Breadcrumbs
First Gaming PC
by Blake T Posted on: 9/25/2020Build Description
This is my first PC build, and I wanted to exceed Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 recommended specs while working around my current 1080p 60 Hz monitor. I wanted something relatively compact that would work well for now, but would be easily upgradeable when I get a better monitor. Likely PC upgrades will be an RTX GPU and DDR4 3600 RAM, perhaps aftermarket CPU cooling. In hindsight I would probably opt for the faster RAM right out of the gate, but it's been a solid performer so far.
Favorite Feature
It's not the most eye-catching build but the white LED fans give it a nice glow. One of my favorite aspects is how quick it boots up off the NVMe SSD.
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Matisse 3.6GHz 6-Core AM4 Boxed Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
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$169.99

ASRock B450M Pro4 AMD AM4 mATX Motherboard
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$59.99

Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1660 Super Overclocked Dual-Fan 6GB GDDR6 PCIe 3.0 Graphics Card
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$239.99

G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 PC4-25600 CL16 Dual Channel Desktop Memory Kit F4-3200C16D-16GVKB - Black
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$57.99

Lian Li 205M mATX Mid-Tower Computer Case
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$59.99

PowerSpec 550 Watt 80 Plus Bronze ATX Non-Modular Power Supply
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$54.99

Inland Premium 512 GB 3D QLC NAND SATA 3.0 6GB/s 2.5" Internal SSD
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$44.99

Inland Premium 512GB SSD 3D NAND M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 Internal Solid State Drive
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$62.99
CORSAIR AF140 LED WHITE FAN 2PACK
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$44.99
Thermaltake - Riing 12 LED 120mm Radiator Cooling Fan - White
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$16.99