Spec a Gaming PC (c. £2k)

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My i7-2600k has lasted so long that I know nothing about new cpus (or mobos) anymore and have no idea which one to base a new system on (broadwell, haswell, skylake? 6 cores!?) – for Gaming/VR @1440p.

Samsung SSD 500Gb (or 2) + big storage drive (or 2).

32GB ram + Windows 10

High-end gpu but not the overpriced Nvidia one, AMD is usually better value isn’t it? Like most of the performance for less price works for me as long as it plays 1440p. Any recommendations?

Trying to keep it under £2k. I already have a 1440p monitor, Vive, kb, mouse, 5.1 speakers etc.

I’ve basically been gaming for the last few years and haven’t had to research much as my current OCUK system has defied the ravages of time! I want another system that will last a few years.

Also, I can wait a few months if anything worthwhile is coming out then – is there anything expected, cpu/mobo/gpu –wise if it is better to wait?

Thank you.

 

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Hey there

Yes AMD usually is better value for money, if you want to keep the budget down as much as possible I'd probably suggest either the 1060/70 or if you did want to go for AMD an RX 470/480 with the RX 480 and 1060 performing roughly the same.

With a budget of £2k you could get an i7 6700k with at least a 1070 or 1080 though.

Are you looking for us to build this system for you?

Yes please, I just haven't got time for fiddling with headers anymore. What sort of mobo would you recommend?

 

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Tell us about other factors - size, noise, etc. Are you going to transfer any of your current drives?

Given your interest in VR, read this and avoid AMD and don't go below a GTX 1070.

Good point on the noise, the quieter the better although honestly I don't mind normal noise under load as I will never notice it while gaming.

 

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Your current build (in sig) says it has a Fury GPU in it. If you're staying with AMD (which makes sense based on the monitor in your sig being Freesync), then you're not going to get much better than that card for the minute. Unless you want 8GB VRAM.

Yes I will probably stay with the FreeSync monitor unless I decide to get a curved monitor, although I had heard there were issues with them gaming. Any chance of a successor to the Fury in the next while?