Hey guys, Haven't built anything in a while and my parents called me and asked for a new PC. Main requirements were for it to be quiet and boot fast(Current system is over 10 years old and has no SSD)
Approximate Purchase Date: Probably going to order the parts this week.
Budget Range: Would like to stay below 500 with OS
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Browsing internet, e-mail, nothing more really. Needs to be a windows system though.
Are you buying a monitor: No, If I can find a motherboard with DVI or DP
Do you need to buy OS: Yes, Win 10 OEM I guess is still fine for personal builds.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Location is in EU, so will be buying local.
Location: Estonia
Parts Preferences: No brand preference really
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: Needs to be quiet, small. Full fanless idea is not possible because we do get a heatwave every year where things would start melting.
So, My first thought was an ITX build but I have since disregarded that idea because of the added cost.
I did have a look at going with an Intel G5400 but AMD seems to be a better value with Athlon 200 GE, so:
CPU: AMD Athlon 200GE - have no idea about AMD lineup and chipsets though.
MB: Gigabyte B450 S2H - Gigabyte because of the capability to switch all fans off, when system is below a set temperature. This helps with the quiet requirement. S2H seems to be a good budget option with a lot of features.
Storage: 860EVO 500GB, already grabbed one during Black Friday.
RAM: 1x8GB, from MB QVL. For example Corsair value select line.
Case: Fractal Define Mini C seems like a good option with good dust filtration and smaller size. Looks discrete, price is ok. Don't really need 2 fans but meh.
PSU: Seasonic Focus plus Gold 550, because of the fanless operating mode really. Would probably be fine with 300W for fanless operation and Bronze rating but I am looking to go silent unless it is summer and the temps get hot.
External DVD drive
Win 10 Home, OEM
A CPU cooler with heatpipes, whatever doesn't interfere with case or RAM. Is Coolermaster 212EVO still a thing?
Any feedback, thoughts and ideas is much appreciated.
Approximate Purchase Date: Probably going to order the parts this week.
Budget Range: Would like to stay below 500 with OS
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Browsing internet, e-mail, nothing more really. Needs to be a windows system though.
Are you buying a monitor: No, If I can find a motherboard with DVI or DP
Do you need to buy OS: Yes, Win 10 OEM I guess is still fine for personal builds.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Location is in EU, so will be buying local.
Location: Estonia
Parts Preferences: No brand preference really
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: Needs to be quiet, small. Full fanless idea is not possible because we do get a heatwave every year where things would start melting.
So, My first thought was an ITX build but I have since disregarded that idea because of the added cost.
I did have a look at going with an Intel G5400 but AMD seems to be a better value with Athlon 200 GE, so:
CPU: AMD Athlon 200GE - have no idea about AMD lineup and chipsets though.
MB: Gigabyte B450 S2H - Gigabyte because of the capability to switch all fans off, when system is below a set temperature. This helps with the quiet requirement. S2H seems to be a good budget option with a lot of features.
Storage: 860EVO 500GB, already grabbed one during Black Friday.
RAM: 1x8GB, from MB QVL. For example Corsair value select line.
Case: Fractal Define Mini C seems like a good option with good dust filtration and smaller size. Looks discrete, price is ok. Don't really need 2 fans but meh.
PSU: Seasonic Focus plus Gold 550, because of the fanless operating mode really. Would probably be fine with 300W for fanless operation and Bronze rating but I am looking to go silent unless it is summer and the temps get hot.
External DVD drive
Win 10 Home, OEM
A CPU cooler with heatpipes, whatever doesn't interfere with case or RAM. Is Coolermaster 212EVO still a thing?
Any feedback, thoughts and ideas is much appreciated.
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram