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Hybrids said:
I've submitted a ticket with OCUK and referenced this thread, so we'll see what they come back with. If they won't build it or the price is too high then I might go ahead and build it myself..

If that happens, I have a few questions :)

Does anyone know if the CPU cooler comes with thermal paste already applied or comes with a tube of paste that I need to apply myself?

I watched a few videos on builds and some of them that had Ryzen 5 mentioned about flashing the Bios? Is this something that needs to happen or will the above motherboard recognise the CPU etc. ?

Otherwise I don't think there's anything else I need to be aware of, I can see the SDD install different from back in the day and have a heat sink!

Thanks,
Phil
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Most coolers come with paste but I can't see any listed so if building it's yourself it's best to get some , the Arctic mx4 is a good budget friendly tried and tested paste

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You won't need to flash the bios as the 7600 is compatable out the box and will work but mite be wise to update the bios later for improvement made.

Nothing changed from the old days of building a pc same basic build , if anything it's got slightly easier with an m2 drive doing away with the cables of the old style SSD.

RGB can be a pain but that case it's all built in and the CPU cooler will be easy to sort.

There are loads of videos on YouTube to guide you threw a build .


The first boot on a new AM5 system can take up to 15 minutes to show on screen as the motherboard is training the memory so be patient and it may restart a few times.
 
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mickyflinn said:
Most coolers come with paste but I can't see any listed so if building it's yourself it's best to get some , the Arctic mx4 is a good budget friendly tried and tested paste

www.overclockers.co.uk

Arctic MX-4 Thermal Compound (4g)

Order Arctic MX-4 Thermal Compound (4g) now online and benefit from fast delivery.
www.overclockers.co.uk www.overclockers.co.uk

You won't need to flash the bios as the 7600 is compatable out the box and will work but mite be wise to update the bios later for improvement made.

Nothing changed from the old days of building a pc same basic build , if anything it's got slightly easier with an m2 drive doing away with the cables of the old style SSD.

RGB can be a pain but that case it's all built in and the CPU cooler will be easy to sort.

There are loads of videos on YouTube to guide you threw a build .


The first boot on a new AM5 system can take up to 15 minutes to show on screen as the motherboard is training the memory so be patient and it may restart a few times.
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Brilliant, thanks again for all help and support,

Hopefully one last question, on the monitor specified:


Should I be aiming for 165hz? Will 100hx restrict FPS?

Thanks again
 
Hybrids said:
Brilliant, thanks again for all help and support,

Hopefully one last question, on the monitor specified:


Should I be aiming for 165hz? Will 100hx restrict FPS?

Thanks again
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100hz means 100 frames per second can be displayed so if your pc can produce 150fps then basically the rest is wasted.

But FPS is game specific due to resolution and detail settings for example cyberpunk 2077 1440p medium detail a 3070 will produce 88fps and around 60 mm ax detail.

Csgo your talking over 200 FPS.


Its something you should look into further but if you do want a higher refresh rate than below is a good option.

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LG 27" 27GR75Q-B 2560x1440 IPS 165Hz 1ms FreeSync/G-Sync Gaming Monitor

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Thanks again @mickyflinn

Still waiting for OCUK to get back to me, in the meantime have been researching on case, any thoughts on the follow:

www.overclockers.co.uk

Login | OcUK

Leading the way in bespoke PC systems and PC gaming, any and all of your components & peripherals needs are met with our vast range of products and services.
www.overclockers.co.uk www.overclockers.co.uk

Seems highly recommended and only a slight increase in price

Thanks
 
if i recall correctly, ocuk charge £150 flat rate + 4% of component cost for a custom build
eg so £1000 component cost = £1000 + £150 + £40
the plus side for spending so much for someone else to have fun putting the parts together is that ocuk will warranty the whole build as-is for 3 years

tbh, if you can build and troubleshoot your own computer, £150+4% is a steep cost to pay imo
not to mention that you will not be stuck to paying ocuk prices for components and can shop around for the best deals
 
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Hybrids said:
Thanks again @mickyflinn

Still waiting for OCUK to get back to me, in the meantime have been researching on case, any thoughts on the follow:

www.overclockers.co.uk

Login | OcUK

Leading the way in bespoke PC systems and PC gaming, any and all of your components & peripherals needs are met with our vast range of products and services.
www.overclockers.co.uk www.overclockers.co.uk

Seems highly recommended and only a slight increase in price

Thanks
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The Phanteks Eclipse G360A is a better case imo and definitely worth the stretch .

Aby thoughts on the monitor?
 
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mickyflinn said:
The Phanteks Eclipse G360A is a better case imo and definitely worth the stretch .

Aby thoughts on the monitor?
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Yeah I will go for the LG 165hz monitor. Yeah I prefer the look and head good things on the Phanteks, I'll go for that.

@tamzzy thanks for the breakdown, I'm certainly leaning towards building it myself, it will save the money and offset some of the extra costs/upgrades I've been adding the last few days. Plus I get the satisfaction of putting it together.

Thanks again, everyone!
 
@Hybrids

Just had a look and Ocuk actually has a pretty decently specced/priced prebuilt:

My basket at OcUK:
  • 1 x OcUK Gaming Oxygen - AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, GeForce RTX 4060Ti Gaming PC (SKU: FS-1BZ-OG) = £1,187.00
    • Case: 1 x SYSTEM OFFER - APNX Creator C1 Blue Mist Limited Edition Mid Tower Case
    • Memory: 1 x Kingston FURY Beast EXPO 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 PC5-48000C36 6000MHz Dual Channel Kit (KF560C36BBEK2-32)
    • Graphics Card: 1 x SAPPHIRE PULSE AMD Radeon™ RX 7800 XT Gaming Graphics Card with 16GB GDDR6, AMD RDNA™ 3 architecture
    • M.2 Solid State Drive: 1 x WD Black SN770 2TB SSD M.2 2280 NVME PCI-E Gen4 Solid State Drive (WDS200T3X0E)

Total: £1,187.00 (includes delivery: £0.00)​
(Edited spec and sata SSD/windows removed...can get windows for much cheaper elsewhere)

Monitor: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/lg-2...sync-g-sync-gaming-monitor-mon-lgc-00585.html
(£250)

Getting both will come nicely under your £1.5k budget
 
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tamzzy said:
@Hybrids

Just had a look and Ocuk actually has a pretty decently specced/priced prebuilt:

My basket at OcUK:
  • 1 x OcUK Gaming Oxygen - AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, GeForce RTX 4060Ti Gaming PC (SKU: FS-1BZ-OG) = £1,187.00
    • Case: 1 x SYSTEM OFFER - APNX Creator C1 Blue Mist Limited Edition Mid Tower Case
    • Memory: 1 x Kingston FURY Beast EXPO 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 PC5-48000C36 6000MHz Dual Channel Kit (KF560C36BBEK2-32)
    • Graphics Card: 1 x SAPPHIRE PULSE AMD Radeon™ RX 7800 XT Gaming Graphics Card with 16GB GDDR6, AMD RDNA™ 3 architecture
    • M.2 Solid State Drive: 1 x WD Black SN770 2TB SSD M.2 2280 NVME PCI-E Gen4 Solid State Drive (WDS200T3X0E)

Total: £1,187.00 (includes delivery: £0.00)​
(Edited spec and sata SSD/windows removed...can get windows for much cheaper elsewhere)

Monitor: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/lg-2...sync-g-sync-gaming-monitor-mon-lgc-00585.html
(£250)

Getting both will come nicely under your £1.5k budget
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Thanks for this, will take a look!
 
OCUK finally came back to me, couldn't control myself and I've tweak the specs a little (upwards!).

I'm not sure how the cost is broken down but it works out to be 17% of the total component cost. This includes windows install, all drivers, stress test CPU/GPU, 3 years warrantee, ~7day turn around.

Thanks everyone for their help, looking to place the order the next few days,

Thanks,
 
Hybrids said:
I'm not sure how the cost is broken down but it works out to be 17% of the total component cost. This includes windows install, all drivers, stress test CPU/GPU, 3 years warrantee, ~7day turn around.
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I know it isn’t really advertised but having the option of a build service for exactly what you want is very useful from OcUK. Especially for some of us who want a computer to call custom with our own specs but I am much more of a user these days than a builder. Especially with the testing and warranty it is very useful.
 
Pigeon said:
I know it isn’t really advertised but having the option of a build service for exactly what you want is very useful from OcUK. Especially for some of us who want a computer to call custom with our own specs but I am much more of a user these days than a builder. Especially with the testing and warranty it is very useful.
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I did a lot of research and nothing came close to the specs I wanted. There are other customer PC build sites, but these were more expensive and some didn't have the exact parts.

I wouldn't have known that OCUK offered this if it wasn't suggested on the forum.
 
I think building oneself is pretty stressful if you're not used to it. If OCUK do it for you then any problems are their problem. You get to relax rather than tear your hair out when something doesn't work.
 
andy o said:
I think building oneself is pretty stressful if you're not used to it. If OCUK do it for you then any problems are their problem. You get to relax rather than tear your hair out when something doesn't work.
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Yeah I agree, although part of me was looking forward to the challenge. But as you said, it's less stressful if it's done by someone else who also offers warrantee etc..
 
Hybrids said:
Update, made my order on Monday afternoon, received the computer today! 4 day turn around. Looks a nice clean build. Impressed with the speed, they did say it could take up to 2 weeks. Thanks everyone for their support!
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Great news , post a pic if you get chance.
 
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