PC build with kids
Last weekend my kids asked if we could build a computer together. I’m not sure where the idea stemmed from, but it was raining and it seemed like a good idea.
The part list
| Type | Item | Price (inc. tax) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor | $363 |
| CPU Cooler | Noctua NH-L9A-AM5 CHROMAX.BLACK 33.84 CFM CPU Cooler | $64 |
| Motherboard | ASRock B650M Pro X3D WiFi Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard | $163 |
| Memory | Crucial Pro Overclocking 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory | $109 |
| Storage | Crucial P310 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive | $75 |
| Case | NZXT H5 Flow (2024) ATX Mid Tower Case | $91 |
| Power Supply | SeaSonic Focus GX V4 ATX 3 (2024) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply | $129 |
| Monitor | MSI G274QPF-QD 27.0" 2560 x 1440 170 Hz Monitor | $173 |
| Total | $1167 |
Why no video card?
The use my kids want to make of this PC remains hypothetical. The integrated graphics are sufficient, and when they're ready to play more sophisticated games we'll find a suitable graphics card.
How it worked out
The kids loved adjusting the offset screws to mount the motherboard to the case, running the power cables to the power supply, and more. They're happy to have another machine to play games on. More details about the experience in this post here