Need a new gaming PC and no idea where to start

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SKPog

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Hi guys

I've currently got a PC that I spent maybe £800-£900 on and I'm looking for a full upgrade and I've got a budget of around £3000 but I have literally no idea where to even start when it comes to PCs. I want to use it to play pretty much any game I want on quite high settings as I would like to eventually stream/record so it would need to handle both of those at the same time. I've attached a screenshot of the quote that I did myself and it's below the budget that I've set myself so if someone could take a look and let me know if that's good enough for what I need it to do and if it's not what could I add/improve. Any help is very much appreciated. Thanks guys
 

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TonyCarter

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Whilst we wait for the answers to the questions posed in the sticky posted by Martinr36 above (e.g. monitor, other uses, budget with/without monitor, etc.).

I'd say the only 'good' part of the build is the GPU. Everything else is either outdated, budget or sub-optimal.

Once we know the answers we'll be able to advise more fully.
 
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FYI, there's a similar post/request by another user...

Advice on spec

Hi all I know next to nothing about PC specs, but I'm making the switch over to PC gaming after a lifetime on consoles. I'm looking to spend around £3,000, little wiggle room if needed. I want to it ro be able to run high spec games. But since I couldnt configure one myself I've chosen...
www.pcspecialist.co.uk www.pcspecialist.co.uk

Which has a very good build including a monitor suggestion for your £3000 budget.

Don't post questions in that thread, keep it to this one, but you can click the config link at the bottom to see the build in more detail...and what upgrade/downgrade options are available.

We can then use your own config link to tweak as needed, and keep our suggestions to this thread.
 
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SKPog

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I couldn't find exact specs for my monitors but I've got 2x of these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07DTN4BM8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Uses: I want to use the PC for gaming, live streaming and video editing/processing

Budget: At most I want to spend £3000 but if we can get it closer to £2500 that would be ideal

I hope that helps
Martinr36 said:

Please read before posting:- Collaboration of Helpful Hints

NB: These forums are not an official support channel. None of us work for PCS, we're all either customers or techies who just like to help out where possible. For any official support, you need to contact PCS directly either through your PCS account, or via the contact details on the main...
www.pcspecialist.co.uk www.pcspecialist.co.uk
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SKPog

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TonyCarter said:
FYI, there's a similar post/request by another user...

Advice on spec

Hi all I know next to nothing about PC specs, but I'm making the switch over to PC gaming after a lifetime on consoles. I'm looking to spend around £3,000, little wiggle room if needed. I want to it ro be able to run high spec games. But since I couldnt configure one myself I've chosen...
www.pcspecialist.co.uk www.pcspecialist.co.uk

Which has a very good build including a monitor suggestion for your £3000 budget.

Don't post questions in that thread, keep it to this one, but you can click the config link at the bottom to see the build in more detail...and what upgrade/downgrade options are available.

We can then use your own config link to tweak as needed, and keep our suggestions to this thread.
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So I've just had a look through that thread and I really like that PC but would it work with the monitors that I am currently using and would it allow me to livestream without any issues? I've linked my monitors further up in this thread
 
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TonyCarter

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SKPog said:
So I've just had a look through that thread and I really like that PC but would it work with the monitors that I am currently using and would it allow me to livestream without any issues? I've linked my monitors further up in this thread
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It's probably overkill as it's a 1440p build, but as you're wanting to stream as well, the extra oomph will certainly help.

Here's a tweaked version to give you a bit more 'bling' and better cooling to keep the 7800X3D performing optimally whilst minimising noise from air-cooler fans having to run a higher speeds to do the same cooling. Case has a bit more space for the components to breathe too.

It's well within your budget too...and will be fine if you decide to go for an extra 1440p/ultrawide 1440p for the gaming and keep the 2x1080p for the streaming/chat side.

Case
CORSAIR iCUE 5000X RGB MID TOWER GAMING CASE - bigger case, better airflow, more bling fans, more space for better cable management
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Eight Core CPU (4.2GHz-5.0GHz/104MB w/3D V-CACHE/AM5) - great for gaming and plenty of power for a bit of video processing (if video processing is at a heavier/more serious level then a 7950X3D could be an option)
Motherboard
ASUS® TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI (AM5, DDR5, PCIe 4.0, Wi-Fi 6)
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR5 6000MHz (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
16GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 4070 Ti SUPER - HDMI, DP, LHR - overkill for 1080p gaming, but will certainly help with the real-time encoding/streaming (and better than an AMD option in this scenario)
Graphics Card Support Bracket
NONE (BRACKET INCLUDED AS STANDARD ON 4070 Ti / RX 7700 XT AND ABOVE)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
512GB SOLIDIGM P44 PRO GEN 4 M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (up to 7000MB/sR, 4700MB/sW)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
2TB SOLIDIGM P41+ GEN 4 M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (up to 4125MB/sR, 3325MB/sW) - for game installs; maybe consider another SSD/HDD for video processing
Power Supply
CORSAIR 1200W RMx SHIFT SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS GOLD, ULTRA QUIET - much more headroom and plenty of scope for future upgrades
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead, 1.0mm Core)
Processor Cooling
CORSAIR iCUE H100i ELITE CAPELLIX XT RGB High Performance CPU Cooler - better cooling if you're going to be doing any decent amount of time video processing/rendering
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
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
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Microsoft® Edge
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 4 to 6 working days
Price: £2,374.00 including VAT and Delivery
Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am5-pc/0fHdx6DUqH/
 
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SKPog

Member
TonyCarter said:
It's probably overkill as it's a 1440p build, but as you're wanting to stream as well, the extra oomph will certainly help.

Here's a tweaked version to give you a bit more 'bling' and better cooling to keep the 7800X3D performing optimally whilst minimising noise from air-cooler fans having to run a higher speeds to do the same cooling. Case has a bit more space for the components to breathe too.

It's well within your budget too...and will be fine if you decide to go for an extra 1440p/ultrawide 1440p for the gaming and keep the 2x1080p for the streaming/chat side.

Case
CORSAIR iCUE 5000X RGB MID TOWER GAMING CASE - bigger case, better airflow, more bling fans, more space for better cable management
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Eight Core CPU (4.2GHz-5.0GHz/104MB w/3D V-CACHE/AM5) - great for gaming and plenty of power for a bit of video processing (if video processing is at a heavier/more serious level then a 7950X3D could be an option)
Motherboard
ASUS® TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI (AM5, DDR5, PCIe 4.0, Wi-Fi 6)
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR5 6000MHz (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
16GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 4070 Ti SUPER - HDMI, DP, LHR - overkill for 1080p gaming, but will certainly help with the real-time encoding/streaming (and better than an AMD option in this scenario)
Graphics Card Support Bracket
NONE (BRACKET INCLUDED AS STANDARD ON 4070 Ti / RX 7700 XT AND ABOVE)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
512GB SOLIDIGM P44 PRO GEN 4 M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (up to 7000MB/sR, 4700MB/sW)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
2TB SOLIDIGM P41+ GEN 4 M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (up to 4125MB/sR, 3325MB/sW) - for game installs; maybe consider another SSD/HDD for video processing
Power Supply
CORSAIR 1200W RMx SHIFT SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS GOLD, ULTRA QUIET - much more headroom and plenty of scope for future upgrades
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead, 1.0mm Core)
Processor Cooling
CORSAIR iCUE H100i ELITE CAPELLIX XT RGB High Performance CPU Cooler - better cooling if you're going to be doing any decent amount of time video processing/rendering
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
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
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Microsoft® Edge
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 4 to 6 working days
Price: £2,374.00 including VAT and Delivery
Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am5-pc/0fHdx6DUqH/
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So I've just got one more question but it might be a silly one but I feel like I need to ask it so I can understand it a bit more. I can't connect my pc straight to the router via ethernet due to it being too far away, do I need to add a wireless network card to the pc?
 
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