Hi guys
This will be my first build in a good while. Current build is a i7 3770k, Vega 56, DDR3 16g and SSD, which I'm planning on breaking down to sell. It still handles 1080p 60fps quite well, so hoping to recoup a little of the cost for the new build.
No peripherals required and use will be for gaming only, playing at 1440p 165hz. I'm looking at you Cyberpunk 2077!
I've thrown the below cart together to give me an idea on what to expect regarding performance/cost. I'll be shopping around as I've noticed already some of the OCUK prices are a little inflated
This build will need to last me a good while, so I'm trying to eek out every % of oomph for my money.
Case - This I already have, the Lian-Li PC-O11 Dynamic PCMR Edition. Stock was running low and with only 2000 units produced, I couldn't wait (help myself!). It will sit proudly in the dining room so needed to look good in order to keep a happy wife. I've told her the mirrored glass will mute the RGB transforming it from tacky to tasteful.
I was considering the O-11 D Mini however Lian-Li are really dragging their feet with it, plus the additional space of the PCMR version will be more suited to my sausage fingers.
CPU - Will be watching what happens on Oct 8th for Zen 3 to see if a newer chip can be had for similar price/performance.
GPU - What a time to be buying! The 3080 is the obvious choice now, however the low stock buys me time to see what Navi 21 brings. I'm hoping AMD see sense and hurry up with a reveal for what to expect, as I'm not sure I can to wait til Nov-Dec. However I may have too if 3080 popularity/availability remains the same.
MOBO - As it's just for gaming, I considered whether the B550 would be enough for my needs. I do dabble in overclocking and it would be nice to have a capable board later down the line. Also, I've read the x570 is Gen4 compatible for NVME. No idea if this will make the slightest bit of difference for a pure gaming build...
RAM - I spec'd DDR4 3600 for now. I presume a good <CAS16 3200 would also be an option. Only plan on 16gb for now and will add 16bg later down the line, when games are more demanding.
SSD - Storage wise I usually only have 2-3 games on the go at a time and have no issue with uninstalling to reinstall later. That being the case, I figured a 1TB NVME would suffice for both OS and games. Not sure if i'm making a mistake here and if a separate boot drive would be the way to go. Also, should I go Gen4?! Not a clue...
Cooling - I like the aesthetic of the Lian-Li AIO and Uni fans.They're pricey so it's something I could always add in later on.
PSU - Seems sufficient and reasonable priced.
What do you think? Would love to hear your thoughts. I'm happy to spend the full £2k if the performance is worth it for a pure gaming perspective. Obviously if I can save without losing any FPS, winner winner
Thanks for reading!
My basket at Overclockers UK:
This will be my first build in a good while. Current build is a i7 3770k, Vega 56, DDR3 16g and SSD, which I'm planning on breaking down to sell. It still handles 1080p 60fps quite well, so hoping to recoup a little of the cost for the new build.
No peripherals required and use will be for gaming only, playing at 1440p 165hz. I'm looking at you Cyberpunk 2077!
I've thrown the below cart together to give me an idea on what to expect regarding performance/cost. I'll be shopping around as I've noticed already some of the OCUK prices are a little inflated
This build will need to last me a good while, so I'm trying to eek out every % of oomph for my money.
Case - This I already have, the Lian-Li PC-O11 Dynamic PCMR Edition. Stock was running low and with only 2000 units produced, I couldn't wait (help myself!). It will sit proudly in the dining room so needed to look good in order to keep a happy wife. I've told her the mirrored glass will mute the RGB transforming it from tacky to tasteful.
I was considering the O-11 D Mini however Lian-Li are really dragging their feet with it, plus the additional space of the PCMR version will be more suited to my sausage fingers.CPU - Will be watching what happens on Oct 8th for Zen 3 to see if a newer chip can be had for similar price/performance.
GPU - What a time to be buying! The 3080 is the obvious choice now, however the low stock buys me time to see what Navi 21 brings. I'm hoping AMD see sense and hurry up with a reveal for what to expect, as I'm not sure I can to wait til Nov-Dec. However I may have too if 3080 popularity/availability remains the same.
MOBO - As it's just for gaming, I considered whether the B550 would be enough for my needs. I do dabble in overclocking and it would be nice to have a capable board later down the line. Also, I've read the x570 is Gen4 compatible for NVME. No idea if this will make the slightest bit of difference for a pure gaming build...
RAM - I spec'd DDR4 3600 for now. I presume a good <CAS16 3200 would also be an option. Only plan on 16gb for now and will add 16bg later down the line, when games are more demanding.
SSD - Storage wise I usually only have 2-3 games on the go at a time and have no issue with uninstalling to reinstall later. That being the case, I figured a 1TB NVME would suffice for both OS and games. Not sure if i'm making a mistake here and if a separate boot drive would be the way to go. Also, should I go Gen4?! Not a clue...
Cooling - I like the aesthetic of the Lian-Li AIO and Uni fans.They're pricey so it's something I could always add in later on.
PSU - Seems sufficient and reasonable priced.
What do you think? Would love to hear your thoughts. I'm happy to spend the full £2k if the performance is worth it for a pure gaming perspective. Obviously if I can save without losing any FPS, winner winner
Thanks for reading!
My basket at Overclockers UK:
- 1 x Lian-Li PC-O11 Dynamic Midi-Tower - Black Window= £119.99
- 1 x MSI MAG X570 Tomahawk WiFi (AMD AM4) DDR4 X570 ATX Motherboard= £209.99
- 1 x AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Eight Core 4.4GHz (Socket AM4) Processor - Retail= £338.99
- 1 x WD Blue SN550 1TB NVME M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 Solid State Drive (WDS100T2B0C)= £89.99
- 1 x Asus GeForce RTX 3080 TUF Gaming 10GB GDDR6X PCI-Express Graphics Card= £719.99
- 1 x Lian-Li UNI SL120 Addressable RGB Black 120mm Fan Triple Pack with Controller= £74.99
- 3 x Lian-Li UNI SL120 Addressable RGB Black 120mm Fan= £22.99
- 1 x Lian-Li GALAHAD 360mm High Performance RGB CPU Water Cooler - Black= £139.99
- 1 x Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO Black 16GB (2x8GB) 3600 MHz AMD Ryzen Tuned DDR4 Memory Dual Kit= £99.95
- 1 x Corsair RM Series RM750 750W '80 Plus Gold' Modular Power Supply (CP-9020195-UK)= £99.95
Total: £1,962.80 (includes shipping: £0.00)
