[SOLVED] PC build list for 8yr old's bday

[RT47]

Hello, I'm building a PC for a friends son for streaming (mainly ps4), video editing and some light gaming eventually (kids first pc).

I have a build put together on pcpartspicker but i was wondering if anyone with more experience could look over my build for errors or any suggestions in general would help.

Still need to add fans and maybe a cpu water cooler.

Definitely needs to have Bluetooth.

Trying to make this pc look as cool as possible because it is for a kids birthday.

Already have an Elgato HD60 pro capture card which is internal.

My budget is $1500 CAD.

Thank you in advance!

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/Rambo_Tron/saved/gFp6sY

 

[NightHawkRMX]

That pc should do what you need just well. You do not need water cooling since the stock cooler is sufficient. You can get a pcie wifi and Bluetooth card

 

[NightHawkRMX]

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/XVqgjy heres some changes. You do not need thermal paste since the includer cpu cooler comes with some pre applied.

 

[WildCard999]

You really don't need to spend that much, the Ryzen 2600 (+stock cooler) is more then enough for those needs. And for a kid I'd add in aftermarket RGB fans.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor ($229.42 @ Amazon Canada)
Motherboard: MSI - B450 GAMING PRO CARBON AC ATX AM4 Motherboard ($179.99 @ Canada Computers)
Memory: Team - T-Force Delta RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($166.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Crucial - MX500 500 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($79.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.95 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: Sapphire - Radeon RX 580 4 GB NITRO+ Video Card ($229.99 @ Mike's Computer Shop)
Case: NZXT - H500 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Canada Computers)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Case Fan: Thermaltake - Riing 12 RGB 40.6 CFM 120mm Fan ($34.88 @ Canada Computers)
Case Fan: Thermaltake - Riing 12 RGB 40.6 CFM 120mm Fan ($34.88 @ Canada Computers)
Case Fan: Thermaltake - Riing 14 RGB 51.15 CFM 140mm Fan ($34.99 @ Memory Express)
Case Fan: Thermaltake - Riing 14 RGB 51.15 CFM 140mm Fan ($34.99 @ Memory Express)
Total: $1296.05
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-02-02 18:59 EST-0500


If you prefer the 2700X then stick with the stock cooler, it's excellent and has RGB in it.

 

[RT47]

@remixislandmusic thank you for that change. I didn't even think of using m.2. The MOBO has built in wifi and bluetooth though right?

@WildCard999 550w is enough?

 

[NightHawkRMX]

550WATT is enough for either system since newer components are more power efficient. That m.2 drive operates at SATA SSD speeds but is more convenient to install. It is inexpensive for one of the best SATA SSD around. The 2600 system can save you money if you need to. The mobo you selected has both Bluetooth and wifi.

 

[USAFRet]

Actually, I would vote against the m.2 SATA based drive.

They run at the same speed as their 2.5" format counterpart, but not all motherboards will accept a SATA m.2 drive.
While ALL will accept a 2.5" format SATA drive.

Something to think about, if you ever want to repurpose that drive in the future.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

That's very true, but the m.2 drive is easier to install and hides away neatly under the video card in most motherboards. Most mobos have an m.2 slot now so the only compatibility issue would be installing the SSD into an older system. You could go nvme to make use of the m.2 pcie slot, but they are a way to expensive currently for the added performance.

 

[USAFRet]

That's very true, but the m.2 drive is easier to install and hides away neatly under the video card in most motherboards. Most mobos have an m.2 slot now so the only compatibility issue would be installing the SSD into an older system. You could go nvme to make use of the m.2 pcie slot, but they are a way to expensive currently for the added performance.

m.2 ports, yes. Just about all current and future boards will have one or more.

m.2 ports that can accept a SATA m.2 drive....maybe not so much.
As we move to more NVMe drives, an m.2 port that can take a SATA drive may be in teh minority.

There are tradeoffs either way. That's just one other thing to consider.
There is no price or performance difference between the two different SATA III formats, 2.5" or m.2.

 

[assasin32]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor ($229.02 @ Amazon Canada)
Motherboard: ASRock - B450M PRO4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($79.90 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($124.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Crucial - MX500 500 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($79.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.95 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB XC BLACK GAMING Video Card ($469.00 @ Canada Computers)
Case: Rosewill - SRM-01 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($34.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte - GC-WB867D-I REV 4.2 PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter ($49.99 @ Canada Computers)
Total: $1237.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-02-03 09:45 EST-0500

I skipped the transparent case and flashy lights to trim down the price. Than added in a beefier GPU, just add in a fan or two and temps should be kept under control at stock speeds. And a little tio zip ties are your friend for cable management especially for modular PSUs as you can zip tie the unused cables and tie them off somewhere in the case where it won't obstruct airflow or be a nuisance.

Edited in:
Actually ditch this case, you can go cheaper on the case but not this one I just looked at the vent design and I dont believe it would allow optimal airflow.

 

[WildCard999]

@remixislandmusic thank you for that change. I didn't even think of using m.2. The MOBO has built in wifi and bluetooth though right?

@WildCard999 550w is enough?

It is, also the Seasonic Focus Gold is one of the best PSU's out there, comes with 10 year warranty.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

@remixislandmusic thank you for that change. I didn't even think of using m.2. The MOBO has built in wifi and bluetooth though right?

@WildCard999 550w is enough?

It is, also the Seasonic Focus Gold is one of the best PSU's out there, comes with 10 year warranty.

Seasonic knows how to make a good psu. I would stick to a quality case. Rosewill is a low-end brand.