New build or upgrade?
New build
PC purpose?
Gaming. Majority roguelikes and indie games. Deep Risk of Rain 2 runs. Like the option to play something heavier at times though.
Will want to run a gaming based Linux distro, essentially want a console like experience. No mouse & keyboard use, hoping to use the new Steam controller for most things once configured. So recommendations on a distro would be cool too.
Purchase country?
UK
Monitors needed?
Nope, will be using already owned 1080p projector.
Budget range?
£1,000
WiFi or wired connection?
WiFi
Size/noise constraints?
Want a small case, 25L and below. Be cool if it’s quiet as it’ll be near me when playing.
Color/lighting preferences?
Dark, nothing too bold.
Any other specific needs?
Just the Linux distro mention. I’ve started looking at PC part picker and have the following. Advice/guidance/feedback appreciated.
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 3.5 GHz 6-Core Processor | £113.94 @ Amazon UK |
| CPU Cooler | ARCTIC Freezer 36 CPU Cooler | £22.99 @ Amazon UK |
| Motherboard | MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard | £89.99 @ Amazon UK |
| Memory | Silicon Power GAMING 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory | £113.97 @ Silicon Power |
| Storage | Kingston NV3 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive | £129.97 @ Amazon UK |
| Video Card | Asus DUAL Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB Video Card | £389.99 @ Overclockers.co.uk |
| Case | Lian Li A3-mATX MicroATX Mini Tower Case | £59.95 @ AWD-IT |
| Power Supply | MSI MAG A650BN 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | £46.99 @ Amazon UK |
| Total | £967.79 |