[Retired] The Modest Build

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RAMChYLD
"David" Lee Chong Yew
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Member since 2019-02-16
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Chinese Garden, Singapore
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[Retired] The Modest Build

Reason of build: Linux gaming. Opposite of "The Secret Build", the machine's primary reason of existence is for running games on Linux (Linux native, Steam for Linux native or via Proton) as well as other Linux uses. It was primarily built for and is featured in my Linux Gaming video, and is primarily used when I stream games that have a native Linux port.
Color(s): Black White
RGB Lighting? Yes
Theme: none
Cooling: Air Cooling
Size: ATX
Type: General Build

Contests

This build participated in 2 contests.

Build Updates

Time to leave AMDRAID behind

2021-07-28

Part 1: Prepping the case

2019-02-16

Part 2: The Fan Episode

2019-02-16

Part 3: Prepping the motherboard

2019-02-16

Part 4: Putting it all together

2019-02-16

Installing Linux: We're enabling RAID-0!

2019-02-16

Linux Gaming, Steam and Proton

2019-02-16

Hardware

CPU
$ 175.00
AMD - Ryzen 7 (2700)
Socket: AM4
Cores: 8
Motherboard
$ 131.15
Gigabyte - AORUS M
Chipset: B450
CPU Socket: AM4
Size: Micro-ATX
Memory
Crucial - Ballistix Sport LT (2666MHz) (Red)
Type: DDR4
Capacity: 8 GB
Memory
Crucial - Ballistix Sport LT (2666MHz) (Red)
Type: DDR4
Capacity: 8 GB
Memory
Crucial - Ballistix Sport LT (2666MHz) (Red)
Type: DDR4
Capacity: 8 GB
Memory
Crucial - Ballistix Sport LT (2666MHz) (Red)
Type: DDR4
Capacity: 8 GB
Graphics
$ 399.99
Gigabyte - Gaming
Chip Manufacturer: AMD
Chip: Vega 56
Storage
$ 47.49
Kingston - A400
Form Factor: 2.5 Inch
Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s
Capacity: 120 GB
Storage
$ 87.95
Samsung - 960 EVO
Form Factor: M.2
Interface: M.2 (M)
Capacity: 250 GB
Storage
Toshiba - DT01ACA100 (3x)
Form Factor: 3.5 Inch
Interface: Micro SATA 6 Gb/s
Capacity: 1 TB
PSU
Seasonic - Platinum 860 (discontinued)
Wattage: 860
Form Factor: ATX
Efficiency: 80+ Platinum
Case
$ 153.87
Cooler Master - Master Case 600P
Type: Mid-Tower
Side Panel: Tempered Glass
Case Fan
Cooler Master - MasterFan MF140R (ARGB) (discontinued)
Size: 140 mm
Case Fan
Cooler Master - MasterFan MF140R (ARGB) (discontinued)
Size: 140 mm
Case Fan
Generic/WL - Generic 12CM DC
Size: 120 mm
Case Fan
Generic/WL - Generic 12CM DC
Size: 120 mm
Case Fan
Generic/WL - Generic 12CM DC
Size: 120 mm
Cooling
$ 59.90
AMD - Wraith Spire
Type: Air Cooler
Accessories
$ 60.00
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