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Aggie

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Hi again,
I actually increased my budget a bit and did some changes to the spec, can anyone check if this make sense please?
is it ok to have only one drive? i was thinking of adding another one later on maybe
Case
CORSAIR iCUE 5000X RGB MID TOWER GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Six Core CPU (3.6GHz-4.2GHz/36MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® TUF GAMING B550-PLUS WiFi (DDR4, USB 3.2, 6Gb/s) - ARGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
16GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3200MHz (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
6GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 2060 - HDMI, DP - VR Ready!
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB CORSAIR MP400 NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD (up to 3480 MB/R, 1880 MB/W)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 850W RM SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
STANDARD AMD CPU COOLER
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Extra Case Fans
3x Corsair LL120 RGB LED Fan + Controller Kit
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card
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
Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KK3-00002]
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
Microsoft® Edge (Windows 10 Only)
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 - Approximately 10 to 12 working days
Welcome Book
PCSpecialist Welcome Book - United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland
Logo Branding
PCSpecialist Logo

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JUNI0R

JUNI0R

VALUED CONTRIBUTOR
Aggie said:
Hi again,
I actually increased my budget a bit and did some changes to the spec, can anyone check if this make sense please?
is it ok to have only one drive? i was thinking of adding another one later on maybe
Case
CORSAIR iCUE 5000X RGB MID TOWER GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Six Core CPU (3.6GHz-4.2GHz/36MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® TUF GAMING B550-PLUS WiFi (DDR4, USB 3.2, 6Gb/s) - ARGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
16GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3200MHz (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
6GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 2060 - HDMI, DP - VR Ready!
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB CORSAIR MP400 NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD (up to 3480 MB/R, 1880 MB/W)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 850W RM SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
STANDARD AMD CPU COOLER
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Extra Case Fans
3x Corsair LL120 RGB LED Fan + Controller Kit
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card
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
Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KK3-00002]
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
Microsoft® Edge (Windows 10 Only)
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 - Approximately 10 to 12 working days
Welcome Book
PCSpecialist Welcome Book - United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland
Logo Branding
PCSpecialist Logo


Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am4-gen3-pc/z2G9SMEZqp/
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What's your new budget? Looking at the build that Ash suggested, the first thing I'd look at changing is the CPU, then other parts if you have the budget.

Drives wise, we always advise on multiple even on budget builds, this means if windows breaks and you have to perform a re-install you wont lose all your data/ games as they'll be on other drives.
 
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Aggie

Member
JUNI0R said:
What's your new budget? Looking at the build that Ash suggested, the first thing I'd look at changing is the CPU, then other parts if you have the budget.

Drives wise, we always advise on multiple even on budget builds, this means if windows breaks and you have to perform a re-install you wont lose all your data/ games as they'll be on other drives.
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well i basically increased a tiny bit, max 1400£ no higher than this, and if possible go with any of these cases:

LIAN LI LANCOOL II GAMING CASE​

COOLERMASTER MASTERBOX TD500 MESH ARGB GAMING CASE​

CORSAIR 5000D AIRFLOW TEMPERED GLASS GAMING CASE​

or this one

CORSAIR ICUE 5000X RGB MID TOWER GAMING CASE​

 
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JUNI0R

VALUED CONTRIBUTOR
This is what I'd go for:

- Changed the case to the TD500 Mesh, the case you wanted
- Upgraded to Ryzen 5 5600X, The gaming CPU to have right now
- Upgraded the SSD to a faster Corsair 1TB SSD, this will give you faster load times into Windows and games
- Upgraded to RMx PSU, a higher quality PSU that will last longer than the RM unit from before
- Added a Cooler Master 240 AIO, Will massively improve the CPU temeratures over the stock CPU cooler


Case
COOLERMASTER MASTERBOX TD500 MESH ARGB GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Six Core CPU (3.7GHz-4.6GHz/35MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® TUF GAMING B550-PLUS WiFi (DDR4, USB 3.2, 6Gb/s) - ARGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
16GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3200MHz (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
6GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 2060 - HDMI, DP - VR Ready!
1st Storage Drive
1TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 64MB CACHE
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB CORSAIR MP400 NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD (up to 3480 MB/R, 1880 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
CoolerMaster MasterLiquid Lite 240 High Performance Liquid 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)
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
Microsoft® Edge (Windows 10 Only)
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 - Approximately 10 to 12 working days
Price: £1,411.00 including VAT and Delivery

Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am4-gen3-pc/Qj7pap!DjW/
 
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Aggie

Member
JUNI0R said:
This is what I'd go for:

- Changed the case to the TD500 Mesh, the case you wanted
- Upgraded to Ryzen 5 5600X, The gaming CPU to have right now
- Upgraded the SSD to a faster Corsair 1TB SSD, this will give you faster load times into Windows and games
- Upgraded to RMx PSU, a higher quality PSU that will last longer than the RM unit from before
- Added a Cooler Master 240 AIO, Will massively improve the CPU temeratures over the stock CPU cooler


Case
COOLERMASTER MASTERBOX TD500 MESH ARGB GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Six Core CPU (3.7GHz-4.6GHz/35MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® TUF GAMING B550-PLUS WiFi (DDR4, USB 3.2, 6Gb/s) - ARGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
16GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3200MHz (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
6GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 2060 - HDMI, DP - VR Ready!
1st Storage Drive
1TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 64MB CACHE
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB CORSAIR MP400 NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD (up to 3480 MB/R, 1880 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
CoolerMaster MasterLiquid Lite 240 High Performance Liquid 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)
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
Microsoft® Edge (Windows 10 Only)
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 - Approximately 10 to 12 working days
Price: £1,411.00 including VAT and Delivery

Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am4-gen3-pc/Qj7pap!DjW/
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thank you so much for this, just one maybe silly question regarding processor master liquid cooler, as i don't know anything about liquid coolers, do i need to do anything with it time to time, or ... just anything at all?
 
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VALUED CONTRIBUTOR
Aggie said:
thank you so much for this, just one maybe silly question regarding processor master liquid cooler, as i don't know anything about liquid coolers, do i need to do anything with it time to time, or ... just anything at all?
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Nothing apart from the occasional dust every month or so. AIO's are as the name suggest, all in one units so they don't need to have any extra maintenance over a standard air cooler.

However, when the PC arrives, damage can happen in shipping so I'd check for leaks when it first arrives and the first time you put the CPU under load (eg playing games). It's not a common issue and not one I'd worry about but can happen so it's worth letting you know. If you've got no leaks after those two situations, you'll be good to go!
 
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Member
JUNI0R said:
Nothing apart from the occasional dust every month or so. AIO's are as the name suggest, all in one units so they don't need to have any extra maintenance over a standard air cooler.

However, when the PC arrives, damage can happen in shipping so I'd check for leaks when it first arrives and the first time you put the CPU under load (eg playing games). It's not a common issue and not one I'd worry about but can happen so it's worth letting you know. If you've got no leaks after those two situations, you'll be good to go!
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thanks again, i will have one very happy teenager with this, probably i will want to use it as well :), regarding monitors: can i always add second monitor if needed?

do i need to add additional fans or not really?
 
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JUNI0R

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Aggie said:
thanks again, i will have one very happy teenager with this, probably i will want to use it as well :), regarding monitors: can i always add second monitor if needed?

do i need to add additional fans or not really?
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Yup! The graphics card will have multiple display output ports you can use to connect up multiple monitors. All the monitors we mentioned earlier have display ports (a rectangular looking connector that's missing one of the corners). I'd use that as much as you can and after that I'd use HDMI
 
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Aggie

Member
JUNI0R said:
Yup! The graphics card will have multiple display output ports you can use to connect up multiple monitors. All the monitors we mentioned earlier have display ports (a rectangular looking connector that's missing one of the corners). I'd use that as much as you can and after that I'd use HDMI
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great, thank you and regarding additional fans do i need to add any, as case has just 3?
 
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JUNI0R

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Aggie said:
great, thank you and regarding additional fans do i need to add any, as case has just 3?
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Nope! The case comes with 3 intake fans and the AIO will likely be added to the top of the case adding 2 exhaust fans. You could add 1 for rear exhaust, but it's really not necessary whatsoever
 
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Aggie

Member
JUNI0R said:
Nope! The case comes with 3 intake fans and the AIO will likely be added to the top of the case adding 2 exhaust fans. You could add 1 for rear exhaust, but it's really not necessary whatsoever
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thank you so so much, i am going to order it now
 
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