First custom configuration for gaming

[Gussifriz]

(Apologies for my first post in French, pcspecialist redirected me here without me noticing.)

Case
FRACTAL POP SILENT CASE TG (WHITE)
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i5 14-Core Processor i5-13600K (Up to 5.1GHz) 24MB Cache
Motherboard
ASUS® ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI (DDR5, LGA1700, USB 3.2, PCIe 5.0) - ARGB Ready
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB DDR5 5600MHz (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
8GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3060 Ti - HDMI, DP, LHR
Graphics Card Support Bracket
PCS GRAPHICS CARD SUPPORT BRACKET
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB SAMSUNG 980 PRO M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 7000MB/R, 5000MB/W)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
2TB CORSAIR CORE XT MP600 NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD (up to 5000 MB/R, 4400 MB/W)
1st Storage Drive
2TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 256MB CACHE
Power Supply
CORSAIR 650W CV SERIES™ CV-650 POWER SUPPLY
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre European Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
DeepCool AG620 ARGB High-Performance Dual Tower CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste
ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card
ONBOARD LAN PORT
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS

Unique URL to re-configure:
https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/intel-z790-ddr5-pc/Pvz3VCvTqE/

Hello, it's all in the title, I'd like your opinion on the configuration.

My main concern is the cooling, I'm afraid the DeepCool AG620 ARGB will underperform.

I'm a novice in pc configuration, I've done quite a bit of research to arrive at the components I've selected, but I'd like to have the opinion of experienced people in the field.

I don't want to make any concessions on the graphics card or processor unless it's in my best interest. A look at the case, motherboard, ram, ssd, power supply and anything else you deem relevant will be appreciated.

My objectives are simple, to run all the games of today and tomorrow without any problems and without considerable sacrifices of graphics for the sake of performance. It may seem like a bit of a strong configuration to do this, but I want to focus on performance and longevity.

Thank you all very much.

P.S. Max budget is 2000 and my current monitor is a Samsung Odyssey g3 144hz 1080 as of yet but I plan on changing for a 1440p as soon as I can.

 

[Steveyg]

Yeah we can improve on this, can you let us know what the budget will be?

 

[Martinr36]

What's the budget, what monitor, make and model, or resolution & refresh rate, and can you provide the configuration link

 

[Gussifriz]

Yeah we can improve on this, can you let us know what the budget will be?

Ideally I really don't want to go above 2000, but I'm open to varying suggestions if it doesn't skyrocket

 

[Gussifriz]

What's the budget, what monitor, make and model, or resolution & refresh rate, and can you provide the configuration link

Ideally 2000 max, monitor is 144hz 1080 as of yet but I plan on getting a 1440p as soon as I can. It's a Samsung Odyssey g3 if I'm not mistaken (I'm not home right now), and I don't know where to get you a link I'm afraid.

 

[Steveyg]

This would be much much better usage of money mate

Case
CORSAIR 4000D AIRFLOW TEMPERED GLASS GAMING CASE - Great case for airflow and personally think it looks fantastic
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Eight Core CPU (4.2GHz-5.0GHz/104MB w/3D V-CACHE/AM5) - Best gaming CPU on the market
Motherboard
ASUS® TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI (DDR5, USB 3.2, 6Gb/s) - Motherboard to suit
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB DDR5 5600MHz (2 x 16GB) - Ample RAM for any game
Graphics Card
8GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3070 - HDMI, DP, LHR - Step on on GPU because budget allows, a 4070 is probably a better idea but breaks the budget. Give you much more VRAM though which seems to be the latest break point in GPU's
Graphics Card Support Bracket
NONE (BRACKET INCLUDED AS STANDARD ON 4070 Ti AND ABOVE)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
500GB SAMSUNG 980 PRO M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 6900MB/R, 5000MB/W) - Boot drive for the OS and key programs. Keep this around 50-60% full to ensure operating system runs at it's most optimal speeds at all times
1st M.2 SSD Drive
2TB INTEL® 670p M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (up to 3500MB/sR | 2700MB/sW) - General storage for everything else
Power Supply
CORSAIR 1000W RMx SERIES™ - MODULAR 80 PLUS GOLD, ULTRA QUIET - Loads of power to have plenty of room to make upgrades without having to upgrade the PSU later
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead, 1.0mm Core)
Processor Cooling
CORSAIR H100i ELITE RGB High Performance CPU Cooler - Great cooler that'll handle the 7800X3D no problem
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
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System
Windows 11 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00003]
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10/11 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Microsoft® Edge
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour) - Bargain for a fiver
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 7 to 10 working days
Price: £1,988.00 including VAT and Delivery

Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am5-pc/PPZMe9qGuf/

 

[Steveyg]

It's a Samsung Odyssey g3

If you mean the G5 which is a 1440p 144hz VA panel then yeah it's a good option. I have one think it's great but I will say there are much better options in the same price range. You'd want ideally a 1440p 144hz IPS panel over a VA, they just have better colour accuracy and look better to be frank

 

[Gussifriz]

This would be much much better usage of money mate

Case
CORSAIR 4000D AIRFLOW TEMPERED GLASS GAMING CASE - Great case for airflow and personally think it looks fantastic
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Eight Core CPU (4.2GHz-5.0GHz/104MB w/3D V-CACHE/AM5) - Best gaming CPU on the market
Motherboard
ASUS® TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI (DDR5, USB 3.2, 6Gb/s) - Motherboard to suit
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB DDR5 5600MHz (2 x 16GB) - Ample RAM for any game
Graphics Card
8GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3070 - HDMI, DP, LHR - Step on on GPU because budget allows, a 4070 is probably a better idea but breaks the budget. Give you much more VRAM though which seems to be the latest break point in GPU's
Graphics Card Support Bracket
NONE (BRACKET INCLUDED AS STANDARD ON 4070 Ti AND ABOVE)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
500GB SAMSUNG 980 PRO M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 6900MB/R, 5000MB/W) - Boot drive for the OS and key programs. Keep this around 50-60% full to ensure operating system runs at it's most optimal speeds at all times
1st M.2 SSD Drive
2TB INTEL® 670p M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (up to 3500MB/sR | 2700MB/sW) - General storage for everything else
Power Supply
CORSAIR 1000W RMx SERIES™ - MODULAR 80 PLUS GOLD, ULTRA QUIET - Loads of power to have plenty of room to make upgrades without having to upgrade the PSU later
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead, 1.0mm Core)
Processor Cooling
CORSAIR H100i ELITE RGB High Performance CPU Cooler - Great cooler that'll handle the 7800X3D no problem
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
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System
Windows 11 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00003]
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10/11 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Microsoft® Edge
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour) - Bargain for a fiver
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 7 to 10 working days
Price: £1,988.00 including VAT and Delivery

Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am5-pc/PPZMe9qGuf/

Thank you for the configuration. With the taxes the 3070 actually breaks the budget, 2250€. The 3060Ti bring me down to 2090€, the actual price difference between the 2 card is not that great, is it really worth it to get the 3070 over the 3060 and thus expanding my budget a little bit ?

Also, do you have any monitor recommandations like you mentioned ?

 

[Steveyg]

Thank you for the configuration. With the taxes the 3070 actually breaks the budget, 2250€. The 3060Ti bring me down to 2090€, the actual price difference between the 2 card is not that great, is it really worth it to get the 3070 over the 3060 and thus expanding my budget a little bit ?

Also, do you have any monitor recommandations like you mentioned ?

Ah sorry didn't realise it was Euro, I have a 3060Ti myself and think it's great so I can personally recommend it as for the monitor the prices fluctuate ALOT so it's well worth shopping around right when you're planning to buy

There are always tonnes of deals and so long it says 1440p 144hz+ IPS and from a repuatable brand it should be a good option

Good brands for monitors would be Samsung, Gigabyte, ASUS, AOC, BenQ, Dell, Iiyama, MSI, LG, etc

 

[Gussifriz]

Ah sorry didn't realise it was Euro, I have a 3060Ti myself and think it's great so I can personally recommend it as for the monitor the prices fluctuate ALOT so it's well worth shopping around right when you're planning to buy

Don't worry ahah, I will go for the 3060Ti then.

There are always tonnes of deals and so long it says 1440p 144hz+ IPS and from a repuatable brand it should be a good option

Good brands for monitors would be Samsung, Gigabyte, ASUS, AOC, BenQ, Dell, Iiyama, MSI, LG, etc

I take note !

Also, I have a question regarding motherboard, is the Asus Gaming TUF B650-Plus really sufficient ? What are my options for a good motherboard in the same configuration (although with the 3060ti), even if I know it will break the budget a bit.

 

[sck451]

Ah sorry didn't realise it was Euro, I have a 3060Ti myself and think it's great so I can personally recommend it as for the monitor the prices fluctuate ALOT so it's well worth shopping around right when you're planning to buy

There are always tonnes of deals and so long it says 1440p 144hz+ IPS and from a repuatable brand it should be a good option

Good brands for monitors would be Samsung, Gigabyte, ASUS, AOC, BenQ, Dell, Iiyama, MSI, LG, etc

6700 XT would be a better bet than either, and is significantly cheaper.

 

[Steveyg]

Also, I have a question regarding motherboard, is the Asus Gaming TUF B650-Plus really sufficient ? What are my options for a good motherboard in the same configuration (although with the 3060ti), even if I know it will break the budget a bit.

The B650 is excellent. All the new motherboards from ASUS are built to a really really high standard and all come with great features, the only difference in choosing these days between the B650 and an X670 is purely features that they offer. For gaming I can't see needing anything other than a B650 TUF but the X670 does come with some more PCie lanes and offers room for more M.2 Storage if that's something that's important to you

The only one I don't recommend is the PRIME models they are too feature bare for me personally but the TUF is a high end model these days

Echoing @sck451 on the 6700XT it's definitely more bang for your buck in terms of price to performance

 

[Gussifriz]

Echoing @sck451 on the 6700XT it's definitely more bang for your buck in terms of price to performance

So I'd actually be better off choosing a 6700XT over a 3600Ti without really losing anything performance wise ?

The only thing that scares me is that I never had an AMD before, only Nvidia. I'm used to the Nvidia control panel, and GeForce experience app etc.. So is there anything I should know regarding AMD ?

 

[Steveyg]

So I'd actually be better off choosing a 6700XT over a 3600Ti without really losing anything performance wise ?

The only thing that scares me is that I never had an AMD before, only Nvidia. I'm used to the Nvidia control panel, and GeForce experience app etc.. So is there anything I should know regarding AMD ?

Nah it's the same except AMD's software, now in saying that I've used both and generally prefer Nvidia but AMD have come on leaps and bounds in the past 2-3 years where their GPU's are now very very good

The 6700XT is more powerful than the 3060Ti for me it's worth the trade off

 

[Gussifriz]

So, after revision this is what would the final configuration look like :

Case
CORSAIR 4000D AIRFLOW TEMPERED GLASS GAMING CASE
Promotional Item
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Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Eight Core CPU (4.2GHz-5.0GHz/104MB w/3D V-CACHE/AM5)
Motherboard
ASUS® TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI (DDR5, USB 3.2, 6Gb/s)
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB DDR5 5600MHz (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
12GB AMD RADEON™ RX 6700 XT - HDMI, DP - DX® 12
Graphics Card Support Bracket
NONE (BRACKET INCLUDED AS STANDARD ON 4070 Ti AND ABOVE)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
500GB SAMSUNG 980 PRO M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 6900MB/R, 5000MB/W)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
2TB INTEL® 670p M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (up to 3500MB/sR | 2700MB/sW)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 1000W RMx SERIES™ - MODULAR 80 PLUS GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre European Power Cable (Kettle Lead, 1.0mm Core)
Processor Cooling
CORSAIR H100i ELITE RGB High Performance CPU Cooler
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
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


Anymore thoughts before settling on this configuration ?

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[sck451]

So, after revision this is what would the final configuration look like :

Case
CORSAIR 4000D AIRFLOW TEMPERED GLASS GAMING CASE
Promotional Item
Get Starfield: Premium Edition when you buy AMD Ryzen & Radeon Powered Systems!
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Eight Core CPU (4.2GHz-5.0GHz/104MB w/3D V-CACHE/AM5)
Motherboard
ASUS® TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI (DDR5, USB 3.2, 6Gb/s)
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB DDR5 5600MHz (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
12GB AMD RADEON™ RX 6700 XT - HDMI, DP - DX® 12
Graphics Card Support Bracket
NONE (BRACKET INCLUDED AS STANDARD ON 4070 Ti AND ABOVE)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
500GB SAMSUNG 980 PRO M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 6900MB/R, 5000MB/W)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
2TB INTEL® 670p M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (up to 3500MB/sR | 2700MB/sW)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 1000W RMx SERIES™ - MODULAR 80 PLUS GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre European Power Cable (Kettle Lead, 1.0mm Core)
Processor Cooling
CORSAIR H100i ELITE RGB High Performance CPU Cooler
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
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


Anymore thoughts before settling on this configuration ?

PCSPECIALIST - Top Spec Custom PCs & Laptops Built to Order

Manufacturer of performance custom computers and laptops. Customise your ideal gaming PC or laptop using our advanced configurator.

www.pcspecialist.co.uk

Looks pretty faultless to me.