Questions#
There is a need for a multimedia server and a cloud storage system at home. I need a host that can be powered on 24/7 to serve as a server while also being able to play games. The lightweight office laptop that has been in service for 4 years is no longer capable of running games. I learned from a friend that it is possible to build a decent new host without spending too much money. So, an inexperienced person in the computer community, with a budget of 2000, eagerly started his journey of building a computer...
Configuration#
Without further ado, let's start with the configuration.
| Component | Model | Price | Power Consumption | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | R5-5500 | TDP 65WAIDA64 FPU stress test 77w with PBO enabled power consumption 88w | Memory IMC supports dual-channel | |
| Motherboard | JINGYUE B550i GAMING | 900(Board and CPU combo) | 30w | ASRock is M-ATX, Gigabyte is ITX, 2.5G network card |
| Graphics Card | ASUS 5600XT-6G TUF (mining card) | 638 | Furmark stress test power consumption 161w | 8pin |
| Memory | JINBAIDA Silver Knight 16GB (8GBX2) DDR4 3600 CHANGXIN C18 | 196 | 12w | Priority slots from left to right are ②④ |
| Wireless Network Card | Intel ax210 batch 006 | 71 | Included in motherboard power consumption | |
| Hard Drive (Mechanical) | WD40PURX | 0 | 10w | Surveillance drive, previously used with a laptop in an external hard drive enclosure |
| Hard Drive (Solid State) | CHANGJIANG Titanium PC005 512GB | 171 | 6w | SSD M.2 interface: M-KEY>B-KEY |
| Power Supply | ZHENHUA Copper Emperor 450W | 216.9 | 1. Non-modular/semi-modular/fully modular 2.+12v reaches over 90% of the rated power 3. Power supply architecture 4. Capacitors: Japanese brand>Taiwanese brand>Japanese brand | |
| Cooling | LIMIN AX120 R-SE White | 68.9 | 2.4w | Air cooling/water cooling |
| Case | XIANMA Flathead Brother M2 AIR Snow Edition (Type c) | 129.9 | ||
| Total | 2391.7 | 298.4w | ||
| Discounted Price | 2048.84 |
Summary:
The actual cost is just over 2000, with a focus on white color scheme. The budget goal was barely achieved. Originally, it could have been kept within 2000, but the power supply initially chosen was Xuanwu 550W Bronze, which required a long wait for the pre-sale version. So, the budget was increased to Zhenhua Copper Emperor 450W. Also, this ITX motherboard from Gigabyte does not come with a built-in wireless network card, so it needs to be installed separately. I had already pulled an Ethernet cable to the location of the host, which saved the budget for the wireless network card. However, later I learned that the Bluetooth module is also integrated into the wireless network card, so I had no choice but to install a wireless network card.
Thoughts on Building the Computer#
- Clarify the requirements
My requirements are mainly for a server, with occasional gaming. I rarely play AAA games and mainly play two-player games with my girlfriend, such as "A Way Out" and "Overcooked". We use the living room TV as the display. So, it can be concretely defined as: playing most games on the market at 1080P with medium to low graphics settings -> CPU: R5 5500 + AMD RX5600XT. This combination of CPU and graphics card is perfectly matched. It has been tested and can handle small and medium games at 4K resolution with high graphics settings. The only issue is that the graphics card temperature is a bit high. I didn't choose to install case fans initially, which was indeed a bit lacking. I plan to install them later. Game performance test video The video is in Portuguese, so you can turn on subtitles for translation. How to enable subtitles on YouTube - Learn about hardware knowledge. You don't have to be an expert, but you need to know the basic components of a computer. I will continue to write hardware knowledge articles in this series, so stay tuned.
- Learn the process of building a computer. You can refer to the video by the Bilibili user "Hardware Tea Talk".
Afterword#
Actually, this article has been written and lying in my computer for two months. Since I started working, I have had little time to spare for my hobbies. It wasn't until today when I was chatting with a friend that I finally remembered it. I will continue to update it in the future. Even after work, we should still love life. The same goes for everyone!!