Currently rocking an i7 2600k and a super cheap 1050Ti which is showing its age!
I've got a Benq BL3200 1440p 60hz monitor so I'd like to get something a little more up to date that can comfortably run games at the native resolution of this screen, preferably at higher refresh rates (120/144?) so that I can upgrade the screen at some point. What does the below sounds like to everyone here?
Is the 3600x a good pair for the 5700xt or should I be looking for something like the 2060 instead? I'm open to everything!
My basket at Overclockers UK:
I've got 2 potential case options here because whilst the O11 I think looks cooler the Lancool II is quite a bit cheaper! I also really like the look of the Corsair 280 black but that's a M-ATX case, if I do go for that one, what could you suggest a replacement for the Tomahawk Max?
As for monitors, I've got my eye on the Hannspree HG324QJB (despite the rather bright red highlights) or the AOC CQ32G1. I really like tthe 32inch form factor and I like the idea of a curved screen.
Finally, am I missing anything? It's been about a decade since my previous self build so please pipe up if there's anything else I should consider.
P.S. Looking forward to browsing the deals for OCUK's 20 anniversary! Been a customer for 15 years and love the site and the forums are top notch.
Cheers,
Joe
I've got a Benq BL3200 1440p 60hz monitor so I'd like to get something a little more up to date that can comfortably run games at the native resolution of this screen, preferably at higher refresh rates (120/144?) so that I can upgrade the screen at some point. What does the below sounds like to everyone here?
Is the 3600x a good pair for the 5700xt or should I be looking for something like the 2060 instead? I'm open to everything!
My basket at Overclockers UK:
- 1 x MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX (Socket AM4) DDR4 ATX Motherboard= £98.99
- 1 x AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Six Core 4.4GHz (Socket AM4) Processor - Retail= £188.99
- 1 x Corsair Vengeance LPX Black 16GB (2x8GB) 3600 MHz AMD Ryzen Tuned DDR4 Memory Dual Kit= £98.99
- 1 x Crucial MX500 500GB 3D NAND Sata PCIe M.2 Solid State Drive= £74.99
- 1 x Corsair CX-M Series CX650M 650W 80 Plus Bronze Semi Modular Power Supply (CP-9020103-UK)= £75.95
- 1 x Lian-Li Lancool II ARGB Midi-Tower Case - Black= £82.99
- 1 x MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT MECH OC 8GB GDDR6 PCI-Express Graphics Card= £359.99
- 1 x Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut Liquid Metal Thermal Paste - 1g= £6.95
- 1 x Lian-Li PC-O11 Dynamic Midi-Tower - Black Window= £119.99
Total: £1,130.93 (includes shipping: £23.10)
I've got 2 potential case options here because whilst the O11 I think looks cooler the Lancool II is quite a bit cheaper! I also really like the look of the Corsair 280 black but that's a M-ATX case, if I do go for that one, what could you suggest a replacement for the Tomahawk Max?
As for monitors, I've got my eye on the Hannspree HG324QJB (despite the rather bright red highlights) or the AOC CQ32G1. I really like tthe 32inch form factor and I like the idea of a curved screen.
Finally, am I missing anything? It's been about a decade since my previous self build so please pipe up if there's anything else I should consider.
P.S. Looking forward to browsing the deals for OCUK's 20 anniversary! Been a customer for 15 years and love the site and the forums are top notch.
Cheers,
Joe
