Custom PC Quote Opinion 2

[Kennymclay]

Hi LTT forum,

 

I posted a while back about some geating some opinions on a custom PC build quote (https://linustechtips.com/topic/1413925-custom-pc-quote-opinion/?do=findComment&comment=15276139). It's been a few weeks and after talking back and forth with one company I wanted to get some opinions on it before I go ahead. 

 

 

I think the two things for me I'd consider changing is upping the  Graphics card to a 3060 TI and changing out the power supply to a 650W.

 

Id love to know your thoughts.

 

Cheers,

Kenny

 

[MadAnt250]

25 minutes ago, Kennymclay said:

before I go ahead. 

The front panel design looks like it will restrict the air coming in.

[Grizzlyy]

Whats the workload? if its only for gaming then 16gb of RAM should be fine. Also you can buy a windows 11 key for cheaper than that for about £30. And is that front panel mesh because if its solid then you are getting some airflow restrictions which with lack of airflow you could get some heating problems. And yes i might upgrade to a 3060ti.

[brob]

The mATX motherboard will look small in the ATX case.

 

I would suggest adding another fan as intake.

[OhioYJ]

26 minutes ago, Grizzlyy said:

Also you can buy a windows 11 key for cheaper than that for about £30. 

 

Legitimate PC shops are not going to be using grey market keys. So while you might be able to find cheaper keys on the internet that Microsoft will let you activate, most shops are going to charge retail prices, and get their software from proper channels to cover themselves. 

[Grizzlyy]

30 minutes ago, OhioYJ said:

 

Legitimate PC shops are not going to be using grey market keys. So while you might be able to find cheaper keys on the internet that Microsoft will let you activate, most shops are going to charge retail prices, and get their software from proper channels to cover themselves. 

Yes i realize that but you should be able to just not add a microsoft key to your list and just get one once you get the PC

[Lairlair]

Agreed, you don't need to get a Windows key from them, and the micro ATX mightn't be the best choice, you might be paying more for a smaller form factor that you don't need given the size of your case.

[Jeppes]

The psu and case choices are pure garbage for a PC that costs over 400£. Id even pick almost any of the reasonable pre-builts from HP or Lenovo over that. Or even better, spend a few hours building your own.

 

Are there any stores where you can freely pick parts and have them build it for you? Because you can get a much better gaming pc for the same money.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i5-12400F 2.5 GHz 6-Core Processor  (£162.99 @ AWD-IT)
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports CPU Cooler  (£31.99 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: MSI PRO B660M-A DDR4 Micro ATX LGA1700 Motherboard  (£134.99 @ AWD-IT)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  (£55.99 @ Box Limited)
Storage: Western Digital Blue SN550 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  (£69.98 @ Scan.co.uk)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon RX 6700 XT 12 GB PULSE Video Card  (£619.98 @ Scan.co.uk)
Case: Silverstone FARA H1M PRO MicroATX Mini Tower Case  (£61.15 @ CCL Computers)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx (2018) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  (£88.99 @ AWD-IT)
Total: £1226.06
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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