This gaming Pc would i really like some advice, many thanks!

[Rus308]

Would like some input on this build for a gaming Pc, I'm somewhat concerned with having water cooled pc as i have heard quite few horror stories regarding them. I also read quite alot of posts that the closed loop water coolers have a life expectancy of 5 years? So I would really like to just stick with fan cooled, but wondering would the "PCS FrostFlow 200 Series High Performance CPU Cooler" be sufficient for the processor that is selected?

Ahh, Also! Forgot to ask regarding the GPU there are 3 versions of the RTX 4080 the Zontac palit and the proart what's is the better version out of these 3 is there much difference?


Many thanks for your replies!

 

[Ekans2011]

Would like some input on this build for a gaming Pc, I'm somewhat concerned with having water cooled pc as i have heard quite few horror stories regarding them. I also read quite alot of posts that the closed loop water coolers have a life expectancy of 5 years? So I would really like to just stick with fan cooled, but wondering would the "PCS FrostFlow 200 Series High Performance CPU Cooler" be sufficient for the processor that is selected?

Ahh, Also! Forgot to ask regarding the GPU there are 3 versions of the RTX 4080 the Zontac palit and the proart what's is the better version out of these 3 is there much difference?


Many thanks for your replies!

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There's no reason to choose an air cooler over an AIO; additionally, the solutions offered on PCS are all very low-end and unable to cool a high-end CPU.

 

[SpyderTracks]

I'm somewhat concerned with having water cooled pc as i have heard quite few horror stories regarding them. I also read quite alot of posts that the closed loop water coolers have a life expectancy of 5 years?

Really need to know where people are reading this stuff? Are you sure you're getting the context of time frame? None of this has been relevant for over a decade.

 

[TonyCarter]

Ahh, Also! Forgot to ask regarding the GPU there are 3 versions of the RTX 4080 the Zontac palit and the proart what's is the better version out of these 3 is there much difference?

The core GPU is the same part as supplied by Nvidia,

Performance wise there's very little in it. Most of the extra cash is due to brand awareness and what premium the brand thinks they can get away with for choosing a different colour shroud, or adding more RGB, or a different cooling profile, or overclocking it by 1%, etc.

 

[Rus308]

So after some swapping and changing parts would this be considered a decent Gaming machine? Is there anything in this list that would need attention?

Many thanks!

 

[SpyderTracks]

So after some swapping and changing parts would this be considered a decent Gaming machine? Is there anything in this list that would need attention?

Many thanks!

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Please don't just ignore peoples posts.

If you can read the links posted, it's impossible to advise without that info.

 

[Ekans2011]

So after some swapping and changing parts would this be considered a decent Gaming machine? Is there anything in this list that would need attention?

Many thanks!

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As far as I'm concerned, it's far from a good gaming build.
You're overspending in some areas while going too low in others. It's not well designed at all.

Please add all necessary informations to receive appropriate advice.

 

[Rus308]

Okay I will add the information that you requested

The Monitor I am using…

Monitor-AOC G2460PG "Model number 240LM00014" Refresh rate: 144Hz i play at 1920x 1080

Uses-Will be for playing pc games like Ghost Of Tsushima, New world, Horizon Forbidden West, Hogwarts Legacy, Cyberpunk 2077,Uncharted 4,Dead Space Remake, Assassin's Creed, Far Cry 5,
Metro Exodus,

Max Budget Up to £3000

I'm not sure what parts are good and what are not so good where i am over spending etc

Case
CORSAIR iCUE 5000T RGB MID TOWER GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 16 Core CPU (4.2GHz-5.7GHz/144MB w/3D V-CACHE/AM5)
Motherboard
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (AM5, DDR5, M.2 PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7)
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB DDR5 5600MHz (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
16GB ZOTAC GEFORCE RTX 4080 SUPER TRINITY BLACK EDITION - HDMI, 3 x DP
1st Storage Drive
500GB Samsung 870 EVO 2.5" SSD, SATA 6Gb/s (up to 560MB/sR | 530MB/sW)
1st Storage Drive
2TB Samsung 870 QVO 2.5" SSD, SATA 6Gb/s (up to 560MB/sR | 530MB/sW)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 850W RMx SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead, 1.0mm Core)
Processor Cooling
CORSAIR iCUE H150i ELITE LCD XT RGB CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste
ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND
Extra Case Fans
1 x PCS ARGB LED Fan
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
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
Firefox™
Warranty
3 Year Standard Warranty (6 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 5 to 7 working days
Price: £2,930.00 including VAT and Delivery

 

[Ekans2011]

Okay I will add the information that you requested

The Monitor I am using…

Monitor-AOC G2460PG "Model number 240LM00014" Refresh rate: 144Hz i play at 1920x 1080

Uses-Will be for playing pc games like Ghost Of Tsushima, New world, Horizon Forbidden West, Hogwarts Legacy, Cyberpunk 2077,Uncharted 4,Dead Space Remake, Assassin's Creed, Far Cry 5,
Metro Exodus,

Max Budget Up to £3000

I'm not sure what parts are good and what are not so good where i am over spending etc

Case
CORSAIR iCUE 5000T RGB MID TOWER GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 16 Core CPU (4.2GHz-5.7GHz/144MB w/3D V-CACHE/AM5)
Motherboard
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (AM5, DDR5, M.2 PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7)
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB DDR5 5600MHz (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
16GB ZOTAC GEFORCE RTX 4080 SUPER TRINITY BLACK EDITION - HDMI, 3 x DP
1st Storage Drive
500GB Samsung 870 EVO 2.5" SSD, SATA 6Gb/s (up to 560MB/sR | 530MB/sW)
1st Storage Drive
2TB Samsung 870 QVO 2.5" SSD, SATA 6Gb/s (up to 560MB/sR | 530MB/sW)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 850W RMx SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead, 1.0mm Core)
Processor Cooling
CORSAIR iCUE H150i ELITE LCD XT RGB CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste
ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND
Extra Case Fans
1 x PCS ARGB LED Fan
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
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
Firefox™
Warranty
3 Year Standard Warranty (6 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 5 to 7 working days
Price: £2,930.00 including VAT and Delivery

By the end of 2024, your monitor will be unsuitable for a decent gaming experience.

I would strongly suggest pairing the below build with a good QHD/Ultrawide 1440p OLED display.

1) QHD

AOC Agon 27" AG276QZD2 QD-OLED 2560x1440 240Hz FreeSync 0.03ms Widescreen Gaming Monitor

Order AOC Agon 27" AG276QZD2 QD-OLED 2560x1440 240Hz FreeSync 0.03ms Widescreen Gaming Monitor now online and benefit from fast delivery.

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2) Ultrawide 1440p

Samsung 34" Odyssey G8 LS34BG850SUXXU 3440x1440 OLED 175Hz 0.1ms FreeSync HDR HDMI 2.1 Curved Widescreen Gaming Monitor

Order Samsung 34" Odyssey G8 LS34BG850SUXXU 3440x1440 OLED 175Hz 0.1ms FreeSync HDR HDMI 2.1 Curved Widescreen Gaming Monitor now online and benefit from fast delivery.

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Case
CORSAIR iCUE 5000X RGB MID TOWER GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Eight Core CPU (Up to 5.2GHz/104MB w/3D V-CACHE/AM5)
Motherboard
ASUS® TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI (AM5, DDR5, M.2 PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7)
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR5 6000MHz (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
16GB GIGABYTE RADEON™ RX 7800 XT GAMING OC - 2 x HDMI, 2 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
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead, 1.0mm Core)
Processor Cooling
CORSAIR ICUE LINK H150i 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
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
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 - Subject to stock availability on pre-order products
Price: £2,272.00 including VAT and Delivery
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