Question Build review help

[joeycbassman]

Hi everyone,

I'm making my first journey into PCs and building, and I would like it if you take a quick look at what I plan on building. Please let me know what you think, or if there is anything missing or I could improve upon. Thanks!

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/x4dYkd

 

[SgtScream]

Here's what I would change:

1. ATX Motherboard for the ATX case (the original was only micro atx) with built in wireless.
2. Better power supply.
3. Additional Fractal Design exhaust fan that matches the two front intake fans.

PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600X 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI - B450 GAMING PRO CARBON AC ATX AM4 Motherboard ($139.99 @ B&H)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($78.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial - MX500 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($66.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate - BarraCuda 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI - Radeon RX 570 8 GB ARMOR OC Video Card ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design - Focus G ATX Mid Tower Case ($61.55 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - TXM Gold 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply ($63.86 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: Asus - DRW-24D5MT DVD/CD Writer ($21.86 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Fractal Design - FD-FAN-SSLL-120-WT 41.8 CFM 120 mm Fan ($6.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $815.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-05-29 11:59 EDT-0400

 

[JJoner]

Good build. Only thing I would change is going with an Intel 660p ssd as it is 4x faster for slightly less.

 

[cin19]

Change the cpu to ryzen 5 2600. The review ( 2600x vs 2600) https://www.techspot.com/article/1618-ryzen-2600x-vs-2600/

 

[joeycbassman]

Thanks for the suggestions! I'll revise my list later on and see how it turns out.

 

[joeycbassman]

I tried to add the intel 660p, but it gave me a compatibility error, so I'm not sure if i can go that route.

Also, I don't plan on doing much, if any, overclocking, so I will probably stick with the 2600x just for its better base stats.

 

[cin19]

I tried to add the intel 660p, but it gave me a compatibility error

The M2 port will share the bandwidth with SATAIII 5/6 ports, that means if you add the M2, the SATAIII #5 and #6 port will be disable. Check the manual page 1-2. https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/PRIME-B450M-A-CSM/HelpDesk_Manual/

 

[joeycbassman]

The M2 port will share the bandwidth with SATAIII 5/6 ports, that means if you add the M2, the SATAIII #5 and #6 port will be disable. Check the manual page 1-2. https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/PRIME-B450M-A-CSM/HelpDesk_Manual/

Is this a bad thing? I saw that, but I really don't know what that means.

 

[cin19]

Is this a bad thing?

If you have more 4 SATA devices, it is bad, because you need one add-on SATA card. But from what you list the parts, you had one SATA HDD, one DVD/CD drive, and one 500GB SATA SSD, so you are fine, because the MB still has 4 SATAIII ports, after you use the M2 SSD.

 

[joeycbassman]

I see, that makes sense. Thanks for the help.

 

[joeycbassman]

Just completed my build this weekend, everything seems to be in working order. Thanks for all your help. I installed windows 10 pro, but the problem I ran into at this point is that there are no drivers for Wi-fi on it. My only option is to use an ethernet cable. Is there a way to get the wi-fi drivers without getting online? If I do get online access, where can I download the drivers? Thanks.

 

[SgtScream]

Go to the motherboard's manufacturer website to download them or use the software disk that came with the motherboard.

 

[joeycbassman]

I'll give that a try. Thanks!