Hi All,
I build my systems every 7 - 10 years. Yes I am still using Win 7 on a AMD Phenom II 980 with 16GB ram and AMD Radeon HD 6900 . No, I have no problems with 7 other that PC can't play new games I want. I build with AMD. I am not interested in waiting on the new platform, price. Don't think I'll overclock, did it to the first one I built but haven't since.
I do the usual home things- FF browser, a little doc creation and photo editing, utub watching, light things. At this time my game interests are NoMansSky Skyrim Minecraft and want to do some streaming - particularly DayZ.
Bought the AMD Ryzen 5800x on sale and have looked over my options for the rest. Could use some advice on choices because I haven't kept up the the terminology.
MB - MSI MPG B550 Gaming Plus ATX AM4. Picked it because of good reviews. Don't need the wifi one. Know it will need a bios update. https://www.amazon.com/MSI-MPG-B550...tronics&sprefix=MSI+MPG,electronics,87&sr=1-2
SSD - All have good reviews and about the same price just wondering if one is better for MB and gaming. Have several SATA's I'd reuse as copies and backups, 1TB, 312GB.
- Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB, M.2 - WD Black SN850 1TB - Sabrent Rocket 1TB - SK hynix Platinum P41 1TB M.2
MEMORY - Lost here, terminology and comparability. Like the 32GB for long term and streaming. PC building guides say no problem for several that I looked at but can't find some of them listed on the MSI MB parts list.
- G.Skill Trident Z Neo Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WTS8T2W?tag=pcpapi-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1
- TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z DDR4 32GB Kit (2x16GB) 3600MHz (PC4-28800) CL18 https://www.amazon.com/TEAMGROUP-T-...refix=memory+DDR4,electronics,101&sr=1-6&th=1
- Patriot Viper Steel DDR4 16GB (2 x 8GB) 4400MHz
Graphics Cards - Radeon. Helped me to jump in and do this was the mining crash/price drop. Thoughts here are a good card for the price now and I could upgrade in a few years if needed. Reading so so things on the **50xt's not worth the price for performance. Is it true that the 2 fans run hotter then the 3 fans? Thinking 6700 but not ruling out 6800, just seeing the 200+ price jump.
- PowerColor Red Devil AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB https://www.amazon.com/PowerColor-G...nics&sprefix=powercolor,electronics,96&sr=1-4
- XFX Speedster MERC319 Radeon RX 6750XT Black 12GB - PowerColor Red Dragon AMD Radeon™ RX 6800 XT Gaming Graphics Card with 16GB
PSU - Don't know yet what I'll need until GC is decided. Currently have a Corsair HX650W modular, would reuse or buy new modular one if needed.
Case - Keep reusing a quiet case I bought many years ago. If new GC doesn't fit I'll buy another. Solid sides so don't care about RGB, actually keep reusing two blue tubes towards the front to create a little glow. Will reuse or replace the Noctua fans.
CPU Cooler - Nothing special, looking at the Noctua NH-D15, Premium CPU Cooler https://www.amazon.com/Noctua-NH-D1...efix=Noctua+NH-D15+82.5,electronics,84&sr=1-3
Monitor - Probably will need to upgrade. I have a ViewSonic XG 24" now and if I don't like the performance I will buy a better one in a few months.
I like the price range that I'm in and will save when I can, reusing case and whatever, but things like the Radeon I'm really not sure the price jump for a 6800 is worth it. Oh, updating to WIN 10. lol
Thank you in advance for any advice along these line.
I build my systems every 7 - 10 years. Yes I am still using Win 7 on a AMD Phenom II 980 with 16GB ram and AMD Radeon HD 6900 . No, I have no problems with 7 other that PC can't play new games I want. I build with AMD. I am not interested in waiting on the new platform, price. Don't think I'll overclock, did it to the first one I built but haven't since.
I do the usual home things- FF browser, a little doc creation and photo editing, utub watching, light things. At this time my game interests are NoMansSky Skyrim Minecraft and want to do some streaming - particularly DayZ.
Bought the AMD Ryzen 5800x on sale and have looked over my options for the rest. Could use some advice on choices because I haven't kept up the the terminology.
MB - MSI MPG B550 Gaming Plus ATX AM4. Picked it because of good reviews. Don't need the wifi one. Know it will need a bios update. https://www.amazon.com/MSI-MPG-B550...tronics&sprefix=MSI+MPG,electronics,87&sr=1-2
SSD - All have good reviews and about the same price just wondering if one is better for MB and gaming. Have several SATA's I'd reuse as copies and backups, 1TB, 312GB.
- Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB, M.2 - WD Black SN850 1TB - Sabrent Rocket 1TB - SK hynix Platinum P41 1TB M.2
MEMORY - Lost here, terminology and comparability. Like the 32GB for long term and streaming. PC building guides say no problem for several that I looked at but can't find some of them listed on the MSI MB parts list.
- G.Skill Trident Z Neo Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WTS8T2W?tag=pcpapi-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1
- TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z DDR4 32GB Kit (2x16GB) 3600MHz (PC4-28800) CL18 https://www.amazon.com/TEAMGROUP-T-...refix=memory+DDR4,electronics,101&sr=1-6&th=1
- Patriot Viper Steel DDR4 16GB (2 x 8GB) 4400MHz
Graphics Cards - Radeon. Helped me to jump in and do this was the mining crash/price drop. Thoughts here are a good card for the price now and I could upgrade in a few years if needed. Reading so so things on the **50xt's not worth the price for performance. Is it true that the 2 fans run hotter then the 3 fans? Thinking 6700 but not ruling out 6800, just seeing the 200+ price jump.
- PowerColor Red Devil AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB https://www.amazon.com/PowerColor-G...nics&sprefix=powercolor,electronics,96&sr=1-4
- XFX Speedster MERC319 Radeon RX 6750XT Black 12GB - PowerColor Red Dragon AMD Radeon™ RX 6800 XT Gaming Graphics Card with 16GB
PSU - Don't know yet what I'll need until GC is decided. Currently have a Corsair HX650W modular, would reuse or buy new modular one if needed.
Case - Keep reusing a quiet case I bought many years ago. If new GC doesn't fit I'll buy another. Solid sides so don't care about RGB, actually keep reusing two blue tubes towards the front to create a little glow. Will reuse or replace the Noctua fans.
CPU Cooler - Nothing special, looking at the Noctua NH-D15, Premium CPU Cooler https://www.amazon.com/Noctua-NH-D1...efix=Noctua+NH-D15+82.5,electronics,84&sr=1-3
Monitor - Probably will need to upgrade. I have a ViewSonic XG 24" now and if I don't like the performance I will buy a better one in a few months.
I like the price range that I'm in and will save when I can, reusing case and whatever, but things like the Radeon I'm really not sure the price jump for a 6800 is worth it. Oh, updating to WIN 10. lol
Thank you in advance for any advice along these line.
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