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Opinion(s) and suggestions about my pcpartpicker setup (pcpartpicker.com)

submitted 5 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Never built a PC before, but thought it was a good time to get started on it!

I already got the tower, CPU and motherboard. Someone was getting rid of that specific tower and they wanted it gone - it was basically free! (aka a glorified curbalert)

I chose that CPU cause I don't want to spend money on a GPU, yet. Not looking yet into AAA gaming, at most I'll start with my Steam indie backlog 😁

Thanks!

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago

On first glance, looks like a functional ITX build. I built mine in an NR200 with the 5600G while I waited for GPU prices to come down. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised by what you can do with just an APU.

Some things to consider with an APU-only build:

Look into adjusting the Infinity Fabric speed. Your performance will be directly tied to it and the RAM speed. See MemTestHelper.
Do you have case fans? Even if it's a mesh case, you'll still need to remove heat out the back or top.
Will that cooler fit? Does the case have appropriate mounting points? Will you be able to route the hoses the way you want?
Do you need a liquid cooler at all? The 5700G is a 65W tdp processor, so it can be cooled with a variety of coolers, like a Scythe Big Shuriken 3 or a Noctua L12S, and you can often save money by considering air cooling options (plus, no chance of leaks).