Need Help Building a new Silent Gaming PC that doubles as workstation
Need Help Building a new Silent Gaming PC that doubles as workstation
My current PC is extremely loud and hot and has started to randomly blue screen. I'm hoping to salvage the ssd's and peripherals and upgrade to something much more suitable for 60fps gaming.
I'm looking for something that can store an ssd as well as an original hd or two for additional storage.
Other than that I am trying to utilize a 3600x.
I am trying to stay around 800$ if at all possible. A little more if absolutely necessary to make it silent and not make my room a sauna.
Please any help would be greatly appreciated.
I would do something more like this. B550 is superior in features. 2x16gb is better than 4x8gb in a dual channel rig, such as this. Less issues trying to get ram to run at its rated speed. Ryzen loves fast ram, and 3600 cl16 is kinda the sweet spot, on price/performance.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor
($184.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler:
be quiet! Pure Rock Slim 35.14 CFM CPU Cooler
Motherboard:
MSI B550-A PRO ATX AM4 Motherboard
($139.99 @ B&H)
Memory:
G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory
($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:
Western Digital Blue 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
($0.00)
Storage:
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Just wanted to share this parts list with you all and get your feedback if anyone’s interested. These hard drives have been completely wiped clean – I'm moving them over from my old computer. You can see the full list here: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Zvwcn7
I would do something more like this. B550 is superior in features. 2x16gb is better than 4x8gb in a dual channel rig, such as this. Less issues trying to get ram to run at its rated speed. Ryzen loves fast ram, and 3600 cl16 is kinda the sweet spot, on price/performance.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor
($184.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler:
be quiet! Pure Rock Slim 35.14 CFM CPU Cooler
Motherboard:
MSI B550-A PRO ATX AM4 Motherboard
($139.99 @ B&H)
Memory:
G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory
($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:
Western Digital Blue 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
($0.00)
Storage:
Crucial P2 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive
($64.99 @ Adorama)
Storage:
Western Digital Blue 2 TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive
($0.00)
Storage:
Western Digital Blue 2 TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive
($0.00)
Video Card:
EVGA GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB KO ULTRA GAMING Video Card
($319.99 @ Walmart)
Case:
Metallic Gear Neo Air ATX Mid Tower Case
($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply:
be quiet! Pure Power 11 CM 500 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply
Case Fan:
Metallic Gear Skiron RGB 120 50 CFM 120 mm Fan
($17.98 @ Amazon)
Total:
$937.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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2020-06-24 09:25 EDT-0400
Computers themselves can never be completely silent – it’s usually the fans that cause the sound. To figure out exactly where the noise is coming from, try rolling up a piece of paper into a tube and using it to trace the source.
Here are some thoughts on your build:
The bequiet slim cooler has a small 92mm fan that tends to get noisy when it ramps up under heavy use. You’d likely find better cooling and quieter operation with a standard tower-style air cooler, ideally one with a 120mm or 140mm fan. Something like the Noctua NH-U12s would be excellent. The NH-D15, which is around the same price, uses a 140mm fan and is practically silent.
It’s generally best to stick with just one kit of RAM – Ryzen processors are incredibly sensitive to memory compatibility. If you need 32GB, buying two 16GB kits is the way to go. Fast RAM, around 3600 speed, will really boost your Ryzen performance.
And if you’re planning on using a graphics card like an RTX 2060, consider upgrading to something more powerful so it doesn't have to constantly spin its fans at full speed (and get noisy). You’ll need around 500 watts of power, and gold-rated PSUs are a good choice. But honestly, why not go a little bigger – maybe 650 watts? That would prevent your PSU fan from spinning all the time. Seasonic focus units are particularly reliable; they even let you know it’s okay if the fans don't start up immediately.
Finally, keep in mind that hard drives can create noticeable mechanical noise. Rubber mounts can help dampen vibrations and reduce the overall sound.
this is amazing feedback. tysm. do you have any idea about an alternative to the 2060 in regards to the video card? I have opted for 2 16gig sticks as mentioned by the poster above.
Let’s steer clear of factory-overclocked graphics cards – they tend to use more power and need a lot more cooling. I'd recommend something like this Evga GeForce RTX 2060 Super: [https://www.newegg.com/evga-geforce-rtx-...klink=true](https://www.newegg.com/evga-geforce-rtx-...klink=true). The power design is 175 watts, while the overclocked Evga RTX 2060 I linked earlier has a TDP of 190. It’s definitely pricier, but you get a lot more performance out of it.
this is a bit out of my price range (esp. when coupled with a new cpu cooler and power supply)
this is where i'm at after taking in feedback and even this is a bit pricey for me.
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/wTg3p8