cwobritton1875
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The initial post has been updated with the final spec of the PC.
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I can’t advise intel over AMD unless it is a 400F build, but if you are set on it... so be.
But... you have selected 2 3rd gen SSD’s in your M.2, the 4th gen Firecuda isn’t much more if i recall. A 980/cuda as a primary and a corsair/970 secondary would be much more suitable.
cwobritton1875
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There is no firecuda in the configurator? Don't know if the motherboard supports a 4th gen M.2 maybe?
As far as I know, 10th generation Intel does not support 4th gen m.2.
In fact my bad, i don’t believe intel does support PCIe4 now i think about it
cwobritton1875
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Out of interest would there be any benefit in changing the mobo to the ASUS® ROG STRIX X299-E GAMING II?
Strix is a higher quality board and will have better VRM’s etc, so can handle the insane heat being put out by the i9 (which runs outrageously hot). If it isn’t cooled enough, it will throttle.
cwobritton1875
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OK, I've got a decent cooler for the CPU (I think!) but the upgrade to Strix was basically the same amount that I saved by dropping to a 3070 so may as well!
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Just so you’re aware, for streaming intel really sucks. It sucks generally but for streaming even more so, really bad choice.
cwobritton1875
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I've been streaming on an 8yr old Intel CPU for over 2 years, it's done just fine.
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You’re missing the point, why pay the same price for less performance and inherent security flaws that can’t be patched.
cwobritton1875
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So what mobo and AMD CPU would you recommend? I can't be bothered with the faff of cancelling but if I speak to PCS direct they may amend it for me.
cwobritton1875
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Ok, I'll see what I can sort out! Thanks again all.
cwobritton1875
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So I can get this, for £200 cheaper than my current build. Same build but with a 5800X, the 5900X is in budget but there's long wait times for that one?
Case
CORSAIR iCUE 5000X RGB MID TOWER GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Eight Core CPU (3.8GHz-4.7GHz/36MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® ROG STRIX X570-F GAMING (USB 3.2 Gen 2, PCIe 4.0) - ARGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 2666MHz (4 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
8GB ASUS TUF GAMING GEFORCE RTX 3070 - HDMI, DP
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB SEAGATE FIRECUDA 520 GEN 4 PCIe NVMe (up to 5000MB/R, 4400MB/W)
2nd M.2 SSD Drive
2TB SAMSUNG 980 PRO M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 7000MB/R, 5000MB/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 ELITE CAPELLIX RGB Hydro Series High Performance CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
LED Lighting
50cm RGB LED Strip
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT
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]
Case
CORSAIR iCUE 5000X RGB MID TOWER GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Eight Core CPU (3.8GHz-4.7GHz/36MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® ROG STRIX X570-F GAMING (USB 3.2 Gen 2, PCIe 4.0) - ARGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 2666MHz (4 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
8GB ASUS TUF GAMING GEFORCE RTX 3070 - HDMI, DP
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB SEAGATE FIRECUDA 520 GEN 4 PCIe NVMe (up to 5000MB/R, 4400MB/W)
2nd M.2 SSD Drive
2TB SAMSUNG 980 PRO M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 7000MB/R, 5000MB/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 ELITE CAPELLIX RGB Hydro Series High Performance CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
LED Lighting
50cm RGB LED Strip
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT
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]
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Up the ram to 3600mhz and swap the m.2’s around, you want the faster 980 pro as your primary and the cuda as your secondary. Other than that... was better than the intel build.
Also, the 5800X is a monster at gaming and streaming. 5900X is better if you’re into all your video editing etc also, but there is a waiting list.
Also, the 5800X is a monster at gaming and streaming. 5900X is better if you’re into all your video editing etc also, but there is a waiting list.
cwobritton1875
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Ok, so if I can cancel, this is the final spec I'm going for for £2,878. Changed the Firecuda for a 970 as it means I can get an extra TB on the boot drive for the same price.
Look good?
Look good?
| Case | CORSAIR iCUE 5000X RGB MID TOWER GAMING CASE |
| Processor (CPU) | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Eight Core CPU (3.8GHz-4.7GHz/36MB CACHE/AM4) |
| Motherboard | ASUS® ROG STRIX X570-F GAMING (USB 3.2 Gen 2, PCIe 4.0) - ARGB Ready! |
| Memory (RAM) | 32GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3600MHz (2 x 16GB) |
| Graphics Card | 8GB ASUS TUF GAMING GEFORCE RTX 3070 - HDMI, DP |
| 1st Storage Drive | NOT REQUIRED |
| 1st M.2 SSD Drive | 2TB SAMSUNG 980 PRO M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 7000MB/R, 5000MB/W) |
| 2nd M.2 SSD Drive | 2TB SAMSUNG 970 EVO PLUS M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 3500MB/R, 3300MB/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 ELITE CAPELLIX RGB Hydro Series High Performance CPU Cooler |
| Thermal Paste | STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING |
| LED Lighting | 50cm RGB 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 |
| Browser | Google Chrome™ |
| Warranty | 3 Year Standard Warranty (1 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour) |
| Delivery | STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI) |
| Build Time | Standard Build - Approximately 14 to 16 working days |
cwobritton1875
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To be honest, I may take the Wifi card out completely, I never use Wi-fi on my desktop and if I have an emergency need for it I have a USB wi-fi adapter I use but appreciate the info. Yes, good warranty is a good shout!
Fingers crossed PCS will let me either cancel or amend my existing order. It's still only in pre-production as until this morning it had a 3080 in it so hopefully...
Fingers crossed PCS will let me either cancel or amend my existing order. It's still only in pre-production as until this morning it had a 3080 in it so hopefully...