How's this spec for a 4k gaming PC?

[JulBeh]

Hi, I haven't built a PC for over 20 years and in that time been mostly playing most my games on console. However, now I'd like to really experience a lot more performance and a larger variety of games. I've put together a build that I am going to use with a AW 32" OLED 4K240hz monitor. I'm looking to get a good balance of 4K and FPS in most games, with 1440 and higher frames for some online FPS. I've done research and it seems like this will last me for a good few years and the components used would allow me to upgrade a bit easier in a few years time if need be.

This PC will just be used for gaming and the budget is around 2.4k. This build is £2,306.

What do you think? Could anything be improved or optimised?

Case
PCS SPECTRUM II ARGB MID TOWER CASE (PWM)
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 (AM5, DDR5, PCIe 4.0, Wi-Fi 6)
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB DDR5 6000MHz (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
16GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 4080 SUPER - HDMI, DP, LHR
Graphics Card Support Bracket
NONE (BRACKET INCLUDED AS STANDARD ON 4070 Ti / RX 7700 XT AND ABOVE)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
2TB SAMSUNG 980 PRO M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 7000MB/R, 5000MB/W)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 850W RMx SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead, 1.0mm Core)
Processor Cooling
PCS FrostFlow 240 Series ARGB High Performance Liquid 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
Windows 11 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence

The only thing I am a little unsure of (apologies, it's a bit of a beginner question) but the case supports 3 front fans but the configurator won't let me add any more due to the radiator so I am a little confused. Could anyone explain?

Thanks

 

[Martinr36]

To answer the question, that case comes with 3 front fans which is why it won't let you add any more....3 front fans, 1 rear fan and the cooler fans (2) equals the maximum amount of fans that case can support (6). However, for a build at the level you are planning, you want a much better and well known case. The case is arguably the most important part of any build as it provides the airflow which the components, especially the graphics card, needs. The lowest I'd want to go is the Corsair 4000D RGB Airflow.

For the rest, if you could please go back into the "post to forum" page where you got the specs list, copy the entire thing (especially the "Unique configurable URL") and paste as it lets us go in and adjust things rather than starting a spec from scratch.

There are some areas that could be optimised

Very well put, especially about the case

 

[JulBeh]

To answer the question, that case comes with 3 front fans which is why it won't let you add any more....3 front fans, 1 rear fan and the cooler fans (2) equals the maximum amount of fans that case can support (6). However, for a build at the level you are planning, you want a much better and well known case. The case is arguably the most important part of any build as it provides the airflow which the components, especially the graphics card, needs. The lowest I'd want to go is the Corsair 4000D RGB Airflow.

For the rest, if you could please go back into the "post to forum" page where you got the specs list, copy the entire thing (especially the "Unique configurable URL") and paste as it lets us go in and adjust things rather than starting a spec from scratch.

There are some areas that could be optimised

Thanks for the reply. Ah, for some reason I assumed if I select additional fans, it will replace the fans it comes with. I assume the front fans that are included are non-RGB from looking at the specs, so I wanted to replace them during the build, rather than after once I've received it. (Update: Spoken to PCS and they can replace them post order so that's good)

Here is the updated spec with the Corsair case...

Case
CORSAIR 4000D RGB AIRFLOW TEMPERED GLASS GAMING CASE
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 (AM5, DDR5, PCIe 4.0, Wi-Fi 6)
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB DDR5 6000MHz (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
16GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 4080 SUPER - HDMI, DP, LHR
Graphics Card Support Bracket
NONE (BRACKET INCLUDED AS STANDARD ON 4070 Ti / RX 7700 XT AND ABOVE)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
2TB SAMSUNG 980 PRO M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 7000MB/R, 5000MB/W)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 850W RMx SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead, 1.0mm Core)
Processor Cooling
PCS FrostFlow 360 Series ARGB High Performance Liquid Cooler
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Extra Case Fans
1 x PCS ARGB LED Fan
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
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
Norton 360 inc. Game Optimizer - Free 90 Day License
Browser
Firefox™
Cable Management
PCS 1.5M Zip Cable Tidy - Professional Cable Management
Warranty
3 Year Standard Warranty (6 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 4 to 6 working days
Price: £2,356.00 including VAT and Delivery
Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am5-pc/z92XdCEXQE/

 

[AdamShorter800]

Hope it's okay to jump onto this thread, I'm a console gamer but always wanted to make the switch over but tbh I don't understand alot when it comes to gaming pc.

I currently game on a ps5 with a 32inch samsung g5 monitor. I like the look of the build you've made for Jul but have a few questions.

Would I need a new monitor, if so what would you suggest that doesn't completely break the bank but still makes the most out of the pcs performance (£500 rough budget)

With the drives is the 2tb one for the windows as the 512gb has better specs (I think lol) or do you need 2tb for the windows and the 512gb was to stay as close to the original quote as possible.

Thanks in advance and apologies for my lack of understanding tech lol