Subtle build help please - UK

[Rickehb]

Hello, 

 

The last time I build a PC from scratch was 15 years ago... So I imagine I'm rusty. I'm looking for a simple, budget build which I can easily do at home. 

 

Below are the key things I'm looking for:

 

• Parts for a UK build
• Can comfortably run World of Warcraft - Here are system requirements - https://us.battle.net/support/en/article/76459
• Future proof so it won't need to be upgraded for the next 4/5 years. 
• Subtle, compact and sleek case - I'm not interested in a window on the side or RGB fans etc
• General day to day family usage
• MAX budget of £900 which will need to include a Windows 11 licence

 

This seems to be a good please for people to suggest builds, looking through the forum - https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/ 

 

Thanks in advance for any help / suggestions. 

 

 

 

[GOATWD]

4 minutes ago, Rickehb said:

Hello, 

 

The last time I build a PC from scratch was 15 years ago... So I imagine I'm rusty. I'm looking for a simple, budget build which I can easily do at home. 

 

Below are the key things I'm looking for:

 

• Parts for a UK build
• Can comfortably run World of Warcraft - Here are system requirements - https://us.battle.net/support/en/article/76459
• Future proof so it won't need to be upgraded for the next 4/5 years. 
• Subtle, compact and sleek case - I'm not interested in a window on the side or RGB fans etc
• General day to day family usage
• MAX budget of £900 which will need to include a Windows 11 licence

 

This seems to be a  isod please for people to suggest builds, looking through the forum - https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/ 

 

Thanks in advance for any help / suggestions. 

 

 

 

ok well first think ther is no link to a build there u need to copy the link on the website not at the op of the page

[Dedayog]

WoW benefits from the x3d chips very well, and isn't GPU intensive much at all...  Leave Windows unactivated or buy an Ebay key for $15.

 

Tweak drive space and PSU for later upgrades at will.

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 3.4 GHz 8-Core Processor  (£289.93 @ Clove Technology) 
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler  (£39.00 @ Computer Orbit) 
Motherboard: ASRock B550M Pro4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  (£98.39 @ NeoComputers) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  (£39.00 @ Amazon UK) 
Storage: Crucial P5 Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  (£61.49 @ Amazon UK) 
Video Card: PowerColor Hellhound Radeon RX 6650 XT 8 GB Video Card  (£238.39 @ Amazon UK) 
Case: Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L MicroATX Mini Tower Case  (£44.99 @ Scan.co.uk) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic G12 GM 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply  (£77.99 @ Overclockers.co.uk) 
Total: £889.18
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-11-15 13:20 GMT+0000

[filpo]

1 hour ago, Dedayog said:

WoW benefits from the x3d chips very well, and isn't GPU intensive much at all...  Leave Windows unactivated or buy an Ebay key for $15.

 

Tweak drive space and PSU for later upgrades at will.

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 3.4 GHz 8-Core Processor  (£289.93 @ Clove Technology) 
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler  (£39.00 @ Computer Orbit) 
Motherboard: ASRock B550M Pro4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  (£98.39 @ NeoComputers) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  (£39.00 @ Amazon UK) 
Storage: Crucial P5 Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  (£61.49 @ Amazon UK) 
Video Card: PowerColor Hellhound Radeon RX 6650 XT 8 GB Video Card  (£238.39 @ Amazon UK) 
Case: Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L MicroATX Mini Tower Case  (£44.99 @ Scan.co.uk) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic G12 GM 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply  (£77.99 @ Overclockers.co.uk) 
Total: £889.18
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-11-15 13:20 GMT+0000

 

1 hour ago, Rickehb said:

Hello, 

 

The last time I build a PC from scratch was 15 years ago... So I imagine I'm rusty. I'm looking for a simple, budget build which I can easily do at home. 

 

Below are the key things I'm looking for:

 

• Parts for a UK build
• Can comfortably run World of Warcraft - Here are system requirements - https://us.battle.net/support/en/article/76459
• Future proof so it won't need to be upgraded for the next 4/5 years. 
• Subtle, compact and sleek case - I'm not interested in a window on the side or RGB fans etc
• General day to day family usage
• MAX budget of £900 which will need to include a Windows 11 licence

 

This seems to be a good please for people to suggest builds, looking through the forum - https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/ 

 

Thanks in advance for any help / suggestions. 

 

 

 

6700 XT 

get a windows license off SCDkey for 20 pounds and you're off Buy MS Win 10 Home OEM KEY GLOBAL at scdkey.com

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 3.4 GHz 8-Core Processor  (£289.93 @ Clove Technology) 
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 White 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler  (£34.90 @ Amazon UK) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte B550M DS3H Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  (£89.00 @ Computer Orbit) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  (£39.00 @ Amazon UK) 
Storage: KIOXIA EXCERIA G2 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  (£41.99 @ Amazon UK) 
Case: Deepcool MATREXX 40 3FS MicroATX Mini Tower Case  (£45.46 @ Scan.co.uk) 
Power Supply: Gigabyte P-B 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  (£59.95 @ Amazon UK) 
Custom: Used 6700 XT (£280.00)
Total: £880.23
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-11-15 15:06 GMT+0000

[Rickehb]

Quote

2 hours ago, Dedayog said:

WoW benefits from the x3d chips very well, and isn't GPU intensive much at all...  Leave Windows unactivated or buy an Ebay key for $15.

 

Tweak drive space and PSU for later upgrades at will.

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 3.4 GHz 8-Core Processor  (£289.93 @ Clove Technology) 
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler  (£39.00 @ Computer Orbit) 
Motherboard: ASRock B550M Pro4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  (£98.39 @ NeoComputers) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  (£39.00 @ Amazon UK) 
Storage: Crucial P5 Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  (£61.49 @ Amazon UK) 
Video Card: PowerColor Hellhound Radeon RX 6650 XT 8 GB Video Card  (£238.39 @ Amazon UK) 
Case: Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L MicroATX Mini Tower Case  (£44.99 @ Scan.co.uk) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic G12 GM 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply  (£77.99 @ Overclockers.co.uk) 
Total: £889.18
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-11-15 13:20 GMT+0000

 

Thank you ! Case looks pretty sleek... Will this run the game on highest settings? Do I need anything else like cables etc or will all this be fine? 

 

28 minutes ago, filpo said:

 

6700 XT 

get a windows license off SCDkey for 20 pounds and you're off Buy MS Win 10 Home OEM KEY GLOBAL at scdkey.com

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 3.4 GHz 8-Core Processor  (£289.93 @ Clove Technology) 
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 White 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler  (£34.90 @ Amazon UK) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte B550M DS3H Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  (£89.00 @ Computer Orbit) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  (£39.00 @ Amazon UK) 
Storage: KIOXIA EXCERIA G2 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  (£41.99 @ Amazon UK) 
Case: Deepcool MATREXX 40 3FS MicroATX Mini Tower Case  (£45.46 @ Scan.co.uk) 
Power Supply: Gigabyte P-B 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  (£59.95 @ Amazon UK) 
Custom: Used 6700 XT (£280.00)
Total: £880.23
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-11-15 15:06 GMT+0000

Thank you, very similar to the other build, looks good, where would you recommend I get a used card from? How much better is it than: PowerColor Hellhound Radeon RX 6650 XT 8 GB Video Card   ?

[filpo]

1 hour ago, Side said:

military grade

Show me a vid of someone taking it into the battlefield. Also that’s not a great selling point for a mobo

 

1 hour ago, Rickehb said:

How much better is it than: PowerColor Hellhound Radeon RX 6650 XT 8 GB Video Card   ?

It’s about 25% better

 

1 hour ago, Rickehb said:

where would you recommend I get a used card from?

It’s in the build, i linked a 6700 xt on ebay

[Rickehb]

2 hours ago, filpo said:

It’s about 25% better

 

Thank you so much, will it run wow on highest settings? Do I need anything extra, like cables / fans?

 

Also, why do you suggest Windows 10 instead of 11?

 

It's difficult to find a case without a window on the side.... !

[filpo]

11 minutes ago, Rickehb said:

Thank you so much, will it run wow on highest settings?

At 1080p? Yes. Even at 1440p most likely 

 

12 minutes ago, Rickehb said:

Do I need anything extra, like cables / fans?

Fans are included in the case. Cables should be with the psu

 

12 minutes ago, Rickehb said:

Also, why do you suggest Windows 10 instead of 11?

Just cause that was the one on sale on scdkey. You can upgrade to windows 11 anytime tho if you get the windows 10 licence

 

13 minutes ago, Rickehb said:

t's difficult to find a case without a window on the side.... !

Then replace the case in my build with this one https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/gWFbt6/fractal-design-focus-2-atx-mid-tower-case-fd-c-foc2a-07

[Rickehb]

7 minutes ago, filpo said:

At 1080p? Yes. Even at 1440p most likely 

 

 

Last question (I think) - we have a 1080p 165Hz monitor with no plans to upgrade, is the 6700 XT a waste? Should I get a cheaper GPU?

 

You're being very helpful, thanks filpo 

[filpo]

12 minutes ago, Rickehb said:

Last question (I think) - we have a 1080p 165Hz monitor with no plans to upgrade, is the 6700 XT a waste? Should I get a cheaper GPU?

It could allow you to get to the full capacity of that monitor but it might be too much is WoW. What do you think @Dedayog?

@Rickehb id say look at some benchmarks with the 6700 xt in WoW and if it’s too much for your use

[Dedayog]

59 minutes ago, filpo said:

It could allow you to get to the full capacity of that monitor but it might be too much is WoW. What do you think @Dedayog?

@Rickehb id say look at some benchmarks with the 6700 xt in WoW and if it’s too much for your use

It isn't a waste for WoW at all.  1080p 165Hz will allow it to stretch a bit, and some of the cities will bring it back down.

 

With the x3d, the GPU will definitely allow some 100+ sessions in the wild with settings on Max while questing while maintaining smooth play for raids and cities.

 

Plus it's a good GPU for the next few years, as games like Starfield and BG3 can punish a system in a few places.  Not to mention as more games come out on Unreal 5... you'll be able to turn on all the yummy.

 

Definitely buy for the future, not just for today.

[Rickehb]

Thank you. 

 

I'll order to parts today and let you know how it goes.... Hopefully I don't mess up the build. 

[Rickehb]

Hello,

 

I don't think the mother board has WiFi built in 

 

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/VyBhP6/gigabyte-b550m-ds3h-micro-atx-am4-motherboard-b550m-ds3h

 

How do I go about doing that?

 

Thanks

[Rickehb]

Took me just over 2 hours but I've finished the build and all seems to be working great (fingers cross that it contiunes!)

 

Thanks for all your help - It's been a good 15 years since a built a PC.

[Dedayog]

10 minutes ago, Rickehb said:

Took me just over 2 hours but I've finished the build and all seems to be working great (fingers cross that it contiunes!)

 

Thanks for all your help - It's been a good 15 years since a built a PC.

Nice!  If you want, put a thread in Build Logs forum with some pics and specs, or in the main thread.  Love seeing new builds...

 

 

[Rickehb]

Oh no, I'm not going to 'show it off'.... What I would say is pretty cool is that I went for a solid case (no window) but the mother board has a little bit of RGB which shows through in the dark through the vents on the top and back of the case. 

 

There also seems to be abit of GPU coil whine under stress but no biggie. 

[Rickehb]

Hi @Dedayog @filpo

 

My PC is running great, thanks for your help. 

 

I'm looking at upgrading my current monitor from a 1080 to a 1440. Do you think my computer still be ok to run everything as smoothly as it currently is?

 

Thanks in advance 

[filpo]

6 minutes ago, Rickehb said:

Do you think my computer still be ok to run everything as smoothly as it currently is?

what frames are you getting in game now? Most likely, yes

[Rickehb]

It max/caps out at 144 most of the time, then drops to 80 when in busy areas. I have everything on max