New gaming PC build

[Vectorspace]

Budget (including currency): £2000

Country: UK

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Predominantly gaming (and VR), also programming and general use

Other details: 

 

I have been planning an upgrade since October last year, delayed by the great GPU shortage. Now I have (in theory) an RTX 3080 shipping to me as we speak (if it had cost any more I would have waited), I am looking to confirm that I have an ok build. Any feedback on the below parts list would be welcome.

 

Notes:

• Not planning to overclock
• Low noise build, hence choice of quiet case
• Not modding, so I don't care about RGB (can't place PC in a location where modding can be appreciated, hence low noise build instead).
• GPU is already purchased
• I know CPU cooler is overkill, but I like it**
• Case choice is frozen unless there are reasons why the Fractal Design Define 7 will not work**
• No need for additional storage, keeping multiple HDDs from my previous PC
• No peripherals required, just the case and what's inside it.

**My cousin is also looking to build a PC, for same usage and budget. He would also like a low noise build. So feel free to feed back on CPU cooler and case even though I'm happy with my choices, as they will still inform his build.

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor  (£244.99 @ Currys PC World Business)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15S chromax.black 82.51 CFM CPU Cooler  (£102.96 @ Infinite Computing)
Motherboard: MSI MPG B550 GAMING PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard  (£119.99 @ Box Limited)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  (£73.98 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Black SN850 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  (£158.98 @ Box Limited)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3080 10 GB GAMING OC Video Card (£927.48)
Case: Fractal Design Define 7 ATX Mid Tower Case  (£139.97 @ More Computers)
Power Supply: Corsair RM (2019) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  (£79.99 @ Scan.co.uk)
Total: £1848.34
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-07-23 16:50 BST+0100

[Jeppes]

Low noise in idle or while gaming?

[Downkey]

-Original Cooler was overkill and expensive (not needed)
-You don't need a Gen4 SSD. The SN750 is a great NVME drive and is 50 less.
-Original case was expensive, and had horrible airflow. I would advise against the Define 7.
-Swapped the PSU an 850W RM.

With all savings added you can have a 5800x for less.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 3.8 GHz 8-Core Processor  (£361.56 @ Technextday)
CPU Cooler: Scythe FUMA 2 51.17 CFM CPU Cooler  (£52.27 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Motherboard: MSI MPG B550 GAMING PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard  (£119.99 @ Box Limited)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  (£69.98 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital SN750 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  (£109.96 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10 GB Founders Edition Video Card
Case: Fractal Design Meshify C ATX Mid Tower Case  (£79.98 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: Corsair RM (2019) 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  (£88.48 @ Ebuyer)
Case Fan: ARCTIC P12 56.3 CFM 120 mm Fan  (£6.85 @ Amazon UK)
Case Fan: ARCTIC P12 56.3 CFM 120 mm Fan  (£6.85 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £895.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-07-23 17:19 BST+0100

[Vectorspace]

29 minutes ago, Jeppes said:

Low noise in idle or while gaming?

Low noise period. My current (4 year old) gaming PC uses a Fractal Design Define R3 with soundproofed panels and is virtually silent. Really like that case, hence why I want the Define 7

 

23 minutes ago, Downkey said:

-Original Cooler was overkill and expensive (not needed)
-You don't need a Gen4 SSD. The SN750 is a great NVME drive and is 50 less.
-Original case was expensive, and had horrible airflow. I would advise against the Define 7.

Case: Fractal Design Meshify C ATX Mid Tower Case  (£79.98 @ Amazon UK)

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the Meshify C a high airflow case, as opposed to a quiet case? I was considering the Define C for my cousin's build, possibly with an extra chassis fan

P.S. Neither build is planned to be overclocked

P.P.S. my understanding was that he Ryzen 7 doesn't offer much over the Ryzen 5 for a predominantly gaming build?

[Jeppes]

10 minutes ago, Vectorspace said:

Low noise period. My current (4 year old) gaming PC uses a Fractal Design Define R3 with soundproofed panels and is virtually silent. Really like that case, hence why I want the Define 7

Its not low noise period. Its a compromise. Define series cases have bad airflow for new systems with high wattage gpu:s. 3080 is like an old sli system when it comes to cooling needs. I would at least pick a case that comes with closed and airflow front panels. Be Quiet Silent Base 802 for example.

 

You could also just use that r3. I like those older Define cases more as you can use bottom fan slots as intakes. The newer models have that stupid psu shroud in the way just for looks.

 

 

[Vectorspace]

The Define 7 comes with swappable closed and mesh top panel, it has a full mesh bottom panel, and you can remove the forward half of the top of the PSU shroud, allowing airflow from the bottom of the case. But I will consider the Be Quiet 802 (though I admit I do love the flat black monolith look of the Define series more). I'm watching Gamers Nexus's review right now.

 

As much as I like the look of my old Define R3, I'm sick of the front panel dust filter being screwed in using the same screws that secure the front fans, and of the PSU dust filter only being removable from the back. Makes them a real pain to clean