Recommended build for competitive warzone 2

[RADALI]

Hello there I’m an avid gamer, I love first person shooters and currently intent on achieving high FPS to be able to compete in warzone 2. Gaming is my hobby and I do take it seriously, I really don’t know how to get the best build with value for money, my biggest concern is paying extra for things I don’t need and not recognising what I should pay more for because it’s what will bring up my FPS levels to competitive.

Thanks I’m advance for any pc build recommendations

My budget is about 2-3K .

 

[SpyderTracks]

Hello there I’m an avid gamer, I love first person shooters and currently intent on achieving high FPS to be able to compete in warzone 2. Gaming is my hobby and I do take it seriously, I really don’t know how to get the best build with value for money, my biggest concern is paying extra for things I don’t need and not recognising what I should pay more for because it’s what will bring up my FPS levels to competitive.

Thanks I’m advance for any pc build recommendations

My budget is about 2-3K .

What make and model monitor are you using?

 

[RADALI]

Thanks so much to your quick reply.​

Alienware AW2521HFA 24.5 Inch Full HD (1920x1080) Gaming Monitor, 240Hz, IPS, 1ms, AMD FreeSync Premium, NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible​

I’m open to suggestions on that front as well

 

[Scott]

It would really come down to how competitive you are. Are you talking about a level of competition where you earn money, or are you looking to have an edge on your mates?

The key is going to be whether or not you get a competitive advantage at 240hz. Most humans won't see anything over 120hz, but the 240 split can give very minor advantages with the frametimes. For this you're talking elite level, likely the top 1% in the world. If you believe you fall into that bracket, or you want to pay the money to aspire to do so, then I would probably go a little higher on the GPU.

Otherwise, above has you more than covered and should see pretty consistent 144+ FPS at sensible visual settings.

I would tend to invest more in the keyboard/mouse area to get properly competitive.

 

[RADALI]

Hehehe we ain’t making money, just play to win mentality and an advantage over my mates, maybe the odd tourney (wsow) if the above has me sorted then thank you all for the great advice I appreciate it.

 

[SpyderTracks]

1080p at any refresh rate is incredibly poor by todays standards.

A 1440p OLED panel will give a marked better experience in games, 1440p is SUBSTANTIALLY better than 1080p by any account, 1080p should really be avoided at all costs these days, even at competitive level, it's got such poor smoothing, it's really just plain bad.

What's your budget for the monitor?

 

[RADALI]

I can go for a monitor . Do tell, I’ll make the budget fit. And yes my current monitor isn’t all that great at all, I know what you’re talking about.

I can spend upto 5K on a setup all inclusive

And for that kind of money I don’t want to get it wrong and I definitely want it to be viable for a good few years

 

[RADALI]

Added a monitor and I’m thinking perhaps this overkill Considering I’m buying a PC solely to game as competitively as possible without actually being a paid professional. It’s my passion.


Case
CORSAIR iCUE 5000T RGB MID TOWER GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 16 Core CPU (4.2GHz-5.7GHz/144MB w/3D V-Cache/AM5)
Motherboard
ASUS® TUF GAMING X670E-PLUS WIFI (DDR5, PCIe 5.0) - RGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
64GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB DDR5 6000MHz (2 x 32GB)
Graphics Card
24GB ASUS TUF GEFORCE RTX 4090 OC EDITION - HDMI, DP
1st M.2 SSD Drive
2TB SAMSUNG 970 EVO PLUS M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 3500MB/R, 3300MB/W)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 850W RMx SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead, 1.0mm Core)
Processor Cooling
Corsair H100x Hydro Series High Performance CPU 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
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System
Windows 11 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00003]
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10/11 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
Norton 360 inc. Game Optimizer - Free 90 Day License
Browser
Microsoft® Edge
Monitor
ASUS ProArt Display PA279CV 27" - 3840 x 2160, IPS, 100% sRGB
Microphone
Elgato Wave:3 Condenser Microphone
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 - Subject to stock availability on pre-order products
Price: £4,550.00 including VAT and Delivery
Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am5-overclocked/tkdGNxJkUj/

 

[RichLan564]

Added a monitor and I’m thinking perhaps this overkill Considering I’m buying a PC solely to game as competitively as possible without actually being a paid professional. It’s my passion.

Thats a shot and a miss as far as the monitor goes, it's aimed at content creators and is only 60Hz, i would have thought you want 144Hz?

 

[RADALI]

To give you context I moved around a lot last few years and for the past year I have been playing on a Lenovo legion gaming laptop Ryzen 7 3070 nvidia and unfortunately I clock only about 90fps in warzone and it’s getting super frustrating.

 

[RADALI]

Thats a shot and a miss as far as the monitor goes, it's aimed at content creators and is only 60Hz, i would have thought you want 144Hz?

Oh really, woah

 

[RichLan564]

Oh really, woah

Yep, i'm not really up on what monitor to use but for high end gaming its not that one for sure

 

[TonyCarter]

The ProArt range are very nice monitors, and I'd be very happy to use one as my work monitor...but that's for Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign/Quark Xpress/Powerpoint where refresh rate doesn't doesn't matter (my Mac Studio monitor is only 60Hz too).

For the monitor, and 'enthusiast'-level gaming, then it probably has to be one of the newer OLEDs (all £1000+ though):

Standard 16:9 format (2560x1440p)

• Asus ROG Swift PG27AQDM
• LG Ultragear 27GR95QE

Ultrawide format (3440x1440p)

• Alienware AW3423DW
• Alienware AW3423DWF
• Samsung OLED G8
• MSI MEG 342C

Or the 'just take my money' option, the superwide (5120x1440p):

• Samsung NEO G9

 

[TonyCarter]

Added a monitor and I’m thinking perhaps this overkill Considering I’m buying a PC solely to game as competitively as possible without actually being a paid professional. It’s my passion.


Case
CORSAIR iCUE 5000T RGB MID TOWER GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 16 Core CPU (4.2GHz-5.7GHz/144MB w/3D V-Cache/AM5)
Motherboard
ASUS® TUF GAMING X670E-PLUS WIFI (DDR5, PCIe 5.0) - RGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
64GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB DDR5 6000MHz (2 x 32GB)
Graphics Card
24GB ASUS TUF GEFORCE RTX 4090 OC EDITION - HDMI, DP
1st M.2 SSD Drive
2TB SAMSUNG 970 EVO PLUS M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 3500MB/R, 3300MB/W)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 850W RMx SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead, 1.0mm Core)
Processor Cooling
Corsair H100x Hydro Series High Performance CPU 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
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System
Windows 11 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00003]
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10/11 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
Norton 360 inc. Game Optimizer - Free 90 Day License
Browser
Microsoft® Edge
Monitor
ASUS ProArt Display PA279CV 27" - 3840 x 2160, IPS, 100% sRGB
Microphone
Elgato Wave:3 Condenser Microphone
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 - Subject to stock availability on pre-order products
Price: £4,550.00 including VAT and Delivery
Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am5-overclocked/tkdGNxJkUj/

That's something from the 'overclocked' configurator, so everything is overpriced for very little performance gain...and that 7950X3D will (currently due to poor optimisation of cores) be slower in gaming than the 7800X3D.

Here's a similar build from the normal configurator, but is cheaper and has some higher tier parts, and more storage. I would consider this an 'extreme' config 1440p/ultrawide gaming PC, and leaves you cash for an OLED monitor.

Case
CORSAIR iCUE 5000T RGB MID TOWER GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Eight Core CPU (4.2GHz-5.0GHz/104MB w/3D V-CACHE/AM5)
Motherboard
ASUS® ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI (WIFI 6E, DDR5, PCIe 5.0)
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB DDR5 6000MHz (2 x 16GB) AMD
Graphics Card
24GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 4090 - HDMI, DP
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB SEAGATE FIRECUDA 530 GEN 4 PCIe NVMe (up to 7300MB/R, 6000MB/W)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
2TB SEAGATE FIRECUDA 530 GEN 4 PCIe NVMe (up to 7300MB/R, 6900MB/W)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 1200W HX SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® PLATINUM, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead, 1.0mm Core)
Processor Cooling
CORSAIR iCUE H100i ELITE LCD Display RGB CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card
ONBOARD 2.5Gbe 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 11 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00003]
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10/11 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
Microphone
Elgato Wave:3 Condenser Microphone
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: £3,799.00 including VAT and Delivery

Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am5-pc/!8QZunXXdt/

 

[RADALI]

Just because you can spend £5k on a system doesn't mean you should.....personally, I've just ordered a system for just shy of £4k for 4k 120Hz gaming and I could probably have spent £500 less if I wanted to.

Spending £5k doesn't automatically mean you get vastly more performance over a system that costs nearer £3k...some of the choices you have put in will actually make the system perform worse than the spec I posted when it comes to gaming

well noted sir. I know nothing about anything.

 

[RADALI]

That's something from the 'overclocked' configurator, so everything is overpriced for very little performance gain...and that 7950X3D will (currently due to poor optimisation of cores) be slower in gaming than the 7800X3D.

Here's a similar build from the normal configurator, but is cheaper and has some higher tier parts, and more storage. I would consider this an 'extreme' config 1440p/ultrawide gaming PC, and leaves you cash for an OLED monitor.

Case
CORSAIR iCUE 5000T RGB MID TOWER GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Eight Core CPU (4.2GHz-5.0GHz/104MB w/3D V-CACHE/AM5)
Motherboard
ASUS® ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI (WIFI 6E, DDR5, PCIe 5.0)
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB DDR5 6000MHz (2 x 16GB) AMD
Graphics Card
24GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 4090 - HDMI, DP
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB SEAGATE FIRECUDA 530 GEN 4 PCIe NVMe (up to 7300MB/R, 6000MB/W)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
2TB SEAGATE FIRECUDA 530 GEN 4 PCIe NVMe (up to 7300MB/R, 6900MB/W)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 1200W HX SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® PLATINUM, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead, 1.0mm Core)
Processor Cooling
CORSAIR iCUE H100i ELITE LCD Display RGB CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card
ONBOARD 2.5Gbe 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 11 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00003]
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10/11 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
Microphone
Elgato Wave:3 Condenser Microphone
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: £3,799.00 including VAT and Delivery

Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am5-pc/!8QZunXXdt/

Thank you. I can get a monitor now too!!

I’ve waited so many years to be in a position to buy a gaming rig to die for, I’m one step closer guys. I wish I could explain how excited i feel. I’m sure you’ve all been there at some point.

 

[SpyderTracks]

You've got a couple of options for monitors

ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM | 240hz Gaming Monitor | ROG UK

Elevate your gaming with ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM. 240 Hz refresh rate, 1440p OLED panel, stunning visuals. Get the ultimate gaming experience with this 240hz gaming monitor.

rog.asus.com

LG UltraGear™ OLED 27" Monitor - 27GR95QE-B | LG UK

Get more information on the 27GR95QE-B. Click for pictures, reviews & tech specs for the LG UltraGear™ OLED 27" 240Hz Monitor. Get 5% off your first purchase.

www.lg.com

 

[RADALI]

No worries...and apologies if I came across a bit harsh. In a lot of life, something costing more does equate to better...when it comes to computers and tech in general, it's a whole different set of rules.

As to the excitement? I currently know exactly how you feel having bought an almost identical system to the spec posted by Tony, though my aim is for 4k level rather than 1440p but then I also don't do competitive shooters....well, I am very competitive when it comes to: trying not to die first, trying not to die the most times, trying to kill more than one person, trying not to look like someone who is playing blindfolded wihilst locked in the darkest room know to man..you know, the usual

Regarding the case: The Corsair 5000x would be a better choice...the 5000T doesn't offer enough extra performance to warrant the extra money. However, the 5000X is out of stock currently so you could use the send in your own case option (the case is currently £195 or so on Amazon) or, asusming your system hasn't already been built, amend your order to it when it does reappear in stock.

Thanks a million, boy I can’t wait to get those neat frames. And yes, the usual ! Lmao

 

[RADALI]

You've got a couple of options for monitors

ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM | 240hz Gaming Monitor | ROG UK

Elevate your gaming with ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM. 240 Hz refresh rate, 1440p OLED panel, stunning visuals. Get the ultimate gaming experience with this 240hz gaming monitor.

rog.asus.com

LG UltraGear™ OLED 27" Monitor - 27GR95QE-B | LG UK

Get more information on the 27GR95QE-B. Click for pictures, reviews & tech specs for the LG UltraGear™ OLED 27" 240Hz Monitor. Get 5% off your first purchase.

www.lg.com

Thanks again spyder