Here’s the build:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/j3VDbK
Prime day got me a few upgrades from my initial build.
It was about $850, plus some to replace some cables. The prebuilts I saw in the same price range were a lot weaker. I also got lucky with prime day, got to upgrade a few parts for the same price.
Here’s the thread: https://lemmy.one/post/876670
The hardest part for me honestly was trying to figure out how to get the heat sink back on the m2 after I installed the ssd lol. Took me an hour before I realized there was an extra screw.
Also took me another hour trying to figure out how to install the motherboard in the case. I finally realized that the case had some standoffs in a baggie tucked away in the psu compartment.
I should have taken the advice I read not to start at 9 PM lol.
But then how do you chuck d20s at your players when they misbehave
I ended up going with the Samsung 980 Pro. Prime day sale had it for $50
I ended up not ordering the cooler based on the recommendations here. I should be able to start building sometime next week. Thanks!
That’s awesome, I’ve got the parts coming in the mail now. Excited to start building
I saw that, I was considering it. I ended up picking up the 5600x today instead, as it’s cheaper than the 5600 that I’d budgeted for.
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I think they sell mosquito nets specifically for this too, it can catch a ton.
With an AM5 build, wouldn’t I need to upgrade a few of the other components as well?
Edit: nvm opened the link and saw the build. I’ll need to spend some time considering this lol
I think I’m going to end up going with the 5600 after all the recommendations. Appreciate it!
Are those solid manufacturers as well? I saw that sapphire was recommended so just stuck with that.
I’ll look into that; it’s clear I have a lot more to learn about PCs. And I’m a software dev lol
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/yqgLVw
EDIT: Here's what I ended up going with: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/j3VDbK
I decided to stick with the stock cooler for now, if I need to upgrade later then I will. I was going to downgrade the CPU to the 5600 as recommended to save some money, but the prime day sale kicked in and the X ended up being cheaper. I also switched to the 980 Pro rather than the Evo 970, once again courtesy of our capitalist overlord's Bezos day. I managed to snag a new RX 6700 XT for $310 on Amazon a few days ago, but it's shipping from Portugal so we'll see if that sticks.
Really appreciate all the advice, yall made it a lot less intimidating.