Build a new PC ready for new RTX/AMD graphics & CPU, but using last gen CPU/GPU for now

Kenco222 · 29 Nov 2020 at 12:58

Advice is VERY welcome...

I want to build a new PC with my son for 1440p gaming ready for when we can get hold of the latest graphics cards, such as RTX3070 (or 3060Ti) or AMD 6800 (XT).

CPU of choice would probably be an AMD 5600X.

Bearing in mind we are very unlikely to get one of these processors or graphics cards any time soon (believe me I’ve tried!), and don’t want to pay the overinflated scalper prices. We would like to build a system compatible ready to accept these components.

We are thinking the best bet might be to get a used CPU & GPU for now, such as AMD 3600 & 2060 Super. Take the performance hit for a few months until the latest GPU/CPU become more readily available and then just swap them out & sell the old ones.

Budget is largely VFM based on performance/£.

So far have bought:-
Iiyama G-master GB3466WQSU-B1curved 1440p 144Hz monitor £379
Razer Blackwidow keyboard £75
Logitech G502 wired mouse £30
Saharagaming C500B ATX CASE & 4 RGB fans £42

What are your thoughts on the rest?

Was thinking along the lines of:-

B550 motherboard
750W Gold PSU
1TB NVME SSD
16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 RAM

please help!

dfour · 29 Nov 2020 at 13:37

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x WD Blue SN550 1TB NVME M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 Solid State Drive (WDS100T2B0C)= £85.99
1 x Patriot Viper Steel 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 PC4-28800C17 3600MHz Dual Channel Kit (PVS416G360C7K)= £64.99
1 x MSI MAG B550M Mortar (AMD AM4) B550 Micro-ATX Motherboard= £109.99
1 x Alpenfohn Brocken 3 CPU Cooler - 140mm= £29.99
1 x Super Flower Leadex III 750W 80 PLUS Gold Modular Power Supply - Black= £99.95

Total: £402.01 (includes shipping: £11.10)

Depending on your budget of course.

Kenco222 · 29 Nov 2020 at 14:26

Thanks dfour,

will the cpu cooler be good for all CPU’s generally? Are they really necessary/worthwhile?

thanks

dfour · 29 Nov 2020 at 15:45

The cooler is good especially on sale atm. They are if you want a cooler, quieter life vs the stock cooler.

Kenco222 · 29 Nov 2020 at 18:29

Looks like I may get my hands on a used RTX 2070.

dfour · 29 Nov 2020 at 18:30

Nice nothing wrong with those

Kenco222 · 29 Nov 2020 at 19:12

Yes, should tide us over since it handles 1440p pretty well

Kenco222 · 29 Nov 2020 at 19:49

Adata XPG spectrix D60G 16GB 3600 any good?

Kenco222 · 29 Nov 2020 at 20:29

Added today:

Adata XPG spectrix D60G 16GB 2x8GB 3600hz
MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK motherboard

dfour · 2 Dec 2020 at 11:53

I would buy these if you wanted rgb 3600mhz ram.

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x Team Group XTREEM RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 PC4-28800C18 3600MHz Dual Channel Kit - RGB= £99.95

Total: £108.65 (includes shipping: £8.70)

Thery won best rgb memory from pc mag or some similar publication.

Kenco222 · 3 Dec 2020 at 08:14

The 2080 fell through, but got a used RTX3070 FE instead

Never even got a sniff of a 3060ti yesterday, despite having about 8 devices logged in on various sites.

Also added:-
1TB WD SN550
Swapped the MSI Tomahawk for a MSI Gaming Edge WIFI for a fiver less.

SeaSharp · 3 Dec 2020 at 13:09

I have almost the exact requirements as the OP - 1440P build. Ideally I'd have a zen 3 CPU and new gen graphics card (3060ti, 3070 or 6800). However I would be fine with an older CPU and graphics card if performance was similar and the price isn't extortionate. Most of these new graphics cards and CPUs seem to exist only on youtube.

My question is whether it's best to acquire the memory, storage etc in advance when you see good deals or wait to see what CPU and GPU you actually get. This isn't so much about compatibility as price. Do motherboards, memory etc change in price or capability much in the next 3-6 months?

Hakanese · 3 Dec 2020 at 13:20

Storage prices were expected to tank, had it not been for the year long current affairs. I know there have been times when I've bought ram and storage when I found a good deal to save for future builds and upgrades. It depends on how often your upgrade cycle will be.
But I am waiting still to see the major drop in prices for storage, as with the current situation everyone is buying up everything pc related for builds and upgrades they wouldn't be doing normally.