budget around $600, including storage.

Please let me know if I am blowing my budget on unnecessary or overkill components, or if you have any future-proofing suggestions.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/GF4cFZ

CPU: It has integrated graphics and a cooler.
Motherboard: It has a 2.5g LAN port, and my router has a 2.5port.
RAM: Cheapest name brand.
Storage: I'm using Raid 1 for hard drives, and I think 8 TB should be enough to start, but I'll add on as needed.
SSD: Boot drive. Seems overkill, but see my question below.
Case: Has lots of storage bays for expansion and 4 fans.
Power supply: Reasonable name brand. I tried using LTT Labs, and this seemed reasonable. I could not add price to compare psu's.

https://www.amazon.com/CORSAIR-RM750e-Modular-Low-Noise-12V-2x6/dp/B0DPR6X7JX?crid=UTQVX37L86AK&sprefix=rm750e%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.9fe8cbfa-bf43-43d1-a707-3f4e65a4b666&th=1

I also have a very basic/dumb question. Is it possible to use this as a PC? As in, can I partition the SSD to have Windows on one partition and hexos on the other?
I don't think this works, but I would appreciate any ideas regarding my need. I am currently using a laptop with a 3050 Ti and a monitor to play Anno 1800, and was thinking of buying a B580 GPU down the line.

I appreciate your help, and I am open to learning virtualization or other knowledge gaps as necessary.

Thank you.

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