Good Node 202 Build

[MaxCupcake]

Hello! i´m doing a build in the Fractal Design Node 202 and was wondering if someone could maybe recommend some things or change something. 

Thanks! 

 

CPU: intel core i5 6600 (NON K)

GPU: ASUS RX 480 DUAL OC 4GB (NOT 2 GPU´s)

MOTHERBOARD: MSI H110i-PRO 

RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury (2133mhz) DDR4 (2 x 8 GB)  

PSU: Corsair SF600W 80+ Gold 

STORAGE: Kingston SSDNow UV400 (240GB) 

CPU COOLER: Cryorig C7 

CASE FANS: Scythe Slip Stream Slim (120mm) 

CASE: Fractal Design Node 202 (duh) 

 

I want to do solid, 60 FPS 1080P Gaming on high/highest settings. Some video editing, 3D Graphic Design 

[Damascus]

Looks pretty good, I crammed a 6700K into mine and its a bit toasty with an AIO

[BrinkGG]

1 minute ago, MaxCupcake said:

Hello! i´m doing a build in the Fractal Design Node 202 and was wondering if someone could maybe recommend some things or change something. 

Thanks! 

 

CPU: intel core i5 6600 (NON K)

GPU: ASUS RX 480 DUAL OC 4GB (NOT 2 GPU´s)

MOTHERBOARD: MSI H110i-PRO 

RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury (2133mhz) DDR4 (2 x 8 GB)  

PSU: Corsair SF600W 80+ Gold 

STORAGE: Kingston SSDNow UV400 (240GB) 

CPU COOLER: Cryorig C7 

CASE FANS: Scythe Slip Stream Slim (120mm) 

CASE: Fractal Design Node 202 (duh) 

 

I want to do solid, 60 FPS 1080P Gaming on high/highest settings. Some video editing, 3D Graphic Design 

You will need a bit more storage for that case. Maybe add a 2.5" 1TB hard drive? Or an external HDD if need be but 240GB won't be enough for Games AND Video editing. 

[Energycore]

Instead of a i5-6600 grab a i5-6500 for cheaper, no difference.

No Kingston UV400. Look for alternatives from SanDisk, PNY or Adata

You could get the Node 202 that comes with its own PSU and save some buck there.

[ARikozuM]

@Energycore Is the PSU good?

[Damascus]

1 minute ago, Energycore said:

You could get the Node 202 that comes with its own PSU and save some buck there.

Hell yeah, I use that 450W bad boy and its actually really reliable

 

2 minutes ago, Brink2Three said:

You will need a bit more storage for that case. Maybe add a 2.5" 1TB hard drive? Or an external HDD if need be but 240GB won't be enough for Games AND Video editing. 

Definitely.  I only have 256GB of internal storage and an external 500GB drive.  Its definitely worthwhile

[Energycore]

Just now, ARikozuM said:

@Energycore Is the PSU good?

We've estimated Tier 4, anyone who can afford a Corsair SF should probably go that way but it's a lot more expensive.

 

Also OP should get the SF450, that system won't pull more than 400W like ever. And it's cheaper and it's more silent than the SF600

[BrinkGG]

Just now, Energycore said:

Instead of a i5-6600 grab a i5-6500 for cheaper, no difference.

No Kingston UV400. Look for alternatives from SanDisk, PNY or Adata

You could get the Node 202 that comes with its own PSU and save some buck there.

@MaxCupcake ^He's right about dropping the Kingston drive. Performance on that drive is not great. 

[Damascus]

1 minute ago, ARikozuM said:

@Energycore Is the PSU good?

Yeap, never had any issues with a 6700K at 4.3Ghz

[Energycore]

Also try to get a motherboard with built-in wifi so you don't have to use a USB dongle later, ew

[MaxCupcake]

Going to add a 2TB HDD in future 

 

and i think A LOT of people say that the included PSU in the Node 202 i S**t

[Damascus]

1 minute ago, MaxCupcake said:

and i think A LOT of people say that the included PSU in the Node 202 i S**t

"Shrugs"  I honestly can't say I've ever had issues.  It does have that ketchup and mustard look though

[Damascus]

Here's a PCpartpicker list from someone who owns one.  The RAM is both speedy and inexpensive, 1x16GB allows for expansion and dual channel is incidental (especially when compared to 2800Mhz)  MX300 is a good ssd and for an extra $40 you can up size to 500GB (I strongly recommend doing so)  As OP prefers the better PSU its here though on a tight budget I'd recommend the nearly $70 go towards upgrading GPU, ssd or a locked i7.

 

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/kmkW7h

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($189.69 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG C7 40.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($29.88 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: ASRock H110M-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($69.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (1 x 16GB) DDR4-2800 Memory  ($109.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($92.89 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Asus Radeon RX 480 4GB Dual Video Card  ($196.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Fractal Design Node 202 HTPC Case  ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: Corsair SF 600W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply  ($119.82 @ Jet) 

Total: $888.24

[Shiv78]

10 minutes ago, Damascus said:

Here's a PCpartpicker list from someone who owns one.  The RAM is both speedy and inexpensive, 1x16GB allows for expansion and dual channel is incidental (especially when compared to 2800Mhz)  MX300 is a good ssd and for an extra $40 you can up size to 500GB (I strongly recommend doing so)  As OP prefers the better PSU its here though on a tight budget I'd recommend the nearly $70 go towards upgrading GPU, ssd or a locked i7.

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/kmkW7h
CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($189.69 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG C7 40.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($29.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock H110M-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($69.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (1 x 16GB) DDR4-2800 Memory  ($109.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($92.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Asus Radeon RX 480 4GB Dual Video Card  ($196.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Fractal Design Node 202 HTPC Case  ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: Corsair SF 600W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply  ($119.82 @ Jet) 
Total: $888.24

PSU is a bit overkill, everything else is well chosen

[Damascus]

2 hours ago, Shiv78 said:

PSU is a bit overkill, everything else is well chosen

Ya, not a fan of getting it in a node build.  I don't think its really possible to go over the 450W included PSU using modern components.  If it was my build I'd get a 480 8GB and 500GB ssd

[Guest]

3 hours ago, MaxCupcake said:

Hello! i´m doing a build in the Fractal Design Node 202 and was wondering if someone could maybe recommend some things or change something. 

Thanks! 

 

CPU: intel core i5 6600 (NON K)

GPU: ASUS RX 480 DUAL OC 4GB (NOT 2 GPU´s)

MOTHERBOARD: MSI H110i-PRO 

RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury (2133mhz) DDR4 (2 x 8 GB)  

PSU: Corsair SF600W 80+ Gold 

STORAGE: Kingston SSDNow UV400 (240GB) 

CPU COOLER: Cryorig C7 

CASE FANS: Scythe Slip Stream Slim (120mm) 

CASE: Fractal Design Node 202 (duh) 

 

I want to do solid, 60 FPS 1080P Gaming on high/highest settings. Some video editing, 3D Graphic Design 

You would be fine with the 450W version of the Corsair SF psu.

[Shiv78]

1 hour ago, lee32uk said:

You would be fine with the 450W version of the Corsair SF psu.

This makes the most sense to me, high quality PSU with appropriate wattage and warranty