New Ryzen Build

[Jay Kay]

Hey guys I went through a lot of YouTube videos and forum posts, I just want you guys to confirm if this is good combination or not. So, I will take my disks and GPU from my current FX build and go for:

 

Ryzen 1700

Asus Crosshair Hero VI

G.Skill DDR4 16GB (2x8GB) 3200 CL14 16GTZR tri (RGB)

NZXT Kraken X52 240mm

Seasonic Prime 650W 80+ Platinum

In Win 805C Red

 

MSI RX480 Gaming X 8GB

Intel 530 SSD 180GB

2x1TB WD HDD

 

Without the last 3 items, I can get the parts for €1.090 with shipping in Ireland via Amazon.de

Would this make sense and what do you suggest I should do?

 

PS: I was thinking going for a "safe" OC of around 3.8Ghz

 

 

[Jurrunio]

That motherboard is expensive (here at least), so I'd opt for something cheaper with B350 chipset (unless you really want extra USB ports).

 

You don't really need an AIO since Ryzen chips top at 4GHz without LN2. Just the stock cooler is good enough for overclocked Ryzen 7, though something larger like an cm 212 evo or cryorig h7 will do for more quiet cooling.

[DrMikeNZ]

If you don't plan on multi-GPU down the line, consider a B350 motherboard, that AIO would need an AM4 bracket though. If you do get a different motherboard and want to use an AIO and don't want to have to use the stock cooler while you wait for brackets then consider a corsair Coolit OEM based AIO which is compatible out of the box. The stock cooler is pretty good though, I was able to get 3.8GHz on my R7 1700 with it.

 

Don't plan your overclock before you are familiar with the processor. For all you know you might get a golden chip that easily reaches 4.0 without any hassle, or you might be really unlucky and be best off at 3.7Ghz.

[Jay Kay]

Thanks for the feedback.

 

Well I do plan to make this a "future-proof" rig, where I would opt to go for a SLI configuration, so that is why I choose the motherboard.

The other reason is that I do have a lot of USB devices that I use for music production (audiointerface+other usb powered equipment).

The price I can get it for is €201.67 so I think it's a good opportunity.

 

Regarding the OC, yeah I will see what I get when I get it - will post results

 

Otherwise, the RAM and other components seem alright?

 

[Jurrunio]

3 minutes ago, Jay Kay said:

Thanks for the feedback.

 

Well I do plan to make this a "future-proof" rig, where I would opt to go for a SLI configuration, so that is why I choose the motherboard.

The other reason is that I do have a lot of USB devices that I use for music production (audiointerface+other usb powered equipment).

The price I can get it for is €201.67 so I think it's a good opportunity.

 

Regarding the OC, yeah I will see what I get when I get it - will post results

 

Otherwise, the RAM and other components seem alright?

 

SLI is not as good a single high performance card. I'd recommend selling your current GPU for a single high-end one when you upgrade.

 

The PSU is fine at the current state. SLI might require a more powerful one.

 

About the case, make sure your cooler isn't taller than 150mm. The case only has 156mm clearance.

 

RAM seems good. Maybe it's not the cheapest one with this spec, but it's fine.

[Jay Kay]

7 minutes ago, Jurrunio said:

SLI is not as good a single high performance card. I'd recommend selling your current GPU for a single high-end one when you upgrade.

 

The PSU is fine at the current state. SLI might require a more powerful one.

 

About the case, make sure your cooler isn't taller than 150mm. The case only has 156mm clearance.

 

RAM seems good. Maybe it's not the cheapest one with this spec, but it's fine.

I agree on with the SLI, I was thinking an SLI with the high end GPU's. 

But that would be next year, probably a dual 1080 setup...I just wan't to have the option.

 

As far as the case goes, should be no problem with the Kraken X52 - or did I miss something?

[Jurrunio]

1 hour ago, Jay Kay said:

As far as the case goes, should be no problem with the Kraken X52 - or did I miss something?

It shouldn't, but just make sure that you know it since most ATX cases get more than 160mm. Some parts that work with the majority of ATX cases might not work with yours.