I've always built machines that have been very 'average'. I've had an i5-4670k since they came out.
Feedback appreciated, still in pre-production so it can be changed if I've really screwed the pooch!
Edit: Should specify that I'll be using this for gaming, streaming, music production (DAWs, amp sims etc) as well as some limited video editing.
I appreciate it's a little overkill but I've had a really up and down 12/18 months and even though I've probably gone a little overboard I'm very excited. Debated waiting for the 3rd Gen Zen from AMD but that would mean upgrading the mobo as well as the X-570F doesn't support 3rd Gen from what I've read and I pretty much maxed the budget!
Feedback appreciated, still in pre-production so it can be changed if I've really screwed the pooch!
Edit: Should specify that I'll be using this for gaming, streaming, music production (DAWs, amp sims etc) as well as some limited video editing.
| Case | ASUS TUF Gaming GT501 (sent in) |
| Processor (CPU) | AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12 Core CPU (3.8GHz-4.6GHz/70MB CACHE/AM4) |
| Motherboard | ASUS® TUF X570-PLUS GAMING (USB 3.2 Gen 2, PCIe 4.0, CrossFireX) - ARGB Ready! |
| Memory (RAM) | 32GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3600MHz (4 x 8GB) |
| Graphics Card | GTX 1070, separate ASUS TUF 3080 on order |
| 1st Storage Drive | 2TB Samsung 870 QVO 2.5" SSD, SATA 6Gb/s (up to 560MB/sR | 530MB/sW) |
| 1st M.2 SSD Drive | 500GB SAMSUNG 970 EVO PLUS M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 3500MB/R, 3200MB/W) |
| DVD/BLU-RAY Drive | NOT REQUIRED |
| 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 PRO Hydro Series High Performance CPU Cooler |
| Thermal Paste | STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING |
| Extra Case Fans | NONE |
| Sound Card | ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD) |
| Wireless/Wired Networking | 10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT (Wi-Fi NOT INCLUDED) |
| 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 | NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE |
| Browser | Google Chrome™ |
| Warranty | 3 Year Standard Warranty (1 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour) |
| Home Installation | NONE |
| Delivery | STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI) |
| Build Time | Standard Build - Approximately 8 to 10 working days |
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| Welcome Book | PCSpecialist Welcome Book - United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland |
I appreciate it's a little overkill but I've had a really up and down 12/18 months and even though I've probably gone a little overboard I'm very excited. Debated waiting for the 3rd Gen Zen from AMD but that would mean upgrading the mobo as well as the X-570F doesn't support 3rd Gen from what I've read and I pretty much maxed the budget!
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