Wanting a bundle cpu/mobo/ram

Wing-Man · 25 Oct 2023 at 22:24

Looking to upgrade a i7 6700 system.

The core parts psu ssd’s are all new ish so good. Im just looking for cpu motherboard and ram I’m not going to set a budget but this is for a 13 year old child with autism so he games at a young age style, so don’t be stupid with the specs he doesn’t need an i9 and 128gb of ram.

What he as now dose him fine I just want better for him as a gift

tamzzy · 25 Oct 2023 at 22:31

so does the kiddo already have the 6700 system?
what gpu is it paired with and what games is it running?
any issues with the current games?

Wing-Man · 25 Oct 2023 at 22:37

Yes he as the system. GPU is a 2080ti…
Games haha Roblox Minecraft and so on but he’s wanting the new COD. He dose have BF2042 and it games ok on mid setting around 60fps.

No real problems but.. it’s sata ssd’s, ram is locked at 2133mhz by the motherboard and he only as 8gb.
I just think it’s time to move on.

Tetras · 25 Oct 2023 at 22:51

Intel/DDR5:

My basket at OcUK:

1 x Intel Core i5-12400F 2.50GHz (Alder Lake) Socket LGA1700 Processor - Retail (SKU: CP-6AR-IN) = £154.99
1 x MSI B760 Gaming Plus WIFI (LGA 1700) DDR5 ATX Motherboard (SKU: MB-37M-MS) = £160.00
1 x TeamGroup Vulcan EXPO 32GB (2X16GB) DDR5 PC5-44800C40 5600MHz Dual Channel Kit - Black (FLABD532G5600HC40BDC01) (SKU: MY-0B3-TG) = £99.95

Total: £422.93 (includes delivery: £7.99)

tamzzy · 25 Oct 2023 at 22:56

can't help but think a preowned 5600(x) bundle would fit the bill, esp as you have access to the MM
chuck in a new RGB bling bling case and it'll be as good as a new build

Wing-Man · 25 Oct 2023 at 23:00

tamzzy said:
can't help but think a preowned 5600(x) bundle would fit the bill, esp as you have access to the MM
chuck in a new RGB bling bling case and it'll be as good as a new build

MM is dead pal. I’ve had a wanted thread open. Via an auction site a bundle can be grabbed for £200 ish.. I was just thinking warranty. There is a few BGrade items I’m interested in.

tamzzy · 25 Oct 2023 at 23:18

Wing-Man said:
MM is dead pal. I’ve had a wanted thread open. Via an auction site a bundle can be grabbed for £200 ish.. I was just thinking warranty. There is a few BGrade items I’m interested in.

fair comment...seems a bit slower these days
but they do pop up occasionally, just depends if you need it now (now), or whether you're happy to curate parts as they pop up on MM

Wing-Man · 25 Oct 2023 at 23:23

tamzzy said:
fair comment...seems a bit slower these days
but they do pop up occasionally, just depends if you need it now (now), or whether you're happy to curate parts as they pop up on MM

Yer I’m definitely not in a big rush