Okay I'm planning to build a sffpc for couch gaming. I'm building around the a1p case. But it was ages since my last build so I wanted to get some input for the build. I don't really know which games I will be playing but I want to be able to run new and old ones 😁
Would really appreciate thoughts and tips!
12 Comments
Shadow@lemmy.ca · 7 pts · 2y
Outside of your list, the Logitech k830 makes for a great couch keyboard. I pair it with a g502 for actual games, but the touchpad works well otherwise.
iltoroargento@lemmy.sdf.org · 6 pts · 2y
Holy crap, those are super pricey now. I have one I got a while ago and I'm pretty sure I got it for like 60 bucks or less. There's no way I would have spent more on a keyboard back then.
Why are they so highly priced?
Shadow@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 2y
Looks like it was discontinued with no obvious similar replacement. Disappointing!
ZebraGoose@sh.itjust.works · 5 pts · 2y
Oh nice, hadn't consider a keyboard 😄 was thinking to just use a gamepad, Xbox controller
edgemaster72@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 2y
Only thing I'd change is the SSD. For roughly $10-$20 more there's several 2TB options worth considering
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/f4cG3C/silicon-power-ud90-2-tb-m2-2280-pcie-40-x4-nvme-solid-state-drive-sp02kgbp44ud9005
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/2VJgXL/teamgroup-mp44l-2-tb-m2-2280-pcie-40-x4-nvme-solid-state-drive-tm8fpk002t0c101
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/266NnQ/western-digital-blue-sn580-2-tb-m2-2280-pcie-40-x4-nvme-solid-state-drive-wds200t3b0e
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/yGZ9TW/crucial-p3-plus-2-tb-m2-2280-nvme-solid-state-drive-ct2000p3pssd8
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/3QXJ7P/kingston-nv2-2-tb-m2-2280-pcie-40-x4-nvme-solid-state-drive-snv2s2000g
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/RqTp99/solidigm-p41-plus-2-tb-m2-2280-pcie-40-x4-nvme-solid-state-drive-ssdpfknu020tzx1
ZebraGoose@sh.itjust.works · 5 pts · 2y
Thanks! I will consider a buigger ssd 😄
RippleEffect@lemm.ee · 4 pts · 2y
If you can find it, get a case that fits your space and can fit a full height graphics cards. It's hard enough finding the right graphics card. Being limited to half height is extremely limiting.
mortalic@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
Ok hear me out.... Steam deck and the dock. 4 8bitdo controllers and a Logitech wireless kb/mouse combo.
Use Firefox as a non steam app for Plex, Spotify, streaming site of choice etc....all the artwork is available. Spend a few minutes to map the controllers so you can use them on those non steam apps and you're golden.
This is the setup I have and it works pretty well. My family got to grips with any little annoyances pretty well.
ZebraGoose@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 2y
Oh really interesting. I'm gonna do some research about this approach! Thanks
mortalic@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
If you go this route, let me know if you have any questions on how to set some of it up. SteamOS is pretty great as a media center that's gaming focused.
For stuff that doesn't work great as a non steam app, you can boot into the desktop mode, which is just kde on immutable arch
DavLemmyHav@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 2 pts · 2y
Noctua cooler is overkill for a 5600. If you dont mind a tiny bit more noise, the stock cooler is fine
ZebraGoose@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 2y
Okay, I was going for a quiet build. Maybe I just go with the stock cooler and save some bucks