[SOLVED] Any thoughts on this sub-$800 lower-mid-tier build plan?

[d0ntsm0ke]

Hi guys, just new to forum as I plan to build my own system and trying to see what others would think of in terms of bottlenecking, overall build quality, etc. Being not so much of a gaming enthusiast I'm looking to shell out under $800 for a system in which I'll pretty much use to run some medium-level publishing, graphic design and CAD suites (oh boy, the latest edition of these stuff do surely take a toll on my embattled Lenovo) and the occasional AAA gaming installed with quite some third-party mods for my son to dig in after school.

Not saying that he's a gaming freak either, but he does love vehicle simulation stuff and plays modded GTA V, Trainz, FSX and a bunch of other things where having control of one's vehicle is a key feature. I reckon that the upcoming FS2020 might be a thing he'll ask for but I have reservation on whether or not it will run smoothly on the system I'm trying to build. Nonetheless, I plan to hook it up to the existing 1080 display as I'm not looking to go 4K anytime.

The caveat is that I don't live in the US so pricing may be a bit quirky but I'm listing them in US$ equivalent anyway. Would also appreciate if anyone can hint me on whether or not I've gotten a good / bad deal pricewise on some of the components below:

Item	Spec	Price ($)
Case	Infinity Twins Micro ATX triple-fan	23.21
Motherboard	ASRock H310CM HDV LGA 1151	62.14
Processor	Intel i5 9400F	161.57
HDD	Pioneer APS-SL3N 1TB SSD SATA3	120.71
GPU	Zotac GTX 1660 Super 6GB	258.21
RAM	Patriot Viper Steel 2x8GB DDR4 3000	71.07
PSU	Corsair CX550 550W	63.21
	Total inclusive of shipping & handling	760.14

Thanks!

 

[puw2]

Looks like a solid build for a 1080p display.

You can however cut corners a little bit and buy a 2TB HDD and a 120/240GB SSD rather than a 1TB ssd

Download games onto your hdd and OS onto SSD. Cheaper and more space for a lower, or a similar price point.

If theres something i'd suggest for you to also change is the case.
Go for something like the Fractal Design Focus G, better airflow and quieter fans.

 

[d0ntsm0ke]

Hi @puw2 , thanks for your input. I'll definitely put an additional HDD and scale down the SSD as it seems I can end up with lower price point.

I do like the cool mesh design of the Focus G case, but it kinda looks bulky as compared to what I'll be putting inside with all of these unused expansion slots and 5.25" bays. Well perhaps a roomy interior might help with practicality of heat dissipation? I'll still look into it later though.