Correct. RAM is a fickle thing once you start overclocking, which you won't be doing for the forseeable future so just buy whatever's a good deal (try get a pack of 2x sticks rather than 1x though) and roll with it. If he sticks to it and wants to make it his hobby then start exploring other options.
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Correct. RAM is a fickle thing once you start overclocking, which you won't be doing for the forseeable future so just buy whatever's a good deal (try get a pack of 2x sticks rather than 1x though) and roll with it. If he sticks to it and wants to make it his hobby then start exploring other options.
Thanks for all the help everyone.
Going with this for now; https://www.overclockers.co.uk/team...al-channel-kit-red-light-thrd4-my-084-tg.html
Bling!
Going with this for now; https://www.overclockers.co.uk/team...al-channel-kit-red-light-thrd4-my-084-tg.html
Bling!
Thanks for all the help everyone.
Going with this for now; https://www.overclockers.co.uk/team...al-channel-kit-red-light-thrd4-my-084-tg.html
Bling!
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call up and order .... might get free delivery or blag some cash off. dont ask, you dont get
also double check zotac warranty with them. Have one from trade for a friend, 1080- 3 years UK based but last two with Hong kong. OCUK might differ
Soldato
going with the mini itx challenge then perhaps something like this? unless your son is going to be using it for warrant 16gb ram then 8gb would be plenty though you do have the extra money to cover a 16gb kit if need be. if this is his first gaming computer then a straight up quad is a great start and the 1060 is a cracking video card.
My basket at Overclockers UK:
Total: £799.90
(includes shipping: £28.02)
but if you did want to go ahead with a full atx built then maybe something like this which is better than the above build give or take the graphics card comparison.
My basket at Overclockers UK:
Total: £842.04
(includes shipping: £13.20)
My basket at Overclockers UK:
- 1 x AMD Ryzen 3 Quad Core 1200 3.40GHz (Socket AM4) Processor - Retail= £95.99
- 1 x Asrock X370 Gaming-ITX/ac AMD X370 (Socket AM4) DDR4 Mini-ITX Motherboard= £159.95
- 1 x Team Group Dark Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 PC4-24000C15 3000MHz Dual Channel Kit - Black/Red (TDPRD48G3000= £79.99
- 1 x Zotac GeForce GTX 1060 Mini 6144MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card= £239.99
- 1 x WD Green 120GB 2.5" SATA 6Gbps Solid State Drive (WDS120G1G0A)= £49.99
- 1 x Seagate 1TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache HDD - OEM (ST1000DM003)= £40.99
- 1 x Bitfenix Whisper M Series 450W 80 Plus Gold Modular Power Supply= £74.99
- 1 x BitFenix Colossus M Mini ITX - Black= £29.99
Total: £799.90
(includes shipping: £28.02)
but if you did want to go ahead with a full atx built then maybe something like this which is better than the above build give or take the graphics card comparison.
My basket at Overclockers UK:
- 1 x AMD Ryzen 5 Six Core 1600 3.60GHz (Socket AM4) Processor - Retail= £179.99
- 1 x Gigabyte GA-AB350-Gaming 3 AMD B350 (Socket AM4) DDR4 ATX Motherboard= £101.99
- 1 x Team Group Dark Pro 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 PC4-24000C15 3000MHz Dual Channel Kit - Black/Red (TDPRD48G3000= £79.99
- 1 x WD Green 120GB 2.5" SATA 6Gbps Solid State Drive (WDS120G1G0A)= £49.99
- 1 x Seagate 1TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache HDD - OEM (ST1000DM003)= £40.99
- 1 x Asus Radeon RX 570 Expedition 4096MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card= £259.99
- 1 x XFX XT Series 500W 80 Plus Bronze Power Supply= £42.95
- 1 x Phanteks Enthoo Pro M Midi Tower Case with Window - Titanium Green= £72.95
Total: £842.04
(includes shipping: £13.20)
Not working like how? lights? fans? no post?
Basic trouble shooting, make sure everything is plugged in properly. 8 pin cpu cable from the power supply to the motherboard is often missed. Make sure the power supply is switched on. Check the front panel connectors.
If it all looks right but still doesn't do anything try building it outside of the case and try with as few bits as possible, 1 stick of ram at a time or different graphics card and power supply if you have it. You can start the computer by shorting the power switch pins on the mother board with a screwdriver.
Basic trouble shooting, make sure everything is plugged in properly. 8 pin cpu cable from the power supply to the motherboard is often missed. Make sure the power supply is switched on. Check the front panel connectors.
If it all looks right but still doesn't do anything try building it outside of the case and try with as few bits as possible, 1 stick of ram at a time or different graphics card and power supply if you have it. You can start the computer by shorting the power switch pins on the mother board with a screwdriver.
My basket at Overclockers UK:
Total: £26.70
(includes shipping: £2.74)
One of these
- 1 x Phanteks 6+2-Pin PCIe Cable Extension 50cm - Sleeved Red= £5.99
- 1 x Phanteks 6+2-Pin PCIe Cable Extension 50cm - Sleeved Black & Red= £5.99
- 2 x Phanteks 6+2-Pin PCIe Cable Extension 50cm - Sleeved Black= £5.99
Total: £26.70
(includes shipping: £2.74)
One of these