Luminar
by XINYU Z Posted on: 6/23/2023
Build Description
My dad and I built this computer in late April. I think it turned out very well, and with a few tweaks to the GPU settings, I can hit over 100 fps on all current games (Minecraft, Fortnite, Battlefield, etc.) at 1080p medium graphics settings.
I like to run a few cad sims and code just for fun. I don't really do any computationally demanding tasks, so the parts I have are significant for my current needs. I plan on upgrading sometime in the near future (around Q3 2023) to something like a 3070 ti/ 4070 or a 6800 xt so I can run games at 1440p.
I like to run a few cad sims and code just for fun. I don't really do any computationally demanding tasks, so the parts I have are significant for my current needs. I plan on upgrading sometime in the near future (around Q3 2023) to something like a 3070 ti/ 4070 or a 6800 xt so I can run games at 1440p.
Favorite Feature
I scavenged for a lot of things in my setup. The sickleflows, my mouse, and even my table were close to free.
Intel Core i5-11400 Rocket Lake 2.6GHz Six-Core LGA 1200 Boxed Processor - Intel Stock Cooler Included
Qty: 1
$149.99
Does its Job well. Nothing too special.
ASUS B560M-PLUS TUF Gaming WiFi Intel LGA 1200 microATX Motherboard
Qty: 1
$129.99
It's just a pimped up prime B560m; there are some cool features and I do like the design, but ASUS bloatware (armoury crate) is annoying.
G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 PC4-25600 CL16 Dual Channel Desktop Memory Kit F4-3200C16D-16GVKB - Black
Qty: 1
$66.99
Nothing special, serves its purpose.
Lian Li Lancool 215 Tempered Glass eATX Mid-Tower Computer Case - Black
Qty: 1
$89.99
This case was a bargain when I got it; Lots of cable managing space (which I didn't use), decent fans, all around a great case for performance and ease of use.
EVGA 750 BQ 750 Watt 80 Plus Bronze Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply
Qty: 1
$64.99
This PSU is one of the better units out there, and I am very happy I snagged one. Now (June 2023), the PSU market is terrible. You'd be lucky to find a 650w for 10 dollars more than this one.
Cooler Master Hyper 212 RGB Black Universal CPU Cooler
Qty: 1
$45.99
Looks good, works good.
WD BLACK 500GB SN750 SE PCIe Gen 4 x 4 SSD Internal Gaming SSD, Up to 3,600MB/s Read Speed
Qty: 1
$59.99
For my SSD I decided to go with the cheapest gen 4 drive to complement my motherboard, so I could have 64 gb/s of bandwidth. I really don't need that much but why not?
GeForce GTX 1660 Super Phoenix Overclocked Single-Fan 6GB GDDR6 PCIe 3.0 Graphics Card
Qty: 1
$319.99
When I built my pc in late April of 2022, this was a bargain. A little over a year later, you can get a 6700 xt for the same price. Times change quick!
Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut Thermal Grease - 1g
Qty: 1
$11.99
I think the best thing about this paste is the spatula.