First PC Build, is it all compatible?

Zenify · 31-07-2021 9:06pm #1

I've never built a PC before. I've just bought these parts on Amazon to build my first PC. Can any experts here share their thoughts if the parts will all work well together? I bought them all on Prime so I can return them if you think it won't work?

It's a build mostly for Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and a little light Premier pro editing.

I plan on pairing it with the 5700g when it launches soon. If I can get my hands on it in the next few weeks, I'll settle for the 4750g if not.

Total cost of parts below £450 €530

Hopefully I'll be able to pick up a Ryzen 5700g for €350.

Corsair CV450, CV Series, 80 PLUS Bronze Certified, 450 Watt Non-Modular Power Supply - Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07YVVXYFN/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_R92JHRNJ21C4209DZXCR?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

ASRock B550M-ITX/AC Supports 3rd Gen AMD AM4 Ryzen™ / Future AMD Ryzen™ Processors motherboard https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B089VYCHMG/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_Z83G7DCZ6BXMR72NG5ZK?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

SanDisk SDSSDXPM2-500G-G25 Extreme PRO 500 GB M.2 NVMe 3D SSD, Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07BSSFB4N/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_KD298HSVG4T95NTM4BR8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Corsair Hydro H60 Liquid CPU Cooler - Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B079NXZQBC/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_5Q591F0W1VHARFF6FS31?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

GOLDEN FIELD N-2S Mini Cube ITX PC Computer Case Aluminium For PC Desktop Computer Casing https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075J9T9BL/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_T8Z3B5G4E7WC4H4Y0Q0J?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Viper Steel DDR4 32GB (2 x 16GB) 3600MHz Kit https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B088KSRW4S/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_CFC3T9HATMDQBWCWKZP0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Spear · 31-07-2021 9:14pm

It all seems okay. I'd personally be bit happier with another fan in that case. From a quick look at it, it seems everything will depend upon the 120mm AIO fan at the back only. But with no dedicated GPU, and the CPU being the only real source of heat it should be okay.

Zenify · 31-07-2021 9:19pm

Thanks Spear. Would another cheap fan just stuck somewhere in there help?

Does anyone know if I will have to update the bios on that board for it to work with the 5700g cpu? Had a quick look on YouTube for instructions on how to do it but would be great if I didn't just incase I run into problems.

Spear · 31-07-2021 9:29pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117688755#Comment_117688755

BIOS wise, it should be okay. A quick google shows others were fine with it upon it's release in 2020. If not, I'm sure someone could loan you an older CPU to do so. AMD have a program to provide a kit for such a purpose too, though that'll take longer.

Zenify · 01-08-2021 12:17pm

I think I'm going to change the ram because I think that one is overkill for the motherboard.

This one is 3200 MHz:

Corsair 178300 Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4 3200 MHz C16 XMP 2.0 High Performance Desktop Memory Kit for AMD Ryzen, Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B072LX99L9/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_87P922A23PYJ1N7QPT0J?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I was only getting 32gb to future proof this build but decided to go for 16gb now to save costs.

Spear · 01-08-2021 12:48pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117690478#Comment_117690478

It depends on what the focus of this machine is. Ryzen can decent benefits from higher RAM, so I'd still recommend 3600Mhz stuff, if performance is important.

16GB is a little minimal if you're going to be using it for productivity work. You may also have issues getting a suitably matching upgrade kit down the line. The move to DDR5 begins in a few months, so manufacturing capacity is going to move accordingly. I can't even find matching DDR4 kits to expand a machine I have, and that's using run of the mill Corsair RAM too.

Zenify · 04-08-2021 3:47pm

Anyone any advice where I might pick up a Ryzen 7 5700g?

Zenify · 05-08-2021 4:38pm

Just ordered a Ryzen 7 5700g on Currys UK website. The Irish one didn't have it. Getting it delivered to a friend in Scotland and they are coming back to Dublin next week.

£330 (a little more expensive than planned)

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing-accessories/components-upgrades/processors/amd-ryzen-7-5700g-processor-10227697-pdt.html

Zenify · 20-08-2021 4:18pm

Soooo the AIO fan and pump turn on etc. but no post. I assume I have to update the bios. Anyone got a ryzen 3000 cpu I can borrow in the south Dublin area? I can pick up and drop back pretty quick. Would really help me out.

Zenify · 09-09-2021 3:01pm

Just an update for anyone interested. It's all running amazingly. The motherboard was DOA so I got a new one, slight upgrade:

ASRock B550 PHANTOM GAMING-ITX/AX Supports 3rd Gen AMD AM4 Ryzen™ / Future AMD Ryzen™ Processors motherboard https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B089VRZ6JX/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_WX30DCJ5E6KHCHPMXEXG

I tested the AIO vs the stock cooler and the stock cooler did a better job at keeping the CPU cool so I returned the AIO and got a Noctua fan for the back . I'm just shocked how bad the water cooler was.

I got a game code with the cpu: Warframe AMD Ryzen. Anyone want it? As mentioned already I'm not a gamer. Not sure if anyone would want it?

K.O.Kiki · 10-09-2021 3:48pm

Must have been either a bad mount, or the pump wasn't running.

No AIO should be worse than a Wraith.

First PC Build, is it all compatible?

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