First Gaming Pc, please tell me if It's a good buy for 1080p 144hz gaming!!

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RickLovesPCs

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Case
PCS 6003B BLACK CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Six Core CPU (3.6GHz-4.2GHz/36MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® TUF GAMING B550-PLUS (DDR4, USB 3.2, 6Gb/s) - ARGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
16GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3200MHz (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
12GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3060 - HDMI, DP
1st Storage Drive
1TB PCS 2.5" SSD, SATA 6 Gb (520MB/R, 470MB/W)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 550W CV SERIES™ CV-550 POWER SUPPLY
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
STANDARD AMD CPU 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 (Wi-Fi NOT INCLUDED)
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
Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KK3-00002]
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
BullGuard™ Internet Security - Free 90 Day License inc. Gamer Mode
Browser
Microsoft® Edge (Windows 10 Only)
Warranty
3 Year Standard Warranty (1 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 10 to 12 working days
Welcome Book
PCSpecialist Welcome Book - United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland
Logo Branding
PCSpecialist Logo
 
Resistance100

Resistance100

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There's a few tweeks you will want to make to improve your performance. If you can post the config link found at the bottom of the page you copied those spec's from it will make it easier to advise.

Likewise what your max budget would be :)
 
Resistance100

Resistance100

Expert
Case
CORSAIR 4000D AIRFLOW TEMPERED GLASS GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Six Core CPU (3.6GHz-4.2GHz/36MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® TUF GAMING B550-PLUS (DDR4, USB 3.2, 6Gb/s) - ARGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
16GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3200MHz (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
12GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3060 - HDMI, DP
1st Storage Drive
1TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 64MB CACHE
1st M.2 SSD Drive
512GB PCS PCIe M.2 SSD (2000 MB/R, 1100 MB/W)
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
STANDARD AMD CPU 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 (Wi-Fi NOT INCLUDED)
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
Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00001]
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10 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 (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 10 to 12 working days
Price: £1,208.00 including VAT and Delivery

Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am4-gen3-pc/AKzUf0!bz9/

If you can stretch another £100 you will really see the benefit.

The case you selected wasn't suitable and you would struggle with temperatures and performance as a result, so selected a more suitable budget one.

Upgraded your PSU to support future GPU upgrades to extend the life of the PC

Storage - Added an M.2 drive for your OS and programs, this will improve load times and overall windows experience. the HDD for storing your games

Removed Bullguard - Windows defender is better and free

Added Silver Warranty - No brainer for £5
 
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RickLovesPCs

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I already purchased the pc that I showed at the beginning. I think it was the best for the price. Will be pc case be a real problem?
 
MrWilson

MrWilson

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RickLovesPCs said:
I already purchased the pc that I showed at the beginning. I think it was the best for the price. Will be pc case be a real problem?
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Yes, the budget cases are essentially ovens, I really wouldn't recommend them. The cheapest case even worth considering if the PCS Spectrum, but ideally you should be starting off with the 4000D to look after your components.

Your main issue is that although the 3060 is an appropriate GPU, it is still more expensive than it should be at ~£400, as every component is in short supply at present and that has caused a price increase. I would highly recommend either allowing your budget to stretch a little to add in the sensible edits made by R100, which gives you room for upgradeability and will therefore last longer than 2-3 years, or hold off a few months and get a lot more bang for your buck.
For the next couple of months unfortunately you will be paying a large premium to order a PC.
 
Resistance100

Resistance100

Expert
RickLovesPCs said:
I already purchased the pc that I showed at the beginning. I think it was the best for the price. Will be pc case be a real problem?
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You can make amendments to your order up until it goes into build.

That case really will be an issue, it has poor airflow and no input fans to pull in air in the few spaces it has. If you really wanted that case I would suggest you upgrade the CPU cooler to compensate some of the cooling and add some decent fans but even then you risk other components overheating and it would bring the cost more than the cost of a better case. (Plus it has a DVD bay which i suspect you won't use as you haven't added a drive to your build)
 
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Ash_

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4000D is a great case, if it came with more than 2 fans (especially rgb ones) it would be a lot more expensive. Potentially the best value case imo
 
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RickLovesPCs

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I am going to stick with that case guy's, I won't be doing more than 2-3 hours of gaming at a time and the games won't be too stressful for the pc components. I know it's not the best but I think it won't affect my performance that much. Thank's for the feedback!
 
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Ash_

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RickLovesPCs said:
I am going to stick with that case guy's, I won't be doing more than 2-3 hours of gaming at a time and the games won't be too stressful for the pc components. I know it's not the best but I think it won't affect my performance that much. Thank's for the feedback!
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It takes a few minutes to get to them temps, under heavy work load, a few hours and you may as well put a rack of ribs in there. Honestly for the little bit more, a decent case is well worth it.
 
MrWilson

MrWilson

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We've given our feedback, whether you choose to follow it is down to you.
All we can do is advise. I hope that if you stick with that case it doesn't end badly for you...
 
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RickLovesPCs said:
I am going to stick with that case guy's, I won't be doing more than 2-3 hours of gaming at a time and the games won't be too stressful for the pc components. I know it's not the best but I think it won't affect my performance that much. Thank's for the feedback!
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I would strongly, strongly advise finding an extra £40 and going with something like the 4000D case.
You are talking about doing something that WILL take years off the life of the components inside, on a build thats over £1000, for the sake of £40.

You dont have to cancel the order or anything like that, you can do it as a simple amendment (which is free until they start actually building, just the difference in cost of the part).
 
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Put em on the PC...I wanna have a word....


But in all seriousness, its not a good move, really isnt. I'd get them to have a look at this thread, and ask them about if they really want to pay that amount for a computer that could potentially get 10 years use rather than one that will have thermal issues and shortened lifespan.

Hell, i'm half tempted to offer to pay for it myself.
 
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RickLovesPCs

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sibun1 said:
Put em on the PC...I wanna have a word....


But in all seriousness, its not a good move, really isnt. I'd get them to have a look at this thread, and ask them about if they really want to pay that amount for a computer that could potentially get 10 years use rather than one that will have thermal issues and shortened lifespan.

Hell, i'm half tempted to offer to pay for it myself
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yea it's too late :c
 
Resistance100

Resistance100

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As Mr Wilson has said all we can do is advise and it's up to you at the end of the day.

But can you at least buy some extra fans for that case, as is you'll get a couple of years at most with that case with a 3000 series card in there and a CPU with a stock cooler. Those parts won't be getting any cool airflow. It only takes around 20-30mins for temps to rise in a good case, a few hours straight gaming in that case won't be good.
 
jamiephillips909

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PCS SPECTRUM RGB MID TOWER CASE could you try approaching your parents with spending £20 as they arnt willing to go £40 more and go for that case as it at least has 3 intake fans and one rear the original pick only has 1 rear outake fan im just worried your going to appear in the technical advice forum in a few weeks asking why your pc is malfuctioning
 
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