New Build, Arch Linux, AM4 MOBO, Ryzen 5 5600X processor, under $1500
New Build, Arch Linux, AM4 MOBO, Ryzen 5 5600X processor, under $1500
Approximate Purchase Date: Tomorrow
Budget Range: Loose but under 1300 in extra components, Much Less is acceptable
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Stormgate
Are you purchasing a monitor?
Yes
Parts to Upgrade:
[New Build] – CPU AM4 slot, Ryzen 5 5600x
Do you need to purchase an operating system?
No – using Arch Linux
Preferred Parts Sources:
[NEw Egg Fine](https://www.newegg.com/amd-ryzen-5-5600x...SGMJPY7075)
Location: Berkeley, CA
Parts Preferences:
CPU AM4 slot, Ryzen 5 5600x
Overclocking: NO
SLI or Crossfire: NO
Monitor Resolution: 1920 by 1200 – 4K support?
Additional Comments:
Ignoring aesthetics, focus on quiet operation. Running Arch Linux is essential.
Why are you upgrading?
New Build Party Time
The 120mm fan is positioned inside the rear section of that case for an exhaust function.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
- AMD Ryzen 5 5600 3.5 GHz 6-Core Processor ($139.00 @ B&H)
- CPU Cooler: Deepcool AG400 75.89 CFM CPU Cooler ($21.99 @ Amazon)
- Motherboard: Gigabyte B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 ATX AM4 ($139.99 @ Amazon)
- Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 ($64.98 @ Amazon)
- Storage: Western Digital Black SN770 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD ($109.99 @ Amazon)
- Video Card: MSI VENTUS 2X BLACK OC GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB ($359.99 @ Newegg)
- Case: Fractal Design Focus 2 ATX Mid Tower ($69.99 @ B&H)
- Power Supply: MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 750 W (80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX) ($79.99 @ Newegg)
- Fan: ARCTIC P12 56.3 CFM 120 mm ($8.99 @ Amazon)
- Monitor: MSI G244F 23.8" 1920 x 1080 170 Hz ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1109.90
Prices encompass shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
*Selected lowest-priced items based on criteria*
Generated by PCPartPicker
2023-12-26 04:04 EST-0500
A closer inspection of these parts is recommended.
Links:
https://www.msi.com/Monitor/G244F
https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B55...-rev-10#kf
https://www.amd.com/en/products/cpu/amd-ryzen-5-5600
https://www.deepcool.com/products/C...le...5898.shtml
https://www.westerndigital.com/products/...DS200T3X0E
https://www.msi.com/Graphics-Card/GeForc...LACK-8G-OC
https://www.msi.com/Power-Supply/MAG-A750GL-PCIE5
https://www.arctic.de/us/P12-PWM-PST/ACFAN00120A
https://www.fractal-design.com/products/...lear-tint/
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIG4vFQbDn4
If the CPU cost isn't listed:
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor
(Purchased for $0.00)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 66.17 CFM
($35.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B550 PG Velocita ATX AM4
($129.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: GeIL Orion AMD Edition 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18
($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Black SN850X 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME
($119.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Speedster MERC 319 Black Radeon RX 7800 XT
($529.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Deepcool CH560 ATX Mid Tower Case
($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Deepcool PX-G 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular
($96.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Samsung Odyssey G50A 32.0" 2560 x 1440 165 Hz
($208.99 @ Best Buy)
Grand Total: $1269.83
Prices cover shipping, taxes, and available discounts
Created by PCPartPicker
2023-12-26 11:37 EST-0500
We've made significant progress on this project. I realized the motherboard lacked Wi-Fi, so I purchased an M2 Wi-Fi module. Perhaps for beginners like me, it's useful to note when you require a Wi-Fi card.