new build compontent review

[cryhavoc517]

I would appreciate a review on this build;
Intel - Core i3-8100
MSI - B360M PRO-VDH
G.Skill - NT Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory
Intel - 545s 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Fractal Design - Define R4
SeaSonic - 520W 80+ Bronze

 

[Hellfire13]

Looks good for basic usage without GPU. A GPU can make it more worthy for gaming.

 

[jawlesspython04]

Very nice build for general use as Hellfire13 said. Adding a 1060 6GB to that can make it a 1080p 60fps PC.

 

[cryhavoc517]

Thanks!! This shall be used a a Home/Office....

MSI is choosy with their compatibility!

 

[Hellfire13]

For basic office workload, this should be fine. Not sure what MSI is choosy about in your case. Usually they are fine.

 

[cryhavoc517]

storage...was going with a SAMSUNG 500gb ssd but not on the list

 

[Hellfire13]

They cant put everything on list. Should work fine irrespective. Usually the lists contains units tested with the board. If its not tested, doesnt mean it wont work.

 

[gyuuula]

For an office/home theater PC, you could save money on some component. A Pentium CPU, smaller SSD (128/256Gb), and a smaller wattage PSU (300W) would suffice. You could spend the money saved on a HDD and RGB.

DON'T FORGET THE RGB

 

[Hellfire13]

For an office/home theater PC, you could save money on some component. A Pentium CPU, smaller SSD (128/256Gb), and a smaller wattage PSU (300W) would suffice. You could spend the money saved on a HDD and RGB.

RGB seriously???

 

[cryhavoc517]

They cant put everything on list. Should work fine irrespective. Usually the lists contains units tested with the board. If its not tested, doesnt mean it wont work.

The ONE thing I do not wish to hear is..."yea, but it's a tad slow"...if you had your "druthers" would it be be the samsung evo 860 or the intel listed??

 

[Hellfire13]

Samsung is faster... http://ssd.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Samsung-860-Evo-250GB-vs-Intel-545s-Series-256GB/3949vsm299881

 

[g-unit1111]

For an office/home theater PC, you could save money on some component. A Pentium CPU, smaller SSD (128/256Gb), and a smaller wattage PSU (300W) would suffice. You could spend the money saved on a HDD and RGB.

DON'T FORGET THE RGB

On $500? Let's think about this here for a minute.

 

[gyuuula]

On $500? Let's think about this here for a minute.

It is proven, that adding RGB to your PC significantly boost the out-of-the-box thermals, and the Feng Shui of the room by 35,3%.

 

[g-unit1111]

It is proven, that adding RGB to your PC significantly boost the out-of-the-box thermals, and the Feng Shui of the room by 35,3%.

Not true at all about the thermals, and I'm pretty sure people who are buying PCs for $500 aren't exactly looking for feng shui.

 

[cryhavoc517]

On $500? Let's think about this here for a minute.

It is proven, that adding RGB to your PC significantly boost the out-of-the-box thermals, and the Feng Shui of the room by 35,3%.

Feng Shui me baby....

 

[Deleted member 217926]

On $500? Let's think about this here for a minute.

It is proven, that adding RGB to your PC significantly boost the out-of-the-box thermals, and the Feng Shui of the room by 35,3%.

It's 35.6% with the new, fancy extra bright RGBs. 😛

 

[cryhavoc517]

Samsung is faster... http://ssd.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Samsung-860-Evo-250GB-vs-Intel-545s-Series-256GB/3949vsm299881

Samsung it is...cheaper to boot

 

[Hellfire13]

On $500? Let's think about this here for a minute.

It is proven, that adding RGB to your PC significantly boost the out-of-the-box thermals, and the Feng Shui of the room by 35,3%.

It's 35.6% with the new, fancy extra bright RGBs. 😛

RGB is not usually your office necessity, especially at this kind of budget. Not everyone is LTT.
That money can be channeled towards a better part, that can yield revenue.

 

[Deleted member 217926]

On $500? Let's think about this here for a minute.

It is proven, that adding RGB to your PC significantly boost the out-of-the-box thermals, and the Feng Shui of the room by 35,3%.

It's 35.6% with the new, fancy extra bright RGBs. 😛

RGB is not usually your office necessity, especially at this kind of budget. Not everyone is LTT.
That money can be channeled towards a better part, that can yield revenue.

 

[cryhavoc517]

On $500? Let's think about this here for a minute.

It is proven, that adding RGB to your PC significantly boost the out-of-the-box thermals, and the Feng Shui of the room by 35,3%.

It's 35.6% with the new, fancy extra bright RGBs. 😛

RGB is not usually your office necessity, especially at this kind of budget. Not everyone is LTT.
That money can be channeled towards a better part, that can yield revenue.

must...keep...watching

 

[Hellfire13]

On $500? Let's think about this here for a minute.

It is proven, that adding RGB to your PC significantly boost the out-of-the-box thermals, and the Feng Shui of the room by 35,3%.

It's 35.6% with the new, fancy extra bright RGBs. 😛

RGB is not usually your office necessity, especially at this kind of budget. Not everyone is LTT.
That money can be channeled towards a better part, that can yield revenue.

right 😀

 

[g-unit1111]

On $500? Let's think about this here for a minute.

It is proven, that adding RGB to your PC significantly boost the out-of-the-box thermals, and the Feng Shui of the room by 35,3%.

It's 35.6% with the new, fancy extra bright RGBs. 😛

RGB is not usually your office necessity, especially at this kind of budget. Not everyone is LTT.
That money can be channeled towards a better part, that can yield revenue.

:lol:

 

[cryhavoc517]

The system is up & running with no conflicts or compromises...thanks for the input!!!!!!