[SOLVED] First Computer Build

[atumes]

Hello! First time building a pc and was wondering if this is a good mid tier gaming build.


Case: Antec Performance Series P120 Crystal
Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 2700x
Graphics Card: MSI GeForce RTX 2060 Super Gaming X
MotherBoard: MSI B450 Gaming Pro Carbon AC
RAM: Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 2 x 16 GB
CPU Cooling: Cooler Master Liquid ML360R ARGB
Hard drive: Western Digital Cavier Blue 1 TB
SSD: Team GX2 512 GB
Power Supply: Gamdias Kratos P1 G 750 W 80+ Gold

Im also putting in 4 x InWin Jupiter AJ120 ARGB Fans

Let me know if anything sounds off or wrong in the build.
Thank you!

 

[tennis2]

Nothing inherently wrong with your list.

• What speed is the RAM? (3000-3200MHz?)
• A 2TB hdd may be nearly the same cost as your 1TB choice.
• Don't REALLY need a 360mm AIO for a 2700X.
• That's a pretty large case.

It would be easier for us to know what country you're shopping in and what your budget is.

 

[atumes]

Nothing inherently wrong with your list.

• What speed is the RAM? (3000-3200MHz?)
• A 2TB hdd may be nearly the same cost as your 1TB choice.
• Don't REALLY need a 360mm AIO for a 2700X.
• That's a pretty large case.

It would be easier for us to know what country you're shopping in and what your budget is.

I am in the US and im trying to keep this under $2000 right now the cost check out.
I got the 360mm for the rgb lighting especially with the case. And if there is a 2 TB HHD that cost about the same can you link it?
Thank you!

 

[geofelt]

Your processor comes with an adequate cooler.
Spend that 360 aio budget on something more useful.

I would not use a HDD for anything but bulk storage.
Buy a 1tb nvme ssd for everything.
if/when that fills up you can easily add more storage.
If budget is an issue, intel 1tb 660P is $125. 2tb is $240.

Do not go cheap on the psu, regardless of the wattage.
You actually only need a quality 550w unit.
I like seasonic gold with a 10 year warranty.

You are paying a bunch for all this RGB "bling"
Me, I prefer better performance.
RGB will get old after a while.

For a first time builder:
MY build process:

Before anything, while waiting for your parts to be delivered, download
and read, cover to cover your case and motherboard manual.
Buy a #2 magnetic tip philips screwdriver.
I find it handy to buy a power switch like this for testing.
https://www.ebay.com/p/4in1-PC-Powe...or-Computer/631889283?iid=142232821294&chn=ps

1. I assemble the critical parts outside of the case.
That lets me test them for functionality easily.
A wood table or cardboard is fine.
2. Plug in only the necessary parts at first. Ram, cpu, cooler, psu.
Do not force anything. Parts fit only one way.
Attach a monitor to the integrated motherboard adapter if you have one, otherwise to the graphics card.

1. If your motherboard does not have a PWR button, momentarily touch the two pwr front panel pins with a flat blade screwdriver.
2. Repeatedly hit F2 or DEL, and that should get you into the bios display.
3. Boot from a cd or usb stick with memtest86 on it. memtest will exercise your ram and cpu functionality.
4. Install windows.
5. Install the motherboard cd drivers. Particularly the lan drivers so you can access the internet.

Do not select the easy install option, or you will get a bunch of utilities and trialware that you don't want. Drivers only.

1. Connect to the internet and install an antivirus program. Microsoft security essentials is free, easy, and unobtrusive.
2. Install your graphics card and driver if you tested with integrated graphics.

You will need to remove the graphics card later to install your motherboard in the case.
As a tip when screwing the motherboard into the posts, give the screw a small counterclockwise turn until you feel a click.
That lets you know that the screw will engage properly.
Make a note of how the graphics card latches into the pcie slot.
The mechanism will be hidden under the card and may be difficult to work if you have not previously checked how.

1. Update windows to currency.
2. Only now do I take apart what I need to and install it in the case.
3. Now is the time to reinstall your graphics card.