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[sck451]

Just making the build now, it say I only need a 650 power supply instead of the 850 you’ve recommended?

then with the same design do I need to add extra case fans to tur build or is that why the processor cooler is expensive? And then I know the case already has 2 Fans, so should I add 3 more?

why not go for 7.1 sound cards instead of 5.1 as my headphones support 7.1?

Over-speccing your power supply leads to quieter and more efficient performance. It also gives room for an upgrade in the future to a more power-hungry graphics card.

You don't need to add fans to the build, but you could add the three LL120 fans and copy @rouchie's gorgeous build seen in this thread:

My new 3080/5900 finally arrived!!

So here a couple of pics of my new baby which arrived yesterday! Apologies in advance to @AgentCooper for the vein popping cabling - I am still sorting this as there is another monitor to go in!!

www.pcspecialist.co.uk

I doubt 7.1 surround headsets are much more than a gimmick in all honest, though I admit I'm not quite sure how they work. What does your headset plug into?

 

[jk12333]

Specs of pc i was going for?

Case
CORSAIR 5000D AIRFLOW TEMPERED GLASS GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12 Core CPU (3.7GHz-4.8GHz/70MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® ROG STRIX X570-F GAMING (USB 3.2 Gen 2, PCIe 4.0) - ARGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3600MHz (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
8GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3070 Ti - HDMI, DP
1st M.2 SSD Drive
500GB SAMSUNG 980 PRO M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 6900MB/R, 5000MB/W)
2nd M.2 SSD Drive
2TB INTEL® 670p M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (up to 3500MB/sR | 2700MB/sW) (Special Offer)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 850W RMx SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
Corsair H150i RGB PRO XT Hydro Series High Performance CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Sound Card
Asus Xonar AE 7.1-Channel Gaming Audio Card
Network Card
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT
Wireless Network Card
WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 2,400Mbps/5GHz, 300Mbps/2.4GHz PCI-E CARD + BT 5.0
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 [KUK-00001]
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 15 to 18 working days

 

[Steveyg]

Just making the build now, it say I only need a 650 power supply instead of the 850 you’ve recommended?

then with the same design do I need to add extra case fans to tur build or is that why the processor cooler is expensive? And then I know the case already has 2 Fans, so should I add 3 more?

why not go for 7.1 sound cards instead of 5.1 as my headphones support 7.1?

Head phones have their own drivers and speakers. They will handle the 7.1 themselves you don't need a soundcard for that. I've a 7.1 headset and that has small individual speakers and uses the software to handle the sound.

Shouldn't need extra fans with the builds recommended

Also the power supply of 850W is for projected use in future. You want minimum 20% overhead but GPU's have been climbing drastically in their power consumption like the 3070 requiring 750W and the 3080 requiring more. The larger PSU is to look into the future

 

[sck451]

Head phones have their own drivers and speakers. They will handle the 7.1 themselves you don't need a soundcard for that. I've a 7.1 headset and that has small individual speakers and uses the software to handle the sound.

There are "true 7.1" headsets like the Razer Tiamat 7.1 that require a 7.1 soundcard (they plug into the surround system on the soundcard/motherboard with four or more 3.5mm jacks). I'm still, shall we say, sceptical of whether this is worthwhile, but if you have the headphones that need that it would be a shame not to make the most of them.

 

[jk12333]

Just looking at the build now final things I'm just considering going from the 3070i to the 3080 graphics card, is their any major difference, obs the price is different but just trying to future proof the design? only problem is with the 3080 is it a pre order any clue how long?

 

[jk12333]

There are "true 7.1" headsets like the Razer Tiamat 7.1 that require a 7.1 soundcard (they plug into the surround system on the soundcard/motherboard with four or more 3.5mm jacks). I'm still, shall we say, sceptical of whether this is worthwhile, but if you have the headphones that need that it would be a shame not to make the most of them.

no mine are from the steel series so I wont require the sound card, after what you've said, as if its not required than theirs no point

 

[sck451]

Just looking at the build now final things I'm just considering going from the 3070i to the 3080 graphics card, is their any major difference, obs the price is different but just trying to future proof the design? only problem is with the 3080 is it a pre order any clue how long?

You can't future proof with graphics cards. In three to four years time games will have moved on so much that you would need to upgrade anyway: that's a much cheaper and more efficient route to take. I'd stick with the 3070 Ti or probably even the 3070, given the little difference between them.

The 3080 is also a much longer wait, on the order of months, whereas the 3070s are much quicker.

no mine are from the steel series so I wont require the sound card, after what you've said, as if its not required than theirs no point

Good call 👍

 

[jk12333]

This is my final build I believe, anything to change it will be working with a samsung Odessy g7 monitor 1440.

Case
CORSAIR 5000D AIRFLOW TEMPERED GLASS GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12 Core CPU (3.7GHz-4.8GHz/70MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® ROG STRIX X570-F GAMING (USB 3.2 Gen 2, PCIe 4.0) - ARGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO DDR4 3200MHz (4 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
8GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3070 - HDMI, DP, LHR
1st Storage Drive
2TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 256MB CACHE
1st M.2 SSD Drive
500GB SAMSUNG 980 PRO M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 6900MB/R, 5000MB/W)
2nd M.2 SSD Drive
1TB INTEL® 670p M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (up to 3500MB/sR | 2500MB/sW) (Special Offer)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 1000W RMx SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
Corsair H150i RGB PRO XT Hydro Series 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
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT
Wireless Network Card
WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 2,400Mbps/5GHz, 300Mbps/2.4GHz PCI-E CARD + BT 5.0
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 [KUK-00001]
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 15 to 18 working days

 

[Steveyg]

Yeah you can't future proof a GPU mate, it's the part that gets changed the most. The idea is to pair it to your monitor as opposed to trying to pay more for longer lasting.

The 3070 would suit you perfect, I'd actually recommend it over the 3070Ti due to the price difference. If the 3070Ti is more than £50 more expensive then it's not worth it they are too close with regards to performance

 

[Steveyg]

This is my final build I believe, anything to change it will be working with a samsung Odessy g7 monitor 1440.

Case
CORSAIR 5000D AIRFLOW TEMPERED GLASS GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12 Core CPU (3.7GHz-4.8GHz/70MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® ROG STRIX X570-F GAMING (USB 3.2 Gen 2, PCIe 4.0) - ARGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO DDR4 3200MHz (4 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
8GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3070 - HDMI, DP, LHR
1st Storage Drive
2TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 256MB CACHE
1st M.2 SSD Drive
500GB SAMSUNG 980 PRO M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 6900MB/R, 5000MB/W)
2nd M.2 SSD Drive
1TB INTEL® 670p M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (up to 3500MB/sR | 2500MB/sW) (Special Offer)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 1000W RMx SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
Corsair H150i RGB PRO XT Hydro Series 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
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT
Wireless Network Card
WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 2,400Mbps/5GHz, 300Mbps/2.4GHz PCI-E CARD + BT 5.0
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 [KUK-00001]
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 15 to 18 working days

That looks STELLAR!!

 

[jk12333]

well I will be looking to order soon, ill keep to guys updated on the PC. Thanks for saving me from making mistakes

 

[jk12333]

Any promo codes when ordering?

 

[SpyderTracks]

Any promo codes when ordering?

It’s something you’d have to find yourself, it’s not something we’d have.

 

[Martinr36]

The 850W PSU gives you headroom to upgrade in the future

 

[jamiephillips909]

Any promo codes when ordering?

After you order you can amend it during the pre production stage if you wish to do so

 

[rouchie]

You don't need to add fans to the build, but you could add the three LL120 fans and copy @rouchie's gorgeous build seen in this thread:

My new 3080/5900 finally arrived!!

So here a couple of pics of my new baby which arrived yesterday! Apologies in advance to @AgentCooper for the vein popping cabling - I am still sorting this as there is another monitor to go in!!

www.pcspecialist.co.uk

Too kind mate, but your comments are very much appreciated, I love my little beastie and if anyone one admires it is full credit to the advice I got on these forums!

 

[jk12333]

Last question regarding the casing which is better the Corsair 5000x icue or Corsair 5000D airflow?

 

[sck451]

Last question regarding the casing which is better the Corsair 5000x icue or Corsair 5000D airflow?

They're fundamentally the same case, with very slight differences:

• The 5000D Airflow has one front fan, non-RGB, with a mesh front.
• The 5000X iCue has three front RGB fans and a glass front.

They're both great cases. Personally I'd want more than one front fan. I really like the option I linked above (which is also the approach I took with mine) which is to have an airflow case and add the RGB fans, but any of the options are actually just fine and it's as much down to aesthetics as actual differences between them.

 

[jk12333]

They're fundamentally the same case, with very slight differences:

• The 5000D Airflow has one front fan, non-RGB, with a mesh front.
• The 5000X iCue has three front RGB fans and a glass front.

They're both great cases. Personally I'd want more than one front fan. I really like the option I linked above (which is also the approach I took with mine) which is to have an airflow case and add the RGB fans, but any of the options are actually just fine and it's as much down to aesthetics as actual differences between them.

What fans did you put in? To replace the non RGB? Looking at buying from pc specialist, so any of theirs? Or did Install them on your own after buying?

 

[sck451]

What fans did you put in? To replace the non RGB? Looking at buying from pc specialist, so any of theirs? Or did Install them on your own after buying?

I bought my own, the SP120 Elites, and fitted them myself. You could buy the LL120s from PCS, but the configurator won't let you add them, so you'd have to place the order then call up/message online and ask if you can add them.