3080 build from a newbie

[Quigzy]

Just ordered this, but haven't build a pc before. Any have any input? Thanks!

Case
COOLERMASTER MASTERCASE H500M GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Six Core CPU (3.7GHz-4.6GHz/35MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® TUF GAMING B550-PLUS (DDR4, USB 3.2, 6Gb/s) - ARGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
16GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO DDR4 3600MHz (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
10GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3080 - HDMI, DP, LHR
1st Storage Drive
4TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 5400RPM, 256MB CACHE
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB CORSAIR MP400 NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD (up to 3480 MB/R, 1880 MB/W)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 750W TXm SERIES™ SEMI-MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
PCS FrostFlow 240 Series RGB High Performance Liquid Cooler (AMD)
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT
Wireless Network Card
WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 2,400Mbps/5GHz, 300Mbps/2.4GHz PCI-E CARD + BT 5.0
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System
NO OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIRED
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
NO RECOVERY MEDIA REQUIRED
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Microsoft® Edge (Windows 10 Only)
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 14 to 17 working days
Welcome Book
PCSpecialist Welcome Book - United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland
Logo Branding
PCSpecialist Logo
Price: £1998.00 including VAT and Delivery

Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am4-gen3-pc/qwruX6Uvr7/

 

[Bigfoot]

What will you be using the PC for? What is your budget? What monitor will you be using (make and model or resolution and refresh rate}? Where are you getting Windows from?

 

[Quigzy]

What will you be using the PC for? What is your budget? What monitor will you be using (make and model or resolution and refresh rate}? Where are you getting Windows from?

I have a key for Windows I was given a few months ago. Assuming I'll be able to do some from of USB wizardry using the PC I have now.

Budget is around 2k really, but is flexible. Monitor is TBD.

Main use is gaming, with a fair bit of use for playing media (hence the 4TB spinning hard drive)

 

[ubuysa]

I have a key for Windows I was given a few months ago.

Make certain that it's a genuine Windows product key and not one bought off the Internet for a few Pounds.

If you use a non-genuine key then Microsoft will eventually find you and will stop all updates to that system. In addition, because PCS are Microsoft partners, we cannot offer support on these forums for Windows systems activated with non-genuine product keys.

 

[Quigzy]

Make certain that it's a genuine Windows product key and not one bought off the Internet for a few Pounds.

If you use a non-genuine key then Microsoft will eventually find you and will stop all updates to that system. In addition, because PCS are Microsoft partners, we cannot offer support on these forums for Windows systems activated with non-genuine product keys.

It's a legit one. A mate was given a Professional and Home one through work and only used the Pro.

I'm mainly concerned if I've made any real clangers. Wrong case, motherboard, much better storage options available, power supply size etc.

I spent a good few hours putting this together yesterday afternoon, but I'm still pretty clueless and this can be a very complex subject.

 

[SpyderTracks]

It's a legit one. A mate was given a Professional and Home one through work and only used the Pro.

I'm mainly concerned if I've made any real clangers. Wrong case, motherboard, much better storage options available, power supply size etc.

I spent a good few hours putting this together yesterday afternoon, but I'm still pretty clueless and this can be a very complex subject.

If it's through work it's likely a volume license in which case he isn't able to sell it, it has to be used by people in that company.

 

[Quigzy]

If it's through work it's likely a volume license in which case he isn't able to sell it, it has to be used by people in that company.

I highly doubt it's a volume license as he doesn't work for a company. There's only 3 of them and technically (and legally) they're self-employed freelancers. Make a fortune though.

I appreciate the concern about the legitimacy of the my Windows purchase. Can anyone help with the build?

 

[Bigfoot]

What spec of monitor will you be buying? The 3080 needs a big budget monitor to be worthwhile (4K 144 Hz or Samsung G9). Assuming that you will buy a monitor suitable for the 3080, I would go for something like this. I have improved storage, PSU and cooling and paid for that by reducing the price of the case.

Case
COOLERMASTER MASTERBOX TD500 MESH ARGB GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Six Core CPU (3.7GHz-4.6GHz/35MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® TUF GAMING B550-PLUS WiFi (DDR4, USB 3.2, 6Gb/s) - ARGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
16GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO DDR4 3600MHz (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
10GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3080 - HDMI, DP, LHR
1st Storage Drive
2TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 256MB CACHE
1st Storage Drive
2TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 256MB CACHE
1st M.2 SSD Drive
500GB SAMSUNG 980 PRO M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 6900MB/R, 5000MB/W)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB INTEL® 670p M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (up to 3500MB/sR | 2500MB/sW)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 850W RMx SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
CoolerMaster MasterLiquid Lite 120 High Performance Liquid Cooler
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System
NO OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIRED
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
NO RECOVERY MEDIA REQUIRED
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Microsoft® Edge (Windows 10 Only)
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 14 to 17 working days
Price: £2,017.00 including VAT and Delivery

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