Recent content by fccatuncan

I guess I'll have to see for myself if this works. It's worth a try.

Won't using a fan controller / hub eliminate the max amps problem since it draws power directly from the PSU and only receives PWM signals from the motherboard CHA_FAN header? So it looks like this idea could work. I just hope these fans aren't as bad.

Take a look at the fan below. Delta Sensflow EFC1212D 120mm x 120mm x 25mm Tri-Blade Server Fan DC 12V 0.75A 4-Wire 0.75A I'm curious to know if anyone has actually tried giving fans like these a 4-pin fan header. They're considerably cheaper than most case fans out here (SE Asia) and I...

Looks like I'm going with the Seasonic GM550 for my build.

The warranty part now has my attention. Just saw they're selling the Seasonic Core GM550 for P4,250 ($88.46) and the CX650M for P4,850 ($100.94) and this is a good thing since I have an alternative in case one of 'em runs out of stock. Is the M12II Evo better / lesser than the S12II? They're...

Currently on the 11th revision of my build list (due to stock shortages and price hikes) seen below: CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 3300X MOBO: Asrock A520M AC RAM: 16gb (dual) DDR4 3200 ADATA XPG D30 CL16 1.35v GPU: Galax 1650S Super EX 1-click OC HDD: 1tb WD Blue, 64mb 7200rpm SSD: 250GB Samsung 860 Evo...

Hmmm I guess I'll stick to the B450M for now. At least I won't have to buy a new motherboard along with an aftermarket cooler when I get one. If they run out of Corsair and Seasonic PSUs in December, I'll definitely consider Cooler Master. Looks like I'll be sticking to the B450M for good...

Unfortunately, the shop's online market says they're sold out. Hmmmm A320Ms don't have any caps with regards to data transfer speeds for M.2 slots, do they? By downgrading the allotment for the motherboard I could go for a 1660S but I wonder if it's worth it. Only got two devices that use PCI...

Cooler Master (V2 white and bronze PSUs, 550W models), FSP Hyper K models, Silver Stone Strider Essentials, Cougar, Raidmax, Dark Flash, Enermax, Gigabyte. Searched like forever for any reliable reviews on most of 'em to no avail :unsure:

Well, the shop I'm buying from DOES have 600-700W PSUs priced between $80-$90 but the problem is I can't seem to find any reviews on them. Corsair and Seasonic were the only reputable brands they sold that I could find some reviews on. I'll definitely keep this in mind though for succeeding builds

Well, initially I went with an A320 but bumped it up to a B450 for the M.2 slots. But yeah, until I get a decent aftermarket CPU cooler, won't be overclocking anything. :)

Definitely gonna upgrade my PSU when I get a new GPU (after another year I guess LOL). The CX650M ($105) is just out of my budget for this first project. At least I know I didn't go wrong with my choice of a motherboard. Thanks!

I'd get one but, unfortunately, pickings are pretty slim out here in SEA. The choices that fall within my budget are the 3100 ($113), 3300X ($154), and Ryzen 5 2600 ($164). Thank you so much for your input! Much appreciated.

After a looooooong year, finally saved enough to build my first rig. Here's the list; CPU: Ryzen 3 3100 (stock cooler) MOBO: MSI B450M Mortar Max PSU: Corsair CX550M RAM: 16GB (dual) G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4 3200 HDD: 1tb Seagate Barracuda, 3.5, 7200rpm SSD: 512GB ADATA SX6000 M.2 NVMe CASE: ATX...