This build requires critical and constructive feedback to help me enhance it.
This build requires critical and constructive feedback to help me enhance it.
This PC is meant for work, study, and play... so I need to balance the advantages and reduce the drawbacks by picking the right hardware components. I'm thinking about it with you all and would love to hear your ideas.
Hi geofelt,
Thank you for your patience with this detailed request. I’ll address each point separately so everyone can follow along and contribute.
(CPU, mobo, RAM) I’m not planning to upgrade this PC. The motherboard remains uncertain if I stick with the Z590 chipset, though it’s not my main priority right now.
(Graphic Card) + (PSU) + (Cabinet)
During the construction of this build, the GPU was quite expensive. The only option I could manage was the GTX1650. Now I’m thinking about enhancing it with the best GPU my CPU, motherboard, and RAM can support.
I’m also aware that I’ll need additional PSU and cabinet space.
>>>> Thoughts? <<<<
(Cooling Capacity)
My cooling setup is quite inadequate. I have six 120mm fans, none with PWM, and the original CPU cooler is still in place.
>>>> Thoughts? <<<<
My current configuration looks like this:
CPU: Intel Core i7-11700 2.5 GHz 8-Core Processor
Motherboard: MSI B560M-A PRO Micro ATX LGA1200 Motherboard
Memory: Kingston FURY Beast 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory
Storage: Corsair MP600 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
Storage: Seagate BarraCuda 2 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive (AGONIZING)
Video Card: Asus TUF GAMING OC P GeForce GTX 1650 G6 4 GB Video Card
Case: Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L MicroATX Mini Tower Case
Power Supply: Corsair CV550 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro OEM 64-bit
Monitor: LG UltraGear 27GN65R 27.0" IPS 1920 x 1080 144 Hz Monitor
(CPU, Mobo, RAM, SSD) I’m not planning to upgrade this setup.
The motherboard remains uncertain if I choose the Z590 chipset, though it’s not my main concern right now.
(Graphic Card) + (PSU) + (Cabinet)
When assembling this build, the graphics card was quite expensive. The only option I could manage was the GTX1650.
Now I’m thinking about upgrading to the top GPU that fits within my CPU, motherboard, RAM, and SSD capabilities.
I’m aware that a PSU and cabinet will need extra space.
>>>> Thoughts? <<<<
(Cooling Capacity)
I currently lack a good cooling setup! Only six 120mm fans with no PWM and the original CPU cooler.
>>>> Thoughts? <<<<
Thank you!
My method when selecting technology focuses on clearly defined objectives and meeting those needs. Issues often emerge when goals are unclear, such as when someone says “a future-proof gaming setup that does everything,” which results in unnecessary expenses. I think it would help to define particular tasks or desired results to guide GPU selection. Without clear limits, decisions become less effective.