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First time builder.....with a neck issue-Need to put it together as fast as i can on the day

  • 12-09-2025 11:41AM
    #1
    dannyo666
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 321 ✭✭


    Building my first PC,got a neck issue so trying to learn as much as i can so i can physically do it as fast as i can…..

    Specs:

    Ryzen 7 5700G
    RX 7600 GPU
    B550 motherboard
    MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 Power Supply Unit, 850W, 80 Plus Gold, Fully Modular, ATX 3.0, PCIe 5.0 GPU Support, Black Flat Cables, 7 Year Warranty

    G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series (Intel XMP) DDR4 RAM 32GB (2x16GB)

    FOIFKIN F300 case(comes with fans so i dont have to buy another case fan?)-Im not sure this is correct?
    ITB SSD

    Coming in at 700 pounds

    Anyone any input as to if these are good prices/parts?I done as much homework as i can and I'm very sure all parts are compatible(used chat gpt tbh)

    All parts coming from amazon UK

    The USB BIOS flashing has me worried tbh…..seems this is the hardest part to do…..Can i go into the BIOS after build and do this?Having a MOBO exposed powered up is so weird to me,seems so wrong

    Id appreciate any help or suggestion's as im far from comfortable building this atm

    Thanks



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  • #2
    Spear
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Help & Feedback Category Moderators Posts: 26,515 CMod ✭✭✭✭Spear


    You can flash the BIOS at any point, assembled or not.



  • #3
    dannyo666
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 321 ✭✭dannyo666


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123809285#Comment_123809285

    Really?Nice….the youtube vids I've watched they do it with the MOBO exposed so this was freaking me out a bit….Thank you



  • #4
    Spear
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Help & Feedback Category Moderators Posts: 26,515 CMod ✭✭✭✭Spear


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123809304#Comment_123809304

    They're probably just doing so early on in case the CPU isn't supported by the stock revision, and may need to be temporarily swapped.



  • #5
    dannyo666
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 321 ✭✭dannyo666


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123809351#Comment_123809351

    Ah thats eased my mind,i appreciate it……do you think i need a case fan at all?i dont think i do what will all the fans pre-installed on the case but what do i know really?



  • #6
    Spear
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123809365#Comment_123809365

    Do you mean more case fans? That case comes with 4, which is a bit minimal.

    You don't mention a CPU cooler though, do you intend to stick with the bundled Wraith Stealth cooler?



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  • #7
    dannyo666
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 321 ✭✭dannyo666


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123809408#Comment_123809408

    Yes sorry i meant more case fans,i was under the impression i didnt neeed any more fans as case come with enough and yes for the CPU cooler the one that come with the ryzen 7 i was going to use…..is this not good enough?



  • #8
    Spear
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Help & Feedback Category Moderators Posts: 26,515 CMod ✭✭✭✭Spear


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123809423#Comment_123809423

    The Wraith Spire is basic, and gives basic cooling. It's bundled for free for a reason. You may want to look at getting something like a Thermalright Phantom Spirit for around €45. @K.O.Kiki may have better recommendations, he's more aware of the state of fan based CPU cooling than I.



  • #9
    dannyo666
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 321 ✭✭dannyo666


    No worries,Just looking for as much info as possible,there is only so many youtube videos you can watch….Its really people in here with experience whos advice id take



  • #10
    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,029 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058424628/first-time-builder-with-a-neck-issue-need-to-put-it-together-as-fast-as-i-can-on-the-day

    PCPartPicker Part List: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/hX6qv4

    CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 3.5 GHz 6-Core Processor (£99.00 @Amazon UK )
    Motherboard: Gigabyte B550M GAMING X WIFI6 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard (£103.23 @Amazon UK )
    Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory (£72.20 @Amazon UK )
    Storage: Patriot P320 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive (£49.99 @Amazon UK )
    Video Card: Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 7600 8 GB Video Card (£226.74 @Amazon UK )
    Case: NZXT H3 Flow MicroATX Mid Tower Case (£59.99 @Amazon UK )
    Power Supply: be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply (£87.99 @Amazon UK )
    Total: £699.14
    Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
    Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-09-12 23:26 BST+0100

    No point going with Ryzen 5700G if you're adding a GPU. Ryzen 5600 has double the L3 cache (32MB vs 16MB) and that translates into better performance.

    If you want a better cooler, Thermalright Burst Assassin 120 SE is only 20eur. Though having said that, I installed one for my friend the other day and the mounting bracket was a PITA! So I will suggest Thermalright AXP90-X53 or SI-100 instead. Can install outside the case and then lift the whole thing into the case.

    Talking of case, never heard of FOIFKIN, sounds like another made-up Chinese brand with no support. NZXT H3 Flow looks good.

    Power supply: You don't need 850W, and MSI MAG are not good. Get a be quiet Pure Power 12/13M or Corsair RM (whichever is cheaper on the day). 550W-650W is fine.



  • #11
    dannyo666
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 321 ✭✭dannyo666


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123811724#Comment_123811724

    Wow-Thank you for all the info,gonna rip up my list so and just get what you suggest as price coming in around the same…..I was under the impression that standard size atx MOBO,GPUS and cases are just easier to work with and for future proofing because they have more slots etc,could i use all your recommendations still for standard size parts,cases etc or is that just non sensical?…What case fan do you suggest for the NZXT H3 Flow?

    Thanks

    Post edited by dannyo666 on


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  • #12
    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,029 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123812368#Comment_123812368

    The days of needing add-in cards are pretty much over.

    On-board audio is decent, and if you need an upgrade your USB-connected headsets/speakers have their own DACs. Or you can get a USB-connected amp.

    Network and even WiFi are built in.

    Video capture/TV tuner cards have been replaced by the internet.

    SCSI is dead...

    Anyway, excuse the tangent!

    You can certainly fit a micro-ATX motherboard into a larger ATX case. I just figured a smaller model is easier for you to lug around.

    For case fan, can't really go wrong with Thermalright TL-C14C at €7 (colour choice is yours) https://amzn.eu/d/aukCbxW



  • #13
    dannyo666
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 321 ✭✭dannyo666


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123814896#Comment_123814896

    Thanks for all this-Its much appreciated



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