Thoughts please on this spec.

JoeKerr

JoeKerr

JoeKerr

Associate
Joined
11 Jan 2010
Posts
19
Sorry I was unable to post on the forum and thank you that responded to a build I posted, I had some RL medical issues. Please will you let me know what you think of the following build and any changes you think would be better, thanks;

My basket at Overclockers UK:
Total: £1,628.10 (includes shipping: £13.20)
​
 
Hi, a couple of bits I would change.

My basket at Overclockers UK:
Total: £268.68 (includes shipping: £8.70)
​

The nvme SSD is faster than the Samsung and 40 quid cheaper and the ram is also faster for the same price.
For the price of that psu you could get a platinum unit.
the cooler you have chosen is to tall for the case.
 
Last edited:
JoeKerr said:
Click to expand...

expensive
expensive
expensive
expensive
expensive

not a great value build tbh.

2080 super build for £90 more
(obvs if you don't need a 2080 super, it'll be ~£200 cheaper)

My basket at Overclockers UK:
Total: £1,719.06 (includes shipping: £13.20)
​
 
Last edited by a moderator:
Thank you for your input, Joxeon and Tamzzy.

I decided to take off the hard drive as I'll probably get an external one. I also changed the graphics card to the RTX 2070S in order to lower costs a little, and I'll probably upgrade that card before Christmas.

I am hoping that I can get OCUK to build this for me as I cant use one hand.

Here is my updated build and would appreciate any comments;

My basket at Overclockers UK:
Total: £1,504.07 (includes shipping: £13.20)
​
 
Last edited:
JoeKerr said:
I am hoping that I can get OCUK to build this for me as I cant use one hand.
Click to expand...
yes, just post in customer services section - will cost approx £100-150...but they will warranty the whole build for 3 years

re: cpu cooler - the fuma2 is new and not widely available yet...may be worth asking ocuk when they will come in, else the whole build will be delayed
if you cannot wait...then consider this instead: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/scythe-scmg-5pcgh-mugen-5-pcgh-edition-cpu-cooler-hs-047-sy.html

if you're only getting a 2070 super, then 650w is fine

My basket at Overclockers UK:
Total: £1,473.07 (includes shipping: £13.20)​
​
 
If you don't need Wifi could as well drop to B450 Tomahawk for £20 less.
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/msi-b450-tomahawk-max-socket-am4-ddr4-atx-motherboard-mb-33t-ms.html
Both boards have same VRM components and start needing some cooling similarly to stay at good temps if 12 core is put under full load.

Normal £43 Mugen 5 has actually more cooling power than PCGH whose slow 800 rpm fans cap performance.
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/scythe-scmg-5100-mugen-5-rev.b-cpu-cooler-hs-046-sy.html

And with Powercolor 5700 XT Red Devil £400 that 2070 Super is rather pricy.
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/powe...ddr6-pci-express-graphics-card-gx-19b-pc.html
Neither card is future proof with lackluster raytracing performance of RTX cards.
 
Thanks tamzzy and EsaT for your input.

I took both of your comments and changed a few things to the build. I went for the black Kolink case and the Radeon RX 5700 card and upped the PSU to the 750W Corsair. I also went for the other heatsink you said tamzzy. I also swapped the MB for the Tomahawk EsaT mentioned as I don't need the WiFi.

This is my updated build for comments;

My basket at Overclockers UK:
Total: £1,394.03 (includes shipping: £13.20)
​
 
Last edited:
Four days on, can save £55 without compromising quality*:

My basket at Overclockers UK:
Total: £599.07 (includes shipping: £11.10)
​

The Aorus is among the best 5700 XT cards and can be registered for 4 years warranty.

Leadex III better quality than Corsair TX, including the fan.

* If you plan on just enabling XMP on the RAM, then grab the Patriot. If you fancy a go at overclocking it, get the Crucial.
 
Thanks to everyone that had some input about this build spec.
I am now just waiting for a reply from OCUK as to the total cost including building.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom