Re: Guiding a 14 year old nephew on building his own computer

On 8/29/2020 6:13 PM, bad sector wrote:
> On 2020-08-29 19:28, s wrote:
>> On 8/27/2020 7:13 AM, bad sector wrote:
>>> On 2020-08-27 00:37, s wrote:
>>>>
>>>> My nephew is 14 and living in another state who wants to build his 
>>>> own computer.
>>>>
>>>> I sent following YouTube videos for him to watch and learn how to do 
>>>> it.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Build a PC - Step-by-step
>>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhX0fOUYd8Q
>>>>
>>>> Beginners Guide - Build a PC
>>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVmcD8v3vR4
>>>>
>>>> How To Build a $500 Gaming PC
>>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFyhn6seoow
>>>>
>>>> The idea is to assemble a basic PC using which he can do homework, 
>>>> learn new topics etc.
>>>>
>>>> Would the following parts be compatible to buy, assemble?
>>>>
>>>> https://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Transparent-Adjustable-Ventilated/dp/B0785GRMPG/ 
>>>
>>>
>>> I like that case, made me one ten years ago that draws filtered air 
>>> in via the raised bottom and 3 4" silent fans with all other fans 
>>> reversed if required. Has been working very well with cpu never above 
>>> 47c.  I have another idea now but before that I might just get me one 
>>> of those cases from amazon!
>>
>> Would the single fan in this 
>> https://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Transparent-Adjustable-Ventilated/dp/B0785GRMPG/ 
>> be enough for cooling?
> 
> Cooling always depends on ambient conditions and cpu and cards and such. 
> The fact that it's a best seller on amazon would I think speak well for 
> it under average or better conditions, power supplies, CPU's, some video 
> cards and drive racks have their own fans in addition. I would have no 
> problem ordering it. For a beginner who isn't going to jump right into 
> hacking and cannibalising hardware it's plenty good enough :)
> 

Thank you! I appreciate the prompt clarification.