Gaming pc build up

pettersuk · 28 Dec 2020 at 21:11

After a 5 year break (due job change) I decided to get/build a gaming pc BUT, because of lack of expertise I’ll need a hand from you guys.
• At the moment I’m looking around 800£ to spend.
• Not an issue about second hand parts (monitor)
• Need suggestions if will be better to buy it in parts or just tryin’ to get a good price from a shop.

Due to time frame I’m out of knowledge (video, processor) so what would you recommend me for mainly COD warzone/ Pubg/ CsGO on a medium/high spec?

I know it’s a long shot, but I’m absolutely confused at the moment as I’ll need some time and research to catch up with everything.
Thank you

LE:
What I could get SH at the moment in my price range would be that, rekon will do my games alright?!
Tower -
Windows 10
Asus
Intel Core i7-4770K CPU 3.50GHz
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3gb
8gb RAM
2TB Storage
Monitor - ASUS VC239
60 Hz Refresh Rate
SDR

Tetras · 28 Dec 2020 at 21:32

That rig would handle pubg and cs:go no problem, but I don't know about warzone. It wouldn't cost £800 though, I hope!

pettersuk · 28 Dec 2020 at 22:00

Not at all, it’s around 500£ not negotiated yet with the seller, but from the other side got another offer for 500£ on this... so again I’m confused wich one will be better .

- Intel® Core™ i5-7400 7TH Processor (3.00GHz- 3.50GHz Turbo) Kaby Lake Technology
- AMD Radeon RX 5500XT 8GB GDDR6 MSI OC Edition
- 12GB Memory Of Ram DDR4 2400MHz BallistiX 1x8GB + 1x4GB
- Storage 240GB SSD SanDisk + 1Terabyte Toshiba HDD 7200RPM
- Asrock H110M-ITX Intel H110 LGA1151/ DDR4 motherboard
- Corsair VS450 450W Active PFC 80 PLUS Certified Power Supply
- NZXT White H510 Mid Tower Windowed PC Gaming Case With 4x Fans Mounted
- Windows 10 Pro x64-bit os

Tbt I can’t really understand wich one will be better /an I5 or I7

Tetras · 28 Dec 2020 at 22:54

The i7-4770K is a superior CPU, even though it's several generations older.

The 5500 XT 8GB is in a similar performance bracket to the 1060, but 8GB vs 3GB of memory would be very helpful in modern games.

The extra 4GB and SSD would be nice too. Not keen on the PSU.

If you're paying £500 for those, can't help but think you'd be better off paying more to build your own, brand new, this comes to: £720

Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 16GB (2x8) 3200 £75
Crucial MX500 1TB SSD £90
Antec P7 Case £50
GTX 1660 Super 6GB £230
i5 10400F £140
MSI B460 Bazooka £80
Seasonic Core GC-500 £55

If I had to choose between the two used, I think the i5-7400 would be my choice because it is newer, it has a graphics card with more memory, an extra 4GB and a SSD.

If it doesn't have a monitor for the same price, then it's likely poorer value.

EsaT · 29 Dec 2020 at 19:20

pettersuk said:
Not at all, it’s around 500£ not negotiated yet with the seller, but from the other side got another offer for 500£ on this... so again I’m confused wich one will be better .

- Intel® Core™ i5-7400 7TH Processor (3.00GHz- 3.50GHz Turbo) Kaby Lake Technology
- AMD Radeon RX 5500XT 8GB GDDR6 MSI OC Edition
- 12GB Memory Of Ram DDR4 2400MHz BallistiX 1x8GB + 1x4GB
- Storage 240GB SSD SanDisk + 1Terabyte Toshiba HDD 7200RPM
- Asrock H110M-ITX Intel H110 LGA1151/ DDR4 motherboard
- Corsair VS450 450W Active PFC 80 PLUS Certified Power Supply
- NZXT White H510 Mid Tower Windowed PC Gaming Case With 4x Fans Mounted
- Windows 10 Pro x64-bit os

Tbt I can’t really understand wich one will be better /an I5 or I7

Neither of those PCs is even half of new consoles and are fully unupgradable to anything approaching modern level.

sideways14a · 29 Dec 2020 at 19:28

Nope, i wouldnt touch either - appealing VFM and rubbish for 2020 onward.

pettersuk · 29 Dec 2020 at 23:24

thank you all for reply and suggestions.
In the end I ended up buying this second as it was really a good price:

Case corsair 9011049
Power corsair cx 750
Cooler hyper 212 led
I5-7600k
Geforce gtx 1060 5gb
16gb ddr4 3000
Asus h170 pro gaming atx
X2 - 250 ssd

now; what you would recommend guys to upgrade first on it? Video? Cpu?
Should I go for a gtx 1660 super 6gb or higher?

le: on partpicker I end up with this message...
Warning!Some Intel H170 chipset motherboards may need a BIOS update prior to using Kaby Lake-S CPUs. Upgrading the BIOS may require a different CPU that is supported by older BIOS revisions.

What is about it exactly?

Tetras · 29 Dec 2020 at 23:57

I would want a much bigger upgrade than a 1660 Super to be worthwhile, more like a 3060 Ti, but the 1060 6GB should be fine for your needs for now.

The only CPU upgrade (unless you use a modded bios) is outrageously expensive so I wouldn't bother.

pettersuk · 30 Dec 2020 at 00:05

Tetras said:
I would want a much bigger upgrade than a 1660 Super to be worthwhile, more like a 3060 Ti, but the 1060 6GB should be fine for your needs for now.

The only CPU upgrade (unless you use a modded bios) is outrageously expensive so I wouldn't bother.

would not cause any issues adding a 3060 or 2060/70 on it?

cpu upgrade you mean if I wanna go in the future to i7?

btw: at the moment I’m running warzone at 100/120 fps on low/medium settings - very happy for a 400£ set-up

Tetras · 30 Dec 2020 at 12:48

pettersuk said:
would not cause any issues adding a 3060 or 2060/70 on it?

cpu upgrade you mean if I wanna go in the future to i7?

btw: at the moment I’m running warzone at 100/120 fps on low/medium settings - very happy for a 400£ set-up

A 750 watt PSU should be able to handle a 3060 Ti, yeah.

CPU: yes, the upgrade is a i7-7700 or i7-7700K and they go for £150-£250 second hand which is just ridiculous when a brand new 10100F for £75 performs similarly.