RYZEN budget beast

_larry Posted June 18th 2017 Updated Jun 18th 2017 - 11:17 AM 4,183 views
2.2/ 10
Really ugly
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Key features

AMD CPU AMD Graphics

The build

Finally upgraded from my dated Ivy Bridge CPU setup. My R9 290 is the next to be replaced, but I didn't want my old i5-3450 bottle-necking a new card. My old PSU was dieing as well, so I got to fully strip my Antec 900 case and do some semi-proper wire management.

System specs

CPU
RYZEN 5 1600X @ 4 GHz
Motherboard
ASUS Prime B350-PLUS
RAM
Corsair Vengeance LPX 2x8GB 3200 MHz
GPU
XFX R9 290 1070 MHz~core overclock
Storage
120 GB Kingston SSD for boot drive
Storage
1 TB WD drive for music, pictures, etc.
Storage
1 TB Seagate Barracuda for Steam library/games
Storage
3 TB HGST for Steam library/backup
PSU
Corsair 850cx PSU

Performed mods

Nothing really other than 4x120mm Cougar case fans, Enermax 92mm 3- copper heatpipe CPU cooler with another 92mm fan strapped for push-pull airflow.
(Actually keeps my CPU fairly cool! Never got above 67C during 15 minute stress testing. Stays below 60C while gaming mostly.)

Copper memory chip heatsinks on my R9 290's VRM chips. Had to file down the main heatsink a few millimeters to get them to fit. Without them the VRM chips would get into the 90C range..Now they hardly hit 76C.

Special tools used

  • My brain, bare hands, and a screwdriver. xD

Links & contact

✉Message@_larry

Time spent

Honestly not sure. Spread it out over a few days after work. Maybe 3-4 hours total..? Took my time with it anyway.

How visitors rated it

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12 Comments on RYZEN budget beast

#1
ensabrenoir
warning....zip ties = Mc hammer pants
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#2
_larry
ensabrenoirwarning....zip ties = Mc hammer pants
Why does everyone get so upset about using zip-ties? They work so well...
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#3
ensabrenoir
_larryWhy does everyone get so upset about using zip-ties? They work so well...
...works very well but detracts from the aesthetics of the build which is really nice by the way. I did not vote because i know the cable management challenges of the 900 (I had one), so i know with a few tweeks how good this could look.
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#4
zo0lykas
and where is here mod ?

peoples cant recognize its not pc gallery its CASE MOD GALLERY !!!

STOP uplaoding GARBAGE
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#5
ensabrenoir
zo0lykas
and where is here mod ?

peoples cant recognize its not pc gallery its CASE MOD GALLERY !!!

STOP uplaoding GARBAGE
.....the zip ties...... ...hammer pants
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#6
_larry
zo0lykas
and where is here mod ?

peoples cant recognize its not pc gallery its CASE MOD GALLERY !!!

STOP uplaoding GARBAGE
Once upon a time, this used to be a PC Gallery. Sorry If I have upset you with my mediocre build, child.
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#7
ensabrenoir
_larryOnce upon a time, this used to be a PC Gallery. Sorry If I have upset you with my mediocre build, child.
It's now call PCATM. No ratings or harsh criticism.
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#9
MethanolMan
I like how you used what you had to , in order to mount the fans. People don't always have a lot of money
after buying there Cpu and parts, for extras. So I say job well done ! using what you had for the budget you had. Bravo !!!!
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#10
MethanolMan
I voted 6/10 because:

For getting the parts to game, and ignoring the bling ! Some folks have budgets. I like your build!
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#12
Bjorn_Of_Iceland
Antec 900 is nice, but there are a lot more better cases out there now.
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