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Alex Z.

Alex Z.

Joined on 02/01/23

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Decent Processor - if you can get it at the right price

AMD Ryzen 5 4500 - Ryzen 5 4000 Series Renoir (Zen 2) 6-Core 3.6 GHz Socket AM4 65W None Integrated Graphics Desktop CPU Processor - 100-100000644BOX
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 - Ryzen 5 4000 Series Renoir (Zen 2) 6-Core 3.6 GHz Socket AM4 65W None Integrated Graphics Desktop CPU Processor - 100-100000644BOX

Pros: - More than enough power for about 95% of modern games - Excellent stock cooler - Great for daily usage and multitasking

Cons: - Has rejected me twice - Forces me to have a seperate heater unlike my previous Intel computer

Overall Review: If it's below $100, there's not much better outside of going for a used part. However, at MSRP it's really hard to recommend. That being said it's got plenty of power for modern games. Not got a great personality, though.

Its fine

Thermaltake Toughpower GX2 80+ Gold 600W SLI/Crossfire Ready Continuous Power ATX 12V V2.4/EPS V2.92 Non Modular Power Supply 5 Year Warranty PS-TPD-0600NNFAGU-2
Thermaltake Toughpower GX2 80+ Gold 600W SLI/Crossfire Ready Continuous Power ATX 12V V2.4/EPS V2.92 Non Modular Power Supply 5 Year Warranty PS-TPD-0600NNFAGU-2

Pros: - High efficiency and wattage for the price - Quiet enough

Cons: - Cables are short for my liking and look ugly

Overall Review: If its on sale this could be a consideration. It has been reliable and serves its purpose well but the cables could be a dealbreaker.

Good RAM at a great price

CORSAIR Vengeance LPX 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR4 3200 (PC4 25600) Desktop Memory Model CMK32GX4M2E3200C16
CORSAIR Vengeance LPX 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR4 3200 (PC4 25600) Desktop Memory Model CMK32GX4M2E3200C16

Pros: - Nice and fast for DDR4 - No issues running XMP - No clearance issues with air coolers

Cons: - Gets toasty

Overall Review: If you want a nice 32 GB kit of RAM, I think this is what I would recommend. It has served me well.

It's fine

Crucial MX500 1TB 3D NAND SATA 2.5 Inch Internal SSD, up to 560 MB/s  - CT1000MX500SSD1
Crucial MX500 1TB 3D NAND SATA 2.5 Inch Internal SSD, up to 560 MB/s - CT1000MX500SSD1

Pros: - Great value for the money

Cons: - A bit slow

Overall Review: As the only drive in a system (how I'm using it) I would say that this is perfectly adequate and nothing more. Boots into PopOS in about 30 seconds and the system experience is snappy enough. It would make a great drive for games or media, but for your OS it's not the best.

Excellent card for under $300

MSI Mech Radeon RX 6650 XT 8GB GDDR6 PCI Express 4.0 Graphics Card RX 6650 XT MECH 2X 8G OC
MSI Mech Radeon RX 6650 XT 8GB GDDR6 PCI Express 4.0 Graphics Card RX 6650 XT MECH 2X 8G OC

Pros: - Good for maxed out settings at 1080p 60 fps - Silent fan mode keeps it quiet during less demanding use - Decent enough temperatures stock

Cons: - Fan can be a bit loud in demanding games

Overall Review: Great value for under $275. 8 GB of VRAM may be a bit low in future but if you're running at 1080p it should be fine. With an undervolt and an overclock, this card can get some serious performance at seriously great temperatures.