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BigBazz
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Budget (including currency): £900

Country: UK

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: General Gaming 

 

Hello all, 

 

My younger brother has been wanting a gaming PC for a while now and my mother has decided to get one for his birthday! We have a budget of £900 and would be used for games such as Warzone/Fornite etc. 

What would be the best hardware to go with? 

 

Thank you in advance. 

 

 

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For that price just buy a pre-built from a boutique company like NZXT, IBuyPower, CyberPowerPC, etc.

Fuck you scalpers, fuck you scammers, fuck all of you jerks that charge way too much to tech-illiterate people. 

Unless I say I am speaking from experience or can confirm my expertise, assume it is an educated guess.

Current setup: Ryzen 5 3600, MSI MPG B550, 2x8GB DDR4-3200, RX 5600 XT (+120 core, +320 Mem), 1TB WD SN550, 1TB Team MP33, 2TB Seagate Barracuda Compute, 500GB Samsung 860 Evo, Corsair 4000D Airflow, 650W 80+ Gold. Razer peripherals. 

Also have a Alienware Alpha R1: i3-4170T, GTX 860M (≈ a 750 Ti). 2x4GB DDR3L-1600, Crucial MX500

My past and current projects: VR Flight Sim: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/nathanpete/saved/#view=dG38Jx (Done!)

A do it all server for educational use: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/nathanpete/saved/#view=vmmNcf (Cancelled)

Replacement of my friend's PC nicknamed Donkey, going from 2nd gen i5 to Zen+ R5: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/nathanpete/saved/#view=WmsW4D (Done!)

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But also make sure to check the reviews and make sure you aren't getting scammed. And if you know enough about hardware already you can probably open it up as soon as it arrives to like double the memory capacity or fix a cabling issue that normally happens. 

Fuck you scalpers, fuck you scammers, fuck all of you jerks that charge way too much to tech-illiterate people. 

Unless I say I am speaking from experience or can confirm my expertise, assume it is an educated guess.

Current setup: Ryzen 5 3600, MSI MPG B550, 2x8GB DDR4-3200, RX 5600 XT (+120 core, +320 Mem), 1TB WD SN550, 1TB Team MP33, 2TB Seagate Barracuda Compute, 500GB Samsung 860 Evo, Corsair 4000D Airflow, 650W 80+ Gold. Razer peripherals. 

Also have a Alienware Alpha R1: i3-4170T, GTX 860M (≈ a 750 Ti). 2x4GB DDR3L-1600, Crucial MX500

My past and current projects: VR Flight Sim: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/nathanpete/saved/#view=dG38Jx (Done!)

A do it all server for educational use: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/nathanpete/saved/#view=vmmNcf (Cancelled)

Replacement of my friend's PC nicknamed Donkey, going from 2nd gen i5 to Zen+ R5: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/nathanpete/saved/#view=WmsW4D (Done!)

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PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i5-10400F 2.9 GHz 6-Core Processor  (£130.47 @ Scan.co.uk)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  (£29.98 @ AWD-IT)
Motherboard: MSI B460M PRO-VDH WIFI Micro ATX LGA1200 Motherboard  (£89.99 @ CCL Computers)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  (£77.85 @ Ebuyer)
Storage: Samsung 970 Evo 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  (£90.88 @ More Computers)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER 6 GB VENTUS XS OC Video Card  (£519.96 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Phanteks Eclipse P360A ATX Mid Tower Case  (£72.05 @ CCL Computers)
Power Supply: BitFenix Whisper M 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  (£81.18 @ CCL Computers)
Total: £1092.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-05-26 22:09 BST+0100

Here's a lista I made quickly. It's more a guideline than anything. It's £150 over your budget because of the current GPU shortage. But you can look for prebuilt that have similar components to the ones I recommended and it would be good. Or you take these components with the non F version of the CPU and buy a graphics card later once the prices settle. Good luck!

 

 

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8 minutes ago, Lairlair said:

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i5-10400F 2.9 GHz 6-Core Processor  (£130.47 @ Scan.co.uk)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  (£29.98 @ AWD-IT)
Motherboard: MSI B460M PRO-VDH WIFI Micro ATX LGA1200 Motherboard  (£89.99 @ CCL Computers)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  (£77.85 @ Ebuyer)
Storage: Samsung 970 Evo 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  (£90.88 @ More Computers)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER 6 GB VENTUS XS OC Video Card  (£519.96 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Phanteks Eclipse P360A ATX Mid Tower Case  (£72.05 @ CCL Computers)
Power Supply: BitFenix Whisper M 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  (£81.18 @ CCL Computers)
Total: £1092.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-05-26 22:09 BST+0100

Here's a lista I made quickly. It's more a guideline than anything. It's £150 over your budget because of the current GPU shortage. But you can look for prebuilt that have similar components to the ones I recommended and it would be good. Or you take these components with the non F version of the CPU and buy a graphics card later once the prices settle. Good luck!

 

 

Looks like a solid list to me, if you would like to change the case because your brother wants something different, be sure to check the height of the cooler (or post here again and let us check).

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53 minutes ago, Lairlair said:

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i5-10400F 2.9 GHz 6-Core Processor  (£130.47 @ Scan.co.uk)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  (£29.98 @ AWD-IT)
Motherboard: MSI B460M PRO-VDH WIFI Micro ATX LGA1200 Motherboard  (£89.99 @ CCL Computers)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  (£77.85 @ Ebuyer)
Storage: Samsung 970 Evo 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  (£90.88 @ More Computers)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER 6 GB VENTUS XS OC Video Card  (£519.96 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Phanteks Eclipse P360A ATX Mid Tower Case  (£72.05 @ CCL Computers)
Power Supply: BitFenix Whisper M 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  (£81.18 @ CCL Computers)
Total: £1092.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-05-26 22:09 BST+0100

Here's a lista I made quickly. It's more a guideline than anything. It's £150 over your budget because of the current GPU shortage. But you can look for prebuilt that have similar components to the ones I recommended and it would be good. Or you take these components with the non F version of the CPU and buy a graphics card later once the prices settle. Good luck!

 

 

Why a B460 board? B460 locks RAM speed to 2666, which can lead to around 15% less performance compared to a 10400 on 3200MHZ RAM.

The Hyper 212 is uncessecary.

Why a 970 EVO???? Your paying a huge tax for a speed you don’t need, 1TB NVME drives are literally the same price. Go with a SN550, A200, or A80 instead.

The TXM Gold is a lot cheaper. I’d just go with that.

 

geometry is hard
b550 > x570

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9 hours ago, Downkey said:

Why a B460 board? B460 locks RAM speed to 2666, which can lead to around 15% less performance compared to a 10400 on 3200MHZ RAM.

The Hyper 212 is uncessecary.

Why a 970 EVO???? Your paying a huge tax for a speed you don’t need, 1TB NVME drives are literally the same price. Go with a SN550, A200, or A80 instead.

The TXM Gold is a lot cheaper. I’d just go with that.

 

Thanks for the clarification, I'm not very knowledgeable on Intel motherboards. What would you recommend instead?

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14 hours ago, Lairlair said:

Thanks for the clarification, I'm not very knowledgeable on Intel motherboards. What would you recommend instead?

ANy decent B560 board would do honestly, just avoid the MSI A Pro boards, and every Asrock board. (they all suck LOL)

geometry is hard
b550 > x570

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CPU Intel Core i5-10600KF (Base Clock: 4.10GHz; LGA1200; 125 Watt) Box: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

Motherboard MSI Z490-A PRO Motherboard ATX, LGA1200, DDR4, LAN, USB 3.2 Gen2, Type C, M.2, DisplayPort, HDMI, Gen 4 Ready, 10th Gen Intel Core: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

GPU MSI NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1660 SUPER GAMING X Graphics Card '6GB GDDR6, 1830Hz, RGB Mystic Light, 3x DisplayPort, HDMI, Dual Fan Cooling System': Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

RAM Corsair CMW16GX4M2C3200C16 Vengeance RGB PRO 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4 3200 MHz C16 XMP 2.0 Enthusiast RGB LED Illuminated Memory Kit - Black: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

SSD WD Blue 3D NAND Internal SSD 2.5 Inch SATA - 1 TB, Blue - High Performance: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories/

Case MSI MAG FORGE 100R Mid Tower Gaming Computer Case 'Black, 2x 120 mm ARGB PWM Fan, 1x 120 mm Fan, 1-6 ARGB Hub, Mystic Light Sync, Tempered Glass Panel, ATX, mATX, mini-ITX' 306-7G03R11-809: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

PSU EVGA 600 W1, 80+ WHITE 600W, Power Supply 100-W1-0600-K3: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

 

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On 5/26/2021 at 2:12 PM, Lairlair said:

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i5-10400F 2.9 GHz 6-Core Processor  (£130.47 @ Scan.co.uk)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  (£29.98 @ AWD-IT)
Motherboard: MSI B460M PRO-VDH WIFI Micro ATX LGA1200 Motherboard  (£89.99 @ CCL Computers)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  (£77.85 @ Ebuyer)
Storage: Samsung 970 Evo 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  (£90.88 @ More Computers)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER 6 GB VENTUS XS OC Video Card  (£519.96 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Phanteks Eclipse P360A ATX Mid Tower Case  (£72.05 @ CCL Computers)
Power Supply: BitFenix Whisper M 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  (£81.18 @ CCL Computers)
Total: £1092.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-05-26 22:09 BST+0100

Here's a lista I made quickly. It's more a guideline than anything. It's £150 over your budget because of the current GPU shortage. But you can look for prebuilt that have similar components to the ones I recommended and it would be good. Or you take these components with the non F version of the CPU and buy a graphics card later once the prices settle. Good luck!

 

 

get 11400 or 11400f instead, they have better gaming performance. with that said, u need a b560 board

Gaming PC:

CPU- Intel Core i5-10400 (planning to upgrade when Alder Lake releases)

CPU Cooler- be quiet! Dark Rock Slim up to 180W TDP

Motherboard- Asus ROG Strix B460-h Gaming

Memory- Corsair Dominator Platinum DDR4-3000 CL15 memory

Storage- Crucial P2 1TB M.2-NVME SSD up to 2400 MB/s 

Video Card- MSI Ventus 2x Geforce RTX 3060 Ti OC

PC Chassis- Cooler Master TD500 MESH ARGB with Controller

Power Supply- EVGA 650w P2 (planning to upgrade to EVGA 80+ Gold 1k watts)

Rear Fan- Touchaqua Bitspower Notos RGB fan

Monitor- Acer EI272UR 2560x1440 144hz 4ms Radeon Freesync monitor

Keyboard- Logitech G810 Orion Spectrum

Mouse- Logitech G203 Lightsync (planning to upgrade to g502 HERO)

Controller- Xbox One Wireless Controller - Red 

Laptop- Processor- Ryzen 7 4700U (8c/8t up to 4.1Ghz) with Radeon graphics, 16GB DDR4-3200 memory, 512 NVME SSD

 

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