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Gaming and virtual host
by Joshua G Posted on: 7/20/2020Build Description
My last computer build got me through many years of use, but it was outdated and really struggled handling newer games. I figured it was time to build something new and so I picked out a build that meets all of my long term requirements. I wanted something that would allow me to play the newest games while simultaneously running a couple Linux virtual machines in the background, with enough room to build out other VM's for lab testing if necessary. My only issue meeting those requirements was my budget, but the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X CPU and Radeon RX 5700 XT NITRO+ graphics card allowed me to stay within budget and get the performance I was looking for. To put it all together I went with the Fractal Design Define R6 computer tower. While not the flashiest of designs, it's well built, and makes for a rather quiet computer, all while giving me enough room to upgrade as necessary. I quickly see my usage of the computer growing, so in the near future, I plan on doubling my RAM and replacing the stock CPU cooler with an AIO.
Favorite Feature
I really enjoy how quiet the case is even when the fans are going full tilt during benchmark testing
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X Matisse 3.8GHz 12-Core AM4 Boxed Processor with Wraith Prism Cooler
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$399.99

ASUS X570 ROG Strix AMD AM4 ATX Motherboard
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$259.99

Sapphire Technology Radeon RX 5700 XT NITRO+ Overclocked Triple-Fan 8GB GDDR6 PCIe 4.0 Graphics Card
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$434.99

G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3200 PC4-25600 CL16 Dual Channel Desktop Memory Kit F4-3200C16D-32GTZR - Black
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$149.99

Fractal Design Define R6 USB-C Tempered Glass eATX Mid-Tower Computer Case - Black
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$189.99

PowerSpec 650 Watt 80 Plus Bronze ATX Semi-Modular Power Supply
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$74.99

WD Red 3TB 5400RPM SATA III 6Gb/s 3.5"e; Internal NAS Hard Drive
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$97.99

WD Black SN750 500GB SSD 3D V-NAND PCIe NVMe Gen 3 x 4 M.2 2280 Internal Solid State Drive
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$74.99