Posts by wiredotter14

Wait, you mean it wasn't the screw? It was already on the motherboard?

Check if there's another M.2 slot on the back side of the board with its own screw.

Can't turn off the fan lights—just pick the ones you like best.

This S2 looks solid.

crimsonstag84 said:The Signum SG1 actually comes with two fans—one in the front and one in the back.

From their official site:

The stock setup features a single Sigma HP 120 mm fan, though you've got seven extra mounting spots if you want to upgrade.

wanderingnomad45 said:I've got this monitor.

https://www.dell.com/ng/business/p/d...8hn-monitor/pd

It uses HDMI 1.4, but the GPU has HDMI 2.0. Does that matter? Will everything run fine?

Anyway, thanks a lot to both wiredotter14 and crimsonstag84. Looks like I'm going with the AMD + GPU combo.

ps. Do the cases come with fans pre-installed?

Yeah, you're good. HDMI is backward compatible, and 2.0 just handles higher resolutions better.

I threw an extra 120mm fan into mine. Usually, those cases just come with one rear exhaust fan already in there.

Given that this build draws about as much power as a lighter (honestly maybe 100W max, 150W theoretical), you don't really need an extra fan. But if you want one, tell them to install it in the front as an intake.

Like https://www.newegg.com/p/example-case-link

That one spins relatively slow, which is actually what you want for a case fan—to keep things quiet.

The R5 3600 is significantly more powerful. Same core count, but it features SMT (similar to Intel HyperThreading)

Supposedly Photoshop prefers Intel, but honestly, with this current generation (like the R5 3600), that advantage isn't really a thing anymore. You won't run into issues, and Ryzen is definitely better for futureproofing.

By the way, if you're looking to save some cash, you could just look at the previous two generations. Still 6-core/12-thread, same socket.

You won't notice much of a difference. The R5 3600 is the best buy of this generation, but those older chips offer even better value.

https://www.amazon.com/amd-cpu-desktop-cooler/s?k=amd+cpu+desktop+cooler

https://www.amazon.com/amd-ryzen-5-2600/s?k=amd+ryzen+5+2600

If you don't need a VGA, just forget about it.

If you're trying to hook up a second monitor to a GT1030 by using both the HDMI and DVI ports, just grab a passive DVI to HDMI adapter. It's easy, costs maybe 10-$$6.75, and it's way cheaper than a VGA adapter which has to be active.

crimsonstag84 said:Signum SG1 Pure Black Case (No PSU included) P/N: SPC229
Patriot Viper Steel, 3200Mhz, 16GB (2x8GB), CL16
SilentiumPC Vero M2 600W Bronze P/N: SPC166
MSI B450_PRO-VDH_MAX Desktop Motherboard (AM4, 4xDDR4, 1xPCI-E X16, 2xPCI-E X1, USB3.2, USB2.0, 4xSATA III, 1xM.2)
Inno3D GT 1030 2GB GDDR5, INO-N1030-1SDV-E5BL
ADATA SX6000 Lite 256GB PCIe M.2 2280 NVMe SSD
Toshiba P300 2TB 3.5"
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.60GHz Socket AM4
Hitachi/LG GH24NSD1 SATA Bulk Black 24x Optical Drive

Total: $1664 - Best Buy

👍👍

but for similar cash, this PSU is better:

https://www.bestbuy.com/fortron-power-supply...ronze-atx.aspx

Or for just a bit more

https://www.bestbuy.com/power-supply-silence...-n-spc139.aspx

+ you'll need an adapter if you actually need a VGA output

P.S.

This is a higher-end power supply. Can't say for sure if it's any quieter, though.

https://www.newegg.com/p/power-supply/product/

1 * Intel Core i5-9400 (2.9GHz, 9MB, LGA1151) box
password: BX80684I59400SR3X5 - $599

1 * MSI B365M PRO-VDH Motherboard
password: B365M_PRO-VDH - $240

1 * Patriot Viper Steel, 3000MHz, 16GB (2x8GB), CL16
password: pat-pv416g300c6k - $233

1 * WD Blue 3D NAND SATA 2.5" SSD 500GB
password: 0130776 - $213

1 * Seagate BarraCuda 3.5" HDD (2TB, 7200RPM, 64MB, NCQ, AF, SATAIII), bulk
password: HDWD120UZSVA - $185

1 * Corsair CX450 PSU, 450W, CX Series
password: COR-CP-9020120-EU - $172

1 * Corsair Signum SG1 Midi-Tower ATX Case, no PSU, black
password: 44252 - $86

1 * LG GH24NSD1 sat Bulk Black 24 x Optical Drive
password: 0120465 - $45

1 * ARCTIC P12 Silent Fan, 120mm, 1050 RPM
password: 050.908.725- - $15

Total: $1788
Discounted Total: $1609

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I think there's an extra 2% discount for forum members

unfortunately I5 9400 is quite a bit pricier than the 9400F which lacks integrated graphics.

It wouldn't actually cost you much more to grab a 9400F plus something like a GT1030. Honestly, going with an AMD processor would be cheaper for a better CPU and GPU combo, but then you'd be stuck dealing with a VGA adapter for the output.

What are you still waiting for?

It’s just a few clicks. Dial back the clocks slightly, drop the voltage significantly, and voilà.

crimsonstag84 said:Intel Core i5-9400F (12nm, 2nd Gen Ryzen) - $252

Second gen?

Some power supplies come with a plug already on the connector, so there’s zero soldering required.

But you definitely need to figure out the exact model first.

coastalsurfer51 said:I dig the massive amount of RAM, the huge SSD, and that big monitor. Tell me, is this motherboard solid enough if I want to upgrade later? Specifically, if I decide to drop in a dedicated GPU down the road?

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Yeah. Everything's set for an upgrade, whether it's the CPU or a GPU later on.

If you're obsessed with keeping things quiet, just throw in a high-end fridge

https://www.homedepot.com/b/appliances-refrigerators-silent-models/N-5yc1QbZ1z17

urbanpilot15 said:I also need a DVD drive; I forgot to mention that. Any recommendations? Can I just pick up any random one?

Does this setup include cooling, or is that an extra requirement?

Yeah, just get the cheapest one available.

The cooler comes with the processor.

crimsonstag84 said:If you're running titles like Call of Duty or Battlefield V, you really should stick to dual-channel memory. Even on a GTX 1060 paired with CPUs that crave RAM speed—like those early Ryzen chips—or lower-end processors with fewer cores (think an i3 or i5), it matters. Besides, the price gap between single and dual channel is barely $33.

@wiredotter14>

It’s the same deal with the RX 5700 and XT models: about 10% more stream processors and slightly higher clock speeds.

So, would it actually make sense to go with 2x4GB given this budget?

Fine, let's call it a 10-15% difference.

That isn't nothing. We're talking about a 10-15% swing in actual FPS, whereas the total cost impact on the whole build is less than 10%.

crimsonstag84 said:The issue is that this 8GB RAM stick is $77, so there's no point trying to cut corners here 😛

And an RX 580 is only about 15% faster...

Look, if that's how you're weighing it, just grab the RX580. You get that 15% performance boost right now, and honestly, jumping from 8GB to 16GB of RAM won't change much in terms of actual performance.

BTW, you're absolutely sure about that 15% difference?

Peter Green said:crimsonstag84 really nailed this build. If you're itching to spend that extra 200-$100 I'd much rather swap in an RX 580 8gb into his setup than overpay for parts at Best Buy or Micro Center.

The gap to an RX580 is $100 for another 8GB model, and honestly, that difference seems too steep. I'd just throw in an HDD instead.

As for the cards, shouldn't be any issues there. It's like when you buy something online and get the option to pay in installments through your service provider on their site (like using a T-Com Payway or whatever they call it).

silvercanyon65 said:Alright, this looks pretty solid. Could you put together something similar for those big retailers if the budget was maybe 200-$100 higher?

For an extra 200-$100, you won't feel much of a difference. You could swap in a slightly better power supply, but it's not strictly necessary, or maybe a faster/larger SSD.

Personally, I'd just toss in an HDD for storage. This build hits that perfect price-to-performance sweet spot; the only compromise is the lack of an HDD.

https://www.amazon.com/product/example

Ryan Hayes82 said:Intel Core i3 9100 f processor, LGA 1151, 3.6GHz,

$1350
Links

It makes zero sense to pick up a 4-core/4-thread CPU in 2019 when demanding games are already choking them out. The setup mentioned above has 6-core/12-thread and way more headroom for future upgrades.

Plus, you went with 8GB of RAM and a card with 4GB VRAM, while crimsonstag84 managed to squeeze in 16GB.

Why are you guys getting so worked up? He asked a question about GPUs in the dedicated GPU subforum.

Sure, there probably isn't anyone here owning that specific card, but that doesn't mean nobody has anything useful to contribute.

The whole "what if there were cheaper cards with 60% of the performance" argument... thanks for nothing. That’s how flagships work. It's always going to be that way.

Right now, it's the top-tier card for gaming. If someone is actually serious about hitting 4K60 or 1440p120, the RTX 2080 is an absolute recommendation.

As for a specific model, just check some reviews and compare the prices.