Question Seeking advice on components selection for a new PC.

[satimis_06]

Hi all,

I'm going to build a new powerful desktop PC for home use. I don't game neither WiFi is necessary. The new PC will be connected direct to 1,000M up/down FTTH cable.

I have selected following components on searching Internet;

1. Motherboard
ASUS PRIME B650M-A WIFI II DDR5,
Socket AM5 mATX Motherboard

Spec:

PRIME B650M-A - Tech Specs｜Motherboards｜ASUS Global

PRIME B650M-A is equipped with outstanding features, including 6-layer PCB design, DDR5, PCIe 5.0 M.2 support, Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C®, BIOS FlashBackâ¢, DisplayPort/VGA/HDMI, Addressable Gen 2 headers, Aura Sync, Fan Xpert 2+, which will bring...

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2. CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F Processor 8C 16T Socket AM5

3. RAM
G.SKILL 64GB Kit (2x32GB)
Ripjaws S5 Black F5-6400J3239G32GX2-RS5K
DDR5 6400MHz Memory

4. SSD Drive (2 drives)
4a. (for Ubuntu Linux)
Samsung 2TB 990 EVO Plus MZ-V9S2T0BW M.2 2280
PCIe 4.0 x4 / 5.0 x2 NVMe 2.0 SSD
(for virtualization)

4b. (for Window 10 Home)
Samsung 1TB 990 EVO Plus MZ-V9S1T0BW M.2 2280
PCIe 4.0 x4 / 5.0 x2 NVMe 2.0 SSD

What does it mean "5.0 x2 NVMe 2.0" ?

5. Graphic card
4K graphic card already available
product: TU116 [GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER]
vendor: NVIDIA Corporation

6. Power supply already available (brand new)
Corsair (CXM series)
CX550
550 watt

The new PC shall run both Ubuntu Linux and Window 10 Home systems, dual boot. Virtualization (Oracle VirtualBox) will be installed on Ubuntu Linux drive.

I have no preset budget. I need a powerful desktop PC for my use.

Please advise. Thanks in advance

Regards

 

[Lutfij]

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F Processor 8C 16T Socket AM5
I would pick something with an iGPU on it, in case you have to deal with discrete GPU related issues.

Ripjaws S5 Black F5-6400J3239G32GX2-RS5K
Ram kit has X.M.P on it, I'd look at a ram kit that has AMD's E.X.P.O advertised on it. The sweet spot would be DDR5-6000MHz with tight latencies.

CX550
Would look into a higher quality PSU.

What does it mean "5.0 x2 NVMe 2.0" ?
It means the drive will operate at PCIe4.0x4 speeds or if in a PCIe5.0 slot at x2 speeds. You won't be able to tell the difference even if you tried. They will show up on (synthetic)benchmarks but you won't notice that speed in day to day computing/tasks.

I have no preset budget.
Then that means we can suggest higher priced parts without concern?

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[satimis_06]

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F Processor 8C 16T Socket AM5
I would pick something with an iGPU on it, in case you have to deal with discrete GPU related issues.

Ripjaws S5 Black F5-6400J3239G32GX2-RS5K
Ram kit has X.M.P on it, I'd look at a ram kit that has AMD's E.X.P.O advertised on it. The sweet spot would be DDR5-6000MHz with tight latencies.

CX550
Would look into a higher quality PSU.

What does it mean "5.0 x2 NVMe 2.0" ?
It means the drive will operate at PCIe4.0x4 speeds or if in a PCIe5.0 slot at x2 speeds. You won't be able to tell the difference even if you tried. They will show up on (synthetic)benchmarks but you won't notice that speed in day to day computing/tasks.

I have no preset budget.
Then that means we can suggest higher priced parts without concern?

Please stylize your thread with info asked of in this thread;

*How to Ask for New Build or Upgrade Advice*

How to Ask for New Build or Upgrade Advice First off, respect where respect is due - this is an adaptation of the Animal's *How To Ask For New Build Advice* Sticky. I created this because there's a lot of posts nowadays asking for upgrade advice both on here and on the CPU forums, and I feel...

forums.tomshardware.com

inclusive of your location, your budget and your preferred site for purchase, so users here can provided (tweaked)suggestions accordingly.

Hi lutfij,
Thanks for your reply.

RAM
I would select;
CORSAIR 64GB Kit (2x32GB) VENGEANCE CMK64GX5M2B6000C30 DDR5 6000MHz Memory

CPU
AMDAMD Ryzen 7 8700G Processor 8C 16T Socket AM5

Ryzen 7 8000G review: An integrated GPU that can beat a graphics card, for a price

Ryzen 8000G review: An integrated GPU that can beat a graphics card, for a price

The CPU is good, the GPU is great; it’s the AM5 platform that’s the problem.

arstechnica.com

It seems this CPU with integrated GPU ?

Your comment would be appreciated. Thanks

Regards