Is this a reasonable build?

[gsw_ldn]

Budget: £2200
Uses case: 1440p gaming 4k or 1440p, 60hz gaming. (I have a 4k 60hz non-gaming monitor Dell 32 4K USB-C Hub Monitor - P3222QE, haven't decided if I will upgrade in the future. The 60hz frequency and 8ms average response time is not ideal for gaming, but I need the 4k for productivity.)

Any suggestion on the spec below is appreciated!

Case
be quiet! SHADOW BASE 800 FX GAMING CASE
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Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Eight Core CPU (3.8GHz-5.5GHz/40MB CACHE/AM5)
Motherboard
ASUS® TUF GAMING B850-PLUS WIFI (AM5, DDR5, M.2 PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7)
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR5 6000MHz CL40 (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
16GB GIGABYTE RADEON™ RX 9070 XT GAMING OC - 2 x HDMI, 2 x DP
1st M.2 SSD Drive
2TB SAMSUNG 990 PRO M.2, PCIe 4.0 NVMe (up to 7450MB/R, 6900MB/W)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 850W RMx SERIES™ ATX 3.1, MODULAR, CYBENETICS GOLD
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead, 1.0mm Core)
Processor Cooling
CORSAIR ICUE LINK TITAN 280 RX 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
Wireless Network Card
NONE OR ONBOARD Wi-Fi (MOTHERBOARD DEPENDENT)
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
US International/USA - US 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
Google Chrome™
Monitor Cables
1.8M GOLD PLATED V2.1 Certified HDMI CABLE
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 5 to 7 working days
Price: £2,207.00 including VAT and Delivery
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[Ekans2011]

Uses case: 1440p gaming. (I have a 4k 60hz non-gaming monitor, haven't decided if I will upgrade in the future. The 60hz frequency and 8ms average response time is not ideal for gaming, but I need the 4k for productivity.)

I'm confused: if the use case is 1440p gaming, why do you need a 4K productivity monitor?
Anyway, regardless of resolution or GPU, the 60Hz refresh rate will cap your FPS at 60.

 

[gsw_ldn]

if the use case is 1440p gaming, why do you need a 4K productivity monitor?

Sorry for not being clear in the post. I got this monitor a few years ago for work and would like to continue using it (with another laptop). Now I'm trying to build a gaming PC with the said budget, ideally sharing the same monitor. I had an assumption that a PC that can handle 1440p gaming comfortably can also work with this monitor, given resolution is higher and frequency is capped at 60hz, which might be ok for some games that don't require super high FPS. I understand the monitor might be the bottleneck here so might upgrade it later.

 

[Ekans2011]

Sorry for not being clear in the post. I got this monitor a few years ago for work and would like to continue using it (with another laptop). Now I'm trying to build a gaming PC with the said budget, ideally sharing the same monitor. I had an assumption that a PC that can handle 1440p gaming comfortably can also work with this monitor, given resolution is higher and frequency is capped at 60hz, which might be ok for some games that don't require super high FPS. I understand the monitor might be the bottleneck here so might upgrade it later.

1440p is not a simple downscale from 4k. Reduce to 1080p would be significantly better on the monitor than 1440p.
Anyway, that monitor isn't suitable for gaming, and 60fps isn't an acceptable frame rate in 2025.

 

[svemin]

I would change the CPU to 12 or 16 core ryzen, even if not x3d version. Also, I would buy the 9070 XT externally as PCS appear to be charging around £800 for it, which is obscene, you can have one for £100-150 less from other places (or get the 5070 Ti for about the same money). I would also go with 1000W PSU just in case and take just 1TB fast SSD as primary drive and keep it clean (and add on slower, second 4Tb SSD for games etc). Finally, I would buy Windows 11 home externally

 

[SpyderTracks]

Finally, I would buy Windows 11 home externally

Not legally, only from grey markets which are stolen keys

"Grey" Digital markets, think something is cheap? Educate yourself on the reality.

Hi All We often get people moaning about the cost of a windows license on PCS or games and referencing the "cheap" alternatives on the internet. Most of these sites are coined as "Grey" markets which is where the licenses are obtained by criminal means and resold on the cheap. It's bad...

www.pcspecialist.co.uk

 

[TonyCarter]

Non-X3D versions will hurt your gaming performance. The only way to get the best gaming performance AND the best productivity performance is with a 9950X3D CPU as it has the same 3d v-cache as the 9800X3D, but with an extra 8 cores for productivity.

The 12-core 9900X3D has less 3D v-cache on it's 6 X3D cores, so is slower than a 8-core 9800X3D in games.

Don't forget that if you buy Windows externally, then you will have to reinstall it on the PC as the test build that it will come with is incomplete and WILL cause issues. You may also have to rely on other forums for software support.

 

[svemin]

- I disagree on non x3d versions - while x3d versions are better for games indeed, you need cores for productivity. The best would be to get 16 core x3d, this would be great for everything, but is expensive. The compromise is 12 cores x3d ot 16 cores non-x3d in the same price range.

 

[Ekans2011]

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Ehm, no. They are selling keys which can stop working anytime

Microsoft says at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/howtotell/Shop....

Beware of Product Keys Sold Separately
With the exception of Product Key Cards (PKC’s) distributed with COA’s, Microsoft does not distribute products keys as standalone products. If you see a listing on an auction site, online classified ad, or other online page advertising product keys for sale, it’s a good indication that the keys are likely stolen or counterfeit. If you were to purchase and use a stolen or counterfeit product key to activate Windows installed on your PC, the key may not work for activation, may already be in use on another PC, or it might be blocked from use later by Microsoft when the key is reported stolen.

- I also disagree on non x3d versions - while x3d versions are better for games indeed, you need cores for productivity. The best would be to get 16 core x3d, this would be great for everything, but is expensive. The compromise is 12 cores x3d ot 16 cores non-x3d in the same price range.

OP doesn't need a productivity PC.

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Uses case: 1440p gaming 4k or 1440p, 60hz gaming.

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[SpyderTracks]

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Lols, thanks for taking the time to actually go through the link.

WhoKeys are not legit, they deal in stolen keys

Just because it’s ok with you to buy compromised products doesn’t mean it’s ok for the general public and certainly not this forum

Its also against forum rules to discuss any warez on here as was clearly highlighted in the thread you so kindly ignored

Redirecting

 

[svemin]

Ehm, no. They are selling keys which can stop working anytime

Microsoft says at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/howtotell/Shop....

Beware of Product Keys Sold Separately
With the exception of Product Key Cards (PKC’s) distributed with COA’s, Microsoft does not distribute products keys as standalone products. If you see a listing on an auction site, online classified ad, or other online page advertising product keys for sale, it’s a good indication that the keys are likely stolen or counterfeit. If you were to purchase and use a stolen or counterfeit product key to activate Windows installed on your PC, the key may not work for activation, may already be in use on another PC, or it might be blocked from use later by Microsoft when the key is reported stolen.


OP doesn't need a productivity PC.

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Uses case: 1440p gaming 4k or 1440p, 60hz gaming.

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- No, I've bought 8 Win 11 keys and 5 MS office keys from them the last 5 years and they all work just fine

 

[TonyCarter]

- No, I've bought 8 Win 11 keys and 5 MS office keys from them the last 5 years and they all work just fine

I've bought* knock-off DVDs from the local market over the last 20 years, and they all work just fine

* I haven't, but you get the point!

 

[svemin]

Ehm, no. They are selling keys which can stop working anytime

Microsoft says at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/howtotell/Shop....

Beware of Product Keys Sold Separately
With the exception of Product Key Cards (PKC’s) distributed with COA’s, Microsoft does not distribute products keys as standalone products. If you see a listing on an auction site, online classified ad, or other online page advertising product keys for sale, it’s a good indication that the keys are likely stolen or counterfeit. If you were to purchase and use a stolen or counterfeit product key to activate Windows installed on your PC, the key may not work for activation, may already be in use on another PC, or it might be blocked from use later by Microsoft when the key is reported stolen.


OP doesn't need a productivity PC.

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Uses case: 1440p gaming 4k or 1440p, 60hz gaming.

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In the first paragraph, the OP says they need 4k for productivity, maybe read the post fully

 

[Ekans2011]

- No, I've bought 8 Win 11 keys and 5 MS office keys from them the last 5 years and they all work just fine

Its also against forum rupes to discuss any warez on here as was clearly highlighted in the thread you so kindly ignored

 

[Ekans2011]

In the first paragraph, the OP says they need 4k for productivity, maybe read the post fully

Even though I am not a native speaker, I believe I have read better in this situation.

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Sorry for not being clear in the post. I got this monitor a few years ago for work and would like to continue using it (with another laptop). Now I'm trying to build a gaming PC with the said budget, ideally sharing the same monitor.

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[svemin]

Even though I am not a native speaker, I believe I have read better in this situation.

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Sorry for not being clear in the post. I got this monitor a few years ago for work and would like to continue using it (with another laptop). Now I'm trying to build a gaming PC with the said budget, ideally sharing the same monitor.

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Whether you're a native speaker or not is irrelevant, you need to read fully and pay attention to what you read

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Budget: £2200
Uses case: 1440p gaming 4k or 1440p, 60hz gaming. (I have a 4k 60hz non-gaming monitor Dell 32 4K USB-C Hub Monitor - P3222QE, haven't decided if I will upgrade in the future. The 60hz frequency and 8ms average response time is not ideal for gaming, but I need the 4k for productivity.)

Any suggestion on the spec below is appreciated!

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[Ekans2011]

Whether you're a native speaker or not is irrelevant, you need to read fully and pay attention to what you read

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Budget: £2200
Uses case: 1440p gaming 4k or 1440p, 60hz gaming. (I have a 4k 60hz non-gaming monitor Dell 32 4K USB-C Hub Monitor - P3222QE, haven't decided if I will upgrade in the future. The 60hz frequency and 8ms average response time is not ideal for gaming, but I need the 4k for productivity.)

Any suggestion on the spec below is appreciated!

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He's talking about the monitor, not the PC.

That is why I asked him to clarify the system's purpose.

 

[SpyderTracks]

Whether you're a native speaker or not is irrelevant, you need to read fully and pay attention to what you read

ROFL Pot calling kettle black perhaps after you’ve entirely ignored anything we’ve attempted to educate you on and doubling down on false information???

 

[svemin]

ROFL Pot calling kettle black perhaps after you’ve entirely ignored anything we’ve attempted to educate you on and doubling down on false information???

You haven't said a single thing that's worth being part of anyone's education on anything really! But this is a pointless discussion, the person is free to spend their money on whatever they like however they like, what is important for them is to know that they have options, which now they know they have

 

[Rakk]

As a reminder there is to be ZERO discussions about cheap Windows keys - its its likely piracy or some other dodgy thing going on, so absolutely NO promoting of such sites!

And dammit, now I have to go delete everywhere in this thread that its been mentioned specifically (and I was about to go out!!!!) -

Edit: if I deleted anything that wasn't related to the dodgy sites, sorry, but it was a mess to work out what needed to stay and what needed to go, and yeah I'm about to go out