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covert needle Apr 17, 2023, 6:57 PM

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Currently looking at getting PC just for gaming. Made this on the configure page.

Wanting to game at 1440ppp 144hz.

Budget does not include monitor. keyboard, mouse etc.

https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am4-gen3-pc/dcFz6EUNkJ/

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@tardy beacon Thoughts on that? Ideally I would have less RGB as not a fan

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Also worth mentioning the 250gb m.2 is only there as I already have a ssd ready.

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current price is lower then budget for wiggle room

lavish lion Apr 17, 2023, 7:00 PM

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drop the 1st m.2 for a 1st storage drive and take the poxy little 128gb PCS branded SSD to save a quid or 3

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you did only take a drive as a place hold/because it's required right?#

short lily Apr 17, 2023, 7:00 PM

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scrap the anit virus too please 😁

covert needle Apr 17, 2023, 7:01 PM

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lavish lion you did only take a drive as a place hold/because it's required right?#

Yeah

covert needle Apr 17, 2023, 7:01 PM

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short lily scrap the anit virus too please 😁

will do

lavish lion Apr 17, 2023, 7:01 PM

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its not like the anti virus costs anything, and I think PCS add it without realizing sometimes

short lily Apr 17, 2023, 7:03 PM

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no cost just extra effort to install it on pcs works just to be uninstalled by you at home

covert needle Apr 17, 2023, 7:04 PM

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Should be updated now

https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am4-gen3-pc/nUVv0mP27a/

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lavish lion Apr 17, 2023, 7:04 PM

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here's a modification to save you a few quid, I changed the MoBo for a non wifi model and added a wifi card to make up for it, saves you some money too that you could invest elsewhere

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https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am4-gen3-pc/Tzy9ZbTVv5/

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short lily Apr 17, 2023, 7:04 PM

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@covert needle do you need wifi card?

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nvm dr done it

covert needle Apr 17, 2023, 7:05 PM

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Wifi will most likely be needed

tardy beacon Apr 17, 2023, 7:05 PM

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I wouldn't drop down to a Prime board from Strix

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Strix>Tuf>Prime

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I would ask why you're looking at AM4 vs AM5? Or even a DDR4 Intel 13th Gen?

covert needle Apr 17, 2023, 7:06 PM

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is DDR5 a massive increase for gaming?

tardy beacon Apr 17, 2023, 7:07 PM

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Right now, there's not a lot of performance difference. But if you want longevity, the AM5 platform gives that. The 5800X3D is the best CPU you can get on AM4, there's not upgrade options above that.

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Having said all that, it's a great CPU and you won't be bottlenecked by it at 1440 or 4K for quite some time.

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What is Guernsey VAT rate btw?

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0%?

covert needle Apr 17, 2023, 7:09 PM

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0%

covert needle Apr 17, 2023, 7:09 PM

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tardy beacon Having said all that, it's a great CPU and you won't be bottlenecked by it at 14...

I think AM4 will be fine for me tbh.

tardy beacon Apr 17, 2023, 7:10 PM

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👍

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You don't need OS?

covert needle Apr 17, 2023, 7:11 PM

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no as I will be removing the HDD to install my m.22 ssd

naive zodiac Apr 17, 2023, 7:13 PM

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Not related but how is your VAT 0%?

silk elk Apr 17, 2023, 7:13 PM

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Cos they are in Guernsey

tardy beacon Apr 17, 2023, 7:13 PM

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Tax Haven 😛

covert needle Apr 17, 2023, 7:13 PM

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tardy beacon Tax Haven 😛

pretty much hahaha

tardy beacon Apr 17, 2023, 7:13 PM

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And air cooling over AIO?

covert needle Apr 17, 2023, 7:13 PM

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tardy beacon And air cooling over AIO?

I have run into issues with AIO so put off

silk elk Apr 17, 2023, 7:14 PM

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AIO's are now-a-days very reliable

tardy beacon Apr 17, 2023, 7:14 PM

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I'd pick the cheapest cooler PCS have then and get good one elsewhere and fit when build arrives

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Case
CORSAIR 4000D AIRFLOW TEMPERED GLASS GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D Eight Core CPU (3.4GHz-4.5GHz/100MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING WIFI II (DDR4, USB 3.2, 6Gb/s) - ARGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
16GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3600MHz (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
16GB AMD RADEON™ RX 6950 XT - HDMI, DP - DX® 12
1st Storage Drive
128GB PCS 2.5" SSD, SATA 6 Gb (500MB/R, 400MB/W)
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
STANDARD AMD 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
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
Norton 360 inc. Game Optimizer - Free 90 Day License
Browser
Google Chrome™
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
2 DAY DELIVERY TO CHANNEL ISLANDS (VAT EXCLUSIVE)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 9 to 11 working days
Price: £1,316.67 including VAT and Delivery

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naive zodiac Apr 17, 2023, 7:16 PM

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Looks good

dreamy storm Apr 17, 2023, 7:16 PM

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I'd get a 500GB SSD. personally

tardy beacon Apr 17, 2023, 7:17 PM

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He's replacing the drive with SSDs he already has

dreamy storm Apr 17, 2023, 7:17 PM

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and 1TB-2TB secondary SSD

tardy beacon Apr 17, 2023, 7:17 PM

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Gen4 1Tb I think

dreamy storm Apr 17, 2023, 7:17 PM

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ah okay

covert needle Apr 17, 2023, 7:17 PM

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Yeah I have got my own storage. Is the 16GB ram enough?

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would 32GB be overkill?

dreamy storm Apr 17, 2023, 7:17 PM

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16GB Ram is fine for gaming

tardy beacon Apr 17, 2023, 7:17 PM

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I have 16GB and it never comes close to it in gaming

covert needle Apr 17, 2023, 7:18 PM

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sound!

short lily Apr 17, 2023, 7:18 PM

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tardy beacon I have 16GB and it never comes close to it in gaming

really?

lavish lion Apr 17, 2023, 7:18 PM

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16 is fine, and will be for a year or so I guess, thn you might want to look into upping it as AAA games start hogging more and more resources

short lily Apr 17, 2023, 7:18 PM

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i’ve heard newer games are starting to use more ram

tardy beacon Apr 17, 2023, 7:18 PM

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For air cooling, I'd rec Noctua cos I'm a fan boi, but Deepcool and Thermaltake make some great air coolers these days

naive zodiac Apr 17, 2023, 7:18 PM

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There's some games that take 16

covert needle Apr 17, 2023, 7:18 PM

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Ill be playing mostly D4 when it comes out this year

tardy beacon Apr 17, 2023, 7:19 PM

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If you run mods in MSFS and Mindcraft, then yes, 32GB helps

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but most games, no

naive zodiac Apr 17, 2023, 7:19 PM

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But I think there badly optimised

tardy beacon Apr 17, 2023, 7:19 PM

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And he can add RAM later if it gets to that

covert needle Apr 17, 2023, 7:19 PM

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tardy beacon And he can add RAM later if it gets to that

very ture

naive zodiac Apr 17, 2023, 7:19 PM

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That's the neat part

tardy beacon Apr 17, 2023, 7:19 PM

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We're seeing 32GB as the norm for DDR5, but for DDR4, rec is still 16GB

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(for gaming)

naive zodiac Apr 17, 2023, 7:21 PM

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I haven't seen ddr4 and ddr5 comparison since ddr5 got introdu ed , is it faster or performs similar?

tardy beacon Apr 17, 2023, 7:23 PM

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Similar

covert needle Apr 17, 2023, 7:27 PM

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Well I think that last link is pretty much it right!

tardy beacon Apr 17, 2023, 7:42 PM

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Nah just wait until your ready to order and let’s see what’s changed in terms of availability and pricing….

lavish lion Apr 17, 2023, 7:45 PM

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keep both the link and the parts list, just incase the link expires by then

covert needle Apr 18, 2023, 1:19 AM

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Will do thanks guys!

covert needle Apr 21, 2023, 7:24 AM

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One thing that I will need to look at getting once this PC is done will be a new monitor. Ideally I will be wanting a 1440p 144hz monitor and 34inch curved. Does anyone have any recommendations. Not sure on budget for the monitor at this moment in time.

stoic grove Apr 21, 2023, 7:30 AM

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Do you mean an ultrawide? Probably looking at £500+ on that, but there are quite a few good options

covert needle Apr 21, 2023, 7:30 AM

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stoic grove Do you mean an ultrawide? Probably looking at £500+ on that, but there are quite...

Yeah ultrawide 🙂

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Was looking at something like that. https://www.amazon.co.uk/AOC-CU34G2X-BK-Widescreen-3440x1440/dp/B082VHT11B/ref=sr_1_14?crid=Y7WVF7ITA3G5&keywords=ultrawide%2Bcurved%2Bmonitor%2B1440p%2B144hz&qid=1682062306&sprefix=ultrawide%2Bcurved%2Bmonitor%2B1440p%2B144hz%2Caps%2C74&sr=8-14&th=1

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stoic grove Apr 21, 2023, 4:36 PM

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Personally I wouldn't go curved: the best monitors (especially the IPS ones) aren't. I'd be inclined to suggest the Acer XV340CK or the Gigabyte M34WQ, both of which are flatscreen IPS options.

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If you definitely want the curve (which means accepting a VA panel), the AOC one is indeed a good bet, but the Dell S3422DWG is only a bit more expensive and quite a bit better.

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