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[AzurePrinny]

Hi all,

After fixing a corrupted OS my PC started running into the kernel blue screen issue and the diagnositic tool detected multiple hardware issues. I decided to salvage the GPU / Monitors / PSU / Cooler / accessories and get a new CPU / case / ram / motherboard. I had my brother who has more experience building than me review it but I wanted more input if possible.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/czjW8r
Please let me know if you think there’s anything wrong with this build in terms of peformance or longevity. I know my graphics card is a few models behind but I’m not too worried about max details on every game and I plan on replacing it in a few years.

Thank you in advance!

 

[Why_Me]

Hi all,

After fixing a corrupted OS my PC started running into the kernel blue screen issue and the diagnositic tool detected multiple hardware issues. I decided to salvage the GPU / Monitors / PSU / Cooler / accessories and get a new CPU / case / ram / motherboard. I had my brother who has more experience building than me review it but I wanted more input if possible.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/czjW8r
Please let me know if you think there’s anything wrong with this build in terms of peformance or longevity. I know my graphics card is a few models behind but I’m not too worried about max details on every game and I plan on replacing it in a few years.

Thank you in advance!

A mini ITX board with a Lancool III ?

 

[Darkbreeze]

So, first of all, why do you have a mini ITX motherboard with a mid tower case? Let's figure that out and go from there.

 

[Darkbreeze]

This would be much better. Less expensive too. And in reality, you could drop down from the 5700x to a 5600G or 5600X, and save a bit more money unless you plan to do that graphics card upgrade sooner rather than later, because that 5700x a bit more than what is needed for a GTX 1060. It's fine to have a CPU that's a bit overkill, it won't hurt and it will possibly help for any very CPU intensive games, but it's totally not necessary for a system with only a GTX 1060 in it.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 3.4 GHz 8-Core Processor ($198.70 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assasin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($35.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B550 Steel Legend ATX AM4 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial P5 Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($93.49 @ Amazon)
Video Card: NVIDIA Founders Edition GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6 GB Video Card
Case: Lian Li LANCOOL III RGB ATX Mid Tower Case ($164.99 @ Newegg Sellers)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Dell S2716DGR 27.0" 2560 x 1440 144 Hz Monitor ($814.61 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Acer Nitro VG252Q P 24.5" 1920 x 1080 144 Hz Monitor
Total: $1647.66
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-11-24 18:17 EST-0500

 

[AzurePrinny]

So, first of all, why do you have a mini ITX motherboard with a mid tower case? Let's figure that out and go from there.

Sorry just saw this I had picked out a different case before the III and forgot to go back and look at that 😰

 

[AzurePrinny]

This would be much better. Less expensive too.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 3.4 GHz 8-Core Processor ($198.70 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assasin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($35.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B550 Steel Legend ATX AM4 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial P5 Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($93.49 @ Amazon)
Video Card: NVIDIA Founders Edition GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6 GB Video Card
Case: Lian Li LANCOOL III RGB ATX Mid Tower Case ($164.99 @ Newegg Sellers)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Dell S2716DGR 27.0" 2560 x 1440 144 Hz Monitor ($814.61 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Acer Nitro VG252Q P 24.5" 1920 x 1080 144 Hz Monitor
Total: $1647.66
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-11-24 18:17 EST-0500

Thank you!

 

[Why_Me]

https://www.newegg.com/msi-mag-b550-tomahawk/p/N82E16813144326
MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK $169.99 + $15 off w/ promo code BFFDAY82, limited offer

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/MAG-B550-TOMAHAWK

https://www.newegg.com/p/2AM-000Z-000A9
LIAN LI LANCOOL 216RW $114.99

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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nZhqlO8-ek

 

[Darkbreeze]

Read my last post again. I updated it.

 

[AzurePrinny]

Read my last post again. I updated it.

Thanks I think I will keep the 5700x even if it’s a bit overkill. This way I’m set when I upgrade the card which should hopefully be sooner than later. I’ll take a more detailed look when I get home but I’ll probably go with your suggestion.

 

[Darkbreeze]

And if you already have a valid Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 or 11 license, that is attached to YOU via your Microsoft account, you shouldn't need to purchase a new one so long as the existing license is no longer going to be used with any system using your old motherboard. You can simply download the Windows 10 or 11 media creation tool from Microsoft, create installation media on a flash drive, install Windows once the system is built and when prompted enter your Microsoft account credentials which should allow you to activate or move your activation/digital entitlement from your old board to your new one. You might have to jump through a couple of hoops, sometimes, not usually, with Microsoft to get it transferred, but usually it just moves the digital entitlement to the new system.

How to associate your windows 10 license with a Microsoft account

Reactivating Windows 10 after a hardware change

Windows build 1607 (Or newer) and activation after a hardware change



and in case you should ever need to do a CLEAN install of Windows, this guide will help to ensure it gets done properly.

How to do a CLEAN installation of Windows 10, the RIGHT way​

 

[AzurePrinny]

And if you already have a valid Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 or 11 license, that is attached to YOU via your Microsoft account, you shouldn't need to purchase a new one so long as the existing license is no longer going to be used with any system using your old motherboard. You can simply download the Windows 10 or 11 media creation tool from Microsoft, create installation media on a flash drive, install Windows once the system is built and when prompted enter your Microsoft account credentials which should allow you to activate or move your activation/digital entitlement from your old board to your new one. You might have to jump through a couple of hoops, sometimes, not usually, with Microsoft to get it transferred, but usually it just moves the digital entitlement to the new system.

How to associate your windows 10 license with a Microsoft account

Reactivating Windows 10 after a hardware change

Windows build 1607 (Or newer) and activation after a hardware change



and in case you should ever need to do a CLEAN install of Windows, this guide will help to ensure it gets done properly.

How to do a CLEAN installation of Windows 10, the RIGHT way​

Yeah I saved the USB I used to fix my corrupted OS so I was hoping to do that with the new build but threw it in part picker just to be safe.
Thank you again!

 

[Darkbreeze]

Cool man.