Components Compatibility Check *UPDATED*

[cameron614]

Would appreciate if anyone could check the compatibility of my updated gaming/streaming PC build. With the new “Fantastech” Sale on Newegg, I tried to pick my parts based on the deals:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/cKK7vn

I highly recommend checking out the new deals on Newegg if you’re looking for new PC components!

 

[Barty1884]

Appears to be compatible, but you might want to consults the QVL for that motherboard to see if the Team memory kit appears on it.

Some general comment though:
1. The 212 EVO is pretty dated at this point. Outperformed by the Croyrig H7 (although no RGB) or the H7 quad-lumi (although starts getting pricey for what is ,essentially, a budget cooler)
2. 120GB SSDs fill up fast. You'll spend a lot of time managing storage. If possible, shoot for a minimum 240GB.

 

[Hellfire13]

Tweaked a bit to maximize performance...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor ($170.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Pro4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($65.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial - MX500 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($59.49 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI - Radeon RX 580 8GB ARMOR MK2 OC Video Card ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design - Focus G Mini (Black) MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $850.30
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-07-17 16:06 EDT-0400

Edit: Make sure you get the board with the BIOS updated.

 

[cameron614]

Appears to be compatible, but you might want to consults the QVL for that motherboard to see if the Team memory kit appears on it.

Some general comment though:
1. The 212 EVO is pretty dated at this point. Outperformed by the Croyrig H7 (although no RGB) or the H7 quad-lumi (although starts getting pricey for what is ,essentially, a budget cooler)
2. 120GB SSDs fill up fast. You'll spend a lot of time managing storage. If possible, shoot for a minimum 240GB.

Yes, motherboard and memory are compatible. I was only intending to put OS and a few other apps while keeping games on the HDD. Even if that's the case, would you still recommend the 240GB?

 

[cameron614]

Tweaked a bit to maximize performance...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor ($170.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Pro4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($65.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial - MX500 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($59.49 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI - Radeon RX 580 8GB ARMOR MK2 OC Video Card ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design - Focus G Mini (Black) MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $850.30
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-07-17 16:06 EDT-0400

Edit: Make sure you get the board with the BIOS updated.

Thanks for the recommendations! I'll look into these parts.

 

[Barty1884]

Yes, motherboard and memory are compatible. I was only intending to put OS and a few other apps while keeping games on the HDD. Even if that's the case, would you still recommend the 240GB?

YEs, even then.

Even with the best of intentions, a 120GB SSD will fill up fast unless you spend a decent amount of time managing storage - an occassional program installed to the SSD rather than the HDD, some Windows updates etc. All add up.

240GB gives you much more breathing room - more of a set it & forget it kind of setup (for the most part, routine cleanup still a good idea).

 

[cameron614]

Yes, motherboard and memory are compatible. I was only intending to put OS and a few other apps while keeping games on the HDD. Even if that's the case, would you still recommend the 240GB?

YEs, even then.

Even with the best of intentions, a 120GB SSD will fill up fast unless you spend a decent amount of time managing storage - an occassional program installed to the SSD rather than the HDD, some Windows updates etc. All add up.

240GB gives you much more breathing room - more of a set it & forget it kind of setup (for the most part, routine cleanup still a good idea).

I'll definitely spend a bit more for the 240GB then, thank you!