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New Build - €1500

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  • 12-04-2020 1:00pm
    #1
    TitianGerm
    Registered Users Posts: 28,096 ✭✭✭✭


    Hi Guys,

    Brother is going to do his first build in the next few weeks so looking for ideas on part list. He will be playing most new games.

    I expect it'll be along the lines of Ryzen 3600, B450, RTX2070 Super, 16GB 3600Mhz and NVME Drive?

    Thanks for the help.

    1. What is your budget?
    €1500

    2. What will be the main purpose of the computer?
    Gaming PC

    3. Do you need a copy of Windows?
    No

    4. Can you use any parts from an old computer?
    No

    5. Do you need a monitor?
    Yes but not included in the €1500. Will buy separately but he can use my old one for the moment.

    5a. If yes, what size do you need.
    n/a

    5b. If no, what resolution is your current monitor and do you plan to upgrade in the near future?
    The one I'll loan him is 144Hz 1080P but he'll go 1440p on his own one.

    6. Do you need any of these peripherals?
    Yes but not included in the €1500. Will buy separately.

    7. Are you willing to try overclocking?
    N/A

    8. How can you pay?
    Debit card/Visa/IBAN/PayPal

    9. When are you purchasing?
    ASAP

    10. If you need help building it, where are you based?
    No


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    #2
    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users Posts: 18,707 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    PCPartPicker Part List: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/wHxM27

    CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor (£269.00 @ Amazon UK)
    CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Freezer 34 CPU Cooler (£19.98 @ Amazon UK)
    Motherboard: MSI X470 GAMING PLUS MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard (£99.99 @ CCL Computers)
    Memory: Crucial Ballistix 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory (£92.99 @ Amazon UK)
    Storage: Western Digital Blue SN550 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive (£124.96 @ Amazon UK)
    Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8 GB Gaming OC 3X Video Card (£507.28 @ CCL Computers)
    Case: Phanteks Eclipse P400A Digital ATX Mid Tower Case (£83.99 @ CCL Computers)
    Power Supply: Corsair TXM Gold 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply (£74.98 @ Amazon UK)
    Case Fan: ARCTIC ACFAN00119A 56.3 CFM 120 mm Fan (£4.99 @ Amazon UK)
    Total: £1278.16
    Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
    Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-04-12 13:57 BST+0100

    Instead of the Arctic cooler, also consider the used Noctuas mentioned here: https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=113135929&postcount=1840


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    #3
    TitianGerm
    Registered Users Posts: 28,096 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    K.O.Kiki wrote: »
    PCPartPicker Part List: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/wHxM27

    CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor (£269.00 @ Amazon UK)
    CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Freezer 34 CPU Cooler (£19.98 @ Amazon UK)
    Motherboard: MSI X470 GAMING PLUS MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard (£99.99 @ CCL Computers)
    Memory: Crucial Ballistix 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory (£92.99 @ Amazon UK)
    Storage: Western Digital Blue SN550 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive (£124.96 @ Amazon UK)
    Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8 GB Gaming OC 3X Video Card (£507.28 @ CCL Computers)
    Case: Phanteks Eclipse P400A Digital ATX Mid Tower Case (£83.99 @ CCL Computers)
    Power Supply: Corsair TXM Gold 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply (£74.98 @ Amazon UK)
    Case Fan: ARCTIC ACFAN00119A 56.3 CFM 120 mm Fan (£4.99 @ Amazon UK)
    Total: £1278.16
    Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
    Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-04-12 13:57 BST+0100

    Instead of the Arctic cooler, also consider the used Noctuas mentioned here: https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=113135929&postcount=1840

    Thanks KO Kiki. I'll pass that on. How does the Crucial P1 compare to the WD drive?


    https://uk.crucial.com/ssd/p1/ct1000p1ssd8


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    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users Posts: 18,707 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    The Crucial P1 uses QLC, is 1 year older, and half as fast.

    Not bad but I wouldn't recommend as a main drive if budget is there.

    https://skinflint.co.uk/?cmp=1907687&cmp=2195074


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    #5
    TitianGerm
    Registered Users Posts: 28,096 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    K.O.Kiki wrote: »
    The Crucial P1 uses QLC, is 1 year older, and half as fast.

    Not bad but I wouldn't recommend as a main drive if budget is there.

    https://skinflint.co.uk/?cmp=1907687&cmp=2195074

    Brilliant thank you.


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    Nate--IRL--
    Registered Users Posts: 2,223 ✭✭✭Nate--IRL--


    I think I'm gonna be following something similar to the OP - could I get a sanity check on the below from the more knowledgeable on the forum? Eventual goal for this build is VR in DCS.


    Component Selection Price
    CPU AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor £264.24
    CPU Cooler Noctua NH-U12S 55 CFM CPU Cooler £54.98
    Motherboard MSI B450 GAMING PRO CARBON AC ATX AM4 Motherboard £124.80
    Memory Crucial Ballistix 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory £183.99
    Storage Western Digital Blue 1 TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive £105.48
    Video Card Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8 GB WINDFORCE OC 3X Video Card £499.98
    Case be quiet! Pure Base 500 ATX Mid Tower Case £74.86
    Power Supply Corsair RMx (2018) 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply £94.99
    Total: £1403.32

    Nate


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    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users Posts: 18,707 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    Motherboard: You can get MSI X470 GAMING PLUS MAX for cheaper: https://www.cclonline.com/product/299123/X470-GAMING-PLUS-MAX/Motherboards/MSI-X470-GAMING-PLUS-MAX-AMD-Socket-AM4-X470-Chipset-ATX-Motherboard/MBD2703/

    Otherwise looks spot-on.


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