Sol_Badguy
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Hello everyone.
I need some help/advice regarding a complete system.
The total budget is 4.100 EUR.
The destination is workstation.
What I want to do with this system: I want to start a YouTube channel, this implies video editing, some animations/effects for the videos, some photo editing and some work in CAD & 3D modelling programs.
The software programs I will use are not set in stone as I have zero experience with all of them, but I will most likely gravitate towards free ones but no matter the software I will have to learn it from scratch.
Regarding CAD/3D modelling these are some examples of things I would like to do:
Also I will most likely make some upscaled videos using AI.
Because in recent years I have been out of the loop regarding hardware I need some advice.
Lately I have been reading a lot of articles and viewing a lot of videos in the attempt of bringing myself up to date with the current state of things but there is a LOT of information to digest and I do not feel confident enough to make an optimal config on my own.
By optimal configuration I mean that perhaps I am capable of making a good list, but maybe the prices aren't the lowest and that is because I might buy at a time when there are no discounts or maybe I am buying from stores that have generally higher prices.
Another situation is that in which I can save some money by changing some components with similarly spec'd ones that offer the same performance but at a lower price.
And perhaps there are other optimizations that can be made, some pertaining to each individual case and personal needs, needs that maybe I have not correctly identified.
The list is as follows (I hope I did not omit anything):
Just before I show you my provisional list, now is probably a good time to ask if this is the right time to buy (from the bang per buck perspective).
Yes I know, this is an eternal dilemma, of whether I should buy now or wait until there are bigger discounts, better products etc. The more you skip the more you save, right?
Below are my picks, again this is provisional and some choices are just ballparked.
Also keep in mind that I am from Romania and I will be buying from stores located in my country. This has rather unfortunate consequences regarding what products are available and the prices. So I am fully aware that, compared to let's say newegg, I am getting semi-scalped.
Regarding stores from the European Union honestly I haven't looked at their pricing (for comparison purposes), but in this regard I am hoping that you guys can help, in the sense that if I am comparing a product's price in my country with what is typical across the EU and if the price is rather close then I could buy it as I am not getting ripped off.
Motherboard:
CPU:
CPU Cooler:
GPU:
OS drive:
RAM:
Storage drive:
Audio:
PSU:
Case:
Monitor:
Keyboard:
Mouse + mousepad:
Headphones:
Speakers:
UPS:
YouTube accessories:
In conclusion, I apologize for the wall-of-text, but I reckoned that it's my obligation to try and give as many relevant details as possible in order to make it easier for whoever decides to offer their advice and also to share various impressions from what I've researched.
Thank you.
I need some help/advice regarding a complete system.
The total budget is 4.100 EUR.
The destination is workstation.
What I want to do with this system: I want to start a YouTube channel, this implies video editing, some animations/effects for the videos, some photo editing and some work in CAD & 3D modelling programs.
The software programs I will use are not set in stone as I have zero experience with all of them, but I will most likely gravitate towards free ones but no matter the software I will have to learn it from scratch.
Regarding CAD/3D modelling these are some examples of things I would like to do:
Also I will most likely make some upscaled videos using AI.
Because in recent years I have been out of the loop regarding hardware I need some advice.
Lately I have been reading a lot of articles and viewing a lot of videos in the attempt of bringing myself up to date with the current state of things but there is a LOT of information to digest and I do not feel confident enough to make an optimal config on my own.
By optimal configuration I mean that perhaps I am capable of making a good list, but maybe the prices aren't the lowest and that is because I might buy at a time when there are no discounts or maybe I am buying from stores that have generally higher prices.
Another situation is that in which I can save some money by changing some components with similarly spec'd ones that offer the same performance but at a lower price.
And perhaps there are other optimizations that can be made, some pertaining to each individual case and personal needs, needs that maybe I have not correctly identified.
The list is as follows (I hope I did not omit anything):
Unit:
- Motherboard
- CPU
- CPU Cooler
- RAM
- GPU
- OS drive
- Storage drives
- Audio
- PSU
- Case
Peripherals:
- Monitor
- Keyboard
- Mouse
- Mousepad
- Headphones
- Speakers
- UPS
YouTube accesories:
- Video camera
- Tripod
- LED Ring lights
- Lightbox
- Microphone
- Motherboard
- CPU
- CPU Cooler
- RAM
- GPU
- OS drive
- Storage drives
- Audio
- PSU
- Case
Peripherals:
- Monitor
- Keyboard
- Mouse
- Mousepad
- Headphones
- Speakers
- UPS
YouTube accesories:
- Video camera
- Tripod
- LED Ring lights
- Lightbox
- Microphone
Just before I show you my provisional list, now is probably a good time to ask if this is the right time to buy (from the bang per buck perspective).
Yes I know, this is an eternal dilemma, of whether I should buy now or wait until there are bigger discounts, better products etc. The more you skip the more you save, right?
Below are my picks, again this is provisional and some choices are just ballparked.
Also keep in mind that I am from Romania and I will be buying from stores located in my country. This has rather unfortunate consequences regarding what products are available and the prices. So I am fully aware that, compared to let's say newegg, I am getting semi-scalped.
Regarding stores from the European Union honestly I haven't looked at their pricing (for comparison purposes), but in this regard I am hoping that you guys can help, in the sense that if I am comparing a product's price in my country with what is typical across the EU and if the price is rather close then I could buy it as I am not getting ripped off.
Motherboard:
I suppose that the ideal chipset would be X670, X670E or X870E. Although the prices are pretty high for midrange boards (in terms of features) using these chipsets.
Personally I would have liked the ASRock PG X870E Nova WiFi. This has a 350$ MSRP to which newegg adheres to. Due to the board being really good it's in high demand and thus currently not in stock.
In Romania it is in stock but overpriced to the gills.
I will put links from a price comparing site. It doesn't have all of the stores in my country but it has the vast majority so it is good enough.
www.compari.ro
So if you want to know what that price is translated into euros simply divide by 5, in this case ~2.060 / 5 = 412€. This includes VAT, so that is total price I will pay without any shipping fees.
Because the ASRock Nova is overpriced I have to set my sights on something cheaper, like this one:
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This one has a 320$ MSRP, currently the lowest price in my country is 341€. A bit of a hard sell...
The only pros for this board (generally speaking not compared to the PG Nova) are the X870E chipset, onboard audio, the WiFi7 and, except for the first revision, the Realtek LAN.
Cons would be the Gigabyte brand (that is the general impression after reading some newegg reviews), the 6 layer PCB (which partially compromises the good onboard audio chipset), the 60A VRM phases (for example the PG Nova has 110A) and the fact that there are multiple revisions which gives me the extra trouble of trying to buy the latest one.
Other, cheaper options would be:
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Well that's 58.5€ less. There are some downgrades from the Gigabye board but also some aspects (at least on paper) in which the MSI one seems better.
Going lower it's this one:
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This is 210€, a considerable difference compared to the X870E Aorus Elite.
The onboard audio is the biggest con on this board, the ALC897 chipset is totally unacceptable on a X670 mobo in my view.
Using some of that money I can buy this:
www.compari.ro
Which is certainly more than enough for my needs and a clear upgrade at least according to some who are far more knowledgeable than me:
www.igorslab.de
There are certainly other options, for example B650E boards that aren't necessarily cheaper than the X670 Gaming above.
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Two listings for this one:
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I am really having trouble finding the ideal board on my one, probably the component I have the most struggle with. Please note that the above examples are just examples, if someone recommends a different mobo that happens to be a better choice than those above then I'll buy whatever model if it is the right choice for me.
Personally I would have liked the ASRock PG X870E Nova WiFi. This has a 350$ MSRP to which newegg adheres to. Due to the board being really good it's in high demand and thus currently not in stock.
In Romania it is in stock but overpriced to the gills.
I will put links from a price comparing site. It doesn't have all of the stores in my country but it has the vast majority so it is good enough.
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Because the ASRock Nova is overpriced I have to set my sights on something cheaper, like this one:
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The only pros for this board (generally speaking not compared to the PG Nova) are the X870E chipset, onboard audio, the WiFi7 and, except for the first revision, the Realtek LAN.
Cons would be the Gigabyte brand (that is the general impression after reading some newegg reviews), the 6 layer PCB (which partially compromises the good onboard audio chipset), the 60A VRM phases (for example the PG Nova has 110A) and the fact that there are multiple revisions which gives me the extra trouble of trying to buy the latest one.
Other, cheaper options would be:
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Going lower it's this one:
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The onboard audio is the biggest con on this board, the ALC897 chipset is totally unacceptable on a X670 mobo in my view.
Using some of that money I can buy this:
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Onboard sound disadvantages, problems, workarounds, external and internal solutions, headphone guide and basics | Page 10 | igor´sLAB
If you also hear what you see, the external analog amplifier has a nasty background hum, the headphones are much too quiet, and the sound comes across much too flat and powerless in other ways as well…
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CPU:
I've chosen the 7950X due to the fact that the price has dropped and now it's very close to the 9900X, the power consumption is indeed higher but so is the performance.
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I'm not interested in overclocking, because from my research it appears that the CPUs are not very overclockable and thus not really worth it. It's still not fully clear to me what the tuning actually does, I got the impression that you get about the same performance or maybe a hair less but at a lower power consumption which doesn't really seem that big of a deal.
The Intel i7 265K is not a viable alternative for me, it could be an alternative for the 9900X but as of now it has an identical price but for a higher power consumption.
The 265K has a MSRP of 395$ and the 9900X has 450$ (after price cut), 395 is 88% of 450, so if the 9900X is now 459€ the 265K should be 400€, even less actually given the higher power consumption.
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I feel confident that the choice is good, the 9950X would be a better choice but paying full price for it at this moment will cause some major adjustments to the list.
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The Intel i7 265K is not a viable alternative for me, it could be an alternative for the 9900X but as of now it has an identical price but for a higher power consumption.
The 265K has a MSRP of 395$ and the 9900X has 450$ (after price cut), 395 is 88% of 450, so if the 9900X is now 459€ the 265K should be 400€, even less actually given the higher power consumption.
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CPU Cooler:
I've chosen it based on this review: https://lab501.ro/racire/review-arctic-liquid-freezer-iii-360-a-rgb
But also based on other articles/videos. I see it gets praised a lot (hello gamersnexus).
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I'm aware that it's not an ideal choice for a noob, especially considering that installing it on an AMD CPU is not noob-friendly.
(at 21:39)
I would have chosen a classical air cooler but it seems that the prices aren't that low especially when considering comparable performance.
Another reason for which I've chosen an AIO is that I will mount it at the ceiling of the case, whereas if I opt for an air cooler I will have to buy an additional 2-3 fans for the ceiling.
However I'm still left with this nagging feeling about AIOs that I don't know how durable and trustworthy they are, and if they break what else will they damage? Whereas with an air cooler the only misfortune would be a fan that breaks/dies and which is easily replaced.
But also based on other articles/videos. I see it gets praised a lot (hello gamersnexus).
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(at 21:39)
I would have chosen a classical air cooler but it seems that the prices aren't that low especially when considering comparable performance.
Another reason for which I've chosen an AIO is that I will mount it at the ceiling of the case, whereas if I opt for an air cooler I will have to buy an additional 2-3 fans for the ceiling.
However I'm still left with this nagging feeling about AIOs that I don't know how durable and trustworthy they are, and if they break what else will they damage? Whereas with an air cooler the only misfortune would be a fan that breaks/dies and which is easily replaced.
GPU:
I've chosen the 7900 XTX although I know that it's not the ideal choice, but because the 5080 is 50% overpriced, and the 4080 Super which is probably a better option is still more expensive so I decided to swallow my pride and not overspend on the GPU.
For rendering an NVidia GPU is ideal, as it runs great in probably every rendering software as opposed to AMD which work swell only in certain programs.
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About 3 weeks ago the Pulse was ~900€, and a few days after it the Hellhound was ~900€ as well. So now I can only wait if I want similar prices.
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^This is currently 856€ but after what I've read on the net I really don't want to play the hotspot/TIM pump out lottery.
For rendering an NVidia GPU is ideal, as it runs great in probably every rendering software as opposed to AMD which work swell only in certain programs.
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OS drive:
Regarding the OS drive, I took note of lab501's history of SSDs used for the testing platform. And they used, until relatively recently, the Samsung 990 Pro. And now at the beginning of 2025 the testing platform was updated and the Kingston Fury Renegade 2 TB got picked.
So I figured why not.
Based on this video, the Samsung 990 Pro performs a bit better overall, but it's also more expensive.
Then there's the various reliability issues that have circulated on the net.
Another drive which performed slighty better overall than the Renegade is the Crucial T500. This one is supposed to be at about the same price as the Renegade.
At least on newegg:
www.newegg.com
www.newegg.com
But in my country it's a different story.
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https://compari.ro/kingston/fury-renegade-2tb-m-2-sfyrdk-2000g-p883924299/
^With heatsink.
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https://compari.ro/crucial/t500-2tb-m-2-ct2000t500ssd5-p1019324014/
^With heatsink.
The T500 is basically at the same price as the 990 Pro, and curiously there's little price difference betwen the non-heatsink version and the heatsink version.
So the local market conditions basically force my hand towards the Renegade.
Now the thing is that the Renegade 2 TB is double-sided, and I don't know if I should buy the one without the heatsink and put my trust in the included heatsink that comes with the motherboard (but first I should know which motherboard I am going to get) or because it's double-sided means that it might run hotter with the mobo heatsink than the Kingston one?
So I clearly need help with this.
So I figured why not.
Based on this video, the Samsung 990 Pro performs a bit better overall, but it's also more expensive.
Then there's the various reliability issues that have circulated on the net.
Another drive which performed slighty better overall than the Renegade is the Crucial T500. This one is supposed to be at about the same price as the Renegade.
At least on newegg:
Kingston FURY Renegade M.2 2280 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe 3D TLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) SFYRD/2000G - Newegg.com
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Crucial T500 2TB Gen4 NVMe M.2 Internal Gaming SSD, Up to 7400MB/s, laptop & desktop Compatible + 1mo Adobe CC All Apps - CT2000T500SSD8 - Newegg.com
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^With heatsink.
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^With heatsink.
The T500 is basically at the same price as the 990 Pro, and curiously there's little price difference betwen the non-heatsink version and the heatsink version.
So the local market conditions basically force my hand towards the Renegade.
Now the thing is that the Renegade 2 TB is double-sided, and I don't know if I should buy the one without the heatsink and put my trust in the included heatsink that comes with the motherboard (but first I should know which motherboard I am going to get) or because it's double-sided means that it might run hotter with the mobo heatsink than the Kingston one?
So I clearly need help with this.
RAM:
From this video it appears that this G.Skill kit is very good out of the box:
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Some considerations regarding RAM capacity and usage.
I have searched for info about RAM usage and consequent recommendations for various scenarios.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnIZTdpFFWc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3A_VNDRb9I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5R6nMSzov4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2d9-TV4ghw
Strictly for gaming there seems to be no reason to go over 32 GB, even when multitasking, that is streaming while gaming, having the browser open, having various (chat or whatever) programs open etc.
For video/photo editing and also CAD/3D modelling it depends.
From my research there is a direct correlation between the size of the "work" and the RAM usage.
So for 4K video editing which also implies some other programs being open it seems that going with 64 GB is the safest bet. The same for photo editing of many huge photos. Also for CAD/3D modelling the bigger the project the more RAM is needed, and 64 GB may not be enough depending on the scenario.
But this is valid for advanced users, whereas I am a beginner, actually not yet as I have not even begun to work with these programs. So I cannot take the pros as reference for my current situation, only perhaps for my future situation.
Now for 1080p video editing it seems that 32 GB is plentiful. Also for beginner/amateur level photo editing and for small CAD/3D modelling projects.
From this I have drawn the preliminary conclusion that 32 GB is enough RAM for me at the beginning of this journey and also for some time after, but I can't say with certainty for how long though.
But it is more likely that after a few years after I gain some experience with these programs and this PC will start to lag behind (RAM capacity bottleneck) in relation to my abilities that the correct approach is to upgrade and build a new one rather than getting 64 GB now and be able to use its full potential after some 4-5 years of gaining experience.
Because that approach will mean that since the PC still has enough juice in the tank and there is no bottleneck I should keep using it for longer. Which is alright I guess if nothing breaks during this time.
I intend to record at 1080p and make the video at 1080p but then upload at 4K on YouTube.
Since I don't have a 4K monitor there's no point in recording in 4K and then edit in 4K.
So I'm not making excuses and planning to use modest workloads just so that I can have enough RAM and choose 32 GB, but I simply don't want spend money on something that really wouldn't make a difference.
Perhaps I'm underestimating how quickly the RAM fills up, I do admit that I want to avoid memory swapping.
To be completely honestt I am fully open to suggestions on this one, I am not satisfied with my findings, the info is rather scarce and also very subjective, it's quite hard to relate to those situations especially when the hardware review culture has ingrained a skewed approach by using test setups which are clean systems running benchmarks and there is basically no multi-tasking being done, no junk running in the background etc. And a lot of people seem unaware of this when they're making their builds.
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Some considerations regarding RAM capacity and usage.
I have searched for info about RAM usage and consequent recommendations for various scenarios.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnIZTdpFFWc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3A_VNDRb9I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5R6nMSzov4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2d9-TV4ghw
Strictly for gaming there seems to be no reason to go over 32 GB, even when multitasking, that is streaming while gaming, having the browser open, having various (chat or whatever) programs open etc.
For video/photo editing and also CAD/3D modelling it depends.
From my research there is a direct correlation between the size of the "work" and the RAM usage.
So for 4K video editing which also implies some other programs being open it seems that going with 64 GB is the safest bet. The same for photo editing of many huge photos. Also for CAD/3D modelling the bigger the project the more RAM is needed, and 64 GB may not be enough depending on the scenario.
But this is valid for advanced users, whereas I am a beginner, actually not yet as I have not even begun to work with these programs. So I cannot take the pros as reference for my current situation, only perhaps for my future situation.
Now for 1080p video editing it seems that 32 GB is plentiful. Also for beginner/amateur level photo editing and for small CAD/3D modelling projects.
From this I have drawn the preliminary conclusion that 32 GB is enough RAM for me at the beginning of this journey and also for some time after, but I can't say with certainty for how long though.
But it is more likely that after a few years after I gain some experience with these programs and this PC will start to lag behind (RAM capacity bottleneck) in relation to my abilities that the correct approach is to upgrade and build a new one rather than getting 64 GB now and be able to use its full potential after some 4-5 years of gaining experience.
Because that approach will mean that since the PC still has enough juice in the tank and there is no bottleneck I should keep using it for longer. Which is alright I guess if nothing breaks during this time.
I intend to record at 1080p and make the video at 1080p but then upload at 4K on YouTube.
Since I don't have a 4K monitor there's no point in recording in 4K and then edit in 4K.
So I'm not making excuses and planning to use modest workloads just so that I can have enough RAM and choose 32 GB, but I simply don't want spend money on something that really wouldn't make a difference.
Perhaps I'm underestimating how quickly the RAM fills up, I do admit that I want to avoid memory swapping.
To be completely honestt I am fully open to suggestions on this one, I am not satisfied with my findings, the info is rather scarce and also very subjective, it's quite hard to relate to those situations especially when the hardware review culture has ingrained a skewed approach by using test setups which are clean systems running benchmarks and there is basically no multi-tasking being done, no junk running in the background etc. And a lot of people seem unaware of this when they're making their builds.
Storage drive:
I need a drive for torrenting, I suppose that this implies an HDD, 2 TB is more than enough for me.
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For storage I was considering a RAID 1 config using two 4 TB HDDs, I have some doubts on whether this is ideal, perhaps the ideal solution would be a NAS but that is a little outside my budget.
The RAID 1 approach was for having more safety for the stored data.
2 x https://www.compari.ro/hard-disk-ur...tb-7200rpm-256mb-sata-st4000nt001-p867730347/
Although a negative aspect is that by keeping the HDDs in the case connected to my system they will be powered every time I use my PC, but only rarely I will add new data, so basically the drives will be powered and idle most of the time. It doesn't sound like it's the best approach for longevity.
Considering that RAID 1 is wasteful as I can only use the full capacity of one drive in the array, another approach is to just have faith that nothing will go wrong and buy only one HDD to keep the data. And with the remaining money I should buy a second M.2 SSD which I would use for work files, I see a lot of video/photo editors mention secondary drives for work files, assets etc.
And by going this way I do risk the safety of the data but the benefit is that I get more usable capacity and a fast secondary drive, thus more performance.
I am pretty sure that I should go with this option.
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The RAID 1 approach was for having more safety for the stored data.
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Although a negative aspect is that by keeping the HDDs in the case connected to my system they will be powered every time I use my PC, but only rarely I will add new data, so basically the drives will be powered and idle most of the time. It doesn't sound like it's the best approach for longevity.
Considering that RAID 1 is wasteful as I can only use the full capacity of one drive in the array, another approach is to just have faith that nothing will go wrong and buy only one HDD to keep the data. And with the remaining money I should buy a second M.2 SSD which I would use for work files, I see a lot of video/photo editors mention secondary drives for work files, assets etc.
And by going this way I do risk the safety of the data but the benefit is that I get more usable capacity and a fast secondary drive, thus more performance.
I am pretty sure that I should go with this option.
Audio:
I have no problem limiting myself to the onboard chipset, from my research the ALC1220 codec is alright for people who just want the bare minimum, something that works out of the box, ALC4080/4082 is pretty much the same thing but by having an USB interface they might exhibit some popping (at least according to reddit).
I have 320 mp3s in my collection so in order to benefit from a dedicated soundcard I will need to migrate to lossless and also change some albums that I already have to lossless.
And as I briefly mentioned in the mobo section, a cheaper mobo might open the path towards a dedicated soundcard which, even though not audiophile-grade, is still better than any onboard solution.
I have 320 mp3s in my collection so in order to benefit from a dedicated soundcard I will need to migrate to lossless and also change some albums that I already have to lossless.
And as I briefly mentioned in the mobo section, a cheaper mobo might open the path towards a dedicated soundcard which, even though not audiophile-grade, is still better than any onboard solution.
PSU:
Chosen following this review (but also others): https://lab501.ro/carcase-surse/review-seasonic-focus-gx-1000-atx-3-1-2024
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Case:
I don't think there's a better option at this price (130€).
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Monitor:
For such a system a 27" 1440p monitor is ideal (I myself reached this conclusion after researching various articles/videos discussing this subject, also details like the correlation of the distance from the monitor and the diagonal + resolution which determine PPI, the viewing angle and the pixel density per degree etc.).
I'm pretty certain that no one would recommend a 24" 1080p monitor on the sole basis of saving money.
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^It's clear that I cannot afford a QD-OLED monitor so I'll have to settle for something more modest. Like an IPS.
About the MSI monitor the prices in my country are considerably inflated, but I could not have afforded that monitor even from newegg.
I don't know if the following is the right one for me, but it serves as a basis to proceed with the discussion:
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P.S. One mention regarding the monitor is that from time to time I will be viewing some movies on my PC. I figured that if I watch 1080p movies and I back away a bit from the monitor the image quality will be good.
I'm pretty certain that no one would recommend a 24" 1080p monitor on the sole basis of saving money.
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About the MSI monitor the prices in my country are considerably inflated, but I could not have afforded that monitor even from newegg.
I don't know if the following is the right one for me, but it serves as a basis to proceed with the discussion:
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Keyboard:
I'm just ballparking here. I don't want RGB per se, I only want illumination to be able to use it in the dark, probably I'll use some warm yellow-orange color if the settings will allow. A palmrest would be a nice addition, although it's not always detachable.
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https://www.compari.ro/tastatura-c3111/redragon/aryaman-k569rgb-br-p1156817941/
Some suggestions would be very appreciated.
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Some suggestions would be very appreciated.
Mouse + mousepad:
I have no idea, but the Internet makes it seem like the Logitech G102 (G203 for US) is a solid choice for a budget mouse.
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Some suggestions would be very appreciated.
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Some suggestions would be very appreciated.
Headphones:
Here, as I said above, it should first be determined what audio solution I will use, because I don't want to waste good headphones on a crappy onboard chipset listening to mp3s. Conversely I don't want to pair a decent audio solution and me slowly migrating towards lossless with a pair of cheap, crappy headphones.
If it has any relevance I listen to extreme metal, like +90%, and the majority of extreme metal is death metal, also what I currently have in my album collection is mp3s @320 with a few below that.
That doesn't mean that I can't migrate towards lossless in the future. Some of the albums I already have are available in lossless formats so it's basically a somewhat slow process of making my collection predominantly lossless.
https://www.compari.ro/microfoane-si-casti-c3109/audio-technica/ath-avc500-p311165633/ (64)
https://www.compari.ro/microfoane-si-casti-c3109/sony/mdr7506-p43096154/ (96)
https://www.compari.ro/microfoane-si-casti-c3109/audio-technica/ath-m20x-p219141538/ (43)
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^The prices in parantheses are in € and represent a below-average price based on the history graph on the product's page. Basically if I buy that product at more than that I'm overpaying.
If it has any relevance I listen to extreme metal, like +90%, and the majority of extreme metal is death metal, also what I currently have in my album collection is mp3s @320 with a few below that.
That doesn't mean that I can't migrate towards lossless in the future. Some of the albums I already have are available in lossless formats so it's basically a somewhat slow process of making my collection predominantly lossless.
https://www.compari.ro/microfoane-si-casti-c3109/audio-technica/ath-avc500-p311165633/ (64)
https://www.compari.ro/microfoane-si-casti-c3109/sony/mdr7506-p43096154/ (96)
https://www.compari.ro/microfoane-si-casti-c3109/audio-technica/ath-m20x-p219141538/ (43)
https://www.compari.ro/microfoane-si-casti-c3109/audio-technica/ath-m30x-p219141546/ (57)
https://www.compari.ro/microfoane-si-casti-c3109/audio-technica/ath-m40x-p220796590/ (82)
^The prices in parantheses are in € and represent a below-average price based on the history graph on the product's page. Basically if I buy that product at more than that I'm overpaying.
Speakers:
Again I have no idea, first the audio solution must be determined. The speakers are intended to be used when I don't want to wear my headphones when listening to music and also when I watch some movies.
https://www.compari.ro/boxe-active-c4060/edifier/r1700bt-2-0-p243699801/
I honestly don't know if these are a good choice for my needs. But I figured a budget of 100€ max. would be enough for something alright.
https://www.compari.ro/boxe-active-c4060/edifier/r1700bt-2-0-p243699801/
I honestly don't know if these are a good choice for my needs. But I figured a budget of 100€ max. would be enough for something alright.
UPS:
What can I say I wish I could find an UPS that would offer full protection, that includes the Ethernet cable (and yes I had a NIC die because of a surge coming up the Ethernet cable). I don't want to have the PSU as the sole shield that protects my PC from surges (obviously the PSU will not protect the peripherals, such as the monitor, the speakers or the Ethernet cable).
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I'm aware that this money does not bring any added performance, I'm also aware that I could go until the end of the warranty period without encountering any situation that endangers the PC bu still, I reckoned that for the peace of mind it is worth considering.
There are other approaches, for example I could get a little bit carried away by paranoia and unplug everything when the PC is not in use, also immediately unplug everything if the weather worsens, although this will not keep me safe fom surges that come without a warning.
I'm really divided on this component, any additional advice is very welcome.
Still, this is a low priority component. So it remains to be seen if it makes the cut.
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There are other approaches, for example I could get a little bit carried away by paranoia and unplug everything when the PC is not in use, also immediately unplug everything if the weather worsens, although this will not keep me safe fom surges that come without a warning.
I'm really divided on this component, any additional advice is very welcome.
Still, this is a low priority component. So it remains to be seen if it makes the cut.
YouTube accessories:
Video camera: For YT the type of content does influence what kind of recording devices and accesories are used.
I want to create this type of content:
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FIY this guy lists his equipment in the video description:
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Until June 2024 he used a GoPro Hero9 Black, afterwards he upgraded to GoPro Hero11 Black and also added the BenQ IdeaCam S1 Pro.
GoPro Hero11 as well as Hero12 are under 300$ on amazon, Insta360 Ace Pro is 300$.
I have no idea if the above examples are good choices for what I'm planning to do, obviously I can't spend a lot on the video camera because as a beginner I first need to familiarize myself with content creation and not be overly concerned about the quality of the recording equipment.
For stuff like this I could get by using just a smartphone for recording, which I have took into consideration but I don't have a great one, it's a Xiaomi Mi10T Lite.
So if a video camera that does not cost more than 300€ is clearly an upgrade over that smartphone then I will buy it.
I see that GoPros record in H.264 and H.265, so I need something "auto", I will not be post-processing RAW files, I have no idea about that, so again another argument in favor of getting something that gets the job done with minimal user input.
Tripod: I guess I can use something cheap like 30€ max.
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Led Ring Lights: Something like this:
Lightbox: I think I'll make one myself.
I can buy something like this to obtain the frame pieces, if I find one that's white I don't need to buy the white fabric separately, but nevertheless I'll line the inside with white paper sheets.
I can get similar cabinets for 30€ max and the frame pieces are bigger than what I need for the lightbox so I can trim them without a problem.
Microphone: Again no idea what's optimal for me, but at the end of the day I need a mic to record the narration for my videos. So the audio quality has to be at least decent.
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Any suggestions?
I want to create this type of content:
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JANG's LEGO Reviews
Calm & positive vibes in unsponsored, unscripted, family-friendly LEGO reviews! I buy the stuff I review and I do my best to portray sets the way they really are, good or bad, while considering the people & ages they're made for and not only my own personal viewpoints. I'm an adult fan of...
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An introvert that loves making mechs, monsters and the occasional Minecraft Lego Moc as a creative outlet from my 9-5 job. To me I find building mocs is a great way to maintain that inner child, that spark of curiosity for all the things around us.
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️ Building LEGO CARS one brick at a time. For Business Inquiries: bricksncars1@gmail.com
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GoPro Hero11 as well as Hero12 are under 300$ on amazon, Insta360 Ace Pro is 300$.
I have no idea if the above examples are good choices for what I'm planning to do, obviously I can't spend a lot on the video camera because as a beginner I first need to familiarize myself with content creation and not be overly concerned about the quality of the recording equipment.
For stuff like this I could get by using just a smartphone for recording, which I have took into consideration but I don't have a great one, it's a Xiaomi Mi10T Lite.
So if a video camera that does not cost more than 300€ is clearly an upgrade over that smartphone then I will buy it.
I see that GoPros record in H.264 and H.265, so I need something "auto", I will not be post-processing RAW files, I have no idea about that, so again another argument in favor of getting something that gets the job done with minimal user input.
Tripod: I guess I can use something cheap like 30€ max.
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Led Ring Lights: Something like this:
Lightbox: I think I'll make one myself.
I can buy something like this to obtain the frame pieces, if I find one that's white I don't need to buy the white fabric separately, but nevertheless I'll line the inside with white paper sheets.
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Microphone: Again no idea what's optimal for me, but at the end of the day I need a mic to record the narration for my videos. So the audio quality has to be at least decent.
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In conclusion, I apologize for the wall-of-text, but I reckoned that it's my obligation to try and give as many relevant details as possible in order to make it easier for whoever decides to offer their advice and also to share various impressions from what I've researched.
Thank you.
