Opinions on this first gaming PC build

Beth · 8 Jul 2018 at 10:07

Hi, here is my PC build for streaming gaming. I was wondering if anyone has any opinions. I'm not interested in overclocking and really want to stream 1080p with no lag. Do you think AMD is the way to go or Intel?

**Competitor links removed**

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600X 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor
Motherboard: MSI - X470 GAMING PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard
Memory: *ADATA - XPG Z1 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory
Storage: Crucial - MX500 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: Palit - GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 8GB Dual Video Card
Case: BitFenix - Nova TG (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: Corsair - TXM Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bitMonitor: LG - 24MP59G-P 23.8" 1920x1080 75Hz Monitor
Total: £1310.34
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by ************ 2018-07-07 20:12 BST+0100

Beth · 8 Jul 2018 at 16:42

Thanks, I've had a look at the case you recommended and I think I'm possibly going to get that one. I can't really afford an aftermarket cooler at the moment. I've looked into other CPU's but again don't really have much more money to spend. I see you have a similar build, do you think yours would be able to handle streaming?

Beth · 8 Jul 2018 at 16:58

Would you say that this RAM is better? **Competitor links removed**

The problem is that I can't really afford it, are you sure the original one won't be suitable enough?

Beth · 8 Jul 2018 at 17:05

Thank you for your help! What is the cheapest RAM that you think would work better?

Beth · 8 Jul 2018 at 17:14

Ok, thanks

Do you think overall Intel would be better for streaming? I'm going to struggle to afford this RAM, is it going to make a big difference if I can't get it?

Beth · 9 Jul 2018 at 16:14

Thank you all for you help, tbh I'm even more confused now. I basically want to build a PC that will last and I don't really have to do much to, as long as it streams well.

Beth · 9 Jul 2018 at 16:43

Ok, thanks. I unfortunately can't afford the 2700 at the moment so am going to have to stick to 2600x. The only thing I'm concerned about now is the RAM and Motherboard not being good enough!

Beth · 13 Jul 2018 at 13:24

Sorry for the late reply... I ideally want it to last 5+ years without changing any settings. I am happy to change some hardware in a couple of years time if I have made a profit from streaming. I am not interested in overclocking.

RAM wise, I currently can't afford the Group Dark Pro RAM that was recommended. Out of these which on do you think will work best?
1) G.Skill Trident Z DDR4
2) ADATA AX4 U300038G16 DRZ Z1 DDR4 MHz
3) Team T-Force Vulcan 16GB (2x 8GB) 3000MHz DDR4
4) Corsair CMK16GX4M2B3000C15 Vengeance

I am hoping that I will be able to save some extra money on Amazon Prime day. For the motherboard I'm thinking of sticking with this:MSI X470 GAMING PLUS AM4 AMD X470

I think I'm going to get the case that you recommended as well:
Phanteks Enthoo Pro M Midi Tower Case

This may be a stupid question but does the PSU come with a UK power cord?

Beth · 13 Jul 2018 at 13:34

Thanks, I'll remove them now! Out of the RAM's that I have selected which one would you pick? Overall do you think this will be a decent build for streaming?

Beth · 13 Jul 2018 at 14:12

Thanks for all your help, I'll have a look at that motherboard. It says that the one linked is 16GB not 8?

Beth · 15 Jul 2018 at 18:09

Hi, somebody recommended this RAM and said it is Samsung b-die, is that correct? https://www.overclockers.co.uk/team...black-red-tdprd416g32-my-075-tg.html#comments

Beth · 15 Jul 2018 at 19:19

Ok thank you, I think I'm going to go for the one you linked. Is it only sold on overclockers, not Amazon?

Beth · 16 Jul 2018 at 16:20

Ok, so here is what I have now:
************ part list: https://uk.************.com/list/nyzYLJ

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600X 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor
Motherboard: Asus - Prime X470-Pro ATX AM4 Motherboard
Memory: Team - T-Force Vulcan 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory
Storage: Samsung - 860 Evo 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 8GB SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition Video Card
Case: Phanteks - Enthoo Pro M ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: Corsair - TXM Gold 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply
Monitor: AOC - G2460FQ 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor
Total: £1329.55

I've gone for a Samsung SSD and down to 1TB as I'm not sure I'll need 2. I can get the 650W cheaper that 550, so thought it was worth it? Also, I've gone for a slightly more expensive video card and motherboard, do you think it will make much difference?

Beth · 16 Jul 2018 at 16:39

I'm just not 100% confident in building it myself and if I could get a pre-build one for the same price I would rather go for that.

Beth · 16 Jul 2018 at 17:28

Ok, thank you. Do you think in the long term it's worth spending more money on the 2700X? Would the rest of my build work well with it or would I have to spend even more money? I'm just concerned the 2600X won't fully be able to stream smoothly.

Beth · 16 Jul 2018 at 18:02

I'm going to be using OBS. I just really want a CPU that I'm not going to have to change for a couple of years. I feel like if I get the 2700X then I should get b-die as well and then it makes it too expensive.

Beth · 16 Jul 2018 at 21:14

Thanks @Journey, I guess there is people that I could contact if it goes terribly wrong!

Overall, do you think there will be much difference between my most recent update and the build in the original post?

Beth · 16 Jul 2018 at 21:56

Ok, thank you. I guess in a couple of years time I may want to update my CPU, so would you recommend:
Gigabyte - X470 AORUS ULTRA GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard or Asus - Prime X470-Pro ATX AM4 Motherboard?

Also graphics card wise will there be any difference between these:
Palit - GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 8GB Dual Video Card or EVGA - GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 8GB SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition Video Card?

As I'm not going to be overclocking is 650W too much?

Beth · 16 Jul 2018 at 22:39

Ok, thanks

Will the Asus Prime Pro be better in the future if I want to change to a new CPU? I can get the 650W for £20 cheaper than 550 at the moment, so I think I'm going to go for that.

I'm guessing I'm still ok for now to stick with the CPU cooler that's provided and don't have to buy additional fans?

Also, have you ever purchased from newegg before? It's just that a lot of the parts seem cheaper on their website however they don't have very good reviews.

Beth · 17 Jul 2018 at 11:59

Ok, so this @strumpusplunket?
************ part list: https://uk.************.com/list/T6HBTB
CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600X 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor
Motherboard: Gigabyte - X470 AORUS ULTRA GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard
Memory: Team - T-Force Vulcan 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory
Storage: Samsung - 860 Evo 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: Palit - GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 8GB Dual Video Card
Case: Phanteks - Enthoo Pro M ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 (EU) 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
Monitor: AOC - G2460FQ 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor
Total: £1298.16

Is this the motherboard that you mean? It has mixed reviews on Amazon which puts me off.

Somebody said that EVGA is better than Corsair for PSU, is this correct as it's a bit more expensive? I can get a 650W Corsair for a lot cheaper than this, but don't know if it's worth it?

I honestly don't know anything about BIOS, do you have a guide on how to set it up? I feel like I'm getting more out of my depth the more I learn about building this PC! Ideally I want to purchase the parts today.