[SOLVED] first time builder, have a few questions

[MADLAD49]

first off, here are my parts: using a 570 but took it off because i have already bought it. the 2200g is just a placeholder for a 1600af, since pcpartpicker doesn't have it on their site
PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | AMD Ryzen 3 2200G 3.5 GHz Quad-Core Processor | $84.99 @ Amazon
Motherboard | ASRock B450M PRO4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard | $74.98 @ Amazon
Memory | Corsair Vengeance LPX 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory | $39.99 @ Amazon
Storage | Western Digital Blue 500 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive | $64.98 @ Amazon
Case | Phanteks Eclipse P400S ATX Mid Tower Case | $84.00 @ Amazon
Power Supply | Corsair CX (2017) 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | $39.99 @ Newegg
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $408.93
| Mail-in rebates | -$20.00
| Total | $388.93
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-01-25 22:02 EST-0500 |

mainly, I would like to know if I would need any fan splitters or extra stuff for the fans and RGB strip that comes with the case , or if i have enough headers and things on my mobo. Second, would the two included fans be enough cooling? Third, any other recommendations you might have

 

[richiestang_78]

You should definitely change your RAM from a single stick to a Dual Channel kit. So two 4GB sticks. Ryzen performs much better with dual channel, and if you can get 3200mhz or faster. You can buy a cheaper case such as this one to make up the difference

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/fkK3LD

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks P300 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $119.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-01-25 22:14 EST-0500

 

[MADLAD49]

You should definitely change your RAM from a single stick to a Dual Channel kit. So two 4GB sticks. Ryzen performs much better with dual channel, and if you can get 3200mhz or faster. You can buy a cheaper case such as this one to make up the difference

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/fkK3LD

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks P300 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $119.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-01-25 22:14 EST-0500

didn't even realize i was using 1x8, meant to use 2x4 and won't anything more bottleneck my specs, don't really need to multitask, might get two more later.

 

[richiestang_78]

Oops sorry yeah I picked 16GB out of habit. As far as adding more later, that's a toss up. They may work or they may not. It's really better to buy the RAM you plan on using in your system at the same time in a matching kit as there is no guarantee for compatibility.

 

[MADLAD49]

Oops sorry yeah I picked 16GB out of habit. As far as adding more later, that's a toss up. They may work or they may not. It's really better to buy the RAM you plan on using in your system at the same time in a matching kit as there is no guarantee for compatibility.

but the mobo is fine for the case fans and stuff?

 

[richiestang_78]

I don't see a problem. If for whatever reason your motherboard doesn't have enough headers for your fans you can always buy a cheap splitter cable. Each header can safely run 2 fans, 3 if you must but I would stick tot 2.