Gaming & Video Encoding build (currently around £1k)

Tyrion2

Tyrion2

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So, i started a thread a little earlier about upgrading an older pc: https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/t...or-older-pc-mainly-ram-but-also-gpu.18845304/ but i also started having a look at upgrading to a new pc.

What will it be mainly used for?

- gaming at 1080 (maybe more in the future, but currently at 1080). I'm looking for nice performance (doesn't need to be maxed out settings) on games like assassin's creed odyssey, resident evil 2 & the division 2.

- video encoding, a hobby but i enjoy it (using programs like handbrake, so a cpu based encoder)

I'm also looking for value for money & don't mind going with an amd cpu instead of intel. Oh, and this will be my first pc build.

After some browsing, here's what i've come up with initially:

My basket at Overclockers UK:
Total: £1,009.19 (includes shipping: £15.30)
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ps, a couple of things:

- why the 2700X? figured it would be worth it from a video encoding point of view.
- why the Fractal case? not really a fan of case lights or side windows, so was looking for a case which is quiet, without many lights, at a decent price. Air flow will be important because the cpu runs at almost 100% when encoding video.
- no hard drives added to the list as i should be able to reuse an existing ssd & hd; will also be using an exisiting monitor for now.

Also, would it be better to go for an rx 580 or will the 570 be enough for my current needs? Price is currently around £1k but there's some flexibilty there.

Been a while since i looked at pc hardware, so advice would be appreciated ;) Also, wouldn't be suprised if i've got something wrong (motherboard not compatible with cpu, something like that :p). Maybe i've missed something out?

Thanks again ;)
 
Thanks for the advice about the motherboard & (@tamzzy) about the os. Re 16gb ram, i'm hoping that should be enough - main concern is gaming since new 16gb seems to be becoming the 'recommended ram' for newer games (8gb minimum) - @Danny, yes, video encoding via programs like handbrake doesn't use much ram, hardly any - it's pretty much cpu based.

Casewise, watched some reviews about the be quiet 600/601 (@Danny - can see why you mentioned adding a fan) & the cooler. I like the way it looks but i'm not convinced about the cooling. Am leaning towards: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/phan...i-tower-case-with-window-black-ca-031-pt.html or one of the variants, like:

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/phanteks-enthoo-pro-mid-tower-case-with-window-black-ca-002-pt.html
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/phanteks-enthoo-pro-mid-tower-case-black-ca-003-pt.html

Even though some of those have a window, i'm less concerned about that. i also like the bay(s) at the top of the front panel (i know, more people aren't using them), mainly for the use of a hot swap hd caddy (using an antec one which i could switch over).

ps, also re case, yeah, if i don't 'need' a full tower case (i've got used to an antec 1200) to keep hardware cool especially if the pc is on for long periods, a smaller case should be fine.

pps, thoughts on: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/be-q...us-silver-modular-power-supply-ca-11t-bq.html versus the antec power supply? Asking because ocuk's gaming pc configurator (doesn't list all power supplies) puts together a similar pre built pc to the spec recommended, together with an aftermarket cooler (would need to have a word about the better motherboard) for a similar price.

Thanks again ;)

oh, looks like the vega went up £30 (discount removed) :p
 
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thanks for clarifying that ;)

ps, i appreciate the vega 56 is a better card, but is there a reason why most (not all) vega 56 have a 2 year warranty? 590's, 580's seem to all go with 3 years.
 
lol, just when i was about to finalise the spec :p A few years back i would have said 'but i want to play the games now :( so i'm buying' (enjoyed division 1 & looking forward to division 2 next month). Now, however, (hadn't really been aware of ryzen 3 until now: https://www.tomshardware.com/news/amd-ryzen-3000-everything-we-know,38233.html looks very tempting if true - have i got that right? ryzen3 'potentially' 25% faster than the ryzen2 and competing with 9900k?

hmmm, in the cold light of day, since the more powerful the cpu, at a decent price, the better for me (especially with cpu video encoding) i think it probably will make sense for me to wait a few months. Yeah, i've read that ryzen 3 can be used in the same motherboard as ryzen 2, but why go through the hassle of changing cpu so soon.

Current pc has lasted me since early 2010, so waiting a few months for an improved cpu doesn't sound so bad (even with free games offer - games usually get discounted a few months later anyway). After seeing your reply & browsing the ryzen 3 thread: https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/threads/amd-zen-2-ryzen-3000.18825852/ pretty much sums up my current thinking: https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/posts/32485087

the rest of the specs fit what i'm after, so will keep this thread bookmarked & also keep an eye on the ryzen 3 thread, but yes, on reflection, think i might be kicking myself in a few months time if don't wait.

Thanks again.
 
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