Processor Cooling

[norton99]

Case
PCS SPECTRUM RGB MID TOWER CASE
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i7 Eight Core Processor i7-9700K (3.6GHz) 12MB Cache
Motherboard
ASUS® TUF Z390-PLUS GAMING: ATX, LGA1151, USB 3.1, SATA 6GBs - RGB Ready
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO DDR4 3200MHz (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
8GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 2060 SUPER - HDMI, DP - VR Ready!
1st M.2 SSD Drive
500GB SAMSUNG 970 EVO PLUS M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 3500MB/R, 3200MB/W)
Memory Card Reader
USB 3.0 EXTERNAL SD/MICRO SD CARD READER
Power Supply
CORSAIR 450W CV SERIES™ CV-450 POWER SUPPLY
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
PCS FrostFlow 120 Series RGB High Performance Liquid Cooler


Hi all,

I just wanted to check that my processor cooling will be sufficient enough with this spec as I googled it as it doesn't look 'High Performance'.

Any thoughts would be appreciated!

 

[norton99]

My budget is around £1500, but could spend more.

Used for gaming, mainly Warzone(quite CPU intensive), and video editing(RAM needed for AE Roto Brush, my current PC runs out of RAM when using it 16GB)

Paired with a 1080x1920 144hz monitor, I went with the graphics card for future proofing as ideally I would like this PC to last 5-10 years.

I don't mind paying the premium on an Intel processor, and although AMD is better value, I would still like to stick with Intel.

 

[norton99]

Thanks for your help, I am concerned about the airflow of the whole PC, I have ordered the extra case fans:

Extra Case Fans
3x PCS ARGB LED Fan + Controller Kit

But I'm not sure what impact they will have on keeping the I7 cool.

Premiere Pro just added support for Nvidia cards, so this card would be ideal for me, and its not much more expensive than the models below it.

 

[norton99]

Wow, thank you for the detailed reply. I have just requested to upgrade my case and CPU cooler.

I went with the 'LIAN LI LANCOOL II GAMING CASE' and 'Corsair H115i Pro'

Thanks so much for your help!

 

[norton99]

Ok, thanks. I have upgraded the PSU as well, I already have a WIFI card I can put in but I mainly use ethernet. I also got the silver warranty as well, £5 for better coverage was a no brainer.

See full list with new addition below:

Case
PCS SPECTRUM RGB MID TOWER CASE

Change to: LIAN LI LANCOOL II GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i7 Eight Core Processor i7-9700K (3.6GHz) 12MB Cache
Motherboard
ASUS® TUF Z390-PLUS GAMING: ATX, LGA1151, USB 3.1, SATA 6GBs - RGB Ready
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO DDR4 3200MHz (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
8GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 2060 SUPER - HDMI, DP - VR Ready!
1st M.2 SSD Drive
500GB SAMSUNG 970 EVO PLUS M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 3500MB/R, 3200MB/W)
Memory Card Reader
USB 3.0 EXTERNAL SD/MICRO SD CARD READER
Power Supply
CORSAIR 450W CV SERIES™ CV-450 POWER SUPPLY

Change to: CORSAIR 750W TXm SERIES™ SEMI-MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
PCS FrostFlow 120 Series RGB High Performance Liquid Cooler

Change to: Noctua NH-U14S Ultra Quiet Performance CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
LED Lighting
50cm RGB LED Strip
Extra Case Fans
3x PCS ARGB LED Fan + Controller Kit
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Wireless/Wired Networking
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT (Wi-Fi NOT INCLUDED)
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
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
Welcome Book
PCSpecialist Welcome Book - United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland
Logo Branding
PCSpecialist Logo
Price: £0.00 including VAT and Delivery

Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/intel-z370-pc/msGndvH48S/

Any other advise from anyone about this build would be appreciated.

 

[norton99]

Wow, how did you do that?

I will change what I need to, to get that build. I was under the impression it would be alot dearer for a 4th gen board and processor.

I did add the external hub by mistake, and as long as it doesn't need those fans to run smoothly that will be fine.

Brilliant, cheers.

 

[norton99]

I had already ordered the first PC I linked. I'm on my 12th working day 😌

Hopefully it doesn't get pushed to the back of the queue.

 

[norton99]

Ah shame, I think I'd rather keep my place in the queue at this point and go with the 3rd gen.

Thanks for trying to help anyway.

 

[norton99]

Yeah, not to worry, still very excited. You should see my current PC