[Gaming PC] Buy parts in Akihabara and build your own PC [Beginner]

Now is the time for a gaming PC!
A gaming PC opens up a whole new world!
I can do a little bit of clerical work, stream games, and even edit images and videos.
There are so many gaming PCs available these days that if you are looking for a high-spec all-rounder PC, you will likely end up with a gaming PC.
When you check the terms of use for software you use for work or study and are looking for an inexpensive PC that can run it, it's common to find that a gaming PC is a good fit.

This article is about a self-built PC I created a while ago.
It is used to create and distribute ABC's YouTube videos.
I would like to introduce it along with my impressions of using it after using it for a while.

Purchase a complete set of PC parts at TUKUMO [Akihabara]

Boom!
We loaded everything onto the carry cart and headed home!!

After much consideration, I decided to go for an AMD CPU this time.
Since it's a gaming PC, I want a decent graphics card.
That said, I won't be playing any extremely heavy titles, so will a GTX1660ti be okay?
I was wondering if I was on a budget and chatted with the TUKUMO staff.
"I'd like to build it cheaply if possible within the budget of around 12 to 3 yen.'
The parts that were selected after this discussion are as follows:

CPU

[Ryzen7 3700X]
Since the 3700X was the main focus from the start, there was no need to change this.
However, after looking around at various options in the shop, I was almost tempted to go with the 9900K.
Ryzen CPUs have great gaming performance, and it feels like they've put an end to Intel's dominance.

Motherboard

[ASRock Steel Legend B450]
Exceptional cost performance for a motherboard for gaming PCs.
This motherboard is perfect for those who want to build a gaming PC at a reasonable price.
It's the strongest up to Ryzen 7, so you don't really need to choose anything else.

memory

[CORSAIR VENGEANCE DDR4 3000Mhz 8GB×2]
I chose 16GB of memory because I thought it would be okay for now.
My previous machine had 32GB, but it has four slots, so I feel like I can just add more if I feel like that's not enough.
I use Adobe software, and it seems to be working fine.

SSD

Crucial MX500 500GB
I was also attracted to the M.2, but I wasn't sure about the cost-effectiveness, or whether I would be able to experience the read/write speed for the price, so I went with this one.
Steel Legend's M.2 heatsink is apparently excellentSo, there is a possibility that it will be switched to for the OS in the future.
So far I have no complaints.

Graphic board

[RTX2060 ASUS DUAL SERIES]
After choosing all the parts except for the graphics card, I was talking to the shop assistant about whether to get a 1660ti or a 2060, but before I knew it,
"Let's make it 2060 and adjust the other parts to fit your budget!"
"I'm going to study, so what do you think?! 2060 is better!"
I thought it would be better to have some extra power if I was going to play games, so I chose the ASUS RTX2060, which was on sale over the weekend.
*I was one of the people who collapsed when information about the 2060 Super came out shortly after. I wonder if it would have been better to stick with the 1660ti and upgrade?

电源

[Antec NEO ECO 750W Gold]
It was cheaper.
Kuroutoshikou was a little cheaper, but I chose Antec to be safe.
The mindset is that 750W will be fine.

Case

[Antec P110 SILENT]
Choose from the remaining budget.
It's quiet and easy to maintain, so I think it's a pretty good product.
The panel opens on both sides and the top is magnetic for easy use.
I actually wanted In WIN 101 or 303, but they were out of stock so I had to reluctantly give up.

Now, let's start assembling these parts!!

*When I finally checked the price, I think it was around 129680 yen.
　It's certainly within the budget, but...!! I'm going to cut it!!

Building a Gaming PC

The order of assembly varies from person to person, but there aren't that many steps involved.
On the motherboard that serves as the base
・Install the CPU and cooler
・Install memory
・Install an SSD for the OS
・Install the graphics card
・Attach power supplies to each part
That's it!!

There are also various other things that people do, such as wiring and drives, but as long as the CPU, memory, and SSD are plugged in, the PC will basically work (although depending on the CPU, the screen may not display anything).
Building your own PC isn't actually that difficult, so take it easy!
However, be careful of static electricity!

Installing the CPU

You can start from anywhere, but most start by installing the CPU.
It can't be helped, as it's difficult to work when there are lots of big parts around.
*The 3700X comes with a CPU cooler, so there's no need to purchase one separately!!
　If you want to improve cooling performance, get a cooler that cools even more!

This CPU is inserted into the CPU socket on the motherboard, but here comes the important point to note.
Small for CPU socket△ markBut there is

Yes, I'll upload it.

You need to align this triangle mark with the small triangle mark drawn on the corner of the CPU.
*It's too small and dangerous. Anyway, be careful.

Installing Memory

When you take the memory out of the box, you will find the following instructions inside.

You may be wondering, what does A1A2B1B2 mean?
When inserting the memory, you can just interpret this as matching the numbers A and B.
Insert it into A1 and B1, insert it into A2 and B2, something like that.
Inserting memory is the second scariest thing after the CPU...it sometimes makes a crackling noise which is bad for your heart.
Now, there is a notch in the memory, so just snap it into place.

I heard that the closer the memory is to the CPU the faster it will be, but I wasn't sure, so I just inserted it in A2 and B2.

Installing the CPU cooler

If I installed the CPU cooler first, it would be a hassle to install the memory, so I installed the cooler third.
Although it is an included cooler, it doesn't feel cheap, and in fact it seems to cool better than a cheap CPU cooler.
And it glows. It glows in probably 1677 million colors.

CPU grease is already applied, so there is no problem installing it as is.
If you have other grease you want to use, wipe it off thoroughly before applying new grease.
*CPU grease is essential to improve cooling performance. Installing a cooler without applying grease is the height of foolishness.

To install it, remove the silver part next to it.

Hook it onto the black protrusion next to the CPU socket...


Once you have firmly hooked the other side, pull the cooler lever down as far as you can!
There are times when this place makes such a loud noise that it feels like it might break, which is quite scary.

Finally, put "CPU FAN1Insert the cable extending from the cooler into the terminal labeled "CPU cooler" and the installation is complete.

Install the motherboard into the case

Before installing any other components, first install the motherboard into the case.
That will make the work later on easier!

Let's open the side panel and take a look inside!
Open the panel on the left side to reveal the main space.

Looking inside, you can see that a small bolt spacer is already installed.
The motherboard is then screwed onto the spacer.

First, the rear panel (Motherboard included) to the case...

Then install the motherboard into the case.
If it fits properly it will look like this.

Installing the graphics card

Once you've gotten this far, it's time to start attaching the larger parts first.
Yes, it's a graphics card.
It would be unacceptable to call your PC a gaming PC and not have this built in.
AUSU's RTS2060. It's quite large, taking up 2.5 slots.

You can think of a slot as a unit of terminal used when connecting PC parts.
The area enclosed in the box in the diagram below is a PCI slot (the current mainstream standard is called PCI Express).
Basically, the graphics card is inserted into the top yellow square slot.
Also, occupying 2.5 slots means that it "occupies the width of two and a half PCI terminals."
*2.5 slots are so large that they occupy the two terminals below the yellow square.

The only thing to be careful about when installing is to make sure you insert the terminal all the way in.
If the cutting is not inserted properly, it may not be recognized!!

I tried using the rod (commonly known as a VGA holder) that came with the case to support the graphics card from below to prevent it from falling down due to its weight, but I'm a little worried because it's made of plastic.
Something's a little crooked...

Install the power supply

Next, attach the power supply.
If you get this far, there's no particularly difficult work left.
Here is the power supply to be installed

Each case has a specific installation location and standards, so all you have to do is fit it into the space where you want to install the power supply!
*The screw holes are perfectly aligned with the case, so you won't get the top and bottom wrong.

Installing an SSD (SATA connection)

This varies depending on the case, but the P110 has a place to install an SSD.
The installation location will appear when you remove the right panel (in this case the back panel).

Screw it in here and the installation is complete.
The screw holes match up perfectly, so it should install without any problems.

wiring

Wiring reveals a person's preferences, sense, and individual preferences.
Some people change the color of the cable, use cable combs to neatly organize it, or devise ways to route the cables behind the cable...
And as for me...
(Bang!)rough

In this configuration, the part that should be connected to the power supply is
・Motherboard
・Graphics board
・SSD
What connects to the motherboard
CPU fan
・Case fan
・USB port cable
・SSD SATA cable
It has become.
When written out like this, it may seem like a lot, but there are actually very few parts that are connected directly to the power supply.
It shouldn't seem that difficult when you actually make it.

Startup test

Ideally, it is best to perform a startup test once using the minimum configuration, which is the minimum number of parts that will allow the PC to function.
This time"I'm sure compatibility issues will be fine!I put it together in that kind of way, so I did a startup test after it was mostly assembled.

Reach the BIOS screen.
There doesn't seem to be any particular problem, but for some reason the memory speed is judged to be '2133'.
The memory I'm using is compatible with 3000MHz, so I'll probably need to increase the speed later.

After this, install the Windows 10 OS and once all the settings are complete, it's complete!

However, there were other parts I needed to use, so after confirming that Windows was running without any problems, I installed the sound card and capture board.
*The capture board is the GC573 that I introduced previously.

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Finish the driver and software installation.
This completes it!!

Let's build a gaming PC!

I wonder how cost-effective the PC I created this time is?
Personally, I think it was really good.
Looking at just the PC, I think it was a great deal considering that you can build something with this performance for just 12 to 3 yen.
If you don't have any peripherals other than the PC (monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc.), you will have to make an additional investment from here, but unless you are looking for extremely high-spec peripherals from overseas manufacturers that are ridiculously expensive, you should be able to get everything you need for around 15 yen, right?

By the way, I started to notice the noise of the CPU fan after about a month of use, so I replaced the CPU fan.Kotetsu Mark IIApply grease toThermal grizzlyChange to!
We also added some case fans to improve cooling performance!

As of April 2020, I have been able to play with this configuration without any issues, and I am able to achieve over 60fps at the highest settings in most games, so I am very satisfied with the gameplay.

Benchmark test results for various games

Here are some benchmark results to give you some idea.

FF14: Shadowbringers
Highest settings.
Very comfortable rating.
I also play with custom settings mainly at the highest, but I can maintain 120Hz or higher within the content.

FF15
high quality.
Comfortable judgement.
There were some moments where the game slowed down quite a bit, so it might be a good idea to play with the settings lowered a bit.

Standard setting.
Very comfortable judgement.
You can play FF15 without any problems.

PSO2
Score 58252 (highest setting)
The FPS was over 200. It is now considered a light game.

SteamVR
VR Ready
It may depend on the title you play, but VR experience is possible.