Budget build/upgrade (mATX non-RGB) couple bits carrying over

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*Edited original post to reflect a couple changes to basket*

Storage, OS, GPU are moving across with an outlook to upgrading the card separate later
Looking at mATX - case, board, cpu, memory, psu, cooling options (AIO + 3 case fan, vs air brick + 5 case fan)
Home use and expectation to run at acceptable levels in some games with reduced/adjusted settings

My basket at OcUK:

Total: £794.93 (includes delivery: £0.00)​

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I have built using this case and the stock fans are decent for the money but obviously noctua are way better, Although for a cheaper build/case I would use the excellent artic fans for half the cost as your not replacing the fans on the aio (which are very good for the money).

My basket at OcUK:

Total: £23.98 (includes delivery: £0.00)​



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The aio will be good (and looks tidier) but that case can fit some serious coolers in it.
 
Title says budget build but that will be a capable PC for many years to come.

I would go with the AIO , looks very neat and tidy. Have you got a soft spot for Asus? no proper heatsinks on that mobo so have a think about the MSI mobo below that has actual heatsinks, whole £1 cheaper as well.

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MSI Pro B660M-A DDR4 - Intel B660 DDR4 Micro ATX Motherboard

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dfour said:
I have built using this case and the stock fans are decent for the money but obviously noctua are way better, Although for a cheaper build/case I would use the excellent artic fans for half the cost as your not replacing the fans on the aio (which are very good for the money).

My basket at OcUK:

Total: £23.98 (includes delivery: £0.00)​

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The aio will be good (and looks tidier) but that case can fit some serious coolers in it.
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Was probably in an overly cautious mindset as I've not gone with mATX for a while. Definitely still want to make the switch as I'll never need the space of a midi case
Those fans are actually pretty impressive for the price, nice find. I had actually thought about whether I could just go with a quality air cooler on the CPU, and 5 case fans instead
Haz123 said:
Title says budget build but that will be a capable PC for many years to come.

I would go with the AIO , looks very neat and tidy. Have you got a soft spot for Asus? no proper heatsinks on that mobo so have a think about the MSI mobo below that has actual heatsinks, whole £1 cheaper as well.

www.overclockers.co.uk

MSI Pro B660M-A DDR4 - Intel B660 DDR4 Micro ATX Motherboard

Order MSI Pro B660M-A DDR4 - Intel B660 DDR4 Micro ATX Motherboard now online and benefit from fast delivery.
www.overclockers.co.uk www.overclockers.co.uk
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Nope no particular feelings for Asus, previous system has a GB board
Tetras said:
What do you do with the PC?
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General home use and gaming. Not silly/high settings but just running comfortably, I would like to try and have decent cooling in the case as the room can sometimes get a bit warm
I would expect it to be good for the next 3/4 years or so after I've replaced the GPU (which will be done seperately a bit later)
 
I’ve just finished a 12400f build with a b660m motherboard in the same case. It’s got lots of room to work with and can’t fault it. I went with no rgb as well and replaced the fans with 3x arctic p12 pwm pst.
 
Jony27 said:
I’ve just finished a 12400f build with a b660m motherboard in the same case. It’s got lots of room to work with and can’t fault it. I went with no rgb as well and replaced the fans with 3x arctic p12 pwm pst.
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That's good to know. I've looked at the MSI board someone else mentioned, but curious none the less which one you went with in the end?
Cheers
 
I ended up going with the ASUS TUF b660m-plus d4 Wi-Fi. Got it for a good deal of £105 with potential £25 cashback.
 
hairyfeet said:
Was probably in an overly cautious mindset as I've not gone with mATX for a while. Definitely still want to make the switch as I'll never need the space of a midi case
Those fans are actually pretty impressive for the price, nice find. I had actually thought about whether I could just go with a quality air cooler on the CPU, and 5 case fans instead
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Like this:

My basket at OcUK:

Total: £89.95 (includes delivery: £0.00)​




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Updated basket in original post there is still a bit of wiggle room in budget, possibly for 12700 its just awkward timing with the next load so close
Cheers for the replies, insightful especially the MSI tip
 
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