First PC build Aprox £850 max

Superflyguyuk · 28 May 2020 at 16:17

Hi all

I currently have a ready built PC that's getting a bit slow specs below
CPU Intel Core i3 6100 @ 3.70GHz
RAM 16.0GB Dual-Channel Unknown @ 1066MHz
Motherboard ASRock H110M-HDS
Graphics 2047MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 (NVIDIA)
Storage 2794GB TOSHIBA DT01ACA300 (SATA )
931GB TOSHIBA DT01ACA100 (SATA )
1907GB Micron_1100_MTFDDAK2T0TBN (SATA (SSD))
931GB PI-192 USB 2.0 Drive USB Device (USB (SATA) )
Optical Drives TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-224GB

I want to build a new PC using
Processor AMD Ryzen 5 3600 £150
Mobo msi x470 gaming pro max £130 OR msi b450 tomahawk max £115 (Need help deciding!)
Graphics Asus TUF Gaming GeForce GTX1660 Super Overclocked 6GB Edition HDMI DP DVI Gaming graphics card £219 OR EVGA GeForce RTX2060 KO Ultra £340
16 GB SDRAM DDR4 3200
Storage (I want to use my existing storage)
RAM Crucial Ballistix 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory £68
Case Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case £50
PSU SeaSonic FOCUS Plus Gold 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply £80

Price range £682-£818

If you can spot any errors in the build it would be great if you can advise me

Thanks all

Superflyguyuk

Gray2233 · 28 May 2020 at 16:43

That's a pretty good selection of components to be honest.

What resolution do you game at? If 1080P the 1660S is a great choice, if 1440P you'll want something with a little more grunt.

I'd lean toward the Tomahawk as it has features such as CPU-less bios flashing.

Superflyguyuk · 28 May 2020 at 17:39

I have a cheapo AOC E2250SWDNK
Brand name AOC
Item model number E2250SWDNK
Series E2250SWDNK
Screen Size 21.5 inches
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Maximum Display Resolution 1080p Full HD
Number of VGA Ports 1

Not sure if I should buy a MSI Optix G24C4 Full HD 24" Curved LED Gaming Monitor for £170? Is it worth it, I tend to play mostly RPG and FM20, only occasionally shooters!

bagel · 28 May 2020 at 17:43

144hz monitor is definitely worth it imo. I'd go for something that was IPS like this however: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/aoc-...-widescreen-led-gaming-monitor-mo-053-ao.html

Also I'd go for a 5700 over a 2060 at the same price

merlin6r · 28 May 2020 at 18:57

Superflyguyuk said:
I have a cheapo AOC E2250SWDNK
Brand name AOC
Item model number E2250SWDNK
Series E2250SWDNK
Screen Size 21.5 inches
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Maximum Display Resolution 1080p Full HD
Number of VGA Ports 1

Not sure if I should buy a MSI Optix G24C4 Full HD 24" Curved LED Gaming Monitor for £170? Is it worth it, I tend to play mostly RPG and FM20, only occasionally shooters!

I definitely agree on the Radeon 5700, bought one here last August and it's superb at this price.

I prefer this monitor though, https://www.overclockers.co.uk/acer...een-led-backlit-gaming-monitor-mo-14u-ac.html

I have Acer Nitro 27" and I would definitely take a 24" one of these over the MSI Optix

Mine are 144hz and that one is 165hz, either way, once you've used a high refresh rate monitor you won't go back!