Help with a build please guys!

[ZuParadox]

@AgentCooper - Me again, sorry

This Acer monitor - i notice it uses FreeSync... Is that ok with the NVIDIA GPU that has been selected in the build?



(sorry if that's a stupid question but just trying to educate myself on it all)

 

[AgentCooper]

@AgentCooper - Me again, sorry

This Acer monitor - i notice it uses FreeSync... Is that ok with the NVIDIA GPU that has been selected in the build?



(sorry if that's a stupid question but just trying to educate myself on it all)

Yep, it’ll work absolutely fine 😀👍

 

[ZuParadox]

What I'd suggest as an alternative that's still going to be an absolute beast in terms of performance and not push the budget too far is this...

Case
CORSAIR CRYSTAL SERIES 680X RGB GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Eight Core CPU (3.8GHz-4.7GHz/36MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® TUF X570-PLUS GAMING (USB 3.2 Gen 2, PCIe 4.0, CrossFireX) - ARGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO DDR4 3200MHz (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
8GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3070 - HDMI, DP
1st Storage Drive
1TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 64MB CACHE
1st M.2 SSD Drive
500GB SAMSUNG 980 PRO M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 6900MB/R, 5000MB/W)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB PCS PCIe M.2 SSD (2000 MB/R, 1100 MB/W)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 850W RMx SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
Corsair H115i RGB PLATINUM Hydro Series 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
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT (Wi-Fi NOT INCLUDED)
Wireless Network Card
WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 2,400Mbps/5GHz, 300Mbps/2.4GHz PCI-E CARD + BT 5.0
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
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: £2,353.00 including VAT and Delivery

Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am4-gen3-pc/J8xu7xsW8U/

And I've found that cracking Acer monitor on sale again!

Acer Nitro XV340CKP 34" UWQHD HDR10 IPS FreeSync | Box.co.uk

So i've ordered the monitor, all good - just went to order this spec PC and the case is no longer on the list lol 🥴

Which case do i need to get instead? (ideally something quiet)

 

[AgentCooper]

So i've ordered the monitor, all good - just went to order this spec PC and the case is no longer on the list lol 🥴

Which case do i need to get instead? (ideally something quiet)

What a pain!

I'd probably lump for the Corsair iCue 5000X as an alternative. I love the Fractal Meshify C but it ain't the quiestest case.

 

[Ash_]

Or you can go 5000D Airflow and add 3 LL120 fans (£33 more expensive than the 5000X, but better performance).

 

[ZuParadox]

Or you can go 5000D Airflow and add 3 LL120 fans (£33 more expensive than the 5000X, but better performance).

When you say better performance - in what way will it be better?
(also will it be as quiet?)

 

[Ash_]

When you say better performance - in what way will it be better?
(also will it be as quiet?)

It will run cooler and therefore... should sit at lower rpm and therefore quieter.

 

[ZuParadox]

Ah ok, thanks - so this?


Case
CORSAIR 5000D AIRFLOW TEMPERED GLASS GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Eight Core CPU (3.8GHz-4.7GHz/36MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® TUF X570-PLUS GAMING (USB 3.2 Gen 2, PCIe 4.0, CrossFireX) - ARGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO DDR4 3200MHz (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
8GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3070 - HDMI, DP
1st Storage Drive
1TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 64MB CACHE
1st M.2 SSD Drive
500GB SAMSUNG 980 PRO M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 6900MB/R, 5000MB/W)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB PCS PCIe M.2 SSD (2000 MB/R, 1100 MB/W)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 850W RMx SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
Corsair H115i RGB PLATINUM Hydro Series High Performance CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Extra Case Fans
3x Corsair LL120 RGB LED Fan + Controller Kit


Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am4-gen3-pc/PtCt!f7yK0/

 

[Ash_]

Ah ok, thanks - so this?


Case
CORSAIR 5000D AIRFLOW TEMPERED GLASS GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Eight Core CPU (3.8GHz-4.7GHz/36MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® TUF X570-PLUS GAMING (USB 3.2 Gen 2, PCIe 4.0, CrossFireX) - ARGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO DDR4 3200MHz (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
8GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3070 - HDMI, DP
1st Storage Drive
1TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 64MB CACHE
1st M.2 SSD Drive
500GB SAMSUNG 980 PRO M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 6900MB/R, 5000MB/W)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB PCS PCIe M.2 SSD (2000 MB/R, 1100 MB/W)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 850W RMx SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
Corsair H115i RGB PLATINUM Hydro Series High Performance CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Extra Case Fans
3x Corsair LL120 RGB LED Fan + Controller Kit


Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am4-gen3-pc/PtCt!f7yK0/

Yes, looks a mighty fine machine

 

[ZuParadox]

Lovely - thanks again

Do i have to specify where the 3x extra fans are to be mounted btw or will PCS just pick the best place for me?

 

[Ash_]

Lovely - thanks again

Do i have to specify where the 3x extra fans are to be mounted btw or will PCS just pick the best place for me?

They should mount the LL120’s in the front, the AIO on the roof with another case fan and then there will be a rear exhaust fan i’d imagine.

 

[Deleted member 17413]

I was under the impression that the 5000X case is basically the 5000D case but with the RGB fans (which are also a new model "elite" ones)?

5000D AIRFLOW Tempered Glass Mid-Tower ATX PC Case — Black

The CORSAIR 5000D AIRFLOW is a mid-tower ATX case that shows off your PC, and not its cables. Hidden cable management and an airflow-optimized front panel make building a clean, cool PC easy, with two included CORSAIR AirGuide fans.

www.corsair.com

iCUE 5000X RGB Tempered Glass Mid-Tower ATX PC Smart Case — Black

The CORSAIR iCUE 5000X RGB is a mid-tower ATX case that shows off your PC, and not its cables. Four stunning tempered glass panels and three included CORSAIR SP RGB ELITE fans put your PC on display.

www.corsair.com

 

[Ash_]

I was under the impression that the 5000X case is basically the 5000D case but with the RGB fans (which are also a new model "elite" ones)?

5000D AIRFLOW Tempered Glass Mid-Tower ATX PC Case — Black

The CORSAIR 5000D AIRFLOW is a mid-tower ATX case that shows off your PC, and not its cables. Hidden cable management and an airflow-optimized front panel make building a clean, cool PC easy, with two included CORSAIR AirGuide fans.

www.corsair.com

iCUE 5000X RGB Tempered Glass Mid-Tower ATX PC Smart Case — Black

The CORSAIR iCUE 5000X RGB is a mid-tower ATX case that shows off your PC, and not its cables. Four stunning tempered glass panels and three included CORSAIR SP RGB ELITE fans put your PC on display.

www.corsair.com

X has Glass vs Airflow panel on front and top. The airflow has better cooling - although the difference between the D airflow and X is bigger in the 4000 cases

 

[ZuParadox]

I'm guessing PCS don't do the cases in white? - everything in my man cave is white

 

[Deleted member 17413]

No
But you can buy your own case and send it in, so if you wanted the white versions you can get it.

 

[JUNI0R]

I'm guessing PCS don't do the cases in white? - everything in my man cave is white

PCS doesn't stock the white versions of the Corsair 4/5000 cases. But you could always buy one and have it sent directly there. Although PCS has great prices for their cases so you'd be paying a lot more for the same case in white

 

[AgentCooper]

And if all else fails...

 

[Ash_]

Yeah i think you save about £70 - buying the case from pcs or something

 

[Deleted member 17413]

And if all else fails...

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You will not believe this, but I swear every word is true.
Many years ago, when the industry I worked in finally moved with the times and had computers installed in the main area, one of the supervisors once used tipex on the computer screen to correct a mistake he had made on the break list....

 

[Deleted member 17413]

They used to use things called Pit Sheets... and for various reasons these had to be kept for three months, its not just breaks, its got staff allocations and table results etc.

So, when they finally put computers in, this all switched over to excel.
When he made a mistake, rather than just re-typing he very carefully got a pot of tipex and filled in the little square on the screen so he could write over the top of it...

For over a decade afterwards, if you ever mentioned it to him he would go bright, bright red, throw a tantrum and storm out claiming it never happened. Only problem is several of us were there when he did it!

(Anyone who has worked in the same industry as me will now instantly recognise what business it is, and is going to be wetting themselves)