OCUK pre built PC to replace xbox

[beachBOYken]

Another refresh, lol. This is what i'm heading for, left the gpu out as I will see what the prices are in the new year, but Im looking at 4070ti. Im pretty sure all this works based on what's been said. Thanks everyone, sorry for the constant basket changes, its a minefield, and budgets always spiral!

My basket at OcUK:

• 1 x AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Eight Core 5.20GHz (Socket AM5) Processor - Retail (SKU: PRO-AMD-03517) = £518.99
• 1 x Corsair Vengeance 32GB EXPO (2X16GB) DDR5 PC5-48000C30 6000MHz Dual Channel (SKU: MEM-CRS-02786) = £89.99
• 1 x Antec CX700 Elite RGB Mid Tower - Black (SKU: CAS-ATC-02736) = £59.95
• 1 x Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE ARGB Black CPU Cooler - 120mm (SKU: COO-TLR-02724) = £29.99
• 1 x Gigabyte B650 EAGLE AX (Socket AM5) DDR5 ATX Motherboard (SKU: MOT-GIG-03573) = £134.98
• 1 x Asus TUF Gaming 850W 80 Plus Gold Power Supply (SKU: CA-060-AS) = £89.99
• 1 x Kingston FURY Renegade 2TB PCI-e 4.0 NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive (SFYRS/2000G) (SKU: STO-KNG-01330) = £124.99

Total: £1,060.87 (includes delivery: £11.98)​

 

[hornetstinger]

Keyboard, mouse, monitor needed, mouse mat also. Plus for FS you'll need yoke, pedals, throttle.

Read up on different keyboard sizes, key switches and keycaps haha

 

[beachBOYken]

Keyboard, mouse, monitor needed, mouse mat also. Plus for FS you'll need yoke, pedals, throttle.

Read up on different keyboard sizes, key switches and keycaps haha

Im using my lg cx, have a mouse and velocity one flight stick, just need a keyboard.

Im going for the laid back sofa approach, where no mouse mat is needed, actually I use cheap mouse with my xbox perfectly fine on any flat surface.

As I said this is replacing my xbox, so its going in a large tv cabinet compartment, I will open the back up and its open at the front, its very roomy, I think its called an IKEA Besta, but I got the version with the larger compartments.

 

[hornetstinger]

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I went with brown, they're replaceable - one went faulty recently so instead of having faulty key just changed the faulty switched. Pretty cool.

Or I could change some keys to softer/harder, clicky etc, ie arrows could work well with clicky to get that immediate and audible feedback.

 

[Craig_d1]

got a corsair k70 pro with cherry red linear...like it as usb lead is detachable so can just get a longer lead if further away from pc
did um and err about getting the asus strix II scope 96 wireless keyboard, with snow switches...meant to be very good, but was unsure about non full size as use for work also...would suit the sofa lounger though

 

[beachBOYken]

With the ryzen 9800x3d and Phanteks XT pro ultra case in mind what motherboard should I go for?

Need something with good WiFi as that’s all I can use currently, don’t want to spend anymore than £200 on a motherboard though really.

 

[mickyflinn]

With the ryzen 9800x3d and Phanteks XT pro ultra case in mind what motherboard should I go for?

Need something with good WiFi as that’s all I can use currently, don’t want to spend anymore than £200 on a motherboard though really.

Look at the difference between WiFi 6 v WiFi 6e

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Explore the advancements of WiFi 6E over WiFi 6 with NETGEAR UK's comprehensive comparison. Make an informed decision for your home or office network.

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[beachBOYken]

Look at the difference between WiFi 6 v WiFi 6e

WiFi 6E vs WiFi 6: Detailed Guide & Insights | NETGEAR UK

Explore the advancements of WiFi 6E over WiFi 6 with NETGEAR UK's comprehensive comparison. Make an informed decision for your home or office network.

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I can only get 5ghz via my pro 6 eero I believe until I eventually upgrade them, but I might as well go for a motherboard with 6e, it’s reading some reviews of some of the cards mentioned in here saying WiFi is not great, but I guess that could be other factors to that.

Would the Msi b650 mag tomahawk be a good choice for the phanteks xt pro ultra case?

I will post an updated basket next year before I buy anything.

 

[mickyflinn]

I can only get 5ghz via my pro 6 eero I believe until I eventually upgrade them, but I might as well go for a motherboard with 6e, it’s reading some reviews of some of the cards mentioned in here saying WiFi is not great, but I guess that could be other factors to that.

Would the Msi b650 mag tomahawk be a good choice for the phanteks xt pro ultra case?

I will post an updated basket next year before I buy anything.

That case fits motherboards upto atx in size so yes it's a good choice.

Another slightly cheaper option with WiFi 6E is the

Asus TUF Gaming B650-E WIFI and the MSI B650 GAMING PLUS WIFI Motherboard check specifications to compare features.​

 

[beachBOYken]

That case fits motherboards upto atx in size so yes it's a good choice.

Another slightly cheaper option with WiFi 6E is the

Asus TUF Gaming B650-E WIFI and the MSI B650 GAMING PLUS WIFI Motherboard check specifications to compare features.​

I did read that cards with the intel ax210 WiFi module are very good, but unsure what cards have that and what the cost would be.

 

[mickyflinn]

I did read that cards with the intel ax210 WiFi module are very good, but unsure what cards have that and what the cost would be.

Not much info on what type of WiFi module on th tuf motherboard website so a but an email could tell you.

A quick Google the intel ax210 WiFi module is £30 so you could get changed it or add a pcie WiFi card if your unlucky but you may be better with WiFi extender.

 

[beachBOYken]

My basket at OcUK:

• 1 x Asus TUF Gaming 850W 80 Plus Gold Power Supply (SKU: CA-060-AS) = £89.99
• 1 x Kingston FURY Renegade 2TB PCI-e 4.0 NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive (SFYRS/2000G) (SKU: STO-KNG-01330) = £124.99
• 1 x Phanteks XT Pro Ultra ATX Case Tempered Glass Window, Black (SKU: CAS-PHK-01443) = £74.99
• 1 x MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk WIFI (Socket AM5) DDR5 ATX Motherboard (SKU: MB-375-MS) = £179.99
• 1 x Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE Dual Tower CPU Cooler - 120mm (SKU: COO-TLR-02723) = £36.94
• 1 x Zotac GeForce RTX 4070 TI Super Trinity OC 16GB PCI-Express Graphics Card (SKU: GRA-ZTC-02851) = £800.00
• 1 x AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Eight Core 5.00GHz (Socket AM5) Processor - Retail (SKU: CP-3DT-AM) = £479.98

Total: £1,786.88 (includes delivery: £0.00)​

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Can anyone link me 64gb ram 2 x 32gb please, looking at Corsair vengeance, but I get confused with all the clock speeds so not sure what I need, 64gb is a lot for most games but it seems it will help a lot with msfs24.​

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Depending on the time I buy I might opt for the tomahawk x670e also if prices change.​

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So this more or less my final basket.​

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Just need help on the ram.​

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[beachBOYken]

Anyone help with above please, looks ok?

Just need help on the ram and if the spec is ok to build.

Thanks

 

[hornetstinger]

I'd see what next GPU are out not long

 

[beachBOYken]

I'd see what next GPU are out not long

Im buying when they are out so hoping prices drop on current ones. My above basket is kind of final with hope some prices drop.I think the spec I have above is good for msfs24 just need some help with the ram spec.

 

[mickyflinn]

Memory 6000mhz C30 is ideal for AM5 either of these below , there are RGB version but pre order.

Corsair Vengeance EXPO 64GB (2X32GB) DDR5 PC5-48000C30 6000MHz Dual Channel

Order Corsair Vengeance EXPO 64GB (2X32GB) DDR5 PC5-48000C30 6000MHz Dual Channel now online and benefit from fast delivery.

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Kingston FURY Beast EXPO 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 PC5-44800C30 6000MHz Dual Channel Kit

Order Kingston FURY Beast EXPO 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 PC5-44800C30 6000MHz Dual Channel Kit now online and benefit from fast delivery.

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[beachBOYken]

Memory 6000mhz C30 is ideal for AM5 either of these below , there are RGB version but pre order.

Corsair Vengeance EXPO 64GB (2X32GB) DDR5 PC5-48000C30 6000MHz Dual Channel

Order Corsair Vengeance EXPO 64GB (2X32GB) DDR5 PC5-48000C30 6000MHz Dual Channel now online and benefit from fast delivery.

www.overclockers.co.uk

Kingston FURY Beast EXPO 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 PC5-44800C30 6000MHz Dual Channel Kit

Order Kingston FURY Beast EXPO 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 PC5-44800C30 6000MHz Dual Channel Kit now online and benefit from fast delivery.

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Thank you

That’s that then, think my final build is ok for me hopefully some prices drop like on the gpu when new ones release. Would you say my basket is fine?
My only concern is I’m scared I will be spending a lot and screw something up when building it, as I’m a complete noob despite building one somehow many years ago.

 

[mickyflinn]

Thank you

That’s that then, think my final build is ok for me hopefully some prices drop like on the gpu when new ones release. Would you say my basket is fine?
My only concern is I’m scared I will be spending a lot and screw something up when building it, as I’m a complete noob despite building one somehow many years ago.

Yes it's fine.

if you can then 9800x3d should be you first choice if you can wait like the GPU.

One thing I tend to do is up the wattage on the PSU as it's usually in the pc for 10 years to give you more headroom for future upgrades. 1000w cost an extra £30 so spend a little more now to save in the future.


There are loads of tutorials on how to build on YouTube and if anything it's slightly easier to build, apart from RGB stuff. Read the motherboard manual that will walk you threw the build and bios, most people skip it but it's a must imo.


Preparation is the key have windows downloaded onto a usb drive before so you ready to go.


Put the cpu in the motherboard fit the cooler and m2 drive before you fit it in the case .

Any questions beforehand tag me in and we can try to help.

Curve ball This case and cooler would make you build look sweet.

Phanteks Eclipse G400A Case Tempered Glass DRGB Satin Black

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Phanteks Glacier One 360 M25 Black RGB All In One CPU Water Cooler - 360mm

Maintain optimum thermals for your high-end CPU, alongside its power delivery, with the innovative Phanteks Glacier One M25 Gen 2 AiO cooler.

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[beachBOYken]

Yes it's fine.

if you can then 9800x3d should be you first choice if you can wait like the GPU.

One thing I tend to do is up the wattage on the PSU as it's usually in the pc for 10 years to give you more headroom for future upgrades. 1000w cost an extra £30 so spend a little more now to save in the future.


There are loads of tutorials on how to build on YouTube and if anything it's slightly easier to build, apart from RGB stuff. Read the motherboard manual that will walk you threw the build and bios, most people skip it but it's a must imo.


Preparation is the key have windows downloaded onto a usb drive before so you ready to go.


Put the cpu in the motherboard fit the cooler and m2 drive before you fit it in the case .

Any questions beforehand tag me in and we can try to help.

Thanks I will see what’s what at the time, and might opt for the 9800x3d if it’s available, will check out some 1000w psu’s.

I read about doing a bios update with just psu attached, seems easy enough, though I might not need to do that at the start if I get the 7800x3d.

Do you put ram in as well before placing motherboard In the case?

 

[mickyflinn]

Thanks I will see what’s what at the time, and might opt for the 9800x3d if it’s available, will check out some 1000w psu’s.

I read about doing a bios update with just psu attached, seems easy enough, though I might not need to do that at the start if I get the 7800x3d.

Do you put ram in as well before placing motherboard In the case?

Doesn't really matter it's easy enough, it's the CPU you need to take most care when slotting bot i the motherboard so you don't bend any pins . Already helped 2 people in a week diagnose bent pins causing problems.

MSI bios flashback video