Log First Time Builder Advice

new11

Minimal Tinkerer
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Jul 6, 2023
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Hi guys,
I've just discovered this community and since have found some really amazing builds and learnt quite a few things too.
I'm planning on a new build and would love to hear any feedback or pointers you all might have for this first-time PC builder, 😊 or any thoughts you may have on the build list. :)
The PC will be used as an everyday workstation, web browsing, large Excel workbooks, occasional C++, python & .net coding, photo editing.​
I thought I'd skip getting a GPU for now, as I don't do video editing or gaming, but I've got a GeForce RTX (a few years old) lying around somewhere if need be. The PSU might be a little overkill, especially considering I doubt I’ll ever put in a GPU..​
I plan to attach the PC under my desk, so I'm a little limited in space, hence I decided to go with the really cute little Dan A4 case, that'll fit perfectly. I did also like the; Lian Li A4H2O & both the Fractal Terra & Ridge.
I was so torn between the; Asus ROG STRIX B660-I or the MSI MEG Z690I UNIFY with its Thunderbolt type C with alt mode, but the price of the Asus won me over.​

Many thanks in advance for any and all guidance!!

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scatterforce

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The list looks good. I would make sure those 92mm fans are slim, just to save yourself some challenge.

Also, another cooler to consider is the AXP-X36. It can outperform the L9i and is low enough to avoid any turbulence. A fan duct would also boost performance.... or you can pick a bigger cooler and live with a bit more noise under stress.

If you are going to use integrated graphics for a time, it would be good to get a faster ram kit. IGPU's like the fast ram.
 

new11

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Jul 6, 2023
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The list looks good. I would make sure those 92mm fans are slim, just to save yourself some challenge.

Also, another cooler to consider is the AXP-X36. It can outperform the L9i and is low enough to avoid any turbulence. A fan duct would also boost performance.... or you can pick a bigger cooler and live with a bit more noise under stress.

If you are going to use integrated graphics for a time, it would be good to get a faster ram kit. IGPU's like the fast ram.
Thanks for the tips :)
I'm thinking of having the front drive fan as an intake, and the motherboard fan, an exhaust as suggested. from reading other forums.
I was surprised by the results of the reddit post comparison, I looked into the Thermalright X36, and I then saw the AXP90-X47 FULL. who doesn't love a hunk of shiny copper haha. I don't mind too much about the noise.

For the RAM, would something around DDR5-6000-6400 with a CAS of 30-28 be suitable?
Do you reckon a 450W PSU would be fine for the build?

Cheers
 

new11

Minimal Tinkerer
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Jul 6, 2023
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Oops I've just realised I accidentally put the post in the "Logs" section instead of the "Advice" section. My mistake.... sorry