PC Build Advice / Recommendation

[aldrick7]

Building my first PC soon and am looking at advice / recommendation for the following ITX build:

CPU: Ryzen 5 3600 (Non-X)
Mobo: Asus ROG Strix B450-I
RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 3600MHz CL18
GPU: MSI GTX 1660 SUPER 6GB VENTUS XS OC
HDD: Lexar NM610 Gen3x4 NVMe M.2 (500GB)
HDD2/3: Reusing my old 2.5inch 512GB hardisks
Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 RGB Black Edition
PSU: Seasonic SFX 500W Gold
Case: Cooler Master NR200P - Black

Questions I have regarding the build:
1. Should I get the ROG B550-I instead? Are the improvements worth the extra?
2. For the harddisk, I am noticed varying prices for NVMe drives but can't find out which one is the most value for money, so I chose the cheapest I can find.
3. Is getting the CM cooler worth it over the stock AMD Wraith Stealth?
4. Is it necessary to buy 2 more fans for the case as it can accommodate more (it comes with 3 from my reading)?
5. Is the PSU sufficient?
6. The most important question: Is there any issue regarding the fit? From what I read, everything should fit nicely.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Rashkae]

For nvme, get wd750 or Adata 8200 pro.

 

[derpboy]

You can just get SATA SSD if u want value for money.
There's little to no noticeable difference in normal usage

Also u can stick with the stock cooler unless you are overclocking

 

[hafiz116]

1. If you don't see yourself upgrading to the next gen Ryzen (not sure if this board will be supported as of now) and don't see yourself using PCIe gen 4 then the motherboard is sufficient.
2. Your 2.5" is an SSD right? If so just use that instead of getting the NVMe for now. If you are upgrading the boot drive's capacity then it makes sense to go for the NVMe but this does not seem to be the case and the gain is not really noticeable. IF/WHEN the SATA SSD fails replace it with an NVMe at that point!
3. Depending on your usage, the upgraded cooler will definitely help but you can choose to go with the stock cooler, monitor and upgrade down the line. IF your temps are very high at that point you may want to consider an AIO.
4. This is a trial and error kind of thing so I personally would go with what it comes with and since there is already 3 fans try that first and add more IF you feel the need.
5. For your config the PSU is fine.
6. No personal experience with this case but from what I've seen its a very flexible case so you should be good.

With some of the cut-backs above you may want to just go for the B550 - just my 2 cents here tho but if you really want to squeeze budget then can stick with the B450!

 

[aldrick7]

For nvme, get wd750 or Adata 8200 pro.

Thanks for the recommendation! Do you think it is worth it to order the WD750 from amazon instead? I managed to find it cheaper on amazon compared to pricelist of SLS shops.

You can just get SATA SSD if u want value for money.
There's little to no noticeable difference in normal usage

Also u can stick with the stock cooler unless you are overclocking

Thanks for the advice! Will probably go for the stock cooler first.

1. If you don't see yourself upgrading to the next gen Ryzen (not sure if this board will be supported as of now) and don't see yourself using PCIe gen 4 then the motherboard is sufficient.
2. Your 2.5" is an SSD right? If so just use that instead of getting the NVMe for now. If you are upgrading the boot drive's capacity then it makes sense to go for the NVMe but this does not seem to be the case and the gain is not really noticeable. IF/WHEN the SATA SSD fails replace it with an NVMe at that point!
3. Depending on your usage, the upgraded cooler will definitely help but you can choose to go with the stock cooler, monitor and upgrade down the line. IF your temps are very high at that point you may want to consider an AIO.
4. This is a trial and error kind of thing so I personally would go with what it comes with and since there is already 3 fans try that first and add more IF you feel the need.
5. For your config the PSU is fine.
6. No personal experience with this case but from what I've seen its a very flexible case so you should be good.

With some of the cut-backs above you may want to just go for the B550 - just my 2 cents here tho but if you really want to squeeze budget then can stick with the B450!

Thanks for the comprehensive and solid answers!

I think I will follow your suggestion to use my old 2.5in SATA SSD first and wait for good deals for NVMe.

For your advice on a B550 board, would it make sense if I "upgrade" from a B450 but choose a more budget B550 board?

For example:

Board only price for reference:
ASUS STRIX B450-I GAMING ( ITX ) - S$299
ASUS STRIX B550-I GAMING - S$373
MSI MPG B550I GAMING EDGE WIFI - S$317

Would it be better if I went with the MSI B550 instead of both Asus boards?

Thanks!

 

[hafiz116]

Do some homework and check reviews on the B550 ITX boards. Have not had a play with any so cant really comment on them. The motherboard pricing locally isn't great but you may want to pay the extra for the RMA cover especially if its going to be your primary system. There are good savings to be made if you buy from abroad as I got my ASUS ROG Strix X570-I Gaming from Amazon at a very good price.

With regards to the NVMe, the WD Black SN750 sells on Amazon for around S$100 for the 500GB and around S$190 for the 1TB. If you don't need one yet drop this from your list and just make do with your SATA SSD.