Choice of parts based on Rocket Lake's Core i5-11400
The problem with actually selecting parts is that recent PC parts are clearly on the rise compared to a decade ago. This tendency is particularly noticeable in video cards, and even the latest generation of middle-range products cost a whopping 100,000 yen course.
As expected, it is not possible to allocate that much budget only to video cards, and it is not a good idea to buy a video card at such a high price in the first place. So, this time, I made a plan that "for the time being, I will use the GPU with a built-in CPU and eventually get a video card." If you really need it now, you can add a video card, and if you can stand it, you can buy it after the situation has settled down a little more. Such a high degree of freedom is one of the merits of home-built PCs.
| Category | product name | Actual selling price |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-11400 (6 cores 12 threads) | Around 25,000 yen |
| MB | ASUSTeK PRIME B560M-A (Intel B560) | Around 14,000 yen |
| memory | Micron Crucial CT2K8G4DFS832A (PC4-25600 DDR4 SDRAM 8GB x 2) | Around 11,000 yen |
| SSD | Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850 NVMeWDS100T1X0E [M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4), 1TB] | Around 25,000 yen |
| PC case | Cooler Master MasterBox MB400L With OddMCB-B400L-KG5N-S00 (microATX) | Around 6,500 yen |
| Power supply unit | FSP HEXA 85 + 650W (650W, 80PLUS Bronze) | Around 6,000 yen |
| CPU cooler | Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO V2RR-2V2E-18PK-R1 (12cm x 1, side flow) | Around 5,000 yen |
| optical drive | ASUSTeK DRW-24D5MT (DVD Super Multi) | Around 2,500 yen |
I chose Intel's "Core i5-11400" as the CPU that is the key to the PC. It is an 11th generation Core series CPU that adopts the Rocket Lake architecture, and it supports 6 cores and 12 threads, and the operating clock is 2.6 GHz, and it is up to 4.4 GHz at Turbo Boost. If it is a work that is often done in telework such as document preparation, document viewing, video conference, etc., it can handle more than enough.
In addition, the built-in GPU has been revamped in this generation of Core i5, and the graphics drawing performance has been greatly improved. Light games, such as light-drawing actions, turn-based simulation games, box garden training without real-time operations, and table games such as card games, can be played by adjusting the resolution and graphics settings. There are many things.
AMD's "Ryzen 5 5600X" option is the same 6-core 12-thread option, but it doesn't have a built-in GPU, so a video card is required. The price is also high at around 41,000 yen. With that in mind, Intel's Core i5-11400 is a very powerful option for low-priced plans like this one.
For the motherboard, choose ASUS TeK's popular model "PRIME B560M-A".The actual selling price is around 14,000 yenThe motherboard is ASUS TeK's "PRIME B560M-A". The chipset is equipped with Intel B560, which is close to the lower model in terms of positioning. However, it is equipped with a high-quality power supply circuit that can stably drive the 11th generation Core series, which consumes a lot of power, and two M.2 slots that can incorporate NVMe-compatible SSDs that support PCI Express.
Also note the PCI Express expansion slot covered with a stainless steel cover. Even if you install a high-performance but heavy and large video card, it is intended to firmly support the card so that it will not be distorted. In addition, it is equipped with a Type-C connector that supports USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 and supports a bandwidth of 10 Gbps, and is fully expandable.
Western Digital's "WD_Black SN850 NVMe WDS100T1X0E".The actual selling price is around 25,000 yenAs for SSD, we introduced high-level products in response to the fact that the motherboard equipped with Core i5-11400 + B560 chipset supports PCI Express 4.0. Western Digital's "WD_Black SN850 NVMe WDS100T1X0E". It has a capacity of 1TB and is an NVMe-compatible SSD that supports PCI Express 4.0 x4. Sequential read has reached 7GB / s, and sequential write has reached 5.3GB / s, which contributes to improving the usability of Windows 10, apps, and games.
In the PRIME B560M-A on the motherboard, the M.2 slot installed near the CPU socket supports PCI Express 4.0 x4, and you can bring out the performance of this SSD 100%. There is also a heat sink to improve the cooling performance, so it is unlikely that the temperature of the controller mounted on the SSD will rise too much and the read / write performance will deteriorate.
The memory is Micron's "Crucial CT2K8G4DFS832A". The actual selling price is around 11,000 yen. Cooler Master's "Hyper 212 EVO V2 RR-2 V2 E-18PK-R1".The actual selling price is around 5,000 yenThe memory is Micron's PC4-25600 compatible memory "Crucial CT2K8G4DFS832A". It's a 2-disc package of 8GB modules. The CPU cooler is Cooler Master's "Hyper 212 EVO V2 RR-2V2E-18PK-R1", a side-flow type CPU cooler that combines a slightly slender heat sink with a 12 cm square fan.
For the PC case, select the microATX "MasterBox MB400L With Odd" according to the mother, and for the power supply, select the 650W "HEXA 85 + 650W" in consideration of the future.In addition, an optical drive "DRW-24D5MT" has been added to support all types of media.In addition, Cooler Master's microATX compatible model "MasterBox MB400L With Odd MCB-B400L-KG5N-S00" was selected for the PC case, and FPS's 650W model "HEXA 85 + 650W" was selected for the power supply unit. If you have a PC without a video card, why not put a power supply with a smaller output in a more compact PC case? However, considering the addition and replacement of parts in the future, we selected these two, which have a longer service life, with sufficient specifications.
Also, since it is a type of PC case that can incorporate an optical drive, ASUS TeK's DVD Multi drive "DRW-24D5MT" is also incorporated. In general, the chances of using optical media such as CDs and DVDs are decreasing, but for security reasons, the chances of exchanging materials using optical media instead of online have not disappeared. Even in such a case, this self-made PC can handle it without any problem.
All three display output terminals support 4K resolution and 60Hz refresh rateSince the parts are selected based on the microATX platform, it is more compact than a general middle tower case, and there is no need to worry about where to put it. The display output terminal to be installed has one DisplayPort and two HDMI.
When combined with the Core i5-11400 like this time, both terminals support output with a refresh rate of 60Hz at 4K resolution. Having two displays on your desk may seem exaggerated, but the benefits of simply expanding your work space and allocating work to each display (this is document creation, this is document browsing) are huge. big. In some cases, it may be more efficient than strengthening the CPU or SSD. If space allows, give it a try.
A view of the assembled PC from the left side. The cables are arranged on the back side, so the inside is refreshing.There is room for adding a large video card
