Opinion for PC build

Samsonccp

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Hi all, looking to get my first gaming PC. What is your opinion on this build from mansa?

I would like to dabble a bit into different variety of games. I also don't mind lower resolution of 1080p.

Processor Brand: AMD Ryzen Processor
Processor: Ryzen 5 5600X
Motherboard: Asus A520M TUF Plus Gaming Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
Cooler: Silverstone PF240 V2 - Black AIO
Graphics Card: Nvidia RTX 3060 Ti 8 GB - Asus
SSD: Samsung Evo Plus 970 1 TB NVMe - R:3500/W:3200
HDD: No HDD
Ram: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB 3600 MHz - Black
Power Supply: Silverstone VA 650 W 80+ Gold
Case: Tecware Forge M (4 ARGB Fans) - Black
Operating System: Activated Windows 11 Home 64-Bit
Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Card: Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Included
RGB Fans: Standard Black Fans (3 Fans)
RGB Lighting Strip: No RGB Lighting Strip
Custom Sleeved Cables: No Custom Sleeved Cables
Monitor: No Monitor
Peripherals: No Peripherals


$1,980.00
 

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mansa usually has somewhat expensive prices for the builds they offer, this is no different. suggest u take a look at dreamcore, they have a 12400f + 3070 build for slightly less, or a similarly spec-ed build for up to $130 cheaper, though the ssd capacities are 500gb instead of 1tb. if willing to diy, u could stand to save a lot too.
 

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Hi all, looking to get my first gaming PC. What is your opinion on this build from mansa?

I would like to dabble a bit into different variety of games. I also don't mind lower resolution of 1080p.

Processor Brand: AMD Ryzen Processor
Processor: Ryzen 5 5600X
Motherboard: Asus A520M TUF Plus Gaming Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
Cooler: Silverstone PF240 V2 - Black AIO
Graphics Card: Nvidia RTX 3060 Ti 8 GB - Asus
SSD: Samsung Evo Plus 970 1 TB NVMe - R:3500/W:3200
HDD: No HDD
Ram: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB 3600 MHz - Black
Power Supply: Silverstone VA 650 W 80+ Gold
Case: Tecware Forge M (4 ARGB Fans) - Black
Operating System: Activated Windows 11 Home 64-Bit
Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Card: Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Included
RGB Fans: Standard Black Fans (3 Fans)
RGB Lighting Strip: No RGB Lighting Strip
Custom Sleeved Cables: No Custom Sleeved Cables
Monitor: No Monitor
Peripherals: No Peripherals


$1,980.00
Go for DIY....much cheaper.
 

danexsis

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Hi all, looking to get my first gaming PC. What is your opinion on this build from mansa?

I would like to dabble a bit into different variety of games. I also don't mind lower resolution of 1080p.

Processor Brand: AMD Ryzen Processor
Processor: Ryzen 5 5600X
Motherboard: Asus A520M TUF Plus Gaming Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
Cooler: Silverstone PF240 V2 - Black AIO
Graphics Card: Nvidia RTX 3060 Ti 8 GB - Asus
SSD: Samsung Evo Plus 970 1 TB NVMe - R:3500/W:3200
HDD: No HDD
Ram: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB 3600 MHz - Black
Power Supply: Silverstone VA 650 W 80+ Gold
Case: Tecware Forge M (4 ARGB Fans) - Black
Operating System: Activated Windows 11 Home 64-Bit
Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Card: Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Included
RGB Fans: Standard Black Fans (3 Fans)
RGB Lighting Strip: No RGB Lighting Strip
Custom Sleeved Cables: No Custom Sleeved Cables
Monitor: No Monitor
Peripherals: No Peripherals


$1,980.00

don't got for SI, overpriced crap. learn to DIY, it's not hard really. Just watch a few tutorial vids and you're good to go...

im a sucker for ITX builds so change your mb and case if you want something else, these specs are sufficient enough for 1080p. FYI, ignore the prices they are in USD, just reference the parts

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 3.5 GHz 6-Core Processor ($159.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Freezer 7 X CO CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B550I AORUS PRO AX Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($93.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Intel 660p 1.02 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($79.98 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 6650 XT 8 GB Speedster QICK 308 ULTRA Video Card ($369.00 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master MasterBox NR200 Mini ITX Desktop Case ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GM 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular SFX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1121.93
 

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learn to DIY, it's not hard really.
is not whether is hard or not, people go for si builds for convenience and after sales support. some si do offer pretty competitive pricing, so for those who dont have the time to learn, build or ownself troubleshoot and rather not run the risk of making mistakes and ruining a couple of thousand dollars worth of parts, they are valid options.
im a sucker for ITX builds
quite funny that u say diy is not hard, then recommend one of the harder form factors to build in :s22: itx parts are generally pretty expensive too, not to mention that the nr200 is a poor excuse for an itx case.
 

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is not whether is hard or not, people go for si builds for convenience and after sales support. some si do offer pretty competitive pricing, so for those who dont have the time to learn, build or ownself troubleshoot and rather not run the risk of making mistakes and ruining a couple of thousand dollars worth of parts, they are valid options.

quite funny that u say diy is not hard, then recommend one of the harder form factors to build in :s22: itx parts are generally pretty expensive too, not to mention that the nr200 is a poor excuse for an itx case.

Agree here. ITX maybe not the way to start. I'm building my second ITX in the nr200 now. Cable management is really a bitch though on the nr200 with all the removable panels it's one of the easiest ITX cases to build in
 

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is not whether is hard or not, people go for si builds for convenience and after sales support. some si do offer pretty competitive pricing, so for those who dont have the time to learn, build or ownself troubleshoot and rather not run the risk of making mistakes and ruining a couple of thousand dollars worth of parts, they are valid options.

quite funny that u say diy is not hard, then recommend one of the harder form factors to build in :s22: itx parts are generally pretty expensive too, not to mention that the nr200 is a poor excuse for an itx case.
well, you do have a point there for ppl going for SI for the convenience and for non tech savvy folks.

that aside. i built 3 nr200s builds in the past 12 months. not gonna lie, each built gets easier each time but, they are a span of 3 months between each build. I'm not sure why it's hard to build in a nr200, unless different use case for different ppl that require more than just EPS, 24pin & PCIE :spin:
 

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i built 3 nr200s builds in the past 12 months. not gonna lie, each built gets easier each time but, they are a span of 3 months between each build. I'm not sure why it's hard to build in a nr200, unless different use case for different ppl that require more than just EPS, 24pin & PCIE :spin:
i was referring to itx builds in general, not just nr200 style itx builds. unlike matx or atx, u have to pay more attention to size restrictions (gpu length and psu form factor for eg) and cable management to get everything to fit. first time builders will definitely have a hard time dealing with compact sandwich style cases: for eg, how and where the cables are routed can make or break the build.

anyway, buying the nr200 in places where either the tecware fusion/sama quzao or montech sky one mini/sktc s200 is available is quite silly, given that they generally retail for less. u are basically paying more for a case that is barely any smaller and compatible with fewer parts, on top of the premium u already pay for itx mobos and sfx psus.
 

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I'm going to build my first sff build soon. Cpu, motherboard, ram and nvme arrive liao. Now waiting for 5.8l case, PSU, fan from taobao. Not sure gg to face any problem, but I enjoy building....
 

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totally agree on your take for itx builds in general.

well, given the quote by mansa was almost at 2k, and the opinion of my part list if, bought locally probably not even close to that quote. and we are being petty about a difference of $30ish difference in chassis.
 

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Hi all, looking to get my first gaming PC. What is your opinion on this build from mansa?

I would like to dabble a bit into different variety of games. I also don't mind lower resolution of 1080p.

Processor Brand: AMD Ryzen Processor
Processor: Ryzen 5 5600X
Motherboard: Asus A520M TUF Plus Gaming Wi-Fi & Bluetooth (at least B550 for me)
Cooler: Silverstone PF240 V2 - Black AIO (??? seriously)
Graphics Card: Nvidia RTX 3060 Ti 8 GB (Which model?)

SSD: Samsung Evo Plus 970 1 TB NVMe - R:3500/W:3200
HDD: No HDD
Ram: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB 3600 MHz - Black
Power Supply: Silverstone VA 650 W 80+ Gold
Case: Tecware Forge M (4 ARGB Fans) - Black (No)
Operating System: Activated Windows 11 Home 64-Bit
Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Card: Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Included
RGB Fans: Standard Black Fans (3 Fans)
RGB Lighting Strip: No RGB Lighting Strip
Custom Sleeved Cables: No Custom Sleeved Cables
Monitor: No Monitor
Peripherals: No Peripherals

$1,980.00

It's so overpriced.

I assume your budget is around 2k? Try something like that, prices quoted from Dynacore.
CPU + MBMSI B660M-A + 12400F$470Good combo for the price. B660M-A allows upgrading to 12700 in the future if required.
GPUAsus Tuf Gaming RTX3060Ti O8GB V2 OC Triple Fan$765Good Triple Fan option
CPU COOLERScythe Fuma 2 Rev.B$83A great cooler that can also cool a 12700F. A no-brainer.
PSUSuperflower Leadex III 750W$145Good quality PSU has a proven track record in durability and provides room for future upgrades.
SSDSamsung 970 Evo Plus 1TB$187Good quality SSD with a proven track record in durability
RAM16 GB G.SKILL RIPJAWS V 3600Mhz CL18$98Won't go wrong
CASECooler Master MasterBox NR400 Mesh TG (get non-odd variant)$85A good all-rounder for the price. Add 2 more fans in front ($45) for additional airflow.

Total: $1878
 
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