Criticize My Build

[LtStaffel]

Please point out everything that could possibly be wrong with this build, while taking into account these notes:

 

1. The case and disc drive are being used from a previous PC and will be used regardless of what other options there are. Don't argue with those.
2. This build is a budget bang-for-buck build aiming at least some future proof-ness via upgradability.
3. A GPU is not needed right now but may get added in the future.
4. SSD would be a good thing to have but I'll let you tell me what it should be.
5. This is a build for another person who knows something about computers but less of the hardware end.
6. Thermal paste is not something to worry about.

With those, have at it.

 

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

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($196.88 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper T4 70.0 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler  ($14.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: ASRock - A320M-DGS Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: ADATA - XPG Z1 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($127.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate - BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($44.78 @ OutletPC) 
Case: Phanteks - Enthoo Elite (Gray) ATX Full Tower Case  (Purchased For $0.00) 
Power Supply: Corsair - TXM Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($42.98 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive: Asus - DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer  (Purchased For $0.00) 
Total: $477.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-16 09:47 EDT-0400

 

Thanks in advance

[seon123]

You might have forgotten to actually show us the build

[LtStaffel]

Just now, seon123 said:

You might have forgotten to actually show us the build

I edited it just as I got this notification.

[HKZeroFive]

1. Forgo the Cooler Master T4. I believe the stock cooler that comes with the R5 1600 is actually better.

2. Get a B350 motherboard so you have the ability to overclock.

3. You need a GPU because the Ryzen processors don't come with a iGPU. Meaning that in its current state, this build will refuse to display an image.

[ricksteendam1]

2 minutes ago, LtStaffel said:

I edited it just as I got this notification.

oke and where do you live?

[staubgame]

6 minutes ago, LtStaffel said:

Please point out everything that could possibly be wrong with this build, while taking into account these notes:

 

1. The case and disc drive are being used from a previous PC and will be used regardless of what other options there are. Don't argue with those.
2. This build is a budget bang-for-buck build aiming at least some future proof-ness via upgradability.
3. A GPU is not needed right now but may get added in the future.
4. SSD would be a good thing to have but I'll let you tell me what it should be.
5. This is a build for another person who knows something about computers but less of the hardware end.
6. Thermal paste is not something to worry about.

With those, have at it.

 

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

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($196.88 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper T4 70.0 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler  ($14.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: ASRock - A320M-DGS Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: ADATA - XPG Z1 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($127.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate - BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($44.78 @ OutletPC) 
Case: Phanteks - Enthoo Elite (Gray) ATX Full Tower Case  (Purchased For $0.00) 
Power Supply: Corsair - TXM Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($42.98 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive: Asus - DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer  (Purchased For $0.00) 
Total: $477.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-16 09:47 EDT-0400

 

Thanks in advance

I'd step up to a B350 board, same price with more stuff.

Otherwise, seems really good.

2 minutes ago, HKZeroFive said:

3. You need a GPU because the Ryzen processors don't come with a iGPU. Meaning that in its current state, this build will refuse to boot up at all.

Except no GPU. You need one. ^^

The Coolermaster might be quieter, no? Can't imaging it being worse, the 1600 doesn't run that hot to beginn with.

[seon123]

Ryzen doesn't have an iGPU, you will need a GPU. 

The 1600 comes with a stock cooler, which should be as good as the T4. 

Get a B350 board. Strix or Pro4 would be decent. 

Get faster RAM

[Lurick]

5 minutes ago, LtStaffel said:

Please point out everything that could possibly be wrong with this build, while taking into account these notes:

1. This build is a budget bang-for-buck build aiming at least some future proof-ness via upgradability.
2. A GPU is not needed right now but may get added in the future.

1. Get a B350 board, it will provide more "future-proofness" since you'll be able to OC in the future.

2. You NEED a GPU, Ryzen does NOT have an iGPU.

[LtStaffel]

1 minute ago, HKZeroFive said:

1. Forgo the Cooler Master T4. I believe the stock cooler that comes with the R5 1600 is actually better.

2. Get a B350 motherboard so you have the ability to overclock.

3. You need a GPU because the Ryzen processors don't come with a iGPU. Meaning that in its current state, this build will refuse to boot up at all.

Is overclocking worth it?

What GPU would be good to use so as to keep the price down but also not be a bottleneck or something that would need an almost immediate upgrade?

[HKZeroFive]

Just now, LtStaffel said:

Is overclocking worth it?

What GPU would be good to use so as to keep the price down but also not be a bottleneck or something that would need an almost immediate upgrade?

A B350 motherboard doesn't exactly cost a ton more. For the extra performance, I'd say it's worth it.

 

First off, what do you exactly plan to do with this PC?

[Cyberspirit]

Can't really add more to this but if i were you i'd go for the fastest ram a B350 board can handle because Ryzen loves fast ram and it benefits of it a lot.

[LtStaffel]

4 minutes ago, ricksteendam1 said:

oke and where do you live?

USA

2 minutes ago, seon123 said:

Ryzen doesn't have an iGPU, you will need a GPU. 

The 1600 comes with a stock cooler, which should be as good as the T4. 

Get a B350 board. Strix or Pro4 would be decent. 

Get faster RAM

What GPU do you recommend?

Isn't Strix somewhat pricy?

Why faster RAM, I thought 2400Mhz was already plenty fast. Then again I don't know much about Ryzen.

1 minute ago, Lurick said:

1. Get a B350 board, it will provide more "future-proofness" since you'll be able to OC in the future.

2. You NEED a GPU, Ryzen does NOT have an iGPU.

Good point on why to OC.

[LtStaffel]

Just now, Cyberspirit said:

Can't really add more to this but if i were you i'd go for the fastest ram a B350 board can handle because Ryzen loves fast ram and it benefits of it a lot.

Where can I get more info on RAM speed influences with Ryzen? I think you're the second person to mention it but I'd never heard of it before.

[ricksteendam1]

Just now, LtStaffel said:

USA

What GPU do you recommend?

Isn't Strix somewhat pricy?

Why faster RAM, I thought 2400Mhz was already plenty fast. Then again I don't know much about Ryzen.

Good point on why to OC.

so you can faster clock speeds but then you will need an aftermarket cooler

[ricksteendam1]

Just now, LtStaffel said:

Where can I get more info on RAM speed influences with Ryzen? I think you're the second person to mention it but I'd never heard of it before.

amd website

[Cyberspirit]

@LtStaffel Ryzen RAM speeds video by Paul's hardware

[Lurick]

1 minute ago, LtStaffel said:

USA

What GPU do you recommend?

Isn't Strix somewhat pricy?

Why faster RAM, I thought 2400Mhz was already plenty fast. Then again I don't know much about Ryzen.

Good point on why to OC.

If you just want basic output and minimal gaming - Get a 1050 or 1050Ti

Ryzen has Infinity Fabric which benefits from faster RAM and allows the dies to communicate between each other (or something along those lines).

Strix is a pretty solid board and shouldn't add but $10 or $20 to the overall price and allow you to squeeze more performance later on.

[LtStaffel]

2 minutes ago, HKZeroFive said:

A B350 motherboard doesn't exactly cost a ton more. For the extra performance, I'd say it's worth it.

 

First off, what do you exactly plan to do with this PC?

Daily driver for a techie. He will make use of all resources a computer for under $550 will have. A GPU wouldn't have been necessary if this weren't a Ryzen build though. He doesn't game or render anything.

1 minute ago, ricksteendam1 said:

so you can faster clock speeds but then you will need an aftermarket cooler

Noted, though I'm hearing the stock cooler will be fine without OC at least.

[Lurick]

Just now, LtStaffel said:

Daily driver for a techie. He will make use of all resources a computer for under $550 will have. A GPU wouldn't have been necessary if this weren't a Ryzen build though. He doesn't game or render anything.

Noted, though I'm hearing the stock cooler will be fine without OC at least.

Even an OC up to ~3.7GHz, the stock cooler is fine. It might not be the quietest but it's still enough for the most part.

[staubgame]

Just now, Lurick said:

If you just want basic output and minimal gaming - Get a 1050 or 1050Ti

Ryzen has Infinity Fabric which benefits from faster RAM and allows the dies to communicate between each other (or something along those lines).

Strix is a pretty solid board and shouldn't add but $10 or $20 to the overall price and allow you to squeeze more performance later on.

Basic Output would even be only a GT 1030

1050Ti for basic gaming.

1060 6Gb for bang/buck gaming and GTX 1070 for most other things.

 

I would suggest some AMD cards but they are way to pricey at the moment...

[Lurick]

Just now, staubgame said:

Basic Output would even be only a GT 1030

1050Ti for basic gaming.

1060 6Gb for bang/buck gaming and GTX 1070 for most other things.

 

I would suggest some AMD cards but they are way to pricey at the moment...

Good point, I forgot about the 1030.

[HKZeroFive]

2 minutes ago, LtStaffel said:

Daily driver for a techie. He will make use of all resources a computer for under $550 will have. A GPU wouldn't have been necessary if this weren't a Ryzen build though. He doesn't game or render anything.

I suggest he get an Intel processor that comes with an iGPU then... preferably something from their upcoming Coffee Lake lineup.

[LtStaffel]

Just now, HKZeroFive said:

I suggest he get an Intel processor that comes with iGPU then... preferably something from their upcoming Coffee Lake lineup.

This build is inspired by the death of a PC, can't afford to wait that long, unfortunately.

[HKZeroFive]

Just now, LtStaffel said:

This build is inspired by the death of a PC, can't afford to wait that long, unfortunately.

Launch is said to be on October 5th. Can he wait until then?

[LtStaffel]

Just now, HKZeroFive said:

Launch is said to be on October 5th. Can he wait until then?

That's less than ideal but I'll mention the option to him.