Looking for opinions, suggestions and advice on my first PC Build *UPDATED*

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EmWag1999

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AgentCooper said:
I’d bear in mind that built in speakers are usually low quality and low wattage (usually 2w) so tend to give very poor sound reproduction. I think all of us here would recommend picking up a pair of decent external speakers at some point. It’ll transform the listening experience.
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Yeah i figured that would be the case. But ive had tinny built in laptop speakers until now anyway :')
I thought I can always use them for convenience and then just plugs some speakers in if i need better quality
 
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EmWag1999

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Yeah Its definitely between these 2 at the moment
might pop in to currys and see if i get on with the curved screens as i dont know if i would XD

www.currys.co.uk

SAMSUNG Odyssey G5 LC27G55TQWUXEN Quad HD 27" Curved LED Gaming Monitor - Black

Quad HD 2560 x 1440p; Refresh rate: 144 Hz; Response time: 1 ms; Input: HDMI / DisplayPort; Can be wall mounted
www.currys.co.uk www.currys.co.uk

www.currys.co.uk

IIYAMA G-MASTER Red Eagle GB2760 Quad HD 27" TN LCD Gaming Monitor - Black

Quad HD 2560 x 1440p; Refresh rate: 144 Hz; Response time: 1 ms; Input: HDMI / DisplayPort; Built-in speakers; USB 2.0 x 3; Can be wall mounted
www.currys.co.uk www.currys.co.uk
 
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EmWag1999 said:
Yeah Its definitely between these 2 at the moment
might pop in to currys and see if i get on with the curved screens as i dont know if i would XD

www.currys.co.uk

SAMSUNG Odyssey G5 LC27G55TQWUXEN Quad HD 27" Curved LED Gaming Monitor - Black

Quad HD 2560 x 1440p; Refresh rate: 144 Hz; Response time: 1 ms; Input: HDMI / DisplayPort; Can be wall mounted
www.currys.co.uk www.currys.co.uk

www.currys.co.uk

IIYAMA G-MASTER Red Eagle GB2760 Quad HD 27" TN LCD Gaming Monitor - Black

Quad HD 2560 x 1440p; Refresh rate: 144 Hz; Response time: 1 ms; Input: HDMI / DisplayPort; Built-in speakers; USB 2.0 x 3; Can be wall mounted
www.currys.co.uk www.currys.co.uk
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The G5 is much better. There are three types of panel: TN, VA and IPS. TN is definitely the worst; the others are more dependent on precise use case. The G5 is a VA; the Iiyama is a TN.
 
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DarTon

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I wouldn't ever go for a TN monitor these days.

It's down to personal preference whether you prefer VA or IPS panels. I prefer IPS, since I favour brightness over contrast. So I'd prefer this Dell IPS display with 400nits brightness https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/gamin...7-lcd-gaming-monitor-silver-10213454-pdt.html to a VA panel like the G5 with only 250nits. Albeit I do like the curve on the G5. Many others would disagree and prefer the higher contrast of the G5.

Probably best to go and see them in the real world!
 
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DarTon said:
I wouldn't ever go for a TN monitor these days.

It's down to personal preference whether you prefer VA or IPS panels. I prefer IPS, since I favour brightness over contrast. So I'd prefer this Dell IPS display with 400nits brightness https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/gamin...7-lcd-gaming-monitor-silver-10213454-pdt.html to a VA panel like the G5 with only 250nits. Albeit I do like the curve on the G5. Many others would disagree and prefer the higher contrast of the G5.

Probably best to go and see them in the real world!
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I have the earlier GSync version of that same dell monitor and absolutely love it personally. Have always been a fan of dell screens.
 
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EmWag1999

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Hmm looks like I have some more searching to do for my monitor

I'll go to the shop so I can see them in person etc.
If I'm looking for a 1440 monitor, would I be fairly safe with the 6700xt?
 
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EmWag1999 said:
Hmm looks like I have some more searching to do for my monitor

I'll go to the shop so I can see them in person etc.
If I'm looking for a 1440 monitor, would I be fairly safe with the 6700xt?
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Yep, 3060Ti and 6700XT are great choices for 1440p, 3070 if you really want to crank things up 👍
 
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EmWag1999

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JUNI0R said:
Beat me to it! That said, it’s worth mentioning the 3070 is only about £35 more than the 6700XT currently, so it seems like an absolute no brainier to go for the 3070 if you’re able to squeeze it in the budget right now!
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Cool, I'll do it!

Will it be wasted at all with the rest of my spec? Like the motherboard and cpu?
 
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EmWag1999

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I've been avoiding the ones you have to pre-order though so if thats one of those I might have to stick with the slightly lower one :(
 
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EmWag1999

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would it be rog strix 3070 or nvidia geforce rtx 3070, or nvidia geforce rtx 3070 ti..?
Like what's the difference if theyre the same model?
 
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EmWag1999 said:
Yeah i figured that would be the case. But ive had tinny built in laptop speakers until now anyway :')
I thought I can always use them for convenience and then just plugs some speakers in if i need better quality
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You can get a cheap soundbar that is way better then any built in speakers on a monitor I would not base a monitor purchase on its sound !
 
jamiephillips909

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A standard nvidia 3070 would be in line with your budget rog strix is branded and in my opinion not worth the increase in price and the 3070ti is a better version of the standard 3070 the gap between a 3070 and 3080 in the nvidia marketing machine but again in my opinion not worth the extra cost
 
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