Desktop 1K-1.3k

[willhub]

As usual with random brain waves, I'm contemplating building a desktop at some point, the reason been I was thinking of upgrading the laptop, but for the price of a laptop upgrade I could just get a really good desktop as the laptop will run at 1080P highest settings for some time when I'm out an about.

I run at 1440p with my 32" AOC monitor, I have keyboard, mouse, monitor, so I just need the actual tower, 4k usage is needed.

What can I get 1-1.3k?

 

[tamzzy]

I'm contemplating building a desktop at some point

just wait until you have to upgrade

 

[willhub]

just wait until you have to upgrade

I feel like my 1070 laptop is going to struggle severely for some games soon since I like to max out, at 4k I'm happy lowering slightly, usually the settings giving the biggest impact hardly make a difference when reduced but performance improved.

But I feel this is going to change.

My basket at Overclockers UK:

• 1 x AMD Bundle - AMD Ryzen 5 2600, Asus X370-F Strix, Team Group RAM *FREE 240GB SSD* *ONLINE ONLY* = £428.96
  • Memory Capacity:Team Group Vulcan T-Force 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 PC4-24000C16 3000MHz Dual Channel Kit - Grey (TLGD416G30
• 1 x BitFenix Neos ATX Tower Black/Blue Window= £38.99
• 1 x PowerColor Radeon RX VEGA 64 8GB HBM2 PCI-Express Graphics Card - Stand Alone= £379.99
• 1 x Corsair CX650 650W 80 Plus Bronze Power Supply (CP-9020122-UK)= £75.95

Total: £935.59 (includes shipping: £11.70)​

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[tamzzy]

you might want to reconsider your budget then, if you already have a laptop with a 1070.

the next step up is a 2070 (which is a rather pointless upgrade IMHO - others may differ)
so that leaves a 2080 that costs £650-700 depending on brand
or the 2080ti, which is the first true 4k (ie 4k60fps @ max settings) card, costing ~£1100

 

[EsaT]

• 1 x BitFenix Neos ATX Tower Black/Blue Window= £38.99
• 1 x Corsair CX650 650W 80 Plus Bronze Power Supply (CP-9020122-UK)= £75.95

That case really isn't fit for higher end PC and is pretty much disposable design.
While case can be the longest time usable part of the PC. (mine running now toward 11 years)
This is how badly drive cages you can't remove restrict its intake airflow:
https://www.tweaktown.com/image.php...tfenix_neos_mid_tower_chassis_review_full.jpg

Also that PSU is Corsair tax overpriced for its outdated medieval efficiency and cheap capacitors.
Here's modern efficiency PSU with quality capacitors for £1 less:
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/bitfenix-formula-series-650w-80-plus-gold-power-supply-ca-22z-bx.html
Then next step up with semi-modular cabling and +2 years to warranty is only few bucks more.
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/ante...plus-gold-modular-power-supply-ca-24n-an.html

 

[orbitalwalsh]

really pushing your limits

My basket at Overclockers UK:

• 1 x Phanteks Eclipse P300 Glass Midi Tower Case - Black= £54.95
• 1 x AMD Ryzen 7 Eight Core 2700 4.10GHz (Socket AM4) Processor - Retail= £269.99
• 1 x Gigabyte B450 AORUS ELITE (Socket AM4) DDR4 ATX Motherboard= £91.99
• 1 x Team Group Vulcan T-Force 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 PC4-24000C16 3000MHz Dual Channel Kit - Grey (TLGD416G30= £109.99
• 1 x Bitfenix Formula Series 650W 80 Plus Gold Power Supply= £74.99
• 1 x TeamGroup 480GB L5 Lite SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gbps 3D NAND Solid State Drive= £49.99
• 1 x MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ventus 8192MB GDDR6 PCI-Express Graphics Card= £638.99

Total: £1,304.09 (includes shipping: £13.20)


Can do 4K but not as well as 2080ti but better then Vega 64 .

could drop to ryzen 2600x to save £50 odd​