New to PC gaming- Is this a good build?

CaptainKristoff

Active member
Hi All, I've always been a console gamer but am looking to get my first gaming PC (I'll use it for a bit of work and Photoshop too, but nothing too strenuous). I would like to be able to play all the new games, Cyber Punk, AC Valhalla etc and whatever else new come out for the new gen of consoles. I'm currently on a HD monitor but will get a 4K one sometime next year. This is the top of my budget, but is it ok? Should I swap out any parts for anything better, will this be as future proof as is reasonably possible? Any advice will be greatly appreciated, thanks!

Case
CORSAIR 275R AIRFLOW TEMPERED GLASS GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Six Core CPU (3.7GHz-4.6GHz/35MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® TUF GAMING B550-PLUS (DDR4, USB 3.2, 6Gb/s) - ARGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3600MHz (4 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
8GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3070 - HDMI, DP
1st Storage Drive
1TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA 120 2.5" SSD, (up to 560MB/sR | 540MB/sW)
1st Storage Drive
1TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 64MB CACHE
Power Supply
CORSAIR 550W CV SERIES™ CV-550 POWER SUPPLY
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
PCS FrostFlow 100 V2 Series High Performance CPU Cooler (AMD)
Thermal Paste
ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND
Extra Case Fans
1x 120mm Black Case Fan (configured to extract from rear/roof)
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT (Wi-Fi NOT INCLUDED)
Wireless Network Card
WIRELESS 802.11N 300Mbps/2.4GHz PCI-E CARD
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KK3-00002]
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10 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™
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 13 to 15 working days
Promotional Item
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Price: £1,621.00 including VAT and Delivery
 

Martinr36

MOST VALUED CONTRIBUTOR
What's your budget, also what are the details of the monitor you have resolution & refresh rate, failing that, make and model, also could you please supply the configuration link from the bottom of the spec
 

CaptainKristoff

Active member
Hi , thanks for the reply. At hte min I've got a iiyama ProLite E2710HDS. It's old and needs replacing, just not got the spare funds for that as well as the PC atm. This build is coming in at £1,621.00. So if I change any parts for more expensive one's, I'll need to make some cost cuts elsewhere as this is my limit.
 

Martinr36

MOST VALUED CONTRIBUTOR
That power supply isn't man enough for the 3070, Nvidia recommend 650W, so with future proofing in mind the guys on here would probably spec a 750W PSU especially as you're talking going 4k next year
 

CaptainKristoff

Active member
Thanks for that info, I've swapped to a Corsair 750W TXm Series semi modular 80 plus Gold. Bumped me up to £1669.00 but I can live with that
 
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