First High end gaming pc, is this ok?

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Danishm

Member
Hey, This is the first time in a while I've had a lot of disposable income and I really wanted to upgrade my old pc which has a 4th gen i7 and a 1070. I have been doing a lot of research and this is the build I've come up with.

My budget is under £3000 and I would like to get as much performance for gaming and coding for my work while of course keeping it as cheap as possible.

I'm hoping to play all sorts of games on ultra like cyberpunk, red dead 2, total war warhammer 2 etc. I am also considering getting a 144 hz monitor either 2k or 4k, I have not decided yet so any advice on that would be great too.

This is what I have come up with so far, please feel free to give any advice or anything I should change to get more bang for my buck.


Case
CORSAIR CRYSTAL SERIES 680X RGB GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Eight Core CPU (3.8GHz-4.7GHz/36MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® ROG STRIX X570-F GAMING (USB 3.2 Gen 2, PCIe 4.0) - ARGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO DDR4 3200MHz (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
10GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3080 - HDMI, DP (Delivery before Xmas not guaranteed)
1st Storage Drive
2TB Samsung 870 QVO 2.5" SSD, SATA 6Gb/s (up to 560MB/sR | 530MB/sW)
1st Storage Drive
4TB SEAGATE IRONWOLF PRO 3.5", 7200 RPM 128MB CACHE
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB SEAGATE FIRECUDA 520 GEN 4 PCIe NVMe (up to 5000MB/R, 4400MB/W)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 850W RMx SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
Corsair H115i RGB PLATINUM Hydro Series High Performance CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT (Wi-Fi NOT INCLUDED)
Wireless Network Card
WIRELESS 802.11N 300Mbps/2.4GHz PCI-E CARD
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00001]
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Google Chrome™
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 15 to 17 working days
Price: £2,701.00 including VAT and Delivery

Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am4-gen3-pc/4zbxqMcKaA/
 
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MrWilson

MrWilson

Godlike
Danishm said:
Hey, This is the first time in a while I've had a lot of disposable income and I really wanted to upgrade my old pc which has a 4th gen i7 and a 1070. I have been doing a lot of research and this is the build I've come up with.

My budget is under £3000 and I would like to get as much performance for gaming and coding for my work while of course keeping it as cheap as possible.

This is what I have come up with so far, please feel free to give any advice or anything I should change to get more bang for my buck.


Case
CORSAIR CRYSTAL SERIES 680X RGB GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Eight Core CPU (3.8GHz-4.7GHz/36MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® ROG STRIX X570-F GAMING (USB 3.2 Gen 2, PCIe 4.0) - ARGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO DDR4 3200MHz (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
10GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3080 - HDMI, DP (Delivery before Xmas not guaranteed)
1st Storage Drive
2TB Samsung 870 QVO 2.5" SSD, SATA 6Gb/s (up to 560MB/sR | 530MB/sW)
1st Storage Drive
4TB SEAGATE IRONWOLF PRO 3.5", 7200 RPM 128MB CACHE
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB SEAGATE FIRECUDA 520 GEN 4 PCIe NVMe (up to 5000MB/R, 4400MB/W)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 850W RMx SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
Corsair H115i RGB PLATINUM Hydro Series High Performance CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT (Wi-Fi NOT INCLUDED)
Wireless Network Card
WIRELESS 802.11N 300Mbps/2.4GHz PCI-E CARD
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00001]
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Google Chrome™
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 15 to 17 working days
Price: £2,701.00 including VAT and Delivery

Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am4-gen3-pc/4zbxqMcKaA/
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Hello mate, very nice build you've got here but some room for improvement.
CPU: 5800X is in a bit of a strange spot pricewise, with the budget you have I would recommend the extra £76 to upgrade to the 5900x. For 50% extra cores that's a bargain. If you stick with the 5800X you can downgrade the mobo to the TUF X-570
RAM: 3600mhz is optimal, although I understand if you want the RGB aspect, 3200mhz will still do the job fine.
GPU: We pair the GPU with the monitor, a 3080 is suited alongside a 1440p superultrawide or 4k 144hz. If you're not rocking one of those we can save you some money, and time in pre-production by choosing a more suitable GPU.
Storage: Not too sure what the 2tb SSD is for. I would recommend an additional 500/512GB M.2 for your os and programs and use the Firecuda to store your games.
Wireless: Upgrade to the AX200, £11 extra for everything you need including bluetooth.
Browser: Chrome is a RAM stealing thief!

Please let us know what your monitor make and model or resolution and refresh rate is, and we can work out what GPU would best suit it.
Thanks! :)
 
AgentCooper

AgentCooper

At Least I Have Chicken
Moderator
I’ve just done a couple of adjustments... do you require advice on which monitor to go for?

Case
CORSAIR CRYSTAL SERIES 680X RGB GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12 Core CPU (3.7GHz-4.8GHz/70MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® ROG STRIX X570-F GAMING (USB 3.2 Gen 2, PCIe 4.0) - ARGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO DDR4 3200MHz (4 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
10GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3080 - HDMI, DP (Delivery before Xmas not guaranteed)
1st Storage Drive
4TB SEAGATE IRONWOLF PRO 3.5", 7200 RPM 128MB CACHE
1st M.2 SSD Drive
500GB SAMSUNG 970 EVO PLUS M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 3500MB/R, 3200MB/W)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
2TB SAMSUNG 970 EVO PLUS M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 3500MB/R, 3300MB/W)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 850W RMx SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
Corsair H115i RGB PLATINUM Hydro Series High Performance CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT (Wi-Fi NOT INCLUDED)
Wireless Network Card
WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 2,400Mbps/5GHz, 300Mbps/2.4GHz PCI-E CARD + BT 5.0
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00001]
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Firefox™
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 15 to 17 working days
Price: £2,833.00 including VAT and Delivery

Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am4-gen3-pc/FfxcMU5!WM/
 
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Danishm

Member
AgentCooper said:
I’ve just done a couple of adjustments... do you require advice on which monitor to go for?

Case
CORSAIR CRYSTAL SERIES 680X RGB GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12 Core CPU (3.7GHz-4.8GHz/70MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® ROG STRIX X570-F GAMING (USB 3.2 Gen 2, PCIe 4.0) - ARGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO DDR4 3200MHz (4 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
10GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3080 - HDMI, DP (Delivery before Xmas not guaranteed)
1st Storage Drive
4TB SEAGATE IRONWOLF PRO 3.5", 7200 RPM 128MB CACHE
1st M.2 SSD Drive
500GB SAMSUNG 970 EVO PLUS M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 3500MB/R, 3200MB/W)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
2TB SAMSUNG 970 EVO PLUS M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 3500MB/R, 3300MB/W)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 850W RMx SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
Corsair H115i RGB PLATINUM Hydro Series High Performance CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT (Wi-Fi NOT INCLUDED)
Wireless Network Card
WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 2,400Mbps/5GHz, 300Mbps/2.4GHz PCI-E CARD + BT 5.0
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00001]
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Firefox™
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 15 to 17 working days
Price: £2,833.00 including VAT and Delivery

Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am4-gen3-pc/FfxcMU5!WM/
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That looks great, Yes I would love to know what would be a great monitor to go with a build like this, Something around the £600 price mark or much less if possible.
 
AgentCooper

AgentCooper

At Least I Have Chicken
Moderator
Well the 3080 is a 4K 144Hz GPU, you need to spend upwards of £800 to do it justice. You could change the GPU to the 3070 and get one of these and still have an amazing experience...

www.overclockers.co.uk

AOC CU34G2X/BK 34" 3440x1440 VA 144Hz 1ms FreeSync Curved Widescreen LED Backlit Gaming Monitor

Display Resolution 3440x1440, Display Size 34", Refresh Rate 144Hz, FreeSync, 1ms Response Time, Contrast Ratio 80M:1, Panel Type VA, Height Adjustable, HDMI 2.0 x 2, DisplayPort 1.2 x 1
www.overclockers.co.uk www.overclockers.co.uk

(I have this monitor and a 3070 and am loving it)
 
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Danishm

Member
MrWilson said:
Hello mate, very nice build you've got here but some room for improvement.
CPU: 5800X is in a bit of a strange spot pricewise, with the budget you have I would recommend the extra £76 to upgrade to the 5900x. For 50% extra cores that's a bargain. If you stick with the 5800X you can downgrade the mobo to the TUF X-570
RAM: 3600mhz is optimal, although I understand if you want the RGB aspect, 3200mhz will still do the job fine.
GPU: We pair the GPU with the monitor, a 3080 is suited alongside a 1440p superultrawide or 4k 144hz. If you're not rocking one of those we can save you some money, and time in pre-production by choosing a more suitable GPU.
Storage: Not too sure what the 2tb SSD is for. I would recommend an additional 500/512GB M.2 for your os and programs and use the Firecuda to store your games.
Wireless: Upgrade to the AX200, £11 extra for everything you need including bluetooth.
Browser: Chrome is a RAM stealing thief!

Please let us know what your monitor make and model or resolution and refresh rate is, and we can work out what GPU would best suit it.
Thanks! :)
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Thanks for the advice! I hope to play on a 2k 144hz monitor atleast but might go for a 4k monitor if I can find a good one for not too big of a price. I Think I will go with the ryzen 9 5900X after all and change storage too.

I also am just very used to chrome and prefer using it over firefox, just a personal preference :D
 
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Danishm

Member
AgentCooper said:
Well the 3080 is a 4K 144Hz GPU, you need to spend upwards of £800 to do it justice. You could change the GPU to the 3070 and get one of these and still have an amazing experience...

www.overclockers.co.uk

AOC CU34G2X/BK 34" 3440x1440 VA 144Hz 1ms FreeSync Curved Widescreen LED Backlit Gaming Monitor

Display Resolution 3440x1440, Display Size 34", Refresh Rate 144Hz, FreeSync, 1ms Response Time, Contrast Ratio 80M:1, Panel Type VA, Height Adjustable, HDMI 2.0 x 2, DisplayPort 1.2 x 1
www.overclockers.co.uk www.overclockers.co.uk

(I have this monitor and a 3070 and am loving it)
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Since I'm using a nvidia gpu, shouldn't I try to find a monitor with gsync? or Does freesync/gsync not matter much?
 
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Danishm

Member
MrWilson said:
With your current budget I would say that 1440p ultrawide is the way to go. Even the "budget" 4k 144hz monitors will set you back at least £750 https://www.overclockers.co.uk/lg-2...creen-g-mo-15w-lg.html?campaign=affiliate/tag
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I see, This looks like a great monitor! I had no idea what kind of monitor would be good so seeing an example is really helpful! I think something like this should be affordable if I save a little bit more while I'm waiting for my pc to get built which I expect will take a long while anyway considering the wait times I have seen for 3080s

Thanks a lot for the help! I very much appreciate it.
 
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