Never built a PC before but the time has come. Really just looking for a modest gaming rig to play 1080p, 60+ fps. For now I’ll mostly be playing R6 Siege, with a little PUBG and other shooters occasionally. No interest in overclocking or pushing anything too hard. Budget is under $1000 and I already have a monitor.
I don’t have a permanent desk currently so it’ll be tucked away in a closet during the day and pulled out for gaming most nights. Because of that I’ve decided to build in an SG13. Feeling pretty good about the parts I’ve listed below, although cooling is the one thing I’m still questioning. I’ve seen quite a few suggestions about using an AIO, but seeing as I’m new to this in general that makes me a little nervous. Between here, Reddit, and PCPP I’ve seen lots of good examples using air coolers, and based on my plans for it I’m thinking air cooling should be fine, but I’d love any input you all have for me. Thanks in advance!
SG13WB case - $47.00
Ryzen 5 2600 - $159.99
ASRock B450 Gaming ITX/AC - $89.99
Noctua NH-L9a - $39.90
Adata XPG Gammix DDR4-2666 (2 x 8 GB) - $97.99
Samsung 860 Evo 500 GB SSD - $79.99
Sapphire RX 580 8 GB Pulse - $239.99
Seasonic Focus+ 550W Platinum ATX - $69.99
Noctua NF-F12 case fan - $19.50
Hyperx Alloy keyboard - $79.99
Total - $924.33
I don’t have a permanent desk currently so it’ll be tucked away in a closet during the day and pulled out for gaming most nights. Because of that I’ve decided to build in an SG13. Feeling pretty good about the parts I’ve listed below, although cooling is the one thing I’m still questioning. I’ve seen quite a few suggestions about using an AIO, but seeing as I’m new to this in general that makes me a little nervous. Between here, Reddit, and PCPP I’ve seen lots of good examples using air coolers, and based on my plans for it I’m thinking air cooling should be fine, but I’d love any input you all have for me. Thanks in advance!
SG13WB case - $47.00
Ryzen 5 2600 - $159.99
ASRock B450 Gaming ITX/AC - $89.99
Noctua NH-L9a - $39.90
Adata XPG Gammix DDR4-2666 (2 x 8 GB) - $97.99
Samsung 860 Evo 500 GB SSD - $79.99
Sapphire RX 580 8 GB Pulse - $239.99
Seasonic Focus+ 550W Platinum ATX - $69.99
Noctua NF-F12 case fan - $19.50
Hyperx Alloy keyboard - $79.99
Total - $924.33