£3000 budget. High FPS and good cooling/low temp

[RyanAl18]

I'm looking for a PC that can give me high fps in most AAA games but low temperature/good cooling is important also.

Case	CORSAIR iCUE 465X RGB GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)	Intel® Core™ i9 Eight-Core Processor i9-11900K (3.5GHz) 16MB Cache
Motherboard	ASUS® TUF GAMING Z590-PLUS WIFI (LGA1200, USB 3.2, PCIe 4.0) - ARGB Ready
Memory (RAM)	32GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO DDR4 3200MHz (4 x 8GB)
Graphics Card	8GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3070 Ti - HDMI, DP
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)
DVD/BLU-RAY Drive	NOT REQUIRED
Power Supply	CORSAIR 750W RMx SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable	1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling	PCS FrostFlow 240 Series RGB High Performance Liquid Cooler
Thermal Paste	ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND
Sound Card	ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card	10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT
Wireless Network Card	NOT REQUIRED
USB/Thunderbolt Options	MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT
Monitor	AOC 21.5" E2270SWHN LED Monitor. 1920 x 1080, 5MS

Any improvements? I'd really appreciate any feedback.

 

[MrWilson]

In all honesty, I would recommend cancelling this build and letting us help you spec out a new one.
The 11900k is the polar opposite of a cool CPU, you would be much better placed to go for an AMD build.
If you’ve ordered this less than 2 weeks ago I would recommend cancelling and then if you could please order the following it’ll help us spec you something more appropriate:
What is your budget?
What are you using the PC for besides gaming? e.g streaming, editing, office work etc
Are you happy to go elsewhere for a monitor? PCS don’t have the best monitor selection unfortunately, you can usually get a better deal if you shop around a little. What would be your combined PC and monitor budget?

 

[RyanAl18]

How long did it take for your PC to be delivered?

 

[AgentCooper]

Hi @RyanAl18 - I’ve just amalgamated your recent post into your ‘check this spec’ thread as knowing the parts of the build is relevant to the delivery time.

You’d probably be looking around 30-40 days for your current spec, the GPU being the high value item.

But you did say you were looking for feedback on your original post and you got some possibly unwelcome but wise words from @MrWilson. If you’d like any advice, please get back to us with the info he suggested providing and someone will be able to come up with an improved build for you 👍

 

[RyanAl18]

In all honesty, I would recommend cancelling this build and letting us help you spec out a new one.
The 11900k is the polar opposite of a cool CPU, you would be much better placed to go for an AMD build.
If you’ve ordered this less than 2 weeks ago I would recommend cancelling and then if you could please order the following it’ll help us spec you something more appropriate:
What is your budget?
What are you using the PC for besides gaming? e.g streaming, editing, office work etc
Are you happy to go elsewhere for a monitor? PCS don’t have the best monitor selection unfortunately, you can usually get a better deal if you shop around a little. What would be your combined PC and monitor budget?

I already ordered but with the AMD 5900X and upgraded the processor cooler. My new changed build is similar to yours. Max budget including monitor is £3000 and using this for programming and gaming.

CORSAIR iCUE 465X RGB GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)	AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12 Core CPU (3.7GHz-4.8GHz/70MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard	ASUS® PRIME B550-PLUS (DDR4, USB 3.2, 6Gb/s) - ARGB Ready! Change to: ASUS® TUF GAMING B550-PLUS (DDR4, USB 3.2, 6Gb/s) - ARGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)	32GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO DDR4 3600MHz (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card	8GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3070 Ti - HDMI, DP
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)
DVD/BLU-RAY Drive	NOT REQUIRED
Power Supply	CORSAIR 750W RMx SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET Change to: CORSAIR 1000W RMx SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable	1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling	PCS FrostFlow 240 Series RGB High Performance Liquid Cooler (AMD) Change to: Corsair H100i RGB PRO XT Hydro Series High Performance CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste	ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND Change to: STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
LED Lighting	2x 50cm ARGB LED Strip
Sound Card	ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card	10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT
Wireless Network Card	WIRELESS 802.11N 300Mbps/2.4GHz PCI-E CARD
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
Monitor	MSI 27" Optix G27C6 - 1920 x 1080, 1MS, 165Hz Change to: MSI 27" Optix G271 - 1920 x 1080, 1MS, 144Hz
Monitor Cables	1 x 2 METRE HDMI (M) to DVI (M)

 

[jamiephillips909]

Completely agree with wilson

I already ordered but with the AMD 5900X and upgraded the processor cooler. My new changed build is similar to yours. Max budget including monitor is £3000 and using this for programming and gaming.

CORSAIR iCUE 465X RGB GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)	AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12 Core CPU (3.7GHz-4.8GHz/70MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard	ASUS® PRIME B550-PLUS (DDR4, USB 3.2, 6Gb/s) - ARGB Ready! Change to: ASUS® TUF GAMING B550-PLUS (DDR4, USB 3.2, 6Gb/s) - ARGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)	32GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO DDR4 3600MHz (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card	8GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3070 Ti - HDMI, DP
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)
DVD/BLU-RAY Drive	NOT REQUIRED
Power Supply	CORSAIR 750W RMx SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET Change to: CORSAIR 1000W RMx SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable	1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling	PCS FrostFlow 240 Series RGB High Performance Liquid Cooler (AMD) Change to: Corsair H100i RGB PRO XT Hydro Series High Performance CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste	ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND Change to: STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
LED Lighting	2x 50cm ARGB LED Strip
Sound Card	ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card	10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT
Wireless Network Card	WIRELESS 802.11N 300Mbps/2.4GHz PCI-E CARD
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
Monitor	MSI 27" Optix G27C6 - 1920 x 1080, 1MS, 165Hz Change to: MSI 27" Optix G271 - 1920 x 1080, 1MS, 144Hz
Monitor Cables	1 x 2 METRE HDMI (M) to DVI (M)

only issue i can see if the 1080p 144hz monitor would be bottlenecked by the 3070ti

 

[Steveyg]

I'd also want a X570 motherboard to pair with a 5900x. Preferable the Strixx model

 

[Martinr36]

I'd also want a X570 motherboard to pair with a 5900x. Preferable the Strixx model

Totally agreed

Completely agree with wilson

only issue i can see if the 1080p 144hz monitor would be bottlenecked by the 3070ti

And this

 

[jamiephillips909]

I'd also want a X570 motherboard to pair with a 5900x. Preferable the Strixx model

how did i miss that

 

[Bigfoot]

I’d also want the AX200 card for WiFi

 

[MrWilson]

Agree with the above posts regarding the STRIX X570 motherboard and the AX200 wireless card.
The 3070ti is also massive overkill for a 1080p monitor. If you take the monitor out of your order how much of your £3000 budget do you have left? You should definitely be targeting at least 1440p, decent options there start around the £300 mark, or alternatively you can rock an Ultrawide like the AOC display I have for around the £450 mark.

 

[RyanAl18]

Agree with the above posts regarding the STRIX X570 motherboard and the AX200 wireless card.
The 3070ti is also massive overkill for a 1080p monitor. If you take the monitor out of your order how much of your £3000 budget do you have left? You should definitely be targeting at least 1440p, decent options there start around the £300 mark, or alternatively you can rock an Ultrawide like the AOC display I have for around the £450 mark.

Thanks I made the changes. The monitor I went for is PCS GD27 27" GAMING MONITOR - 1440p, IPS, 165Hz

 

[MrWilson]

Thanks I made the changes. The monitor I went for is PCS GD27 27" GAMING MONITOR - 1440p, IPS, 165Hz

This is a fairly new offering from PCS, and we don’t know very much about it, I haven’t been able to find any reviews online. I am much more confident recommending monitors that I or other forum regulars have experience with e.g Samsung G5, G9 or my own AOC monitor; plus monitors that have positive reviews from reputable sources such as R8tings or Hardware Unboxed.
If you are dead set on getting a 1440p monitor from PCS this is probably the one to go for. If you do go down this route I would definitely be interested to know how you get on with this display as if it’s a good panel it’s a great value purchase.

 

[RyanAl18]

This is a fairly new offering from PCS, and we don’t know very much about it, I haven’t been able to find any reviews online. I am much more confident recommending monitors that I or other forum regulars have experience with e.g Samsung G5, G9 or my own AOC monitor; plus monitors that have positive reviews from reputable sources such as R8tings or Hardware Unboxed.
If you are dead set on getting a 1440p monitor from PCS this is probably the one to go for. If you do go down this route I would definitely be interested to know how you get on with this display as if it’s a good panel it’s a great value purchase.

Yep, doing a review on the monitor and on the whole system is my plan.

 

[RyanAl18]

Agree with the above posts regarding the STRIX X570 motherboard and the AX200 wireless card.
The 3070ti is also massive overkill for a 1080p monitor. If you take the monitor out of your order how much of your £3000 budget do you have left? You should definitely be targeting at least 1440p, decent options there start around the £300 mark, or alternatively you can rock an Ultrawide like the AOC display I have for around the £450 mark.

Total cost including the monitor is £2744.