[SOLVED] Parts list evaluation

[Deano1620]

It's been a decade since my last build. Due to space constraints, I'm set on the Node 202 case. This is a work station and gaming console.
I'm sure I haven't hit the performance / price sweet spot on some of these components. Any suggestions are welcome ... especially to make it less expensive.
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/7JmMRJ

 

[WildCard999]

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[Deano1620]

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Sorry … edited my original to include the correct link.

 

[WildCard999]

A bit cheaper.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard ($123.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($79.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Crucial - P1 500 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($59.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB GAMING Video Card ($339.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design - Node 202 HTPC Case ($70.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS SGX 450 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular SFX Power Supply ($69.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($99.39 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Noctua - NF-A12x15 PWM 55.44 CFM 120 mm Fan ($19.95 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Noctua - NF-A12x15 PWM 55.44 CFM 120 mm Fan ($19.95 @ Amazon)
Total: $1023.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-07-06 19:30 EDT-0400

 

[WildCard999]

Just wondering, where are your putting those fans?

 

[Deano1620]

Just wondering, where are your putting those fans?

They are the slim style fans. According to other builders, there is room between the GPU and the perforated case side to mount the thin fans. Hoping to get more air-flow.
I guess it all depends on the thickness of the GPU.
What are your thoughts?

 

[WildCard999]

They are the slim style fans. According to other builders, there is room between the GPU and the perforated case side to mount the thin fans. Hoping to get more air-flow.
I guess it all depends on the thickness of the GPU.
What are your thoughts?

I'd hold off on those for now and see how the temps are. If anything the better choice for aftermarket cooling would be on the CPU as the stock works well however can get a bit audible but essentially try it first before replacing.

 

[Deano1620]

I'd hold off on those for now and see how the temps are. If anything the better choice for aftermarket cooling would be on the CPU as the stock works well however can get a bit audible but essentially try it first before replacing.

Sounds like a good plan.
Thanks for looking over my build and for your advice.

 

[Karadjgne]

I'd not bother with the fans, the gpu will block most of the airflow there and it's almost segmented inside the case. The gpu fans themselves will draw right from the side of the case.

The bar in the middle seperates gpu area from cpu area, there's little airflow between them, that cuts down on much heat transference. The cpu cooler is top vented as is the psu. Not much need for airflow. Standard axial gpus work OK, blower style actually work better in this design, as excess heat isn't recycled through the gpu, it's exhausted out the rear.

 

[WildCard999]

Sounds like a good plan.
Thanks for looking over my build and for your advice.

Your welcome, it's a solid 1080P/1440P gaming build. Let me know how it turns out, especially building in the Node 202.

 

[Deano1620]

I'd not bother with the fans, the gpu will block most of the airflow there and it's almost segmented inside the case. The gpu fans themselves will draw right from the side of the case.

The bar in the middle seperates gpu area from cpu area, there's little airflow between them, that cuts down on much heat transference. The cpu cooler is top vented as is the psu. Not much need for airflow. Standard axial gpus work OK, blower style actually work better in this design, as excess heat isn't recycled through the gpu, it's exhausted out the rear.

Good point … I hadn't considered that. Makes sense.
Thanks.