Building my first computer

[Jessen]

Hey there

I'm currently looking for tips and tricks when buying a case. My hardware of choice is (https://pcpartpicker.com/list/xkFnBP but I do not know what case I should be looking for.
At the moment I'm interested in this case https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811353121&cm_re=cases_mid_tower-_-11-353-121-_-Product. Is it any good or should I purchase something else?

Furthermore, do you guys have some tips about building a rather silent computer that you wanna share with a complete beginner?

My budget is around 500-560 dollars

 

[Zando_]

What's your budget? And make sure and get a B350 board (I'd recommend the ASRock B350 Pro4) so you can OC. 

[lonely_sata_cable]

so do you have a money amount

 

[Jessen]

Just now, Zando Bob said:

What's your budget? And make sure and get a B350 board (I'd recommend the ASRock B350 Pro4) so you can OC. 

My budget is around 500-560 dollars, and what is OC?

[lonely_sata_cable]

overclock

and is that just for case or everything

[Jessen]

1 minute ago, lonely_sata_cable said:

so do you have a money amount

 

The budget is 500-560 dollars

[Zando_]

Just now, Jessen said:

My budget is around 500-560 dollars, and what is OC?

Overclocking. Running the CPU, GPU, or RAM at a higher speed than it ships with. All the RYzen processors can overclock, so basically you get a free performance boost. 

[Jessen]

Just now, lonely_sata_cable said:

overclock

and is that just for case or everything

That's for the whole build

[stefanDB]

a cooler master masterbox lite 5 is a nice case

[lonely_sata_cable]

so your case will be fine just a upgrade will be needed because there is no cable management but it will work

[Zando_]

I'd get something like this: 

Spoiler

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/QXynBP
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/QXynBP/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1400 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($158.79 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Pro4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($84.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($57.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Seagate - BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($134.89 @ OutletPC) 
Case: Corsair - Carbide SPEC-M2 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($54.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $591.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-19 13:50 EDT-0400

 

Same build, just with a better case and mobo. 

[SPARTAN VI]

As mentioned, I'd opt for a B350 board to open up for overclocking. You pay a small premium for the privilege. 

 

Also really hate that case as it's old school with its top mounted PSU and zero cable management channels in the back. I'd recommend a Zalman T1 or T3 since they're in the $30 USD range as well.

 

Last point, I'd go with G.Skill Ripjaw V over the Aegis; identical performance but the heat spreaders look terrible on the Aegis series IMO. 

 

Same rig with better mobo, case, and RAM (IMO):

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1400 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($158.79 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($65.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($59.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Seagate - BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($134.89 @ OutletPC) 
Case: Zalman - ZM-T3 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($31.73 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $551.15
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-19 13:53 EDT-0400

[Jessen]

9 minutes ago, spartanvi said:

As mentioned, I'd opt for a B350 board to open up for overclocking. You pay a small premium for the priviledge. 

 

Also really hate that case as it's old school with its top mounted PSU and zero cable management channels in the back. I'd recommend a Zalman T1 or T3 since they're in the $30 USD range as well.

 

Last point, I'd go with G.Skill Ripjaw V over the Aegis; identical performance but the heat spreaders look terrible on the Aegis series IMO. 

 

Same rig with better mobo, case, and RAM (IMO):

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1400 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($158.79 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($65.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($59.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Seagate - BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($134.89 @ OutletPC) 
Case: Zalman - ZM-T3 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($31.73 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $551.15
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-19 13:53 EDT-0400

Thanks for the setup
I would love, to have the option to turn on and off the fans, how can this be achieved?

[SPARTAN VI]

I'm assuming you prefer a hardware switch/dial to control the fans? It's not something I've ever done, but you could use the 5.25" bay to install a physical fan controller. Alternatively, you can also use software to control fans that are plugged into your motherboard. Please note that the B350 board mentioned above only supports 2 chassis fans (1x 4-pin and 1x 3-pin). 

[Jessen]

1 minute ago, spartanvi said:

I'm assuming you prefer a hardware switch/dial to control the fans? It's not something I've ever done, but you could use the 5.25" bay to install a physical fan controller. Alternatively, you can also use software to control fans that are plugged into your motherboard. Please note that the B350 board mentioned above only supports 2 chassis fans (1x 4-pin and 1x 3-pin). 

I meant a software to control the fan speed, am I needed to buy some alternative software for this or does it come for free?
 If I'm going to overclock the system, will there be created thermal issues, because of the lack of fans?

[SPARTAN VI]

Software like Speedfan is free and can allow you to take control of case fans. 

 

Overclocking can exacerbate thermal issues if you're already short on airflow / fans and sticking to the stock Wraith cooler. I'd recommend you take base line idle and load temperatures before you  attempt to overclock and take it slow.