Upgrade / New Build

Razza12003 · March 10, 2019

Hi so I am looking at a new build, but thinking I could potentially use some parts I already have from my system I built around 6-7 years ago (reason for upgrade)

I am in the UK and tend to use ebuyer.com for parts but open to any suppliers.

My current spec is:

Intel core i7 3770k 3.5Ghz socket 1155 (not oc'ed)

16GB DDR3 1600MHz Kingston RAM

Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H ATX Motherboard

Geforce GTX 970 GPU (Upgraded more recently than the rest of the PC)

Coolermaster 850w Silent Pro M2 Modular PSU

Coolermaster HAF X High Airflow Full Tower

Seagate 2TB 3.5" SATA Hard Drive

So obviously I know to upgrade my cpu I also need a new mobo and new RAM and could benefit from a SSD, other than that I currently use 2 1920x1080p monitors and want to keep a dual monitor setup although would look to move to a higher resolution in the future.

I use my PC mainly for gaming and work witch include some use of programs such as photoshop and after effects. I also occasionally stream / record gameplay.

Any suggestions are very welcome but I would like to keep the build at around the £1000 price mark but open to go higher if necessary or plan for components to be added in the future rather than right now.

Manderis · March 10, 2019

Sell the CPU/MB/RAM and GPU

I would get a 9600k / 8700k plus a 2060 or 2070 plus a nice 500 GB SSD

LukeSavenije · March 10, 2019

more raw power?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor	£145.99 @ Aria PC
Motherboard	MSI - B450 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard	£89.99 @ Box Limited
Memory	G.Skill - Aegis 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory	£94.46 @ Amazon UK
Storage	Crucial - P1 500 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive	£74.39 @ Amazon UK
Video Card	MSI - GeForce RTX 2080 8 GB VENTUS Video Card	£629.22 @ Technextday
Case	Cooler Master - HAF XM (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case	Purchased For £0.00
Power Supply	SeaSonic - FOCUS Gold 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	£1034.05
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-03-10 10:26 GMT+0000

Manderis · March 10, 2019

PCPartPicker part list: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/LbvBnH
Price breakdown by merchant: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/LbvBnH/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i5-9600K 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor (£247.99 @ Aria PC)
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC - Freezer 33 eSports ONE (Black/Red) CPU Cooler (£29.99 @ AWD-IT)
Motherboard: MSI - MAG Z390 TOMAHAWK ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (£139.97 @ Box Limited)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory (£90.78 @ Aria PC)
Storage: Samsung - 970 Evo 500 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive (£114.11 @ Senetic)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce RTX 2070 8 GB WINDFORCE Video Card (£460.00 @ AWD-IT)
Total: £1082.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-03-10 10:25 GMT+0000

I am choosing Intel because you use Adobe CC. This makes Intel just the better path to go. Depending on the games you play a 2060 would be more than enough but a 2070 almost fits the budget.

I assume you are not much of an overclocker so a decent but not extrem cpu cooler will fulfill your needs

LukeSavenije · March 10, 2019

11 minutes ago, Manderis said:

couple changes if op were to get it

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type	Item	Price
CPU	Intel - Core i5-9600K 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor	£247.99 @ Aria PC
CPU Cooler	ARCTIC - Freezer 34 eSports DUO CPU Cooler	£36.99 @ Amazon UK
Motherboard	Gigabyte - Z390 UD ATX LGA1151 Motherboard	£111.48 @ Amazon UK
Memory	Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory	£89.58 @ Aria PC
Storage	Crucial - P1 500 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive	£74.39 @ Amazon UK
Video Card	Zotac - GeForce RTX 2070 8 GB Video Card	£451.26 @ SmartTeck.co.uk
Case	Cooler Master - HAF XM (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply	BitFenix - Formula Gold 550 W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply	£66.53 @ CCL Computers
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	£1078.22
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-03-10 10:39 GMT+0000

Razza12003 · April 9, 2019

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type	Item	Price
CPU	Intel - Core i5-9600K 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor	£240.99 @ Aria PC
CPU Cooler	Cooler Master - Hyper 212 RGB Black Edition 57.3 CFM CPU Cooler	£37.56 @ Amazon UK
Motherboard	Gigabyte - Z390 AORUS PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard	£167.99 @ AWD-IT
Memory	Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory	£88.38 @ Aria PC
Storage	Crucial - P1 500 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive	£63.59 @ Amazon UK
Video Card	Gigabyte - GeForce RTX 2070 8 GB WINDFORCE Video Card	£456.05 @ Novatech
Power Supply	Corsair - TXM Gold 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply	£73.16 @ Amazon UK
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	£1127.72
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-04-09 11:38 BST+0100

Looking at going with this final build. Only other things I need to decide on are, 1) what case to get, I really love the HAF X I have, its treated me really well these last 6-7 years and has amazing temperatures but its definitely seen some use and the filters etc are quite dirty and very hard to clean. Also I really like the look of some of these tempered glass cases about now, can anyone recommend one with good air flow? I kinda like the idea of a bit of RGB not going to go all out on it though, providing there are some included in the case it's unlikely I will buy more unless necessary for airflow.

Then also, would it be worth the extra cash to go for an i7 9700k eventhough they have taken away hyperthreading? (I think I'm set on an intel system)

Thanks for everyone's responses up to now also.