Pandemic build
by urbanecho Posted on: 12/23/2021
Build Description
Built to be a Plex server, run a monero miner, and be a general use desktop. I used a combination of old parts and new parts. I wanted to run Arch Linux so it was built with that in mind also. I will likely increase the RAM at some point and also add a better cpu cooler.
Favorite Feature
I love that it has a Ryzen 5600X that I bought open box from Microcenter. It had bent pins upon purchase but it’s working great now.
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Vermeer 3.7GHz 6-Core AM4 Boxed Processor - Wraith Stealth Cooler Included
Qty: 1
$269.99
I bought open box with bent pins.
MSI B550 MPG Gaming Edge WiFi AMD AM4 ATX Motherboard
Qty: 1
$199.99
Gigabyte Radeon R9 270 2 GB WINDFORCE Video Card
Qty: 1
$0.00
Old card. No longer available.
Crucial Ballistix Gaming 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3600 PC4-28800 CL16 Dual Channel Desktop Memory Kit BL2K8G36C16U4B - Black
Qty: 1
$84.99
NZXT Tempest 210 ATX Mid Tower Case
Qty: 1
$0.00
Old case, no longer available.
EVGA SuperNova 650 G3 650 Watt 80 Plus Gold ATX Fully Modular Power Supply
Qty: 1
$119.99
WD Blue Mainstream 4TB 5400RPM SATA III 6Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
Qty: 1
$69.99
Crucial P5 1TB 3D NAND NVMe Internal SSD, up to 3400MB/s - CT1000P5SSD8
Qty: 1
$79.99