Supaplex13 wrote I think I got Windows 7 lying around somewhere, so I could use that and upgrade to 10. It is on a dvd, so I'm not sure how I'll do that.

Supaplex13 wrote I went for the integrated GPU because I'm not sure yet if I will be needing a dedicated one, I figured I can always add a GPU later.

Supaplex13 wrote One question, why is the motherboard you choose better than the one I picked?

Supaplex13 wrote I wasn't sure about my choice going for the integrated GPU and you made me doubt even more, so I will think some more on that.

Supaplex13 wrote The motherboard concerning, I wasn't planning on overclocking and the Asus B450 was suggested by 2 different people on other fora and it seems to have everything I need. You're saying it has a low quality VRM, that's for voltage regulation right? Why is it bad? Does it not regulate properly or does it fail over time? The Tomahawk sounds like what I need, since I'm looking for a setup which will last for a long time (or at least a few of it's components). I'll look into it, thanks!

21 wrote The APUs are fine if you have a small budget, but you don't, you can afford a better CPU+GPU so no reason not to.

21 wrote It's not a huge deal. Manufacturers have to cut costs somewhere on their cheaper motherboards, so that tends to be VRMs and heatsinks. Better VRMs will typically result in better, more stable overclocks. Even if you don't overclock, then poor quality VRMs can affect the longevity of a motherboard. I'd only recommend those cheap, bottom of the barrel AM4 motherboards for people buying the absolute cheapest stuff they can find, so not being paired with like an R5 2600/R7 1700. The B450 Tomahawk is a nice mid range board, not quite as good as some X470 boards but well worth the premium over those really cheap B350/B450 mobo's IMO.

Suplaplex13 wrote
I'm going to build my first PC and I'm not sure what motherboard I should get. I've gotten multiple advises, but I still don't know. The only thing I'm sure of is that I'll get a B450 ATX or mATX.

Suplaplex13 wrote Thanks, I've come across the B450M Mortar, what do you think of that one?

Suplaplex13 wrote
I'm trying to decide what case I should use for my first PC build. It comes down to these 2, I choose them mainly because I want a case that can last forever (10+ years) and not spend too much. The prices are pretty much similar, so what do you think is better?

Suplaplex13 wrote I just have to find a nice GPU with it.

21 wrote No need for 3 threads. 1 is enough, more threads just gets confusing for everyone. Since you're building a full system, don't set a budget per component, set a budget for the entire system.

21 wrote Like I said, I wouldn't get the Asus B450M-A. The B450M Mortar uses the same VRM design and components as the B450 Tomahawk, so the Mortar is a fine choice too, assuming it's the same price as the Tomahawk and you get an mATX case. The B450 Tomahawk is still the better option of the 2, technically, but it really just depends on whether you get an ATX or mATX case.

21 wrote I'd choose between the NZXT H500 or Fractal Design Meshify C. Both roughly the same price, and both ATX so will fit the B450 Tomahawk motherboard. Just choose whichever you prefer the look of.

21 wrote Don't pay 180e for the R5 2600, it's 165e on alternate. Also definitely don't pay 140e for RAM, shouldn't be paying more than 90e for 16GB 3000/3200MHz RAM. Get the Crucial BX500 or MX500 SSD, both are a better choice than the Kingston A400.

21 wrote The RX 570 I included in the parts list above will work just fine, unless you're comfortable buying a used RX 570/580,in which case you can save about 40 euros.