Elix3r
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Building a smallest possible air cooled build and have 2 options for the case
Ghost s1 mkIII vs dan a4 h2o for the case
Will be used primarily for gaming, no productivity task as such, some software development at most.
Games that I play Valorant, CSGO/ CS2, very rarely AAA games but I do play them.
Components:
https://pcpricetracker.in/b/s/1053c0d9-788f-40d7-a1e4-e2a729f9f3c0
GPU and CPU cooler not available on this link.
Reasoning to choose Ghost and dan a4 h2o - need the smallest possible volume to carry around, since I don't want AIO or water cooling was choosing ghost s1 for the smaller volume, feels like wasting volume on dan without an AIO.
Both case prices are same in my country so that's a bonus.
Limitation of ghost s1 that is the 2 slot graphics cards- since I just play competitive games mostly figured I won't be using higher powered GPUs anytime soon. Hoping this build will last me for 3 years at least and there will be a 2 slot option then or else will get a new case if need be (or just open on side panel while on my desk and have no restriction).
Still if you feel A4 will be better than ghost then please let me know.
Thankyou so much.
Ghost s1 mkIII vs dan a4 h2o for the case
Will be used primarily for gaming, no productivity task as such, some software development at most.
Games that I play Valorant, CSGO/ CS2, very rarely AAA games but I do play them.
Components:
| TYPE | ITEM | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Ryzen 5 7600 | 13600k is 146$ more here, mobo prices are similar. Also feels good for ITX heat management. |
| CPU Cooler | ThermalRight AXP90-X53 | Depending on case choice chose this for dan, or l12s for ghost s1 (with bending) |
| Motherboard | MSI MPG B650I Edge WIFI | Only am5 itx in my country |
| Memory | GSkill Trident Z5 Neo Rgb 32Gb(16Gbx2) Ddr5 6000Mhz Desktop Ram (F5-6000J3038F16GX2-TZ5NR) Tested Latency 30-38-38-96 | Have seen cases of XMP memory not working correctly and longer boot times. So just chose EXPO. |
| Storage | KC3000 1 TB | Already have it. |
| Video Card | Powercolor radeon fighter rx 6700 xt | Cheapest in my country and can fit ghost just fine. |
| Case | Lian Li A4-h2o or ghost s1 mkIII | Since I wanted air cooling only, confused between these 2. Any suggestions are welcomed. (Both are similarly priced here) |
| Power supply | Silverstone SFX SX700-G 700W or Cooler Master V750 Gold Full Modular or Cooler Master V850 SFX Gold SMPS | Don't want to skimp on this so pls let me know the best one. Silverstone is like 20$ cheaper than v750. 10$ diff between v750 and v850. |
https://pcpricetracker.in/b/s/1053c0d9-788f-40d7-a1e4-e2a729f9f3c0
GPU and CPU cooler not available on this link.
Reasoning to choose Ghost and dan a4 h2o - need the smallest possible volume to carry around, since I don't want AIO or water cooling was choosing ghost s1 for the smaller volume, feels like wasting volume on dan without an AIO.
Both case prices are same in my country so that's a bonus.
Limitation of ghost s1 that is the 2 slot graphics cards- since I just play competitive games mostly figured I won't be using higher powered GPUs anytime soon. Hoping this build will last me for 3 years at least and there will be a 2 slot option then or else will get a new case if need be (or just open on side panel while on my desk and have no restriction).
Still if you feel A4 will be better than ghost then please let me know.
Thankyou so much.
