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Build a computer for games for 100,000. Powerful gaming pc

The article was updated: 01.10.2017. The information provided is current for the first half of 2018.

It's time to rewrite the system with a new processor from the Kaby Lake family. Prices also dropped slightly following the dollar, so you can safely take a computer for the next couple of months.

Yes, 100 thousand rubles is a lot of money and not everyone can afford to spend it on a computer. However, if you want a truly productive platform, then you have to spend money. But with such a powerful and productive system, you can afford a lot. Play all modern games: GTA 5, Fallout 4, The Witcher 3 and others at ultra settings and even stream all this or record it for further processing in Sony Vegas, for example. Agree, not bad? Therefore, let's rather go directly to the choice!

Motherboard

RAM

Video card

HDD

Power Supply

Frame

Final configuration

So we finished assembling a computer for 100,000 rubles. It turned out to be productive and it will be enough for 5 or more years to come. Let's take a look at the final system.

Now that's all for sure. It is very easy to assemble a computer yourself. It looks like a constructor, and all ports and connectors are signed, it is almost impossible to make a mistake, you just need to be careful and take your time. Good luck!

Powerful and responsive Intel technology® Turbo Boost 2.01 2 you can do much more without wasting time waiting. Easily create, edit, share 4K content and watch 4K movies and panoramic videos on full screen.

AMD Ryzen 7 1700

Efficient and powerful multi-core processor

REAL MACHINE INTELLIGENCE WITH 8 PROCESSOR CORE, 16 THREADS AND AN INCREDIBLE EFFICIENT VALUE OF HEAT POWER OUTLET.

Maximum computing efficiency

Zen architecture is a fundamentally new design for x86 processors. It gives rise to a new generation of high-performance computing devices from AMD, which will appear in 2017 and will be developed in the future. Zen combines the latest in data processing with high performance and low power design. This enables a balanced and versatile device architecture for home desktops, laptops, data centers, and supercomputers.

Setting the standard for high performance and efficiency

AMD's high-performance x86 Zen core architecture delivers more than 52% more IPC (Instruction Per Cycle) performance improvement over previous generation AMD architecture without increasing power consumption.

For next generation applications

Cloud computing, enterprise productivity, virtual reality technologies, gaming and data security are opening new horizons and demanding higher levels of computing performance while maximizing energy efficiency. It's available with the new Zen architecture!

AMD Ryzen Master

Every AMD Ryzen processor has a manufacturer-unlocked clock multiplier, so you can tweak the processor's performance based on your needs. AMD provides service AMD program Ryzen Master to take advantage of this incredible advantage.

AMD SenseMI technologies.

AMD introduces SenseMI, a suite of learning and adaptation technologies that tune the performance of the AMD Ryzen ™ processor based on your needs and application load. This is truly smart performance.

Pure Power. Silent operation of the processor without unnecessary heat generation thanks to a sophisticated system of intelligent sensors.
Precision Boost. Processor performance is adjusted in real time to match the load requirements of your games or applications.
Extended Frequency Range. An automatic additional performance boost for gaming PC users with premium cooling systems.
Neural Net Prediction. Built-in artificial intelligence allows the processor to more efficiently handle the execution of your applications.
Smart Prefetch. Learning algorithms that predict in advance and preload the data required by the software into the cache memory to speed up computations and minimize response time.

8th Generation Intel® Core ™ i7 Processors

With Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, your computer has the power and speed to dramatically increase your productivity. Fantastic entertainment and games, stunning 4K Ultra HD movies and panoramic videos - all with incredible data transfer speeds powered by Thunderbolt ™ 3 technology.

Unprecedented power and speed

Everyday computing tasks are now faster. Fast editing of photos and videos. Instantly switch between programs and windows. Convenient multitasking. Moreover, in addition to high performance new computer will provide up to 10 hours autonomous work so you can take it with you wherever you go without the worry of recharging.

Turn your PC into an entertainment hub

Your new PC is a true entertainment center with support for 4K UHD video streaming, virtual reality and the most demanding games. With support for 4x the resolution of HD, you'll enjoy crisp, lifelike graphics, tricky shadows and fast frame rates - all with virtually no interruption, buffering or lag. More immersive opportunities await you ahead.

Ease of use, reliable protection

Built-in features add another important layer of security to keep you safe and easy to log into. Accounts, browsing the web and making online payments. You can use face, voice or fingerprint recognition to sign in, which is not only reliable and secure, but also fast and convenient. Save passwords, personal information, and auto-complete data using one master password. And the touch screen, voice recognition and stylus support make interaction with the computer natural and convenient.

The GIGABYTE G1 Gaming series of graphics cards are designed to meet all the demands of experienced gamers. Based on NVIDIA® solution, GPU Pascal ™ GPU architecture.

-The solution is implemented on the Pascal architecture, which gives you the performance and energy efficiency you need.
-Support monitor 8K @ 60Hz
-High performance for implementation Virtual Reality(Virtual Reality)
-RGB Backlight 16.8M colors.
-Memory capacity 6GB GDDR5 192-bit memory bus interface
-WINDFORCE 2X Cooling System, with Blade Fan Design

Core clock

Boost: 1847 MHz / Base: 1620 MHz in OC Mode
Boost: 1809 MHz / Base: 1594 MHz in Gaming

WINDFORCE 2X

The WINDFORCE 2X cooling system is equipped with two 90mm fans with unique blade design, two copper composite heat pipes, direct contact technology. All of this results in an efficient level of heat dissipation for a high performance, low temperature system.

Multidirectional fan rotation

Airflow is optimized with multidirectional fan rotation, which reduces turbulence and efficiently dissipates heat.

Unique fan blade design.

The air flow is efficiently diverted from the radiator by means of fans, the blades of which have special notches and shapes. The WINDFORCE 3X cooling system consists of three copper composite tubes that directly dissipate heat from the GPU, a special architecture of the radiator fins, and a unique design of the fan blades. Thanks to these characteristics, it is possible to achieve a high level of heat dissipation at high loads and low temperatures. Tests have shown efficiency 23% higher.

3D Active Fan with LED Indicators

A semi-passive operation mode is used, the fans stop their work if the chip temperature is not high or there is not enough load. At the end of the video card there is a fan operation indicator.

Copper Composite Tubes

Composite copper tubes combine two important aspects of heat transfer and the ability to take heat from the direct contact area. This increases the cooling efficiency by 29%.

Direct contact of heat pipes.

Copper tubes have a direct contact area with the GPU.

Customizable RGB lighting for logo and fan indicator.

Available in 16.8 million color tones and various lighting schemes, you can set the desired mode with software XTREME ENGINE.

Stylish metal plate (Backplate)

The metal back plate reinforces the construction of the video card, protects the element base from external mechanical stress and damage.

One-click overclocking.

One simple action in the XTREME Engine software, players can easily customize the map to suit different gaming requirements without any special knowledge.

Chip selection technology. GPU Gauntlet ™ Sorting

Selected and first-class GPUs are used in the production of the G1 Gaming series, which can achieve high overclocking potential, high power switching characteristics. This all provides high performance without compromising system reliability.

Reliable and durable components.

High quality chokes and capacitors are used in the production of the card, thanks to this fact graphic card provides outstanding performance and system durability.

Designed for OC 6 + 1 Power Phase

This video card implements 6 + 1 power phases, which allows the MOSFET to operate at low temperatures and maintain the stability of the supply voltage. (* reference card 3 + 1 power phase)

Xtreme Engine Software

Adjust frequencies, voltage, fan mode, RGB backlight mode, performance parameters. All these settings can be changed in real time according to your preferences.

Expedition series gaming graphics card with 8 GB GDDR5 video memory

Frequency GPU in overclocking mode increases to 1797 MHz
Durable Double Ball Bearing Fans
Premium Super Alloy Power II components and Auto-Extreme automated manufacturing technology
Rigorous reliability and compatibility tests
GPU Tweak II Overclocking Utility with XSplit Gamecaster Live Streaming Engine
Revolutionary screenshot capturing system - NVIDIA ANSEL
Compatible with NVIDIA GameWorks technology for cutting-edge PC gaming

Play non-stop!

ASUS introduces Expedition series graphics cards - highly reliable devices designed for stable operation in non-stop mode and providing maximum compatibility with modern computer games... They include GPU Tweak II overclocking utility with XSplit Gamercaster online streaming module.

Fans with ball bearings

The dual ball bearing fans used in the ASUS Expedition GeForce GTX 1070 graphics card cooler last longer than traditional sleeve bearing fans. In addition, they stop completely if the GPU temperature drops below a certain level, which makes the graphics card completely silent.

Auto-Extreme and Super Alloy Power II technologies

The latest ASUS graphics cards use select components (Super Alloy Power II technology) to deliver unmatched energy efficiency, cooler operating temperatures and improved performance. High quality The finished device is also facilitated by a fully automated production process (Auto-Extreme technology).

Harsh tests

The Expedition series includes devices designed to be used 24/7 as part of the network-booted diskless computers commonly found in Internet cafes, and therefore undergo extensive testing for many hours, including a 15-hour 3DMark test and a 2-hour reboot test.

For flexible configuration of the graphics subsystem

Gaming Booster function

Visual effects: Improve performance by disabling the visual effects of the Windows interface.
System services: Automatic or manual shutdown of Windows services and processes.
Defragment memory: Freeing system memory without closing running processes.

Upper class

ROG Strix GTX 1080 graphics Is a premium gaming model equipped with many ASUS exclusive technologies.
The cooling system used on it DirectCU III boasts high efficiency thanks to the fans with optimized impeller geometry, and the perfect reliability of the device is ensured by a fully automated production process ( Auto-Extreme technology).
Aura RGB lighting system will help make your PC design memorable with original lighting effects, while VR-compatible HDMI ports give gamers the opportunity to immerse themselves in the immersive world of virtual reality. Included in delivery ROG Strix GTX 1080 includes GPU utilities Tweak II(for configuring and monitoring the parameters of the video card) and XSplit Gamecaster (for recording and broadcasting the gameplay in real time).

Cooler DirectCU III with "direct contact" technology

This video card is equipped with an exclusive DirectCU III cooling system with "direct contact" technology: copper heat pipes cooler directly in contact with the surface of the GPU.

Optimized fans

Three high-quality fans with optimized impeller geometry in the DirectCU III cooling system increase airflow and increase static pressure over conventional ones. In addition, due to the well-thought-out design of the radiator, this cooler is able to cool the video card at a low load level in passive mode, that is, at zero noise level.

ASUS FanConnect Technology - Optional Fan Headers

The cooling system of a gaming computer can be ineffective due to the fact that the algorithm of the case fans takes into account only the temperature of the CPU, although during long gaming sessions the temperature of the GPU is often significantly higher. To address this issue, ROG Strix series graphics cards are equipped with two 4-pin headers for system fans that can be adjusted based on GPU temperature.

Auto-Extreme technology

The high quality of the finished device is facilitated by a fully automated manufacturing process (Auto-Extreme technology), which meets stricter environmental standards by eliminating harmful chemicals and reducing energy consumption by 50%.

Selected components

The latest ASUS graphics cards use select components (Super Alloy Power II technology) to deliver unmatched energy efficiency, cooler operating temperatures and improved performance.

RGB AURA - subgrid of your choice

Today's ASUS graphics cards are compatible with the exclusive GPU Tweak II utility, which gives you complete control over your computer's graphics subsystem. For example, new function Gaming Booster allows you to instantly allocate all available computing resources to your 3D application for maximum performance.

Gaming Booster - One Click Optimization

Visual Effects: Improve performance by disabling the visual effects of the Windows interface.

System Services: Automatically or manually disable Windows services and processes.

Defragment memory: Freeing up system memory without closing running processes.

XSplit Gamecaster Utility

The software package included with this graphics card includes a 1-year license for XSplit Gamecaster, a handy utility for streaming and recording your gameplay (available separately for $ 99). Implemented as an interface superimposed on top of the game itself, it also displays system monitoring data (GPU frequency, video card temperature, video memory load level) and contains controls for the GPU Tweak II utility (for example, to switch between profiles with settings or instantly overclock a video card).

Amazing flexibility

Versatile, fast, reliable

BarraCuda drives are the market leaders in desktop and laptop storage in terms of storage capacity. Their assortment includes models of different capacities (up to 10 TB inclusive).

Benefits of 3.5 '' BarraCuda hard drives

The unconditional reliability of BarraCuda drives with over 20 years of brand history, capacious models for every budget and Multi-Tier Caching Technology ™ provide the versatility of these high-performance drives.

Amazing flexibility

BarraCuda discs help you make the most of your space. They adapt to any need, be it media storage or game installation.

Tiered caching technology

Everything hard disks The BarraCuda families use Multi-Level Caching (MTC) technology. MTC technology raises PCs to new levels of performance and allows you to download applications and files much faster. By making optimal use of NAND flash, DRAM and caching BarraCuda wheels reads and writes faster by optimizing data flow.

Versatile, fast, reliable

BarraCuda drives are the market leaders in desktop and laptop storage in terms of storage capacity. Their assortment includes models of different capacities (up to 10 TB inclusive).

Benefits of 3.5 '' BarraCuda hard drives

Amazing flexibility

BarraCuda discs help you make the most of your space. They adapt to any need, be it media storage or game installation.

Tiered caching technology

All hard drives in the BarraCuda family use Multi-Level Caching (MTC) technology. MTC technology raises PCs to new levels of performance and allows you to download applications and files much faster. By making optimal use of NAND flash, DRAM and caching, BarraCuda drives read and write faster by optimizing data flow.

Tower
Standard size

MATX, Mini-ITX

PSU form factor

Body weight

Compartment 3.5 "

Bay 2.5 "

5.25 "bay

Expansion slots

The case combines the functionality and expandability you need with the splendor of a modern compact design. The components of the system you assemble will be perfectly visible through two premium tempered glass panels, and Direct technology Airflow ensures efficient cooling and quiet operation. The case is supplied with two fans: AF120L and AF140L with red LED backlight. It is possible to use a liquid cooling system.

Smooth gameplay and efficiently improved multiprocessing performance

THE WORLD'S FASTEST SIX-CORE TWELVE-THREAD DESKTOP PROCESSOR WITH TRUE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Maximum computing efficiency

Setting the standard for high performance and efficiency

For next generation applications

AMD Ryzen Master

Every AMD Ryzen processor has a manufacturer-unlocked clock speed multiplier, so you can tweak the processor's performance based on your needs. AMD provides the AMD Ryzen Master Utility to take advantage of this incredible benefit.

AMD SenseMI technologies.

Pure Power. Silent operation of the processor without unnecessary heat generation thanks to a sophisticated system of intelligent sensors.
Precision Boost. Processor performance is adjusted in real time to match the load requirements of your games or applications.
Extended Frequency Range. An automatic additional performance boost for gaming PC users with premium cooling systems.
Neural Net Prediction. Built-in artificial intelligence allows the processor to more efficiently handle the execution of your applications.
Smart Prefetch. Learning algorithms that predict in advance and preload the data required by the software into the cache memory to speed up computations and minimize response time.

8th Generation Intel® Core ™ i3 Processors

With the power and speed of Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.01 2, you can do much more without wasting time waiting. Easily create, edit, share 4K content and watch 4K movies and panoramic videos on full screen.

8th Generation Intel® Core ™ i7 Processors

Unprecedented power and speed

Everyday computing tasks are now faster. Fast editing of photos and videos. Instantly switch between programs and windows. Convenient multitasking. In addition, in addition to high performance, the new computer will provide up to 10 hours of battery life, so you can take it with you wherever you go without worrying about recharging.

Turn your PC into an entertainment hub

Ease of use, reliable protection

Built-in features add another important layer of security to keep you safe and easy to log into accounts, browse the web, and make online payments. You can use face, voice or fingerprint recognition to sign in, which is not only reliable and secure, but also fast and convenient. Save passwords, personal information, and autofill information using one master password. And the touch screen, voice recognition and stylus support make interaction with the computer natural and convenient.

The GIGABYTE G1 Gaming series of graphics cards are designed to meet all the demands of experienced gamers. Based on NVIDIA® solution, GPU Pascal ™ GPU architecture.

-The solution is implemented on the Pascal architecture, which gives you the performance and energy efficiency you need.
-Support monitor 8K @ 60Hz
-High performance for the implementation of Virtual Reality (Virtual Reality)
-RGB Backlight 16.8M colors.
-Memory capacity 6GB GDDR5 192-bit memory bus interface
-WINDFORCE 2X Cooling System, with Blade Fan Design

Core clock

Boost: 1847 MHz / Base: 1620 MHz in OC Mode
Boost: 1809 MHz / Base: 1594 MHz in Gaming

WINDFORCE 2X

Multidirectional fan rotation

Airflow is optimized with multidirectional fan rotation, which reduces turbulence and efficiently dissipates heat.

Unique fan blade design.

3D Active Fan with LED Indicators

A semi-passive operation mode is used, the fans stop their work if the chip temperature is not high or there is not enough load. At the end of the video card there is a fan operation indicator.

Copper Composite Tubes

Composite copper tubes combine two important aspects of heat transfer and the ability to take heat from the direct contact area. This increases the cooling efficiency by 29%.

Direct contact of heat pipes.

Copper tubes have a direct contact area with the GPU.

Customizable RGB lighting for logo and fan indicator.

Available in 16.8 million color tones and different lighting schemes, you can set the desired mode using the XTREME ENGINE software.

Stylish metal plate (Backplate)

The metal back plate reinforces the construction of the video card, protects the element base from external mechanical stress and damage.

One-click overclocking.

With one simple step in the XTREME Engine software, players can easily customize the map to suit different gaming requirements without any special knowledge.

Chip selection technology. GPU Gauntlet ™ Sorting

Reliable and durable components.

High quality chokes and capacitors are used in the production of the card, thanks to this fact the graphics card provides outstanding performance and system durability.

Designed for OC 6 + 1 Power Phase

This video card implements 6 + 1 power phases, which allows the MOSFET to operate at low temperatures and maintain the stability of the supply voltage. (* reference card 3 + 1 power phase)

Xtreme Engine Software

Adjust frequencies, voltage, fan mode, RGB backlight mode, performance parameters. All these settings can be changed in real time according to your preferences.

Expedition series gaming graphics card with 8 GB GDDR5 video memory

GPU frequency in overclocking mode increases to 1797 MHz
Durable Double Ball Bearing Fans
Premium Super Alloy Power II components and Auto-Extreme automated manufacturing technology
Rigorous reliability and compatibility tests
GPU Tweak II Overclocking Utility with XSplit Gamecaster Live Streaming Engine
Revolutionary screenshot capturing system - NVIDIA ANSEL
Compatible with NVIDIA GameWorks technology for cutting-edge PC gaming

Play non-stop!

ASUS introduces Expedition series graphics cards - highly reliable devices designed for stable operation in non-stop mode and ensuring maximum compatibility with modern PC games. They include GPU Tweak II overclocking utility with XSplit Gamercaster online streaming module.

Fans with ball bearings

Auto-Extreme and Super Alloy Power II technologies

The latest ASUS graphics cards use select components (Super Alloy Power II technology) to deliver unmatched energy efficiency, cooler operating temperatures and improved performance. The fully automated production process (Auto-Extreme technology) also contributes to the high quality of the finished device.

Harsh tests

For flexible configuration of the graphics subsystem

Today's ASUS graphics cards are compatible with the exclusive GPU Tweak II utility, which gives you complete control over your computer's graphics subsystem. For example, the new Gaming Booster feature allows you to instantly allocate all available computing resources to a 3D application to ensure maximum performance.

Gaming Booster function

Visual effects: Improve performance by disabling the visual effects of the Windows interface.
System services: Automatic or manual shutdown of Windows services and processes.
Defragment memory: Freeing system memory without closing running processes.

HIGH PERFORMANCE

The fast performance of WD Green's SATA SSD makes browsing the web, playing games, or just starting up in no time.

RELIABILITY OF SOLID STORES

Lightweight and shock-resistant, WD Green solid-state drives have no moving parts, so data is never lost even if the drive is dropped or dropped.

LESS ENERGY CONSUMPTION. MORE GAMES.

WD Green SSDs are some of the most cost-effective drives in the industry. Low power consumption keeps your laptop running longer.

FREE WD SSD MONITORING PANEL

The downloadable WD SSD Dashboard provides a set of tools that you can use to check the available capacity, health, temperature, SMART attributes, and more on your SSD at any time.

LIMITED 3-YEAR WARRANTY

Each WD Green solid state drive comes with a 3-year limited warranty to keep your WD drive safe for any data.

Amazing flexibility

Versatile, fast, reliable

BarraCuda drives are the market leaders in desktop and laptop storage in terms of storage capacity. Their assortment includes models of different capacities (up to 10 TB inclusive).

Benefits of 3.5 '' BarraCuda hard drives

Amazing flexibility

BarraCuda discs help you make the most of your space. They adapt to any need, be it media storage or game installation.

Tiered caching technology

Tower
Standard size

AMD has closed the sales gap with Intel with new Ryzen products, even releasing CPU upgrades this year. But for the gaming segment, Intel is still popular thanks to the benchmark results that show their processors: they do not "freeze" in games and have the best FPS.

Intel's flagship CPU of the latest eighth generation Coffee Lake is the i7-8700K. The K index means that the overclocking multiplier this processor unlocked. With six physical cores and twelve threads, the base clock speed is 3.7 GHz, and in turbo mode it is 4.7 GHz. Now you can buy it for 23.5 thousand rubles without a cooler (OEM delivery type).

The TDP of such a “stone” is 95 W. After overclocking, the heat release increases. If it is important to ensure silence, then we pay attention to a semi-passive fan, for example, Arctic Cooling Freezer 33 for 2,200 rubles, whose power dissipation is 150 W, and the rotation speed is 0 ~ 1350 rpm.

Motherboard

Intel i7-8700K CPU supports LGA 1151 v.2 socket and is not compatible with 100 and 200 series motherboards. Since the name of the chosen central processor contains the index “K”, that is, with overclocking potential, a motherboard with a Z370 chipset, for example, Gigabyte Z370 Aorus Gaming K3 with an ATX form factor for 10,000 rubles, will do. She has the following features:

Support for RAM frequencies up to 4000 MHz;
Has four slots for DDR4;
There are six SATA3 and two M.2 connectors;
2 external USB port 2.0, 4 USB 3.0, one each USB 3.1 and Type-C;
Video signal is output through HDMI and DVI connectors;
High-quality audio controller Realtek ALC1220 (S / N 120 dB);
Variety of LED backlight modes.

Operational patyat

The cost of RAM is currently overpriced, so it should be chosen based on the price / performance ratio. Demanding games in 2018 will require at least 16GB of memory. We buy two 8 GB sticks to be used two-channel mode work. A set of Patriot Viper Elite PV416G300C6K DDR4 memory modules for 12,500 rubles has a frequency of 3000 MHz, a CL16 latency and a voltage of 1.35 V.

Video card

Now the price tag for graphics adapters is determined by several factors: the rate of cryptocurrencies, which corresponds to the demand among miners, and the lack of video memory.

The minimum cost of a video card for games at the beginning of 2018 is 12 thousand (AMD Radeon RX 560 Gigabyte PCI-E 4096Mb). But in our configuration there is a top processor, so a more or less worthy "vidyuha" should correspond to it.

For these purposes, let's take a closer look at nVidia GeForce GTX1070 Gigabyte WindForce 2X PCI-E 8192Mb (GV-N1070WF2OC-8GD) for 40 thousand rubles. This price is almost commensurate with the CPU, cooler and motherboard put together. Is it worth it? Moreover, in a couple of months, new generation video cards from nVidia will appear on sale. But the price tag will also be overpriced. Therefore, this option is necessary for today's assembly, when there is no time to wait. 4K video games will be available at minimum settings within 30 FPS. We do not consider models such as GTX1080 and GTX1080TI in order not to go beyond the established budget.

Power Supply

The choice of power supply unit must be approached thoroughly: it depends on how long the computer components will last. Based on the characteristics of the selected discrete video card, we need a 500-watt power supply.

The most important parameters are efficiency and the presence of various protections. Let's compare two power supplies at the same price of 2500 rubles: Aerocool KCAS-500W and Thermaltake Smart RGB 500W. Which one is more attractive? The first is certified 80 Plus Bronze, and the second only 80 Plus (more on this in the article). Aerocool can power up to seven SATA devices, while Thermaltake can power five. Advantages latest model: 120mm ultra quiet fan with RGB color changeable button on the PSU case and 5-year manufacturer's warranty. Let's summarize these characteristics in a table.

Table 1.


Active PFC	There is	There is
Performance (efficiency)	85%	87%
Certificate	80 PLUS BRONZE	80 PLUS
RGB backlight	No	There is
Length of supply lines MP	55 cm	50 cm
Power supply of the video card	2х (6 + 2) pin	2х (6 + 2) pin
SATA connectors	7 pcs	5 pieces
Line power + 12V	444 W	420 W

As a result, the power supply from the manufacturer Aerocool is preferable, and Thermaltake will be of interest to users who focus on modding, where the basis is LED backlighting.

Data custodians

For gaming systems, an SSD disk is badly needed as a place for installing games, which outperforms a conventional mechanical hard drive in the following indicators:

silent due to the absence of moving parts;
constant low temperature within 30 ºС;
the maximum read / write speed reaches 500 MB / s for devices with SATA3 interface or up to 2000 MB / s for drives with M.2 form factor.

Of course SSD storage th has its drawbacks:

high price;
limited service life, characterized by the TBW parameter.

Compared to the assembly described in the article, we use one 240 GB disk, which will fit the operating system, programs and two games. This will reduce the cost of the entire configuration. In this case, we sacrifice free space for a powerful modern processor and video card. In the future, when the price of SSDs with a volume of 1 TB or more drops, then it will be possible to increase storage space.

And today we will focus on the SSD A-DATA Ultimate SU650 ASU650SS-240GT-C 240GB, 2.5 ", SATA III. Why this drive? TB The cost is democratic - 4700 rubles.

Frame

The heat dissipation of all computer components, even in overclocking, will not exceed 350 watts, so you can not “fence” the fancy cooling system, but limit yourself to the fans on the front and rear panels. system unit... The length of our video card is 28 cm. Based on these properties, we select the case.

According to numerous reviews on the Internet, the ACCORD R-03B model can be considered an affordable case in terms of price / quality ratio. Its advantages are as follows:

two USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 connectors on the front panel;
a relatively quiet 120mm fan is installed on the rear panel;
the possibility of installing a water cooling system;
bottom location of the power supply;
the presence of an easily removable anti-dust filter for the power supply unit;
compact dimensions for ATX case - 200 x 440 x 470 mm;
maximum video card length 310 mm;
screwless fastening of 5.25 "devices;
low price 1.5 thousand rubles.

Let's find a cooler for the rear wall of the case to have a complete cooling system. The DEEPCOOL UF120 fan for 600 rubles comes in handy. Positive selection criteria:

diameter 120 mm;
the air flow is 66.3 cfm;
adjustable rotation speed - from 500 to 1500 rpm (power supply from the motherboard - 4-pin);
durable double ball bearing - Ball Bearing;
the noise level does not exceed 28 dB (A);
many positive reviews.

Summarize. We managed to meet the required amount for the purchase of a system unit for a PC - 100 thousand rubles. If you wait a few months (a new generation of video cards will appear, prices for CPUs and motherboards will decrease), then the indicated amount will decrease, and for the money saved we will add another SSD or replace the case with a more luxurious one with a transparent window (as in the article). The current configuration will be relevant for several years thanks to the top-end CPU and ample RAM.

Table 2. Result of assembling the system unit

PC accessories	Price
Central Intel processor Coffee Lake i7-8700K (OEM)	23500
Cooler for CPU Arctic Cooling Freezer 33	2200
Gigabyte Z370 Aorus Gaming K3 motherboard	10000
RAM Patriot Viper Elite PV416G300C6K DDR4 (2x8 GB)	12500
Video card Gigabyte GeForce GTX1070 WindForce 2X PCI-E 8192Mb	40000
Power supply unit Aerocool KCAS-500W	2500
SSD A-DATA Ultimate SU650 ASU650SS-240GT	4700
ACCORD R-03B housing	1500
Case fan DEEPCOOL UF120	600
TOTAL	97500

The section "Optimal gaming PC" is a logical addition to the series of articles "". Last year, we are included in the launch assembly as well. Much has changed since then. AMD introduced the second generation Ryzen processors, and Intel has finally released low-end chipsets for the LGA1151-v2 platform. In this issue, we will compare AMD and Intel systems that cost up to RUB 100,000 - in the Computer of the Month classification they appear as “”. These PCs allow the user to comfortably play all modern games in Full HD and even WQHD resolution. Also, the article will consider the performance of adjacent systems - configurations that cost a little less and, conversely, a little more.

⇡ Justification for the choice of components

Taking into account the indicated budget, we can afford to buy a PC with a six-core processor, a set of high-frequency RAM of 16 GB, a video card with 8 GB of memory, and an SSD with a volume of 240-256 GB. Assemblies based on AMD AM4 and Intel LGA1151-v2 platforms are as follows.


CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, 6 cores and 12 threads, 3.6 (4.2) GHz, 8 + 8 MB L3, AM4, OEM	RUB 15,500
	Intel Core i5-8600, 6 cores, 3.2 (4.3) GHz, 9 MB L3, LGA1151-v2, OEM	RUB 16,500
Motherboard	AMD B350	RUB 9,000
	Intel Z370 Express	RUB 9,000
RAM	16 GB DDR4-3200	RUB 15,000
Video card	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB GDDR5	34,000 rubles.
Storage devices	HDD, 1 TB, 7200 rpm, SATA 6 Gb / s	RUB 3,000
	SSD, 240-250 GB, SATA 6 Gb / s	RUB 6,000
CPU cooler	Tower type	RUB 1,500
Frame	Midi-Tower	RUB 4,000
Power Supply	600 watts	RUB 5,000
Total	AMD - 93,000 rubles. Intel - 94,000 rubles.

The table shows the actual prices at the time of this writing, taken in the computer store "Regard" and rounded up to a multiple of 500 rubles. Naturally, during the "life cycle" of the material (autumn 2018), the cost of certain goods can both increase and decrease. Therefore, the systems in the table are selected with a certain margin for the price. Unfortunately, already at the stage of article layout, the ruble began its next fall in relation to the American currency. The cost of software was not taken into account in the calculations, only components were assessed.

The systems use practically the best in their series 6-core models of central processing units. The AMD assembly uses the Ryzen 5 2600X chip - you can get acquainted with a detailed analysis of this processor in. The Intel computer has a Core i5-8600 model - the coolest in the Core i5 (Coffee Lake) series can only be a version with an unlocked multiplier, namely. Prior to 2nd Gen Ryzen processors, AMD's optimal build used the Ryzen 5 1600X, and before the Coffee Lake family, Intel used a 4-core (but 8-thread) Core i7-7700. As you can see, in terms of CPU speed, Intel's configuration has progressed quite seriously over the past year.

Regular readers know that in "Computer of the Month" we focus on the majority of users - and this very majority does not want to get involved with overclocking. Therefore, the optimal assembly uses some of the fastest CPUs in their series. At the same time, all Ryzen chips are equipped with an unlocked multiplier, so the performance of these chips can always be increased if desired. The Ryzen 5 2600X model makes sense to buy for those who are not going to overclock anything. So, with a 12-thread load, the processor runs at 3.95 GHz - Precision Boost 2 and XFR2 technologies do their job. On our own, the Ryzen 5 2600X is only up to 4.15 GHz. Some successful examples are overclocked to 4.2 GHz. As you can see, the transition to a 12-nanometer process technology slightly increased the overclocking frequency potential of the "red" chips. At the same time, it became clear that the Pinnacle Ridge generation turned out to be more voracious and hotter. Our tests show that overclocked to 4.15 GHz Ryzen 5 2600X is inferior in some games to itself, running in default mode. Why this is happening is quite obvious: Precision Boost 2 and XFR2 technologies are so intelligent that under a gaming load, which almost never can use all the cores of a multi-core processor, they very aggressively increase the frequency and take the older Pinnacle Ridge one step above the limit that is achievable with manual synchronous overclocking of all cores at once. It turns out that when buying a Ryzen 5 2600X, the owner of this chip gets the maximum performance, as they say, out of the box.

Those planning to overclock AMD processors can safely purchase the cheapest six-core Ryzen. Under certain conditions, the Ryzen 5 1600 (11,500 rubles) will accelerate to a stable frequency of 3.9 GHz - the performance level of this chip will practically match the performance of the Ryzen 5 2600X model. I have already noted more than once that the rule “ if I overclock the processor, I will take the lowest chip in the series with the desired number of cores»Relevant for all models: Ryzen 3, Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 7.

At the same time, for the Ryzen 5 2600X (and other second-generation Ryzen chips) to work, it is important to have an effective cooler in your arsenal. Alas, in an optimal assembly, you can no longer do without a tower-type cooling system. In my opinion, there is no need to chase the ultra-efficient and most expensive models (but you can). For example, a Thermaltake Contact Silent 12 cooler (1,500 rubles) is enough for a gaming PC. The efficiency of this CO (screenshot above) is quite enough for the Ryzen 5 2600X in games to work at a maximum frequency that varies within 4-4.2 GHz.

Closing the topic of processor cooling, I note that a high-quality cooler will also not hurt a Core i5-8600 processor, since the six-core Coffee Lake is very difficult to call cold. This statement, Core i5-8400.

Another option to save on a processor in the AMD assembly is to buy a 4-core Ryzen 5 1500X processor (11,000 rubles), but such a move does not make any sense in light of the practically absent price difference between this model and the previously mentioned 6-core Ryzen 5 1600 The option with Ryzen 5 1400 (10,000 rubles) I strongly do not recommend to consider within the framework of the optimal assembly. It has a clock speed of 300 MHz lower than that of the Ryzen 5 1500X, and besides, the cache of the third level is cut in half - it is only 8 MB. that the Ryzen 5 1400 + GeForce GTX 1070 bundle looks, to put it mildly, not very good.

If we are talking about purchasing a more productive chip than the Ryzen 5 2600X, then we can only look towards 8-cores. At the time of this writing, the difference between the cheapest model (Ryzen 7 1700, 16,500 rubles) and the most expensive (Ryzen 7 2700X, 23,500 rubles) was a decent 7,000 rubles, so the most profitable way will be the purchase of a lower CPU with its subsequent overclocking. The same Ryzen 7 1700 will overclock to 3.9 GHz without any problems. Without overclocking, this chip is inferior to the Ryzen 5 2600X in games - I have already provided links to tests above.

As for the Intel LGA1151-v2 platform, instead of the Core i5-8600, we can purchase junior 6-cores. If, when loading all six cores and using the MCE function, the Core i5-8600 frequency is guaranteed to increase to 4.1 GHz, then the Core i5-8400 (13,500 rubles) and Core i5-8500 (14,500 rubles) models run slower - the frequency of these CPUs when loading all six cores is 3.8 and 3.9 GHz, respectively.

The option of purchasing a 4-core model Core i3-8350K (14,000 rubles) is not at all interesting, since even the presence of an unlocked multiplier on this CPU does not allow us to consider this chip seriously - in comparison with the Core i5-8400, as in multithreaded programs and in games.

But there are only two ways to increase the performance of the computing part. Firstly, instead of the Core i5-8600, it is really possible to take the version with an unlocked multiplier - the Core i5-8600K (18,000 rubles). Note that these chips operate at the same 4.1 GHz frequency when all six cores are loaded. So it makes sense to take the K-processor only for overclocking - the assembly uses a board based on the Z370 Express chipset.

Secondly, instead of the Core i5-8600, you can take the Core i7-8700 (22,500 rubles) - this model operates at a higher frequency (4.3 GHz versus 4.1 GHz), has 3 MB more cache in the third level (12 MB versus 9) and supports Hyper-Threading technology.

Yes, in the configuration on Intel based we could have taken a cheaper motherboard based on the B360 and H370 Express chipsets, since the Core i5-8600 offered in an optimal build does not have an unlocked multiplier. However, the system uses a set of high-frequency RAM - if we had chosen a motherboard based on low-end chipsets, we would have had to take DDR4-2666 RAM. This topic is covered in detail in the article "". I will only note that buying a less expensive motherboard and memory will save us about 2-3 thousand rubles, if we take a not-so-cheap motherboard.

And it is simply impossible to buy absolutely cheap! In June, the five most affordable boards for the Coffee Lake generation processors - and testing has clearly shown that for performing resource-intensive tasks such motherboards fit badly. Despite official support for even the 6-core Core i7-8700K chip, I still consider the 6-core Core i5-8400 to be the ceiling for H310 boards. For example, an ASRock H310M-HDV power converter with such a CPU heats up to 130 degrees Celsius under heavy load.

In an AMD system, I recommend using motherboards based on B350 / B450 chipsets. They support both CPU overclocking and high frequency RAM... It makes sense to use motherboards based on X370 / X470 logic mainly in the case of using arrays AMD graphics cards CrossFire or NVIDIA SLI x8 + x8 PCI Express 3.0. Let me remind you that AM4 boards based on the junior chipset only support CrossFire technology and only in x8 + x4 mode.

Mid-priced motherboards based on the Z370 chipset, as a rule, support both CrossFire and SLI according to the x8 + x8 PCI Express 3.0 scheme. The bandwidth turns out to be enough to, for example, assemble a powerful gaming system with a pair of GeForce GTX 1080 Ti in harness.

Traditionally, the optimal assembly of "Computer of the Month" uses a dual-channel set of 16 GB DDR4-3200 RAM. that so many "brains" are still enough for all modern games. In addition, as I have already noted, RAM modules operating at an effective frequency of 3000+ MHz significantly increase system performance - including in games. For the AMD AM4 platform, I recommend using memory with Samsung chips, because they are most likely to run on such systems. For example, the Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2D3200C16 kit (15,000 rubles) worked without any problems at the declared frequencies and timings together with Ryzen 5 2600X and GIGABYTE AORUS B450 PRO. The proof is shown in the screenshot below.

However, memory savings can be saved in an optimal assembly. For example, instead of the Corsair kit, it is really possible to purchase Samsung modules labeled as Mxxxxxxxxxxxx-CRC, operating at an effective frequency of 2133 and 2400 MHz (12,000 rubles). They quietly overclock up to 2933 and even up to 3066 MHz with some increase in delays and timings.

Of course, no one bothers to take a 32 GB kit instead of a 16 GB memory kit - and at the same time forget about the RAM upgrade forever. However, such a move will noticeably inflate the budget allocated for the purchase of a system unit.

As for the read-only storage devices, the system offers an unbreakable SSD + HDD union. The organization of the disk subsystem in a PC is a purely individual topic, and therefore constantly causes a lot of controversy. In addition, the cost of storage devices varies greatly. But still the best option I consider using a 240-256GB SATA SSD and hard disk by 1 TB. Classics, so to speak.

Captain Obvious suggests that the main element in any gaming PC is the graphics card. For a long time now, the Optimum PC Build of the Month has been using the GeForce GTX 1070 - this graphics adapter is great for all modern games in Full HD resolution. With maximum quality settings applied, of course. The option is much cheaper and much slower - this is the purchase of a GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB (from 21,000 to 27,500 rubles) or a Radeon RX 580 8 GB (from 23,000 to 29,000 rubles). More expensive and more productive options are the purchase of a GeForce GTX 1070 Ti (from 33,500 to 47,500 rubles) or a GeForce GTX 1080 (from 39,000 to 49,000 rubles).

Unfortunately, the main competitor of the GeForce GTX 1070 - the Radeon RX Vega 56 - costs significantly more. The reference model can be taken for 42,500 rubles, the price of custom versions of "Vega" varies from 43,500 to 52,500 rubles.

As you know, on September 30, the GeForce GTX 1170 model will go on sale (in fact, it will be called the GeForce RTX 2070), which, quite logically, will be faster than the GeForce GTX 1070. I have already noted that in the most optimistic scenario, only in October, and the purchase of a video card at the manufacturer's recommended price will be obtained, I suppose, in November-December. In addition, new video cards will cost significantly more than their predecessors anyway. Taking into account the next steep peak of the national currency, it is possible that the GeForce RTX 2070 will not be "registered" in the optimal assembly of the "Computer of the Month" very soon. So, with a high degree of probability, the relevance of the GeForce GTX 1070 will last all autumn. However, the performance level of the GeForce GTX 2060 remains to be seen.

The assembly uses a 600 W power supply. It is clear that similar systems do not need that many watts. For example, an assembly with a Core i7-8600 and a GeForce GTX 1070 in games consumes a maximum of 250 watts. However, there are several arguments for choosing just such models. First, the difference in price between 400, 500 and 600W devices is negligible. Secondly, any power supply unit operates with maximum efficiency at loading in the range of 40-60%. In this mode, the PSU components heat up less, and the fan operates at a reduced speed. Thirdly, models with a power of 600-700 W have elementary more cables with the necessary connectors.

It is really pointless to take power supplies with a capacity of 1 kW or more in home systems with one processor and a pair of video cards.

For clarity, some of the savings and surcharges are shown in the tables below. You can safely focus on them. It is clear that you can "save" until you blue in the face, because the system unit includes nine main components.

Saving
Main components	Saving	Ryzen 5 1600	Ryzen 5 1600	Ryzen 5 1600	Suggested options	AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
		16 GB DDR4-2400 (Samsung)	16 GB DDR4-2400 (Samsung)	16 GB DDR4-3200		16 GB DDR4-3200
		GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB	GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB	GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB		GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB
		B450	B450	B450		B450
			SSD 240/256 GB + HDD 1 TB	SSD 240/256 GB + HDD 1 TB		SSD 240/256 GB + HDD 1 TB
Price		RUB 76,000 (-18%)	RUB 86,000 (-eight%)	RUB 89,000 (-4%)		RUB 93,000
Main components		Intel Core i5-8400	Intel Core i5-8400	Intel Core i5-8400		Intel Core i5-8600
		16 GB DDR4-2666	16 GB DDR4-2666	16 GB DDR4-3200		16 GB DDR4-3200
		GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB	GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB	GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB		GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB
		Z370 Express	B360 Express	Z370 Express		Z370 Express
		SSD 240/256 GB + HDD 1 TB	SSD 240/256 GB + HDD 1 TB	SSD 240/256 GB + HDD 1 TB		SSD 240/256 GB + HDD 1 TB
Price		RUB 78,000 (-17%)	RUB 88,000 (-6%)	RUB 91,000 (-3%)		94,000 rubles.

Surcharge
Main components	Suggested options	AMD Ryzen 5 2600X	Surcharge	Ryzen 7 1700	Ryzen 7 1700	Ryzen 7 2700X
		16 GB DDR4-3200		16 GB DDR4-3200	16 GB DDR4-3200	16 GB DDR4-3200
		GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB		GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB	GeForce GTX 1080 8GB	GeForce GTX 1080 8GB
		B450		B450	B450	B450
		SSD 240/256 GB + HDD 1 TB		SSD 240/256 GB + HDD 1 TB	SSD 240/256 GB + HDD 1 TB	SSD 240/256 GB + HDD 1 TB
Price		RUB 93,000		94,000 rubles. (+ 1%)	RUB 100,500 (+ 8%)	RUB 107,500 (+ 16%)
Main components		Intel Core i5-8600		Intel Core i5-8600K	Intel Core i5-8600K	Intel Core i7-8700
		16 GB DDR4-3200		16 GB DDR4-3200	16 GB DDR4-3200	16 GB DDR4-3200
		GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB		GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB	GeForce GTX 1080 8GB	GeForce GTX 1080 8GB
		Z370 Express		Z370 Express	Z370 Express	Z370 Express
		SSD 240/256 GB + HDD 1 TB		SSD 240/256 GB + HDD 1 TB	SSD 240/256 GB + HDD 1 TB	SSD 240/256 GB + HDD 1 TB
Price		94,000 rubles.		RUB 95,500 (+ 2%)	RUB 102,000 (+ 9%)	RUB 106,500 (+ 13%)

⇡ History of one PC

The parts lists are great, but beginners can't always imagine what their gaming PC will actually look like. Therefore, for the section "Optimal gaming PC", as before, I collect real systems and then I test them. This time, the assembly will use components from Corsair, Fractal Design, GIGABYTE and Thermaltake. The complete list of hardware is shown in the table.

Optimal gaming PC up to 100 thousand rubles (autumn 2018)
	AMD	Intel
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 2600X	Intel Core i5-8600
Cooling	Thermaltake Contact Silent 12
Motherboard
RAM	Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2D3200C16
Video card	GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1070 G1 Gaming 8G (GV-N1070G1 GAMING-8GD V2)
Storage devices	Western Digital WD10EZEX, 1 TB + Samsung 860 EVO MZ-76E250, 250 GB
Power Supply	Thermaltake Smart RGB 600W
Frame
Monitor	NEC EA244UHD
Operating system	Windows 10 Pro x64

The components listed in the table are fully compatible with each other. The process of assembling the system units went without any delays or complications. For those who have never assembled a PC on their own, I recommend that you familiarize yourself with the assembly of the system unit.

In my opinion, using the listed components, a very nice system has turned out. About RAM, processors and drives used in an optimal PC, I have already described in detail in the previous paragraph. Let's take a closer look at other hardware. So, at the heart of the AMD assembly is the ATX form factor GIGABYTE AORUS B450 PRO motherboard.

For a system worth 100,000 rubles, I would like to get the most functional board. So, GIGABYTE AORUS B450 PRO is equipped with a high-quality Intel I219-V gigabit network controller and a Realtek ALC1220-VB sound chip. The audio codec has a signal-to-noise ratio of 120 dB and an intelligent amplifier that automatically detects the impedance of the connected headphones. The manufacturer notes that the new VB-series controller is capable of high-quality broadcasting of your speech to the Network by means of a microphone connected to a 3.5 mm jack on the front or rear panel. In addition, the path is equipped with special WIMA FKP2 capacitors.

On the I / O-panel of the board, two USB 3.1 Gen2 ports are soldered at once - A- and C-types. The most interesting thing is that the GIGABYTE AORUS B450 PRO does not come with a cover for the back of the case - this element is already built into the I / O panel of the board. And this is very, very cool - I sincerely hope that other manufacturers will also start doing this.

GIGABYTE AORUS B450 PRO has two M.2 ports at once, equipped with aluminum radiators. The top slot accommodates 2242/2260/2280/22110 SSDs, SATA 6Gb / s and PCI Express x4 3.0 are supported. The bottom M.2 slot supports the installation of SSD formats 2242/2260/2280, two PCI Express 3.0 lanes are connected to it. There are also six SATA 6 Gb / s connectors at once.

The power subsystem of the GIGABYTE AORUS B450 PRO has 7 phases, the Lower RDS (on) field effect transistors of the VRM circuit are cooled using two rather large aluminum radiators. Therefore, the board will have no problems when working not only with the Ryzen 5 2600X, but also with the Ryzen 7 2700X, including in serious overclocking (if that makes sense, of course).

The novelty is equipped with five 4-pin connectors, even fans up to 24W are supported. Using Smart Fan 5 technology, you can control impellers with or without PWM (those fans that come with 3-pin connectors). In addition, the board houses five temperature sensors that track the heating of the chipset, power converter, upper M.2 slot, and the area next to the audio chip.

The GIGABYTE Z370XP SLI model used in the Intel assembly, in my opinion, is not much inferior to the previously reviewed board. For example, this device is also equipped with high-quality network and sound processors. With the Intel I219-V gigabit controller, everything is clear and so, but the audio subsystem GIGABYTE Z370XP SLI, built on the Realtek ALC1220 chip, is also equipped with a smart headphone amplifier with a signal-to-noise ratio of 120 dB. Naturally, special audio capacitors are used in the path.

The GIGABYTE Z370XP SLI also has two M.2 ports - both work in PCI Express x4 3.0 mode. The top one supports SSD up to 110mm, the bottom one up to 80mm.

There are also two USB 3.1 Gen2 ports on the I / O panel. The design is the same - these are A- and C-type connectors. As you can see, the assemblies discussed in this article have similar functionality.

The board's power subsystem has seven phases, which is quite enough for the Coffee Lake processors, including models with an unlocked multiplier. Two aluminum radiators are responsible for cooling the elements of the VRM zone.

As I said, mid-range motherboards based on the Z370 Express chipset support more than AMD technology CrossFire, but also NVIDIA SLI. Both PCI Express x16 3.0 slots of the GIGABYTE Z370XP SLI are additionally reinforced with reinforcement. Plus, these connectors have double locking and additional soldering points. In total, according to the manufacturer, such design solutions strengthen PEG connectors by 1.7 times at fracture load and 3.2 times at pull-out load.

Finally, five connectors for case fans are soldered on the board, all of them are 4-pin. Without exception, all connectors allow you to adjust the speed of the impellers with or without pulse width modulation. There are also two connectors on the board for connecting the LSS pump. The bottom port SYS_FAN3_PUMP comes in handy when using a custom water cooling system when the pump and water block are separated from each other in the circuit.

Also GIGABYTE Z370XP SLI has five temperature sensors at once. You can monitor the heating performance of the power converter and chipset, as well as areas near the topmost PCI Express x16 slot and audio path.


GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1070 G1 Gaming 8G (GV-N1070G1 GAMING-8GD V2)

Moving on to the video card. The GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1070 G1 Gaming 8G is equipped with a fairly efficient WINDFORCE 3X cooling system: the cooler of the device consists of three 77-mm fans and a three-section radiator with two heat pipes - the so-called direct contact technology is used. Memory chips, as well as elements of the power subsystem, also interact with the radiator through thermal pads. The manufacturer claims that the blades with peculiar ridges increase airflow by 23%. The length of the graphics adapter is exactly 280mm. The second interesting point - the card turned out to be low, that is, the ergonomics of the GeForce GTX 1070 G1 Gaming are all right.

The orange stripes on the plastic case do not glow, but the inscriptions GIGABYTE and Fan Stop are very even. Visual effects and color are customizable in the AORUS GRAPHICS ENGINE app. For example, the backlight can pulsate to the beat of the music, and fade out or change depending on the temperature of the GPU. As you might guess, the Fan Stop inscription lights up when the fans stop. In 2D, the GeForce GTX 1070 G1 Gaming is completely silent.

The back of the accelerator is equipped with a metal backplate. The plate is monolithic - it covers the entire area of the printed circuit board. The photo above clearly shows that the cooler is attached to the PCB in two places: near the chip and in the area of the power subsystem.

The set of video outputs for this variation of the GeForce GTX 1070 is standard: one DVI, three DisplayPort and one HDMI. Even small openings are provided on the grill to discharge heated air outside the case.

The power subsystem of the GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1070 G1 Gaming 8G is made according to the 6 + 2 scheme. The graphics processor can operate in two modes: the default is Gaming Mode, in which the GPU frequency corresponds to 1594 (1784) MHz, and in OC Mode, activated in the AORUS GRAPHICS ENGINE application, the graphics processor frequency increases to 1620 (1822) MHz ... As you can see, the factory overclocks at 88 and 114 MHz are applied here, respectively.


Thermaltake Contact Silent 12

The Thermaltake Contact Silent 12 cooler is responsible for cooling the central processors in assemblies. The model supports both the most common platforms - AMD AM4 and LGA1151-v2. This is a tower cooler with one 120 mm fan, the rotational speed of which varies in the range of 500-1500 rpm. In addition, the set includes an LNC adapter that allows you to reduce the fan speed to values of 400-1100 RPM.

A 153 mm high heatsink is responsible for removing heat from the processor. It includes four copper heat pipes and 43 aluminum fins. The technology of direct contact of the cooler's sole is used with central processing unit... As you can see, Thermaltake Contact Silent 12 has a rather modest size, but the device, according to the manufacturer, is capable of dissipating up to 150 W of thermal energy. Earlier I wrote that Thermaltake's “tower” provides effective work and Ryzen 5 2600X, and Core i5-8600 - which is what we need.


Thermaltake Smart RGB 600W

The Thermaltake Smart RGB 600W PSU used in the assembly also meets all the requirements. On the one hand, the model has non-detachable cables, but the photos above show that they do not interfere in any way. The length of the wires is decent, I did not experience any problems with routing in the Midi-Tower case. At the same time, the Thermaltake device is capable of powering a video card with two 8-pin connectors without any adapters.

Models in the Smart RGB series, as the name implies, are equipped with backlighting, which is controlled by a button located on the outside. 10 colors are available to the user. The manufacturer claims that the model is equipped with a silent 120 mm fan - and indeed, under load, the PSU works quite quietly.

According to technical specifications, the power supply supports the 80 PLUS standard, that is, its efficiency at any load does not drop below 80%. At the same time, the power supply unit is capable of transmitting up to 504 watts of electricity through a 12-volt line. It is at this indicator that you need to look at the layout of the system unit. For the stable operation of the systems considered in the article, the declared watts are quite enough. As practice has shown, Thermaltake Smart RGB 600 W coped with overclocking processor core i5-8600K, and with the installation of a more powerful video card - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti.

Finally, all the components were assembled in the Fractal Design Focus G. This Swedish company has long earned a name in our market. Focus G, so to speak, belongs to the entry class - especially when compared to, say, the Fractal Design Define R6 Blackout TG Black. Nevertheless, this case allows you to assemble a very productive system, since it supports ATX motherboards, video cards up to 380 mm in length and processor coolers up to 165 mm in height.

You couldn't help but notice that a red version of the Focus G came to our test lab, but you will find black, white, blue and gray variations of this case on sale. In all cases, one of the walls is equipped with a plastic window - I recommend assembling the system as carefully as possible so that it is beautiful.

The front and top panels as well as the bottom of the case are equipped with dust filters. Focus G supports the installation of power supplies up to 230 mm in length. Also, a basket with two seats is fixed at the bottom - without the help of a screwdriver, you can fix two 3.5-inch drives. Or you have to work with your hands to fit the 2.5-inch SSD in the sled. Another solid state drive can be fixed in the area of the motherboard tray.

By default, the Focus G comes with two 120mm Silent LL fans equipped with white LEDs. They are attached to the front of the case. In my opinion, it is better to move one of them to back panel and make it blow out the heated air. Instead of the drive cage, you can install another 120mm fan. At the top there is room for two 120- or 140-mm "Carlsons". You can also attach a 240 mm liquid cooling radiator here. Another 240 / 280mm two-piece radiator can be installed on the front of the Focus G.