I believe this is what they would call the "Budget Baller", max performance while looks take a backseat. The PSU fan is quite loud, and this PSU doesn't have a zero fan mode. On the flip side, the GPU also has pretty loud coil whine under high loads. However, the specs speak for themselves. Throw this sucker under your desk (please put it on a solid surface if you have carpet), put on some headphones, and game away!
With a B550 and the BIOS already updated, you're ready to drop in any AM4 CPU up to the 5000 series. PCIe 4.0 capability means you won't be bottlenecking any 8GB GPUs in the future. This also gives you the option to upgrade to a Gen 4 NVMe down the line, though the 970 EVO Plus is a pretty great game drive, and with 2TB you have plenty of space for your library. Worth noting: this PSU only has a single daisy-chained PCIe cable (can't be improved), so I'd recommend keeping any future GPU upgrades under 250W or less for optimal safety and stability.
The RAM may not ring any bells, but with RAM prices these days you can't take 32GB for granted. The motherboard detects it as "Samsung," so you're getting solid chips at a budget price. The Hyper 212 keeps thermals in check without issue, and the sleeved cable extensions add a touch of visual polish to an otherwise no-nonsense build. ARGB lighting runs through MSI Center, with the GPU controlled via Precision X1.
Specs:
-CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (6C/12T - Arctic MX-6 Paste)
-GPU: EVGA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER XC 8GB
-RAM: 32GB DDR4-3200 CL16 (2x16GB GIGASTONE)
-Storage: Samsung 970 Evo Plus 2TB (99%¹) M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD
-Motherboard: MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI Micro ATX
-PSU: PowerSpec PS 650BSM 650W 80+ Bronze Semi-Modular
-Case: Cooler Master Elite 301 MicroATX Mid Tower
-Cooling: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition (with Razer Kunai Chroma 120mm Fan)
-Connectivity: Built-in WiFi 5 + Bluetooth 4.2
-Extras: AsiaHorse 16AWG Sleeved Extension Kit, Additional Accesories², 1x Razer Kunai, 1x Black Fan
This system comes with a fresh Windows 11 Pro installation (other than preinstalled apps³) and will require initial setup on first boot.
¹Value obtained via CrystalDiskInfo. Power On Count: 1863 Power On Hours: 10190
²Wifi Antenna (uninstalled for shipping), PSU Cable (pictured cable is only for testing), remaining case and cable extension accessories.
³Preinstalled apps include MSI Center, NVIDIA APP, Steam, and Precision X1.
- CPU BrandAMD
- CPU SeriesRyzen 5
- CPU ModelRyzen 5 3600
- CPU SocketAM4
- CPU Core count6 cores
- CPU Cooler BrandCooler Master
- CPU Cooler TypeAir
- CPU Cooler SocketAM4
- GPU ChipsetNvidia
- GPU BrandEVGA
- GPU SeriesGeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
- GPU Memory8GB
- Memory Capacity32GB
- Memory Memory BrandOther
- Memory TypeDDR4
- Memory Number of Modules2
- Memory Form FactorDIMM (Desktop)
- Internal Storage Capacity2TB
- Internal Storage InterfaceNVME SSD
- Internal Storage Form FactorM.2
- Internal Storage BrandSamsung
- Motherboard BrandMSI
- Motherboard Form FactorMicro-ATX
- Motherboard CPU BrandAMD
- Motherboard CPU SocketAM4
- Motherboard NetworkingEthernet and WiFi
- Case BrandCooler Master
- Case Form FactorMid-Tower
- Case ColorBlack
- Power Supply BrandPowerspec
- Power Supply Wattage650W
- Power Supply Form FactorATX
- PC RGB OptionAddressable
I believe this is what they would call the "Budget Baller", max performance while looks take a backseat. The PSU fan is quite loud, and this PSU doesn't have a zero fan mode. On the flip side, the GPU also has pretty loud coil whine under high loads. However, the specs speak for themselves. Throw this sucker under your desk (please put it on a solid surface if you have carpet), put on some headphones, and game away!
With a B550 and the BIOS already updated, you're ready to drop in any AM4 CPU up to the 5000 series. PCIe 4.0 capability means you won't be bottlenecking any 8GB GPUs in the future. This also gives you the option to upgrade to a Gen 4 NVMe down the line, though the 970 EVO Plus is a pretty great game drive, and with 2TB you have plenty of space for your library. Worth noting: this PSU only has a single daisy-chained PCIe cable (can't be improved), so I'd recommend keeping any future GPU upgrades under 250W or less for optimal safety and stability.
The RAM may not ring any bells, but with RAM prices these days you can't take 32GB for granted. The motherboard detects it as "Samsung," so you're getting solid chips at a budget price. The Hyper 212 keeps thermals in check without issue, and the sleeved cable extensions add a touch of visual polish to an otherwise no-nonsense build. ARGB lighting runs through MSI Center, with the GPU controlled via Precision X1.
Specs:
-CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (6C/12T - Arctic MX-6 Paste)
-GPU: EVGA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER XC 8GB
-RAM: 32GB DDR4-3200 CL16 (2x16GB GIGASTONE)
-Storage: Samsung 970 Evo Plus 2TB (99%¹) M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD
-Motherboard: MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI Micro ATX
-PSU: PowerSpec PS 650BSM 650W 80+ Bronze Semi-Modular
-Case: Cooler Master Elite 301 MicroATX Mid Tower
-Cooling: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition (with Razer Kunai Chroma 120mm Fan)
-Connectivity: Built-in WiFi 5 + Bluetooth 4.2
-Extras: AsiaHorse 16AWG Sleeved Extension Kit, Additional Accesories², 1x Razer Kunai, 1x Black Fan
This system comes with a fresh Windows 11 Pro installation (other than preinstalled apps³) and will require initial setup on first boot.
¹Value obtained via CrystalDiskInfo. Power On Count: 1863 Power On Hours: 10190
²Wifi Antenna (uninstalled for shipping), PSU Cable (pictured cable is only for testing), remaining case and cable extension accessories.
³Preinstalled apps include MSI Center, NVIDIA APP, Steam, and Precision X1.
- CPU BrandAMD
- CPU SeriesRyzen 5
- CPU ModelRyzen 5 3600
- CPU SocketAM4
- CPU Core count6 cores
- CPU Cooler BrandCooler Master
- CPU Cooler TypeAir
- CPU Cooler SocketAM4
- GPU ChipsetNvidia
- GPU BrandEVGA
- GPU SeriesGeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
- GPU Memory8GB
- Memory Capacity32GB
- Memory Memory BrandOther
- Memory TypeDDR4
- Memory Number of Modules2
- Memory Form FactorDIMM (Desktop)
- Internal Storage Capacity2TB
- Internal Storage InterfaceNVME SSD
- Internal Storage Form FactorM.2
- Internal Storage BrandSamsung
- Motherboard BrandMSI
- Motherboard Form FactorMicro-ATX
- Motherboard CPU BrandAMD
- Motherboard CPU SocketAM4
- Motherboard NetworkingEthernet and WiFi
- Case BrandCooler Master
- Case Form FactorMid-Tower
- Case ColorBlack
- Power Supply BrandPowerspec
- Power Supply Wattage650W
- Power Supply Form FactorATX
- PC RGB OptionAddressable