New PC Build - Gaming

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Hydras

Member
The PC I am currently using, I've had it for a very long time, everything is outdated by quite a while, and it's about time I begin searching for a new build.

This Build
will primarily be for Gaming and that's about it. VR Gaming is something I do not currently own, however it's a possibility in the future, so having that compatible would be a nice extra benefit.
The Monitors
I am currently using are: MSI G27C6, 165Hz Refresh Rate. 1080p. I have 2 of these one for my Primary Monitor, and then my Secondary. Currently I'm not planning on upgrading these, however in the future it may be worth upgrading to 1440p.
The Budget

I’ve created a build that currently costs £1500, That Said, I am willing to bump up my Budget to around £1700. I would rather this only happen if it makes the Build that much better.
My Budget is relatively low, due to the fact that I am a current University Student, and I don't intend on blowing all my money on a PC


Case
FRACTAL NORTH TG GAMING CASE (BLACK)
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X Six Core CPU (4.7GHz-5.3GHz/38MB 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
12GB XFX RADEON™ RX 7700 XT SWFT - HDMI, 3 x DP
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)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 750W RMe SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
CORSAIR iCUE H100i ELITE CAPELLIX XT 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
NO OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIRED
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
NO RECOVERY MEDIA REQUIRED
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: £1,524.00 including VAT and Delivery
Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am5-pc/Z8HwpMqdWy/
 
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Ekans2011

Ekans2011

VALUED CONTRIBUTOR
Hydras said:
The PC I am currently using, I've had it for a very long time, everything is outdated by quite a while, and it's about time I begin searching for a new build.

This Build
will primarily be for Gaming and that's about it. VR Gaming is something I do not currently own, however it's a possibility in the future, so having that compatible would be a nice extra benefit.
The Monitors
I am currently using are: MSI G27C6, 165Hz Refresh Rate. 1080p. I have 2 of these one for my Primary Monitor, and then my Secondary. Currently I'm not planning on upgrading these, however in the future it may be worth upgrading to 1440p.
The Budget

I’ve created a build that currently costs £1500, That Said, I am willing to bump up my Budget to around £1700. I would rather this only happen if it makes the Build that much better.
My Budget is relatively low, due to the fact that I am a current University Student, and I don't intend on blowing all my money on a PC


Case
FRACTAL NORTH TG GAMING CASE (BLACK)
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X Six Core CPU (4.7GHz-5.3GHz/38MB 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
12GB XFX RADEON™ RX 7700 XT SWFT - HDMI, 3 x DP
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)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 750W RMe SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
CORSAIR iCUE H100i ELITE CAPELLIX XT 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
NO OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIRED
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
NO RECOVERY MEDIA REQUIRED
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: £1,524.00 including VAT and Delivery
Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am5-pc/Z8HwpMqdWy/
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The build is not bad, however I would make the following changes.

Case
CORSAIR 3500X ARGB TEMPERED GLASS MID-TOWER (BLACK) - Good case at a lesser price than Fractal.
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Eight Core CPU (3.8GHz-5.5GHz/40MB CACHE/AM5) - Placeholder: wait for the 7800X3D or 9800X3D.
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) - Non-RGB to save some money.
Graphics Card
12GB XFX RADEON™ RX 7700 XT SWFT - HDMI, 3 x DP
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)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 1200W RMx SHIFT SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS GOLD, ULTRA QUIET - Much better choice; plenty room for future upgrades.
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead, 1.0mm Core)
Processor Cooling
CORSAIR iCUE H115i ELITE CAPELLIX XT RGB High Performance CPU Cooler - Just £6 more for the 280mm model; it will run quieter.
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
NO OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIRED
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
NO RECOVERY MEDIA REQUIRED
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Firefox™
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: £1,692.00 including VAT and Delivery
Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am5-pc/YAuBVTc0ZA/
 
H

Hydras

Member
Ekans2011 said:
The build is not bad, however I would make the following changes.

Case
CORSAIR 3500X ARGB TEMPERED GLASS MID-TOWER (BLACK) - Good case at a lesser price than Fractal.
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Eight Core CPU (3.8GHz-5.5GHz/40MB CACHE/AM5) - Placeholder: wait for the 7800X3D or 9800X3D.
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) - Non-RGB to save some money.
Graphics Card
12GB XFX RADEON™ RX 7700 XT SWFT - HDMI, 3 x DP
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)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 1200W RMx SHIFT SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS GOLD, ULTRA QUIET - Much better choice; plenty room for future upgrades.
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead, 1.0mm Core)
Processor Cooling
CORSAIR iCUE H115i ELITE CAPELLIX XT RGB High Performance CPU Cooler - Just £6 more for the 280mm model; it will run quieter.
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
NO OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIRED
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
NO RECOVERY MEDIA REQUIRED
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Firefox™
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: £1,692.00 including VAT and Delivery
Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am5-pc/YAuBVTc0ZA/
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Thank you very much for you're help.

I'll keep an eye on the 7800X3D coming back in stock up until around December time, when I eventually go to purchase.
Question, is the 7800X3D a significant improvement from the Ryzen 7 9700x? Just wondering because I know that the 7800x3d is a popular choice, and often Out of Stock. I'd like this Build to be ordered around that set time frame around Christmas, rather then waiting for the CPU to come in stock. If the difference is extremely noticeable and much better then the 9700x then I'll just wait.
 
Ekans2011

Ekans2011

VALUED CONTRIBUTOR
Hydras said:
Thank you very much for you're help.

I'll keep an eye on the 7800X3D coming back in stock up until around December time, when I eventually go to purchase.
Question, is the 7800X3D a significant improvement from the Ryzen 7 9700x? Just wondering because I know that the 7800x3d is a popular choice, and often Out of Stock. I'd like this Build to be ordered around that set time frame around Christmas, rather then waiting for the CPU to come in stock. If the difference is extremely noticeable and much better then the 9700x then I'll just wait.
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The average performance between the 2 is about 10%, but it depends on games/resolutions (in some games the 7800X3D is over 20% faster).

I recommend you wait for reviews of the 9800X3D, which should be available in early November.
In any case, building now to buy in two months makes little sense.
 
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Hydras

Member
Ekans2011 said:
The average performance between the 2 is about 10%, but it depends on games/resolutions (in some games the 7800X3D is over 20% faster).

I recommend you wait for reviews of the 9800X3D, which should be available in early November.
In any case, building now to buy in two months makes little sense.
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Started the build now just to grasp a general idea on how much it would cost, and what type of build I can get for the budget I allocated.
Whatever comes from this wont be final, like you said with the reviews in November, which I'll take a look at, and come to a decision on what I want to buy when the time comes it
 
Ekans2011

Ekans2011

VALUED CONTRIBUTOR
Hydras said:
Started the build now just to grasp a general idea on how much it would cost, and what type of build I can get for the budget I allocated.
Whatever comes from this wont be final, like you said with the reviews in November, which I'll take a look at, and come to a decision on what I want to buy when the time comes it
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I understand, but prices fluctuate all the time; they are not fixed; what you can afford today may not be the same in two or three months. :)
 
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Hydras

Member
Ekans2011 said:
I understand, but prices fluctuate all the time; they are not fixed; what you can afford today may not be the same in two or three months. :)
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Hmm. I understand. Thanks for your help anyway, I'll keep an eye on prices, reviews and everything running up to december.
 
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Hydras

Member
Ekans2011 said:
The build is not bad, however I would make the following changes.

Case
CORSAIR 3500X ARGB TEMPERED GLASS MID-TOWER (BLACK) - Good case at a lesser price than Fractal.
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Eight Core CPU (3.8GHz-5.5GHz/40MB CACHE/AM5) - Placeholder: wait for the 7800X3D or 9800X3D.
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) - Non-RGB to save some money.
Graphics Card
12GB XFX RADEON™ RX 7700 XT SWFT - HDMI, 3 x DP
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)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 1200W RMx SHIFT SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS GOLD, ULTRA QUIET - Much better choice; plenty room for future upgrades.
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead, 1.0mm Core)
Processor Cooling
CORSAIR iCUE H115i ELITE CAPELLIX XT RGB High Performance CPU Cooler - Just £6 more for the 280mm model; it will run quieter.
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
NO OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIRED
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
NO RECOVERY MEDIA REQUIRED
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Firefox™
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: £1,692.00 including VAT and Delivery
Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am5-pc/YAuBVTc0ZA/
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Quick Question.

Additional/Extra Case Fans?. Any reason to purchase any of them? or will the ones which come with the case, and everything else included be sufficient.
Edit: Just read "Fans - Where necessary your computer will come with extra case fans fitted" so I guess I found my answer :D
 
Ekans2011

Ekans2011

VALUED CONTRIBUTOR
Hydras said:
Quick Question.

Additional/Extra Case Fans?. Any reason to purchase any of them? or will the ones which come with the case, and everything else included be sufficient.
Edit: Just read "Fans - Where necessary your computer will come with extra case fans fitted" so I guess I found my answer :D
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That case comes with 3x RS120 fans on the side (intake), 2x 140mm fans on the top (AIO - exhaust), and PCS will most likely install another basic 120mm fan on the rear (exhaust). Too many fans can be inefficient if not properly set up.
 
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