this is obviously the best value build
(better value if you swapped the 3700x for the 3600, but your budget allows for a 3700x)
First build in 8 long years -- £1100 budget
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this is obviously the best value build
(better value if you swapped the 3700x for the 3600, but your budget allows for a 3700x)
this is obviously the best value build
(better value if you swapped the 3700x for the 3600, but your budget allows for a 3700x)
The CPU heatsink you've suggested is out of stock
So if the case I'm buying already comes with fans, would I just replacing those with your suggested fans? Or would I be having them in addition to the original ones.
it's in stock. https://www.overclockers.co.uk/scythe-scmg-5pcgh-mugen-5-pcgh-edition-cpu-cooler-hs-047-sy.htmlThe CPU heatsink you've suggested is out of stock
it's the non-pcgh edition that's out of stock
depends on what case it is. i've specifically specced those fans for that specific case (kolink citadel)
it's in stock. https://www.overclockers.co.uk/scythe-scmg-5pcgh-mugen-5-pcgh-edition-cpu-cooler-hs-047-sy.html
it's the non-pcgh edition that's out of stock
depends on what case it is. i've specifically specced those fans for that specific case (kolink citadel)
Ah yeah, I looked at the wrong heatsink, my bad
The case you've suggested comes with 2x 120mm fans pre-installed. I'm happy to get some extra if it would be beneficial, but just want to make sure I'd be putting them to good use (And in the most optimal place).
yeah, mount the 2x140mm fans (the arctic p14) at the front as intakes.
leave the stock 120mm rear exhaust fan as it is
the extra 120mm fan that was originally at the front can become an extra exhaust on one of the top fan mounts - or just leave it out as an extra if only having one top mounted fan grinds your ocd (it would for me lol)
don't really need more than 3 decent fans
Alright, I'll probably see what the 1 on top looks like and whether I can deal with it being there or not.
Total build cost is coming out to about £1150.00 with your recommendations, which is roughly inline with what I was budgeting anyway. I wasn't originally planning on getting the CPU cooler, is it really that bad if I skipped it?
not really.
the stock amd cooler isn't bad by any means.
if you needed to save the £50, i'd drop the arctic p14 fans and the scythe cooler
or can opt for a cheaper cooler: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/arct...duo-white-cpu-cooler-2-x-120mm-hs-074-ar.html
I think I'm just biased as I've not used one for 8 years so far. No harm in getting one I guess if it'll help in the long run.
Edit: What type of monitor would be a good match for the PC I'll be building? I wouldn't be getting it just yet, but a few thoughts on what to look for would be helpful.
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First option is definitely at the price point I was leaning towards but I'm not sure I really have the space for a 32". I'm sat relatively close to my current monitor as it is, don't think I could handle the size increase at this range.
I've see elsewhere some suggestion of a 24" 1080p at 144hz, although monitors is typically something I've got no real knowledge about.
i've got 2 of these lol.
@Plec @orbitalwalsh @Journey @an0nym0us
this is why 32 gb ram is good...lol
CSL with 570k pop and ffxiv run side-by-side
i wouldn't recommend something i wouldn't use.
Haha, I just genuinely don't know if I've got enough space on my desk for a 32"
Might have to get the ol' measuring tape and some cardboard out to see how it 'feels' in front of me.
So I'm gonna be ordering on Tuesday, maybe Wednesday at the latest.
So far, I've decided on the following:
My basket at Overclockers UK:
Not from OCUK:
Sabrent 1TB Rocket M.2 SSD
Crucial Ballistic Sport LT 3200MHz 2x8GB
My only issue right now is that the Corsair RM750 and the EVGA SuperNOVA 650G3 PSUs that I've been looking at are both out of stock. I suppose that's what I get for waiting so long to order. Both options were going to cost me around £85-£90, depending on which one I went for.
Can anyone recommend some decent alternatives?
So far, I've decided on the following:
My basket at Overclockers UK:
- 1 x Sapphire Radeon RX 5700 XT Pulse 8GB GDDR6 PCI-Express Graphics Card= £399.95
- 1 x AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Eight Core 4.4GHz (Socket AM4) Processor - Retail= £299.99
- 1 x MSI B450M Mortar MAX (Socket AM4) DDR4 mATX Motherboard= £92.99
- 1 x Kolink Citadel Micro-ATX Case - Black= £39.95
Total: £844.58 (includes shipping: £11.70)
Not from OCUK:
Sabrent 1TB Rocket M.2 SSD
Crucial Ballistic Sport LT 3200MHz 2x8GB
My only issue right now is that the Corsair RM750 and the EVGA SuperNOVA 650G3 PSUs that I've been looking at are both out of stock. I suppose that's what I get for waiting so long to order. Both options were going to cost me around £85-£90, depending on which one I went for.
Can anyone recommend some decent alternatives?
Here's some options:
My basket at Overclockers UK:
The rainforest website is stocking the G3 650W for £85 at the moment.
I actually own the 650w Formula Gold myself and it's a fantastic PSU, it isn't modular however and the cables are quite long and a little unwieldy. The CM Masterwatt is more of a budget option, I'd personally spend a little more on a better quality unit like the other three I've listed. The Corsair has the best warranty of those listed.
My basket at Overclockers UK:
- 1 x CoolerMaster MasterWatt 650 - 650W 80 Plus Bronze Semi Modular Power Supply= £64.99
- 1 x Bitfenix Formula Series 650W 80 Plus Gold Power Supply= £74.99
- 1 x Bitfenix Whisper M Series 650W 80 Plus Gold Modular Power Supply= £89.99
- 1 x Corsair RM Series RM650 650W '80 Plus Gold' Modular Power Supply (CP-9020194-UK)= £89.99
Total: £331.06 (includes shipping: £11.10)
The rainforest website is stocking the G3 650W for £85 at the moment.
I actually own the 650w Formula Gold myself and it's a fantastic PSU, it isn't modular however and the cables are quite long and a little unwieldy. The CM Masterwatt is more of a budget option, I'd personally spend a little more on a better quality unit like the other three I've listed. The Corsair has the best warranty of those listed.
The G3 650W for £85.00 says it will be dispatched in 1-3 months, so I've kind of left that one to the wayside now. Is it worth going for the G3 750W at £95.00?
The RM650 is tempting for £89.99 is probably my next choice if the G3 750W isn't worth the cost.
I'm ideally going to keep it modular, otherwise I'd likely grab the 650W Formula Gold that you're using.
The RM650 is tempting for £89.99 is probably my next choice if the G3 750W isn't worth the cost.
I'm ideally going to keep it modular, otherwise I'd likely grab the 650W Formula Gold that you're using.