Gaming/Streaming/Video Editing Desktop THOUGHTS?

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simmerrach

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Looking for feedback on this spec for a desktop that will be used for gaming and streaming during play. Also used for video editing using Adobe premiere and After effects. Games are not very intensive. Most high spec game currently playing is Planet Zoo (2019).

Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Eight Core CPU (3.6GHz-4.4GHz/36MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
Gigabyte X570 GAMING X: ATX (USB 3.2 Gen 1, PCIe 4.0) - ARGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 2400MHz (4 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
8GB AMD RADEON™ RX 580 - HDMI, DP - DX® 12
1st Storage Drive
1TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA 120 2.5" SSD, (up to 560MB/sR | 540MB/sW)
1st Storage Drive
512GB PCS 2.5" SSD, SATA 6 Gb (520MB/R, 450MB/W)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 550W CV SERIES™ CV-550 POWER SUPPLY
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
PCS FrostFlow 80 Series High Performance CPU Cooler (AMD)
Thermal Paste
ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND
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]
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 - 3 User, 1 Year
Browser
Google Chrome™
Warranty
3 Year Standard Warranty (1 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)


Please let me know if this will be good enough!
 
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simmerrach

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Citrus_9 said:
Please include a link to your specs as explained here https://www.pcspecialist.ie/forums/...ification-to-the-forum-check-this-spec.73718/

Also, what's your max budget? Do you have a monitor? If yes, what's the size, resolution and refresh rate. If not, what would you think getting and is the budget including a new monitor?
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Hi I have updated the specs.
My budget is around 1,500 including vat. But I would be paying excluding vat I believe. I have a monitor already, it is a BenQ GL2450.
Screen Size, 24, Resolution (max.) 1920x1080, Refresh Rate 60Hz. I would much prefer to use the monitor I have if possible.
 
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simmerrach said:
Hi I have updated the specs.
My budget is around 1,500 including vat. But I would be paying excluding vat I believe. I have a monitor already, it is a BenQ GL2450.
Screen Size, 24, Resolution (max.) 1920x1080, Refresh Rate 60Hz. I would much prefer to use the monitor I have if possible.
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Please include the configuration link
 
MrWilson

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simmerrach said:
Hi I have updated the specs.
My budget is around 1,500 including vat. But I would be paying excluding vat I believe. I have a monitor already, it is a BenQ GL2450.
Screen Size, 24, Resolution (max.) 1920x1080, Refresh Rate 60Hz. I would much prefer to use the monitor I have if possible.
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What games other than Planet Zoo do you play? Simulators and strategy games will cope at 60fps, but any FPS or action title would benefit from a higher refresh rate monitor. And as above, config would be handy.
 
MrWilson

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This should do the job. 8 core 5800x chip to handle your streaming and editing needs. A better cooler that will look after your cooling. And a better PSU to give you headroom for upgrades in the future. With a couple of GPU upgrades this build should last 7-10 years.

Case
NZXT H511 MID-TOWER GAMING CASE (BLACK)
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Eight Core CPU (3.8GHz-4.7GHz/36MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® TUF X570-PLUS GAMING (USB 3.2 Gen 2, PCIe 4.0, CrossFireX) - ARGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
16GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3600MHz (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
6GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1660 SUPER - HDMI, DP - GeForce GTX VR Ready!
1st Storage Drive
2TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 256MB 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
CoolerMaster MasterLiquid Lite 240 High Performance Liquid Cooler
Thermal Paste
ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND
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 24 to 26 working days
Price: £1,507.00 including VAT and Delivery

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

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MrWilson said:
What games other than Planet Zoo do you play? Simulators and strategy games will cope at 60fps, but any FPS or action title would benefit from a higher refresh rate monitor. And as above, config would be handy.
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I don't play action games at the moment as my laptop can't handle much more. I currently play: Phasmophobia, Pacify, Stardew Valley, Sims 4 and Sims 3, Jurassic World Evolution, Ooblets, zoo tycoon, Spore. Not very intensive, like I said currently Planet zoo is the most challenging to run.
 
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simmerrach

Member
MrWilson said:
This should do the job. 8 core 5800x chip to handle your streaming and editing needs. A better cooler that will look after your cooling. And a better PSU to give you headroom for upgrades in the future. With a couple of GPU upgrades this build should last 7-10 years.

Case
NZXT H511 MID-TOWER GAMING CASE (BLACK)
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Eight Core CPU (3.8GHz-4.7GHz/36MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® TUF X570-PLUS GAMING (USB 3.2 Gen 2, PCIe 4.0, CrossFireX) - ARGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
16GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3600MHz (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
6GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1660 SUPER - HDMI, DP - GeForce GTX VR Ready!
1st Storage Drive
2TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 256MB 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
CoolerMaster MasterLiquid Lite 240 High Performance Liquid Cooler
Thermal Paste
ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND
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 24 to 26 working days
Price: £1,507.00 including VAT and Delivery

Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am4-gen3-pc/aB!GwrXEPS/
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Thank you for this! I was just wondering what your reasons were for changing the motherboard? and the graphics card?
 
MrWilson

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Mobo is personal preference: I always use the ASUS motherboards when I spec builds for people.
GPU wise, I would always advocate Nvidia over AMD GPUs at the moment. AMD are catching up but aren’t quite in the same ballpark IMO. The 580 is about equivalent performance to a 1650 super, so for basically the same price the 1660 super is a better fit.
 
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MrWilson said:
Mobo is personal preference: I always use the ASUS motherboards when I spec builds for people.
GPU wise, I would always advocate Nvidia over AMD GPUs at the moment. AMD are catching up but aren’t quite in the same ballpark IMO. The 580 is about equivalent performance to a 1650 super, so for basically the same price the 1660 super is a better fit.
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Also to add to this, NVIDIA have an edge over AMD on GPUs due to the NVENC encoder chip. You can leverage a chip on your card to stream without affecting your graphics load. (This chip is available on 1660 Super and above / 2060 and above. The chip itself does not change between a 1660 Super and a 3090. Same chip just better graphics card for the actual game.

AMD do not have this currently.
 
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