Check My Spec, Pretty Please?

[von Humboldt]

Hi all.

I'll be building a new high end gaming machine in January, and this is my current draft. As you can see there's no GPU. That's because I intend to use a 2070 Super I have on loan until later on in 2024 when I will upgrade my monitor from 1440P to a 32" 4K OLED. At that point, I'll also be upgrading my GPU to something much beefier. Are there any glaring errors with this spec, bearing in mind it will be paired with a 2070 Super for now only, but then a new high end GPU at a later date?

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor
• CPU Cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler
• Motherboard: Asus TUF GAMING X670E-PLUS ATX AM5 Motherboard
• Memory: G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
• Storage: Western Digital Black SN850X 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
• Case: NZXT H5 Flow ATX Mid Tower Case
• Power Supply: Corsair RM1200x SHIFT 1200 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular Side Interface ATX Power Supply

I think it's all compatible, but just wanted to check if I could get better bang for my buck switching any of the parts? The X670E motherboard and 1200W ATX 3.0 PSU are overkill for a 7800X3d and 2070 Super, but I could very well want to drop in a 8800X3D and/or RTX 5090 further down the road. Budget is about 1200-1300 UK£, although I'm in the EU. And as you might be able to tell, I'm trying for a stealthy black non-RGB build!

Thanks in advance!

 

[MissChief]

Looks fine to me but consider a Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE for your cooler. Exemplary performance for the cost, just OCUK don't sell it.

 

[mickyflinn]

Be aware the Shift PSU has connections on the side of the PSU so make sure your case has clearance.

Looks fine to me but consider a Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE for your cooler. Exemplary performance for the cost, just OCUK don't sell it.

The phantom spirit in his spec is the newer and arguably better version of the peerless assassin.

 

[MissChief]

Be aware the Shift PSU has connections on the side of the PSU so make sure your case has clearance.


The phantom spirit in his spec is the newer and arguably better version of the peerless assassin.

It's also more expensive, but it doesn't make a huge difference at this price of overall build. Both will be great buys.

 

[mickyflinn]

It's also more expensive, but it doesn't make a huge difference at this price of overall build. Both will be great buys.

It's not more expensive it's the same price but agree both are great coolers

 

[MissChief]

It's not more expensive it's the same price but agree both are great coolers

I'm seeing £30 compared to £43, but as near as makes no difference when you're putting together a build like this.

 

[mickyflinn]

I'm seeing £30 compared to £43, but as near as makes no difference when you're putting together a build like this.

I can see £32 for the the spirit but agree

 

[Tetras]

just wanted to check if I could get better bang for my buck switching any of the parts?

You could save some money *, but you said why you chose those parts.

* E.g.

My basket at OcUK:

• 1 x (unchanged) AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Eight Core 5.00GHz (Socket AM5) Processor - Retail (SKU: CP-3DT-AM) = £347.99
• 1 x AMD - Avatar Ryzen Bundle (SKU: DIG-AMD-01185) = £0.00
• 1 x Asus TUF Gaming B650-Plus (Socket AM5) DDR5 ATX Motherboard (SKU: MB-6K1-AS) = £139.99
• 1 x Kingston FURY Beast EXPO 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 PC5-44800C36 5600MHz Dual Channel Kit (KF556C36BBEK2-32) (SKU: MY-29U-KS) = £100.00
• 1 x Crucial P5 Plus 2TB M.2 2280 PCI-e 4.0 x4 3D NAND NVMe Solid State Drive (SKU: HD-075-CR) = £114.94
• 1 x Phanteks Eclipse P400 Air Midi Tower Case - Black (SKU: CA-09F-PT) = £72.95
• 1 x Phanteks AMP 1000W V2 80PLUS Gold Power Supply - Black (SKU: CA-0C5-PT) = £159.95

Total: £935.82 (includes delivery: £0.00)​