mATX gaming build suggestions?

Mr G · 13 Nov 2018 at 12:50

orbitalwalsh said:
prob formula unless you need it silent ?

Doesn't have to be silent, but like to go with recommendations as many of you here pick the best of the rest.

Forgot to mention with prices tumbling soon would you guys recommend a RX 570 over a RX 580 if I was to choose the 1600 especially to fit inside a budget.

tamzzy · 13 Nov 2018 at 13:21

Mr G said:
Forgot to mention with prices tumbling soon would you guys recommend a RX 570 over a RX 580 if I was to choose the 1600 especially to fit inside a budget.

If it was a choice between:
A) 1600 + 570, or b) 1400 + 580,
Then (b) 1500 + 580 is the better choice.
Always get the best GPU within budget.

Of course (c) 1600 + 580 would be the best choice

orbitalwalsh · 13 Nov 2018 at 13:21

Mr G said:
Doesn't have to be silent, but like to go with recommendations as many of you here pick the best of the rest.

Forgot to mention with prices tumbling soon would you guys recommend a RX 570 over a RX 580 if I was to choose the 1600 especially to fit inside a budget.

see Thursday at 2pm

believe RX 590 launches, might see 580 prices fall a little. but that MSI 570 8GB is nicely priced

Mr G · 13 Nov 2018 at 13:40

tamzzy said:
If it was a choice between:
A) 1600 + 570, or b) 1400 + 580,
Then (b) 1500 + 580 is the better choice.
Always get the best GPU within budget.

Of course (c) 1600 + 580 would be the best choice

Either 1 of the 2 suggested I will buy hopefully this Thursday.

orbitalwalsh said:
see Thursday at 2pm believe RX 590 launches, might see 580 prices fall a little. but that MSI 570 8GB is nicely priced

My thoughts entirely and hopefully a 1600 + RX 580 might be on the cards for her this week.

Do you both know of a damn good mATX case, was looking at the Level 20 VT?

orbitalwalsh · 13 Nov 2018 at 14:18

id push 570 or 590, 580 is going to look the really awkward card personally

that isn't badly priced but if you can get case £40-50 instead of £80.. means extra case to the hardware

seen Jonsbo mATX cases... damn nice

Mr G · 13 Nov 2018 at 14:27

orbitalwalsh said:
id push 570 or 590, 580 is going to look the really awkward card personally

that isn't badly priced but if you can get case £40-50 instead of £80.. means extra case to the hardware

seen Jonsbo mATX cases... damn nice

I'm going to push for just that, 1600 + RX 590 although depending on the price of the RX 590? Any ideas or price leaks?

I've seen the Jonsbo mATX cases, they are very nice.

I want my daughter to have something of quality, not plasticky.

I currently have the Obsidian 500D and she likes the look of it, until I showed her the Level 20 VT with RGB.

Not going down the RGB road as I've gifted my Razer keyboard and mouse already to her, this will do!

orbitalwalsh · 13 Nov 2018 at 14:46

thermaltake and quality- would have thought that 5-10 years ago haha

in win 301 or nzxt h400 isn't bad

define Mini C or Meshy C Mini also good

Mr G · 13 Nov 2018 at 14:50

What's the InWin 301 like for airflow, did read that it suffers badly from the lack off. Do like the look of both!

I can't imagine a baby Meshy C, this thing was compact enough as is... but a mini one? I might be tempted now to get this as I used to own the regular.

Journey · 13 Nov 2018 at 14:53

If you are luckky OCUK will have a deal as good as the ~£140 R7 1700X that's now available, cross your fingers.

Mr G · 13 Nov 2018 at 15:02

Journey said:
If you are luckky OCUK will have a deal as good as the ~£140 R7 1700X that's now available, cross your fingers.

Toes already crossed mate, if so that will end up in mine and my daughter will have my 1600!

tamzzy · 13 Nov 2018 at 15:55

Mr G said:
Do you both know of a damn good mATX case, was looking at the Level 20 VT?

Just get a cheap case with decent airflow.
It's not as if you're staring at the case whilst using the computer

Means more money to spend on the internals = better performance.
Unless you want go-go-faster racing stripes, in which case, performance x1000%

Mr G · 13 Nov 2018 at 15:58

tamzzy said:
Just get a cheap case with decent airflow.
It's not as if you're staring at the case whilst using the computer

No, that is true... will be spending the extra on a PSU, but so much choice!

Noticed be quiet! has another addition to throw into the mix... Pure Power 11 CM?

Mr G · 13 Nov 2018 at 20:04

@orbitalwalsh

Think I'm going to pony up for the Corsair RM550x, current price is £74.99 elsewhere and keeping my eye for further reductions.

orbitalwalsh · 13 Nov 2018 at 20:20

Mr G said:
@orbitalwalsh

Think I'm going to pony up for the Corsair RM550x, current price is £74.99 elsewhere and keeping my eye for further reductions.

https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/631048-psu-tier-list-updated/

Tier one

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/bitf...plus-gold-modular-power-supply-ca-22a-bx.html

Mr G · 13 Nov 2018 at 20:25

orbitalwalsh said:
https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/631048-psu-tier-list-updated/

That's exactly the post I found earlier, the RMx it is.

Memory 2666 or 3200 pending on prices? Seen a kit of LPX 2666 2x8GB for £97.

I run 3200 in my PC and can't really tell the difference as I've never had memory that low?

orbitalwalsh · 13 Nov 2018 at 20:37

Mr G said:
That's exactly the post I found earlier, the RMx it is.

Memory 2666 or 3200 pending on prices? Seen a kit of LPX 2666 2x8GB for £97.

I run 3200 in my PC and can't really tell the difference as I've never had memory that low?

3000hz is the safe bet normally unless.your going B Die for 3200h,.

£140 with Antec series 3 but have to use ryzen calculator to get speed up etc

Mr G · 13 Nov 2018 at 20:41

orbitalwalsh said:
3000hz is the safe bet normally unless.your going B Die for 3200h,.

£140 with Antec series 3 but have to use ryzen calculator to get speed up etc

Aiming to closely match what I have for as cheap as I can.

I think a RX 590 might be out of reach judging by this info: https://videocardz.com/79007/amd-radeon-rx-590-final-specs-pricing-and-performance

Nice game bundle, have a feeling it will be RX 580?

orbitalwalsh · 13 Nov 2018 at 20:50

Mr G said:
Aiming to closely match what I have for as cheap as I can.

I think a RX 590 might be out of reach judging by this info: https://videocardz.com/79007/amd-radeon-rx-590-final-specs-pricing-and-performance

Nice game bundle, have a feeling it will be RX 580?

570 on deal would save cash, 590 £130 game bundle is awesome ! Guessing a lot of CD keys will pop up

tamzzy · 13 Nov 2018 at 21:24

OP doesnt really need a tier 1/2 PSU really now...
it's not as if its going to power a 9900k under LN2 + 2080ti SLI with super monster jiggahertz overclock, and require rock solid voltages 110% of the time...
a decent mid-range PSU that provides ~500w continuous on the 12V rail is more than sufficient.

Mr G · 14 Nov 2018 at 06:24

orbitalwalsh said:
570 on deal would save cash, 590 £130 game bundle is awesome ! Guessing a lot of CD keys will pop up

Those games are not released yet though so maybe awhile yet before we see a barrage of keys.

tamzzy said:
OP doesnt really need a tier 1/2 PSU really now...
it's not as if its going to power a 9900k under LN2 + 2080ti SLI with super monster jiggahertz overclock, and require rock solid voltages 110% of the time...
a decent mid-range PSU that provides ~500w continuous on the 12V rail is more than sufficient.

Your probably right, don't want to skimp in this area either. I'm open to suggestions and ideas so fire away. Want to get the best I can for the cash.

Can get the Pure Power 11 CM Gold for £64.99.