Any issues with this build?

[Halfdan]

Hi all, first time using this service and I'm trying to build a pc for oblivion remastered on a tight budget. Could you have a look at the build and let me know your thoughts?
Thanks

Case
PCS PULSE MID TOWER CASE (PWM)
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Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Six Core CPU (3.7GHz-4.6GHz/35MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® TUF GAMING B550-PLUS (AM4, DDR4, PCIe 4.0)
Memory (RAM)
32GB PCS PRO DDR4 3200MHz (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
16GB XFX RADEON™ RX 7800 XT SWFT 210 - HDMI, 3 x DP
1st M.2 SSD Drive
2TB PCS PCIe M.2 SSD (3500 MB/R, 3100 MB/W)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 750W CX SERIES™ CX-750 POWER SUPPLY
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
STANDARD AMD CPU COOLER
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Extra Case Fans
2 x 120mm PCS Black Case Fan
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT
Wireless Network Card
ASUS PCE-AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 (1201Mbps/5GHz, 574Mbps/2.4GHz + Bluetooth 5.2

 

[Ekans2011]

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[Halfdan]

Hi, I understand that we're all customers and this forum is not really occupied by staff members. I was just hoping to benefit from the collective wisdom of people who have much more experience with custom pc builds

 

[Halfdan]

Hi, I understand that we're all customers and this forum is not really occupied by staff members. I was just hoping to benefit from the collective wisdom of people who have much more experience with custom pc builds

My budget is £1200, and use is gaming. I haven't got a specific monitor, was considering using a TV as a monitor. My goal is simply to be able to play modern games, such as Oblivion remastered

 

[Ekans2011]

My budget is £1200, and use is gaming. I haven't got a specific monitor, was considering using a TV as a monitor. My goal is simply to be able to play modern games, such as Oblivion remastered

At such budget is impossible to get a modern, valid gaming system at any resolution.

I'd suggest a second hand PC or a console rather than a throwaway PC.

 

[sck451]

Well, I disagree to an extent. Obviously it would be better to have a bigger budget. But you can get a PC that's worth having for £1200. It's not everything I'd want, but this PC would be worth having and would be upgradable in the future.

Note that the FPS might be a little lower than the above system (because the B580 is a bit weaker than the 7800 XT), but the overall platform is way stronger and will last a lot longer. With an upgrade or two, it could easily last seven years.

Case
CORSAIR 3000D AIRFLOW MID TOWER GAMING CASE Decent budget case
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 Six Core CPU (4.0GHz-5.2GHz/38MB CACHE/AM5) Last-gen but decent CPU
Motherboard
ASUS® TUF GAMING B850-PLUS WIFI (AM5, DDR5, M.2 PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7) Strong motherboard that will take plenty of upgrades
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR5 6000MHz CL40 (2 x 16GB) Not the very fastest RAM, but you won't find that a significant bottleneck
Graphics Card
12GB INTEL ARC B580 LIMITED EDITION - HDMI, 3 x DP The best mid-range graphics card
1st M.2 SSD Drive
2TB CORSAIR CORE XT MP600 NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD (up to 5000 MB/R, 4400 MB/W) Plenty of decently fast storage (I'd prefer a two-SSD approach, but that can always be a later upgrade)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 750W RMe SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET Very solid, long-lasting power supply
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
PCS FrostFlow 150 Series High Performance CPU Cooler Plenty for the 7600
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card
ONBOARD 2.5Gbe LAN PORT
Wireless Network Card
NONE OR ONBOARD Wi-Fi (MOTHERBOARD DEPENDENT)
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 If you don't have a Windows licence, that adds £100ish to the price, which is why I haven't gone all the way to the £1200 limit
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United Kingdom - English Language
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3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
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STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 6 to 8 working days
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[Ekans2011]

Well, I disagree to an extent. Obviously it would be better to have a bigger budget. But you can get a PC that's worth having for £1200. It's not everything I'd want, but this PC would be worth having and would be upgradable in the future.

I respect your opinions, of course, but with a 750W, future upgrades are close to zero in my perspective.

I would never buy such a build since I would be forced to rebuild just after a few years.

With roughly £200 more than your suggestion (3500X case, 7700 CPU, 6000Mhz CL30 RAM, Frostflow 200, twin Corsair M.2, and 1000W PSU), you would have a considerably larger margin for future upgrades without incurring a significant additional cost.

 

[sck451]

I respect your opinions, of course, but with a 750W, future upgrades are close to zero in my perspective.

I would never buy such a build since I would be forced to rebuild just after a few years.

With roughly £200 more than your suggestion (3500X case, 7700 CPU, 6000Mhz CL30 RAM, Frostflow 200, twin Corsair M.2, and 1000W PSU), you would have a considerably larger margin for future upgrades without incurring a significant additional cost.

A 750W ATX 3.1 PSU should be good for a lot of upgrades, not to top-tier components of course, but it is certainly enough for most mid-range graphics upgrades. I'd certainly go for the 850W PSU if possible, but the budget is a reality.

Saying "there's no good system for £1200" isn't true. If £1400 was the budget, I'd make exactly the changes you suggest, but it isn't. This is a PC that's possible and I think it's worth having -- even if I would recommend spending more if possible!

 

[TonyCarter]

 

[Ekans2011]

A 750W ATX 3.1 PSU should be good for a lot of upgrades

Maybe, but according to the PCS picture of that 750W RMe model seems to be the old ATX2, not ATX3.

I believe it's best to ask PCS directly which model is in stock, because the ATX version is now listed in the configurator and the 750W is not recognised as ATX3.

ATX2

ATX3

but the budget is a reality.

I understand, but if I can't afford something worthwhile, I'd rather wait a bit more than waste my money.

That's just my personal view, mate.

 

[sck451]

Maybe, but according to the PCS picture of that 750W RMe model seems to be the old ATX2, not ATX3.

I believe it's best to ask PCS directly which model is in stock, because the ATX version is now listed in the configurator and the 750W is not recognised as ATX3.

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I understand, but if I can't afford something worthwhile, I'd rather wait a bit more than waste my money.

That's just my personal view, mate.

Definitely worth clarification, but the ATX2 version hasn't been made for ages; I would be pretty confident it's an old photo, rather than PCS still selling one of their primary partners' ancient stock.

And I totally agree! I wouldn't buy that system either. I'd spend 20% more and get something 50% better. But if that's not an option, there is a decent PC that you can buy for £1200.