Hi all,
I am venturing back into PC gaming and I'm really out of touch (not that I was ever really in touch at any point previously).
My PC is 8 years old now and doesn't really cut the mustard anymore - I have posted the specs for this at the bottom of this post, underneath the current spec I am looking at. Maybe this could be upgraded I don't know?
I am looking at buying a new custom built one and would preferably (although not a must) like a smaller PC so it can go in my living room.
I want it to be fast (like, instant fast), quiet, and able to play any game I want, with no upgrades needed at least for the next 5 years (not asking for much right?).
With that said I've tried different combinations of parts and keep coming up around the 2k mark.
I am happy to pay this if it is the only way to achieve the above but some of the parts may not be right and I really don't know what I'm doing.
My preference money wise would be more around the <£1500 but as I say if it's going to run like s**t off a shovel then I'm happy to spend it knowing that it will stand the test of time.
Also, I'll be honest, I'm not really a fan of this case but the only other option was very limiting due to it's slimness. As long as the case isn't massive I would be happy to go for a bigger one.
Also, also, if you think you've noticed something and are thinking, "oh he's probably done X because of Y", please don't underestimate how poor my knowledge is when it comes to this stuff. If I have left something out you think I need, or included something I don't, point it out because I really am that stupid.
This is what I have gone with to combat the size but it's very different to what I had the other day due to constraints caused by the size, hence why I am open to bigger as long as it's not a huge eyesore in my living room.
Case
CORSAIR CRYSTAL SERIES 280X RGB GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i9 Ten-Core Processor i9-10850K (3.6GHz) 20MB Cache
Motherboard
ASUS® ROG STRIX Z490-I GAMING (Mini-ITX, LGA1200, USB 3.2) - ARGB Ready
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3600MHz (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
6GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 2060 - HDMI, DP - VR Ready!
1st Storage Drive
2TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA 120 2.5" SSD, (up to 560MB/sR | 540MB/sW)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 450W CV SERIES™ CV-450 POWER SUPPLY
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
Noctua NH-C14S Ultra Quiet Performance CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste
ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Wireless Network Card
GIGABIT LAN PORT + Wi-Fi
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 4 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
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 15 to 18 working days
Price: £1,811.00 including VAT and Delivery
Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/intel-z490-sff-gaming/zZfGgFbJxp/
MY CURRENT PC:
I am venturing back into PC gaming and I'm really out of touch (not that I was ever really in touch at any point previously).
My PC is 8 years old now and doesn't really cut the mustard anymore - I have posted the specs for this at the bottom of this post, underneath the current spec I am looking at. Maybe this could be upgraded I don't know?
I am looking at buying a new custom built one and would preferably (although not a must) like a smaller PC so it can go in my living room.
I want it to be fast (like, instant fast), quiet, and able to play any game I want, with no upgrades needed at least for the next 5 years (not asking for much right?).
With that said I've tried different combinations of parts and keep coming up around the 2k mark.
I am happy to pay this if it is the only way to achieve the above but some of the parts may not be right and I really don't know what I'm doing.
My preference money wise would be more around the <£1500 but as I say if it's going to run like s**t off a shovel then I'm happy to spend it knowing that it will stand the test of time.
Also, I'll be honest, I'm not really a fan of this case but the only other option was very limiting due to it's slimness. As long as the case isn't massive I would be happy to go for a bigger one.
Also, also, if you think you've noticed something and are thinking, "oh he's probably done X because of Y", please don't underestimate how poor my knowledge is when it comes to this stuff. If I have left something out you think I need, or included something I don't, point it out because I really am that stupid.
This is what I have gone with to combat the size but it's very different to what I had the other day due to constraints caused by the size, hence why I am open to bigger as long as it's not a huge eyesore in my living room.
Case
CORSAIR CRYSTAL SERIES 280X RGB GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i9 Ten-Core Processor i9-10850K (3.6GHz) 20MB Cache
Motherboard
ASUS® ROG STRIX Z490-I GAMING (Mini-ITX, LGA1200, USB 3.2) - ARGB Ready
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3600MHz (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
6GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 2060 - HDMI, DP - VR Ready!
1st Storage Drive
2TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA 120 2.5" SSD, (up to 560MB/sR | 540MB/sW)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 450W CV SERIES™ CV-450 POWER SUPPLY
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
Noctua NH-C14S Ultra Quiet Performance CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste
ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Wireless Network Card
GIGABIT LAN PORT + Wi-Fi
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 4 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
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 15 to 18 working days
Price: £1,811.00 including VAT and Delivery
Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/intel-z490-sff-gaming/zZfGgFbJxp/
MY CURRENT PC:
| Case | COOLERMASTER CM STORM TROOPER - GAMING ENTHUSIAST CASE |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel® Core™i5 Quad Core Processor i5-3570 (3.4GHz) 6MB Cache |
| Motherboard | ASUS® P8Z77-V PRO/THUNDERBOLT: PCI-E 3.0 READY,WIFI, SLI, X-FIRE |
| Memory (RAM) | 8GB KINGSTON HYPERX BEAST DUAL-DDR3 2400MHz X.M.P (2 x 4GB KIT) |
| Graphics Card | 2GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 670 - 2 DVI, HDMI, DP - 3D Vision Ready |
| 2nd Graphics Card | 2GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 670 - 2 DVI, HDMI, DP - 3D Vision Ready |
| 3rd Graphics Card | NONE |
| 1st Storage Drive | 120GB INTEL® 520 SERIES SSD, SATA 6 Gb/s (upto 550MB/sR | 520MB/sW) |
| 2nd Storage Drive | 1TB WD CAVIAR BLACK WD1002FAEX, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64MB CACHE (7200rpm) |
| 3rd Storage Drive | NONE |
| 4th Storage Drive | NONE |
| 1st M.2 SSD Drive | NONE |
| RAID | NONE |
| DVD/BLU-RAY Drive | 24x DUAL LAYER DVD WRITER ±R/±RW/RAM |
| 2nd DVD/BLU-RAY Drive | NONE |
| External Hard Drive | NONE |
| Memory Card Reader | INTERNAL 52 IN 1 CARD READER (XD, MS, CF, SD, etc) + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT |
| Power Supply | CORSAIR 1050W PRO SERIES™ HX1050-80 PLUS® GOLD MODULAR (£159) |
| Processor Cooling | Super Quiet 22dBA Triple Copper Heatpipe Intel CPU Cooler (£19) |
| Fan Controller | NONE |
| Extra Case Fans | NONE |
| Sound Card | ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD) |
| Wireless Network Card | 10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT - AS STANDARD ON ALL PCs |
| USB/Thunderbolt Options | 2 PORT USB 3.0 INTERNAL PCI-EX CARD + STANDARD USB PORTS |
| 4G Module | NONE, I WILL BE USING BROADBAND |
| Floppy Disk Drive | NONE |
| Firewire | NONE |
| TV Card | NONE |
| Operating System | Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit w/SP1 - inc DVD & Licence (£79) |
| Price (Ex VAT) | £1,340.83 |
| Price | £1,609.00 |
