Upgrade advice needed please.

[orbitalwalsh]

I don’t really know much about RAM. How does it differ from the stuff in my basket?

64GB Vs 32GB haha

Sorry, it's 32GB kit for £120 so two kits for 64GB would equal £240. Same speed but double the ram

Oloy is doing £210 odd for 32GBx2 at 3200hz speeds .

8 Pack kit will overclock better or have better timings , naturally

@tamzzy

 

[Plec]

Crucial Ballistix 32GB 3600MHz (Micron E Die) - ~£140 for 32Gb - tight timings and can usually be tweaked (default @ 3600Mhz 16 18 18 38.)

 

[Hypersonix]

64GB Vs 32GB haha

Sorry, it's 32GB kit for £120 so two kits for 64GB would equal £240. Same speed but double the ram

Oloy is doing £210 odd for 32GBx2 at 3200hz speeds .

8 Pack kit will overclock better or have better timings , naturally

@tamzzy

I’ve just seen the 8Pack RAM 16GB sticks are C14 whereas the 32GB I chose is C16. Is C14 worth it? 4 sticks of that better?

 

[Hypersonix]

Crucial Ballistix 32GB 3600MHz (Micron E Die) - ~£140 for 32Gb - tight timings and can usually be tweaked (default @ 3600Mhz 16 18 18 38.)

I doubt I’d be overclocking the RAM as I wouldn’t know how but I might do the CPU eventually.

 

[Plec]

I doubt I’d be overclocking the RAM as I wouldn’t know how but I might do the CPU eventually.

No need to - timings are tight already. But, the option is there as it's quality micron E-die.

Just another option and great value comparatively to other "premium" sets.

 

[Plec]

I’ve just seen the 8Pack RAM 16GB sticks are C14 whereas the 32GB I chose is C16. Is C14 worth it? 4 sticks of that better?

For gaming? No

The Crucial sets are amazing value in comparison - haven't checked out @orbitalwalsh's sets - but he knows his silicon. It's a shame OcUK stopped stocking them.

 

[Hypersonix]

No need to - timings are tight already. But, the option is there as it's quality micron E-die.

Just another option and great value comparatively to other "premium" sets.

Can only see 16GB kits at £188.99. Is that the one you mean? Go for 16GB of this over 32 of the other?

 

[Hypersonix]

Sorry for all the questions but I really only want to build this new computer once and have it last for 4 to 5 years.

 

[Plec]

Can only see 16GB kits at £188.99. Is that the one you mean? Go for 16GB of this over 32 of the other?

I can only give you seriel/model number - forum rules : BL2K16G36C16U4B (Come in 3 colours - change last letter to W, B or R)

 

[Hypersonix]

I can only give you seriel/model number - forum rules : BL2K16G36C16U4B (Come in 3 colours - change last letter to W, B or R)

Got you

 

[Plec]

Go for 16GB of this over 32 of the other?

3600MHz 32GB for similar price of 3600MHz 16GB (both good timings) - 32Gb every time.

@orbitalwalsh - will wax lyrical about FS20 and the merits of extra memory as just one example. But, with prices so low it makes sense if you have the funds.

 

[orbitalwalsh]

Still pick the oloy for £200 for double the ram at 64GB

 

[Plec]

Still pick the oloy for £200 for double the ram at 64GB

LOL - it's an INTEL build too (should have guessed ).

Yes, so the memory speed isn't that important.

*Skimming threads as i'm waiting to talk - just saw your name come up Orbi

 

[Hypersonix]

LOL - it's an INTEL build too (should have guessed ).

Yes, so the memory speed isn't that important.

*Skimming threads as i'm waiting to talk - just saw your name come up Orbi

My preference was for an Intel build. Other than gaming I will be using it for music production and AMD cpus have issues with audio latency.

 

[Plec]

My preference was for an Intel build. Other than gaming I will be using it for music production and AMD cpus have issues with audio latency.

My INTEL comment wasn't a criticism of your choice of CPU (I'm not a martyr to either brand - just bang for performance) and you seem to have a valid reason for your CPU choice - i was ribbing @orbitalwalsh.

 

[Hypersonix]

My INTEL comment wasn't a criticism of your choice of CPU (I'm not a martyr to either brand - just bang for performance) and you seem to have a valid reason for your CPU choice - i was ribbing @orbitalwalsh.

It’s all good, I was actually looking at AMD systems but after speaking to a Pro Tools user friend he advised staying Intel. I’m glad I checked because AMD is definitely the more affordable option.

 

[Hypersonix]

I’m just glad of the help here with you guys. It’s all appreciated.

 

[Hypersonix]

Think I’m pretty happy with this as is now. I just need to find out about my Windows licence then I’m good to go.
I’d order it tonight if I had half a clue when my 3080 was due to arrive.
Must be patient!

My basket at Overclockers UK:

• 1 x WD Blue SN550 1TB NVME M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 Solid State Drive (WDS100T2B0C)= £109.99
• 1 x Gigabyte Z490 Aorus Elite AC (Socket LGA 1200) DDR4 ATX Motherboard= £199.99
• 1 x Intel Core i9-10850K 3.6GHz (Comet Lake) Socket LGA1200 Processor - Retail= £439.99
• 1 x Team Group 8Pack Edition 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 PC4-28800C16 3600MHz Dual Channel Kit= £209.99
• 1 x Corsair RMx Series RMx850 850W '80 Plus Gold' Modular Power Supply (CP-9020180-UK)= £129.95
• 1 x Phanteks Eclipse P600S Silent Midi Tower Case - Black= £127.99
• 1 x Alphacool Eisbaer LT360 CPU AIO Water Cooling Unit - 360mm= £99.95

Total: £1,332.55 (includes shipping: £14.70)​

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[Plec]

A very tidy spec.

Where will you be mounting the AIO - and is silence key?

I build silent system - and choose quality air so that i can leave the top panel in place (less noise to escape).

Again, not a criticism - but notice you picked a bundle in your first post and wondered if you had even considered a quality tower cooler (be quiet Dark Rock or Noctua). Comparable performance and arguably quieter, especially when buying a case with padded panels to stop noise escaping.

 

[orbitalwalsh]

You forgot the P12 fans to replace the stock AIO fans at £5 per fan

And yes, Dark rock 4 pro is a very quiet CPU cooler and can handle 10 cores... AIO at cooler temps