Help with Optimizing New Gaming/Work Setup

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  Clear on 21/07/2020 - 15:35

  16GB DDR4 (1x16) G.Skill 3200Mhz Ripjaws V RAM PN F4-3200C16S-16GVK

  Go for 2x8GB instead as Ryzen performs a lot better with dual channel than single.

  Do I need a non-integrated sound card?

  Audiophile? If not inbuilt is fine.

  A non-integrated network connection? (I can and will connecting to modem rather than using a wifi connection)

  Inbuilt is also fine unless you're planning on having more than one ethernet port.

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    Kangal on 21/07/2020 - 19:07

    If he plans to get 32GB DDR4-3200 somewhere down the line, then yeah, getting 1x16GB stick is better.
    He can just buy the second stick once he has the money, and alls done.

    But if he starts with a 2x8GB sticks, he might not have any other DIM slots left.
    So it kinda depends on the motherboard.

    In general, I've recommended people start off with one good stick, then add a second stick later. But then again, I'm a tightarse and always stress the build budget initially.

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      Clear on 21/07/2020 - 19:12

      Why not go the whole way and get 2x16GB instead. It's what I did in my Ryzen build and it paid off.

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  Fergy1987 on 21/07/2020 - 15:45

  Seems bloody expensive for what you're getting - What does Umart have going?

  If you're going to get a 2070 non super you might as well get the 2060 Super and save some bucks. Or even see what AMD has to offer with a 5700XT or something.

  If you dont plan on upgrading anytime soon maybe just get a B450 motherboard for some price savings.

  Stock cooler is fine for Ryzen 3600

  Integrated sound is fine with those speakers.

  Also drop the SSD down to 500gb - If you're going to put in 4tb of storage, no point going to 1tb of SSD

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  Nalar on 21/07/2020 - 15:57

  2060 instead of 2070 could save some $$ with tiny performance hit.

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  scrimshaw on 21/07/2020 - 16:24

  Notes:
  Gigabyte AM4 MicroATX B550M DS3H DDR4 Motherboard IS INCOMPATIBLE.

  You can ignore this error message. The B550m is a newly released chipset and it's likely whoever coded the website to provide advice on compatibility did not correctly assign it to be compatible with AM4 processors.

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  RevMet on 21/07/2020 - 16:41

  I'm not sure who told you that motherboard is incompatible with the Ryzen 3600… it's incompatible with the 3200G and 3400G
  https://www.gigabyte.com/au/Motherboard/B550M-DS3H-rev-10#kf

  If going with the Ryzen 3600, you can definitely get a fairly cheap mobo (a b450 will do, or a cheap b550 will be fine, but it maybe be shoddy and put other components at risk). Almost all motherboards now have integrated network and will be fine. Integrated wifi is nice, but you can also get a usb wifi for like $20 and save 30-50 on the mobo, but do you need to….? eehh

  I'd agree with the above regarding RAM, 2x8gb sticks will do you well, esp with Ryzen.

  For hard drives I'd say only get a 500gb ssd, unless your web design or family files mean you need a lot of space, then also pair an extra 1-2tb hdd.

  Graphics card can be very subjective. if you're wanting and playing the latest games at the best frames, then you'll probably want to have better specs for other parts as well as the graphics card. however if you're happy playing games at medium to high settings with 'nice' frames but not ultimate, and mostly looking to budget and save a bit more, then I'd say getting an amd graphics card is ample, like an rx580. if they're building it new for you, perhaps they won't let you purchase an older card, but that's up to you.

  Your Gold power supply might be slight overkill, but for PSU it's better to be safe than sorry, and there are other much more expensive components that you want this one to be reliable. Stick with it.

  The stereo system, you could probably (definitely) find a better deal on a similar product on OzB. Or depending if you're using this in an office setting and you don't really mind audio quality, a pair of headphones will get you by (usb bluetooth is also an option)

  Ultimately, purchasing a pre-built computer means succumbing to "paying for convenience", otherwise if you want to really penny pinch and customise, then your best option is to build yourself.

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  ihavok on 21/07/2020 - 17:02

  Not purchasing a new monitor for your new setup? Might be worth budgeting for too. What about keyboard/mouse?

  "Integrated Sound Card" and "Integrated Network Connection" (I'm assuming this is ethernet, maybe also wifi) - sounds like these are built into your motherboard.

  Built in soundcard should be plenty for the included speakers. These are easy to add later (external DAC/AMP that plugs in via USB). You could even skip the speaker upgrade for later?.

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  NotAnAudiophile on 22/07/2020 - 00:03

  I don't know if the Antec Neo is good or not, but I usually buy the highest rated and reliable PSU I can, something like a Corsair 750W would be good. Not a place to skimp on. If an upgrade on monitor is wanted, I would recommend the Xiaomi 34" we're all hyped on. Cheap, good for gaming and does the job.

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  capslock janitor on 24/07/2020 - 13:58

  I was considering TechFast until the recent negative feedback from them on here.

  Can I see ?