Any advice for setting up a gaming PC?
Any advice for setting up a gaming PC?
Hey everyone, I've been playing games on my laptop for a while now and have decided to upgrade to a gaming PC. I'm checking if the case and other parts will work together. There are any problems? Could it cause performance issues? Will it handle high-quality games with lots of frames per second? My setup includes a Ryzen 5 3600, GTX 1660 Super with 6GB GPU, 1TB NVMe drive, A520M motherboard, 550w power supply, and the Thunder CrushCase with three ARGB fans. The RAM is 16GB DDR4 at 3200Mhz.
We require significantly more details to assess compatibility.
What is the precise motherboard model?
Which specific power supply are you considering?
Do you have a reference link for the exact case you want, as there are various "Crush" cases from Thunder?
What is the precise memory kit model you intend to use? Are you buying one complete kit with both DIMMs or two separate DIMMs of the same model that aren't combined?
*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. Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: this week (the closer the better) Budget Range: (e.g.: 300-400) Before / After Rebates; Before / After Shipping System Usage from Most to Least Important: (e.g.: Folding@Home, gaming, surfing the internet, watching movies) Are you buying a monitor: Yes / No Parts to Upgrade: (e.g.: CPU, mobo, RAM) **Include Power Supply Make & Model If Re-using** Do you need to buy OS: Yes / No Please note that if you're using an OEM license of Windows, you will need a new one when buying a new motherboard. Preferred Website(s) for Parts: (e.g.: newegg.com, ncix.com -- to show us selection & pricing) Location: City, State/Region, Country - we need to know where these parts are being assembled and whether there are good store-only deals available Parts Preferences: by brand or type (e.g.: I would like to upgrade to Intel CPU) Overclocking: Yes / No / Maybe SLI or Crossfire: Yes / No / Maybe Your Monitor Resolution: (e.g.: 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1920x1080, 1920x1200 or if you're upgrading please state what you'd want to get) Additional Comments: (e.g.: Need to have a window and lots of bling, I would like a quiet PC. Please also list specific software or games you're using) And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: (e.g. I'm having trouble running game X or my PSU broke)
This is very close to the specifications of a machine I just constructed.
Be aware that "tray" CPU models usually don't include a cooler.
I recommend confirming compatibility on the manufacturer's website to ensure the BIOS version 3xxx is supported. The model you select should display MSI, so verify that detail. Without more information, I would suggest proceeding with caution.
I'm not familiar with any A520 boards that don't come with 3000 series processors from the original BIOS. There could be exceptions, but I haven't encountered them. That's why I wanted more details.