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Gaming build for about 1500

  • 21-11-2024 03:25PM
    #1
    A.Gorilla
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 304 ✭✭


    Hi guys. Yis have helped me build 3 PCs over the past 10 years or so and it's that time again. I want to build a new PC for my son for Xmas, especially with black Friday on. I'll be buying primarily from Amazon UK.

    Only thing I don't need are hard drives

    This is as far as I've gotten...if it's all ok id just need advice on a decent case with plenty of space for more hd's etc. also if I need any extra fans or cables or anything. Any help is much appreciated.

    Thanks

    https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/MjPhqH



Comments

  • #2
    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,034 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058381649/gaming-build-for-about-1500

    PCPartPicker Part List: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/CC9Psp

    CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor tray (£208.00 at Reichelt)
    CPU Cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler (£32.59 @ Amazon UK)
    Motherboard: Gigabyte B650 GAMING X AX V2 ATX AM5 Motherboard (£120.99 @ Amazon UK)
    Memory: Kingston FURY Beast 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory (£97.55 @ Amazon UK)
    Storage: Western Digital Black SN770 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive (£92.99 @ SanDisk)
    Video Card: Gigabyte WINDFORCE OC GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12 GB Video Card (£526.99 @ Amazon UK)
    Case: NZXT H5 Flow (2024) ATX Mid Tower Case (£75.98 @ Amazon UK)
    Power Supply: Corsair RM850e (2023) 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply (£88.99 @ Amazon UK)
    Total: £1244.08
    Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
    Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-11-21 16:42 GMT+0000

    There's budget for an 8-core Ryzen 7700 - buy at Reichelt. It won't have a fancy box but it's got 2 extra cores.

    Thermalright Phantom Spirit is better than Peerless Assassin.

    RAM wise you want DDR5-6000 CL30 from Kingston or G.Skill

    Storage, go for 2TB M.2 drive for now

    Case, NZXT H5 Flow (2022 or 2024) is a nice safe option. Or ask the kid which case looks best?

    PSU, get a Corsair RM850e - they're on sale for Black Friday.



  • #3
    A.Gorilla
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 304 ✭✭A.Gorilla


    Thanks for the help Kiki. Just on another note…Will I need to buy third party fans for the case or anything? Or would i need any other cables for setting everything up? Thanks again!



  • #4
    A.Gorilla
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 304 ✭✭A.Gorilla


    I have everything pretty much ordered…no point messing about. Again…I really appreciate the help!



  • #5
    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,034 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122867059#Comment_122867059

    Need? Probably not.

    But you can get a pack of 5 black or 3 RGB Arctic 120mm fans for €35-40



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