Check my build please

Chaze · 15 Jul 2019 at 15:26

Hi guys, just wanting a build check please.
The AIO I've picked is for the roof but not really sure what I'm looking for when picking one, would this one do the job?
Also, are all the components I've picked compatible? Been observing the forums for a month or so and I think I've managed to learn a few things but would be nice to get some opinions.
Thank you.

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Eight Core 4.4GHz (Socket AM4) Processor - Retail= £319.99
1 x Gigabyte X570 GAMING X (AMD AM4) DDR4 X570 Chipset ATX Motherboard= £182.99
1 x Corsair RMx Series RMx650 650W '80 Plus Gold' Modular Power Supply (CP-9020178-UK)= £89.99
1 x Corsair Force MP510 series 960GB NVMe PCIe M.2 Solid State Drive (CSSD-F960GBMP510)= £128.99
1 x Corsair Hydro Series H100i Platinum RGB Performance Liquid Cooler - 240mm (CW-9060039-WW)= £114.95
1 x Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER WindForce OC 8192MB GDDR6 PCI-Express Graphics Card= £499.99
1 x Kolink Phalanx Midi Tower RGB Gaming Case - Black= £79.99
1 x Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 PC4-25600C16 3200MHz Dual Channel Kit= £99.95

Total: £1,530.04 (includes shipping: £13.20)

orbitalwalsh · 15 Jul 2019 at 15:28

@Chaze

just dont forget to register 4 year warranty with the gigabyte card !!!

avoid kolink case! cant control fan speed!!!!

corsair site has 3600hz non rgb ram for under £100 in stock along with SSD !

board is solid but make sure you update to latest bios ! sorts out low boosting speed for single/dual cores !

better cases

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cool...ower-case-black-tempered-glass-ca-37k-cm.html

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cool...ower-case-black-tempered-glass-ca-379-cm.html

link in with cooler master aio

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/amd-...essable-cpu-cooler-bundle-bu-014-cm.html#t=a4

rgb ram to control with the board software

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/king...00c16-3200mhz-dual-channel-kit-my-28u-ks.html

should be able to push 3400hz without changing timings

Chaze · 15 Jul 2019 at 15:45

Thanks @orbitalwalsh

Those two cases were also ones I looked at so will pick one of them.
The non-RGB rear fan will annoy me though. If I replace it, is there one that can be controlled with the front 3 that you could
recommend please?

Will defo go for that CPU cooler bundle and take a look on the other site for ram & SSD thanks.

orbitalwalsh · 15 Jul 2019 at 15:51

Chaze said:
Thanks @orbitalwalsh

Those two cases were also ones I looked at so will pick one of them.
The non-RGB rear fan will annoy me though. If I replace it, is there one that can be controlled with the front 3 that you could
recommend please?

Will defo go for that CPU cooler bundle and take a look on the other site for ram & SSD thanks.

argb

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cool...120r-addressable-rgb-fan-120mm-fg-02l-cm.html

rgb

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cooler-master-masterfan-mf121l-rgb-fan-120mm-fg-02h-cm.html

same model as case

cooler master can be plugged into the board and controlled via software from board vendors aswell

Chaze · 15 Jul 2019 at 15:55

Brilliant, thanks @orbitalwalsh.

Chaze · 15 Jul 2019 at 16:19

Just one final question. If I purchase the SSD from elsewhere, how easy are they to fit/install for a complete novice?
I know the memory is just push and click.

orbitalwalsh · 15 Jul 2019 at 20:30

Chaze said:
Just one final question. If I purchase the SSD from elsewhere, how easy are they to fit/install for a complete novice?
I know the memory is just push and click.

Installing storage before OS install is easy. Just plug it all in. If M.2 goes straight into slot on the board. If Sata needs a power cable and sata data cable (all provided with PSU and mobo ) and mounted in the case.

If add after OS install then you have to go into windows and format it .

Chaze · 3 Aug 2019 at 09:02

Arrived yesterday, had a quick play with it last night and couldn't be happier

What kind of software/applications do people use to check RAM, CPU speeds etc?
Not sure I will change anything but would be good to see everything's as it should be.

Cheers.

orbitalwalsh · 5 Aug 2019 at 15:12

Chaze said:
Arrived yesterday, had a quick play with it last night and couldn't be happier

What kind of software/applications do people use to check RAM, CPU speeds etc?
Not sure I will change anything but would be good to see everything's as it should be.

Cheers.

nice to see it all up and running !

lot use ryzen master for CPU and ram .

Chaze · 5 Aug 2019 at 15:24

orbitalwalsh said:
nice to see it all up and running !

lot use ryzen master for CPU and ram .

Yeah that's what I ended up using in the end.
Only thing I had to change was XMP in bios to get the memory up to speed, happy with everything else so gonna leave well alone for now

orbitalwalsh · 5 Aug 2019 at 15:41

Chaze said:
Yeah that's what I ended up using in the end.
Only thing I had to change was XMP in bios to get the memory up to speed, happy with everything else so gonna leave well alone for now

get some snaps up ! @Plec loves a good flash of hardware

Plec · 5 Aug 2019 at 15:55

orbitalwalsh said:
get some snaps up ! @Plec loves a good flash of hardware

Hah - this is a pure @orbitalwalsh fixation/addiction. He's like a junkie trying to score his next fix and using other members as pawns to justify his request for image uploads.

That said - pics are always welcome - plus, it helps keep Orbi's demons at bay (well, a few).

Chaze · 5 Aug 2019 at 17:15

orbitalwalsh said:
get some snaps up ! @Plec loves a good flash of hardware

Plec said:
Hah - this is a pure @orbitalwalsh fixation/addiction. He's like a junkie trying to score his next fix and using other members as pawns to justify his request for image uploads.

That said - pics are always welcome - plus, it helps keep Orbi's demons at bay (well, a few).

Haha well I've just posted some pics.
Thanks for the help guys

Plec · 5 Aug 2019 at 18:14

Chaze said:
Haha well I've just posted some pics.
Thanks for the help guys

Here you go @orbitalwalsh - remember to breathe:

*Looks good @Chaze.

Chaze · 5 Aug 2019 at 18:20

Cheer @Plec
Probably won't keep that colour scheme long tbh, was listening to my missus too much when I was doing it....

clown_abhi · 6 Aug 2019 at 10:38

Chaze said:
Cheer @Plec
Probably won't keep that colour scheme long tbh, was listening to my missus too much when I was doing it....

LoL. That looks wicked though. Love it.

orbitalwalsh · 6 Aug 2019 at 11:02

@Ron_CM

Think thats the cooler master rep on here ! they should have a nice drool over it @Plec

@Chaze looks awesome mate !

Chaze · 6 Aug 2019 at 13:16

orbitalwalsh said:
@Ron_CM

Think thats the cooler master rep on here ! they should have a nice drool over it @Plec

@Chaze looks awesome mate !

Cheers mate, super happy with it all

Gray2233 · 6 Aug 2019 at 13:25

That's a really nice looking build!

I don't usually go with bling in what I build but some of the current RGB stuff is tempting as hell.

orbitalwalsh · 6 Aug 2019 at 13:58

Gray2233 said:
That's a really nice looking build!

I don't usually go with bling in what I build but some of the current RGB stuff is tempting as hell.

I think darkened glass, specially likes of Fractal Design and Bequiet helps cut down the RGB shine and brings more of a nice glow in the darkened case.