Hello everyone,
Following the advice I received in my previous thread and the insightful reading recommended by Scott, amazing work by the way, I'm back to seek further guidance for my high-performance PC build because I want to make certain I chose the right system for my needs, I previously wanted a desktop which would be more powerful but a laptop also seems like a good option due to portability and my Uni work. I am struggling to weigh all the pros and cons and would really appreciate if someone could help me come up with a new spec.
I would firstly like to note that this is my first custom PC build and other than having the base knowledge when it comes to components I am a beginner and do not know a great deal on how all the parts work together to create a optimised system. I have ADHD so keeping track off all the different factors to take into account is rather difficulty especially since this a high spec system we are talking about so high stakes. Any help whatsoever would be so appreciated.
Monitor: Currently, I have a 49" Odyssey Neo G9 DQHD Quantum Mini-LED Gaming Monitor. I'm open to getting a new dedicated 4K monitor however that I would use in a separate workspace with which ever chosen system if needed and my budget for a new monitor is £800.
Uses: The primary use of this system will be for my Uni work and prospects after Uni which would typically include, 3D modelling with Blender, and Unreal Engine 5 as well as other heavily processing software's, However I also want it to handle any game I through at it. I need a setup that can handle intensive graphic work smoothly.
Max Budget: My maximum budget for this build is £4800 (Including the £800 budget for the monitor).
I would appreciate your insights on the following:
Here is the Desktop build I created a while ago on PC Specialist however that quote is now expired.
Case:
COOLERMASTER HAF 700 EVO TOWER GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU):
Intel® CoreTM i9 24-Core Processor i9-13900KS (Up to 6.0 GHz) 36MB Cache
Motherboard:
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS MASTER (LGA1700, DDR5, USB 3.2, PCIe 5.0, WIFI6E) - ARGB Ready
Memory (RAM):
96GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR5 5600MHz (4 x 24GB)
Graphics Card:
24GB ASUS TUF GEFORCE RTX 4090 OC EDITION - HDMI, DP
Graphics Card Support Bracket:
PCS ARGB GRAPHICS CARD SUPPORT BRACKET
1st M.2 SSD Drive:
2TB SAMSUNG 990 PRO M.2, PCIe 4.0 NVMe (up to 7450MB/R, 6900MB/W)
1st Storage Drive:
8TB Samsung 870 QVO 2.5" SSD, SATA 6Gb/s (up to 560MB/sR | 530MB/sW)
Power Supply:
CORSAIR 1000W RMx SERIESTM - MODULAR 80 PLUS GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable:
1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead, 1.0mm Core)
Braided Power Supply Cables:
CORSAIR Premium Individually Sleeved PSU Cable Kit Pro (40 Series) - Black/White
ARGB Power Supply Extension Cables:
LIAN LI ARGB STRIMER PLUS V2 24-PIN CABLE
Processor Cooling:
CORSAIR iCUE H150i ELITE LCD XT RGB CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste:
ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND
LED Lighting:
2 x 50cm ARGB LED Strip
Extra Case Fans:
5 x PCS ARGB LED Fan + Controller Kit (2023)
Sound Card:
ASUS STRIX Raid DLX 7.1 PCIe sound card
Network Card:
ONBOARD LAN PORT
Wireless Network Card:
NOT REQUIRED
USB/Thunderbolt Options:
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System:
Windows 11 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00003]
Operating System Language:
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media:
Windows 10/11 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Warranty:
3 Year Platinum Warranty (3 Year Collect & Return, 3 Year Parts, 3 Year labour)
Home Installation:
Technician Assisted Installation & Set-Up + Wi-Fi + Family Surf Control
Delivery:
48 HOUR INSURED PALLET DELIVERY TO UK (MON-FRI, INC. HIGHLANDS & ISLANDS)
Build Time:
Standard Build - Approximately 7 to 9 working days
Welcome Book:
PCSpecialist Welcome Book - United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland
Quantity 1
Total Order Price Ex VAT £4,638.33
Total VAT (20%) £927.67
Total Order Price £5,566.00
Here is the Laptop Build that I created a few days ago, before learning about some pros and cons:
Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/recoil-VII-17/XDSEG969vG/
Chassis & Display Recoil Series:
17" Matte QHD 240Hz sRGB 100% LED Widescreen (2560x1600)
Processor (CPU):
Intel® CoreTM i9 24 Core Processor 13900HX (5.4GHz Turbo)
Memory (RAM):
64GB Corsair 4800MHz SODIMM DDR5 (2 x 32GB)
Graphics Card:
NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4090 - 16.0GB GDDR6 Video RAM - DirectX® 12.1
Liquid Series® Laptop Cooling:
PCS Liquid Series® Laptop Cooler
1st M.2 SSD Drive:
4TB SAMSUNG 990 PRO M.2, PCIe 4.0 NVMe (up to 7450MB/R, 6900MB/W)
2nd M.2 SSD Drive:
4TB SAMSUNG 990 PRO M.2, PCIe 4.0 NVMe (up to 7450MB/R, 6900MB/W)
Memory Card Reader:
Integrated SD Memory Card Reader
AC Adaptor:
1 x 330W AC Adaptor
Power Cable:
1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Battery:
Recoil Series Integrated 99WH Lithium Ion Battery
Thermal Paste:
LIQUID METAL PERFORMANCE COOLING
Sound Card:
Nahimic by SteelSeries 2 Channel HD Audio
Bluetooth & Wireless:
GIGABIT LAN & WIRELESS INTEL® KILLERTM Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i + BT 5.3
USB/Thunderbolt Options:
1 x THUNDERBOLT 4 PORT + 3 x USB 3.2 PORTS
Docking Hub:
PCS DS110 USB-C Docking Hub: 3 x USB 3.0, 1 x HDMI, 1 x RJ45, 1 x TYPE-C PD
Keyboard Language:
RECOIL 17 SERIES RGB BACKLIT UK KEYBOARD
Operating System Windows:
11 Professional 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence
Operating System Language:
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media:
Windows 10/11 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Notebook Mouse:
INTEGRATED 2 BUTTON TOUCHPAD MOUSE
Webcam:
INTEGRATED 1MP HD WEBCAM
Surge Protection:
8 Socket 2m Surge Protector
Kensington:
Lock Kensington Combination Ultra Laptop Lock
Warranty:
3 Year Gold Warranty (2 Year Collect & Return, 2 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Home Installation:
Technician Assisted Installation & Set-Up
Dead Pixel Guarantee:
1 Year Dead Pixel Guarantee Inc. Labour & Carriage Costs
Delivery:
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time:
Standard Build - Approximately 3 to 5 working days
Welcome Book PC:
Specialist Welcome Book
Quantity 1
Total Order Price Ex VAT £2,958.33
Total VAT (20%) £591.67
Total Order Price £3,550.00
Final thoughts: As of recent I have went back to the idea of getting a Desktop system instead, as mentioned by Scott I could use a standard laptop to remote access to the desktop using Moonlight or sunshine. As you can see from the specs of these previous build drafts you can see that I tend to go for the dearest/best option possible which I know isn't always the best thing to do.
If you were in my shoes what high spec desktop would you create for my Student and future creative media work taking all the above into consideration?
I'm open to any suggestions and would highly appreciate your expertise in these matters. A big thank you to Scott for the foundational advice and to the community for your continued support.
Looking forward to your responses!
P.S I could not attach the quote PDF's as it's not a supported format for some reason so I have attached them as separate PNG pages instead if this is helpful at all, however a new quote is the gaol here and looking very forward to working with you on this. If you have any questions whatso please let me know.
Best regard,
Jon F
Following the advice I received in my previous thread and the insightful reading recommended by Scott, amazing work by the way, I'm back to seek further guidance for my high-performance PC build because I want to make certain I chose the right system for my needs, I previously wanted a desktop which would be more powerful but a laptop also seems like a good option due to portability and my Uni work. I am struggling to weigh all the pros and cons and would really appreciate if someone could help me come up with a new spec.
I would firstly like to note that this is my first custom PC build and other than having the base knowledge when it comes to components I am a beginner and do not know a great deal on how all the parts work together to create a optimised system. I have ADHD so keeping track off all the different factors to take into account is rather difficulty especially since this a high spec system we are talking about so high stakes. Any help whatsoever would be so appreciated.
Monitor: Currently, I have a 49" Odyssey Neo G9 DQHD Quantum Mini-LED Gaming Monitor. I'm open to getting a new dedicated 4K monitor however that I would use in a separate workspace with which ever chosen system if needed and my budget for a new monitor is £800.
Uses: The primary use of this system will be for my Uni work and prospects after Uni which would typically include, 3D modelling with Blender, and Unreal Engine 5 as well as other heavily processing software's, However I also want it to handle any game I through at it. I need a setup that can handle intensive graphic work smoothly.
Max Budget: My maximum budget for this build is £4800 (Including the £800 budget for the monitor).
I would appreciate your insights on the following:
- CPU Choice: Given my needs, would you recommend AMD or Intel? I'm looking for a balance between gaming performance and the ability to handle 3D software efficiently.
- Motherboard and RAM: What are the best options for a DDR5 motherboard and RAM that would complement the chosen CPU?
- GPU: Which GPU would you recommend that aligns with my monitor's capabilities and my workload?
- Storage Configuration: Suggestions for an optimal storage setup that balances performance and good storage habits. Please keep in mind that storage for me right now isn't a deal breaker as I can always upgrade in the future however I do want a minimum of an overall 8tb SSD.
- PSU and Cooling Solutions: What PSU and cooling system would be suitable for such a build?
- Case and Wireless Options: Any case recommendations? Also, if there's a need for wireless options, what should I consider?
Here is the Desktop build I created a while ago on PC Specialist however that quote is now expired.
Case:
COOLERMASTER HAF 700 EVO TOWER GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU):
Intel® CoreTM i9 24-Core Processor i9-13900KS (Up to 6.0 GHz) 36MB Cache
Motherboard:
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS MASTER (LGA1700, DDR5, USB 3.2, PCIe 5.0, WIFI6E) - ARGB Ready
Memory (RAM):
96GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR5 5600MHz (4 x 24GB)
Graphics Card:
24GB ASUS TUF GEFORCE RTX 4090 OC EDITION - HDMI, DP
Graphics Card Support Bracket:
PCS ARGB GRAPHICS CARD SUPPORT BRACKET
1st M.2 SSD Drive:
2TB SAMSUNG 990 PRO M.2, PCIe 4.0 NVMe (up to 7450MB/R, 6900MB/W)
1st Storage Drive:
8TB Samsung 870 QVO 2.5" SSD, SATA 6Gb/s (up to 560MB/sR | 530MB/sW)
Power Supply:
CORSAIR 1000W RMx SERIESTM - MODULAR 80 PLUS GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable:
1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead, 1.0mm Core)
Braided Power Supply Cables:
CORSAIR Premium Individually Sleeved PSU Cable Kit Pro (40 Series) - Black/White
ARGB Power Supply Extension Cables:
LIAN LI ARGB STRIMER PLUS V2 24-PIN CABLE
Processor Cooling:
CORSAIR iCUE H150i ELITE LCD XT RGB CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste:
ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND
LED Lighting:
2 x 50cm ARGB LED Strip
Extra Case Fans:
5 x PCS ARGB LED Fan + Controller Kit (2023)
Sound Card:
ASUS STRIX Raid DLX 7.1 PCIe sound card
Network Card:
ONBOARD LAN PORT
Wireless Network Card:
NOT REQUIRED
USB/Thunderbolt Options:
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System:
Windows 11 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00003]
Operating System Language:
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media:
Windows 10/11 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Warranty:
3 Year Platinum Warranty (3 Year Collect & Return, 3 Year Parts, 3 Year labour)
Home Installation:
Technician Assisted Installation & Set-Up + Wi-Fi + Family Surf Control
Delivery:
48 HOUR INSURED PALLET DELIVERY TO UK (MON-FRI, INC. HIGHLANDS & ISLANDS)
Build Time:
Standard Build - Approximately 7 to 9 working days
Welcome Book:
PCSpecialist Welcome Book - United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland
Quantity 1
Total Order Price Ex VAT £4,638.33
Total VAT (20%) £927.67
Total Order Price £5,566.00
Here is the Laptop Build that I created a few days ago, before learning about some pros and cons:
Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/recoil-VII-17/XDSEG969vG/
Chassis & Display Recoil Series:
17" Matte QHD 240Hz sRGB 100% LED Widescreen (2560x1600)
Processor (CPU):
Intel® CoreTM i9 24 Core Processor 13900HX (5.4GHz Turbo)
Memory (RAM):
64GB Corsair 4800MHz SODIMM DDR5 (2 x 32GB)
Graphics Card:
NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4090 - 16.0GB GDDR6 Video RAM - DirectX® 12.1
Liquid Series® Laptop Cooling:
PCS Liquid Series® Laptop Cooler
1st M.2 SSD Drive:
4TB SAMSUNG 990 PRO M.2, PCIe 4.0 NVMe (up to 7450MB/R, 6900MB/W)
2nd M.2 SSD Drive:
4TB SAMSUNG 990 PRO M.2, PCIe 4.0 NVMe (up to 7450MB/R, 6900MB/W)
Memory Card Reader:
Integrated SD Memory Card Reader
AC Adaptor:
1 x 330W AC Adaptor
Power Cable:
1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Battery:
Recoil Series Integrated 99WH Lithium Ion Battery
Thermal Paste:
LIQUID METAL PERFORMANCE COOLING
Sound Card:
Nahimic by SteelSeries 2 Channel HD Audio
Bluetooth & Wireless:
GIGABIT LAN & WIRELESS INTEL® KILLERTM Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i + BT 5.3
USB/Thunderbolt Options:
1 x THUNDERBOLT 4 PORT + 3 x USB 3.2 PORTS
Docking Hub:
PCS DS110 USB-C Docking Hub: 3 x USB 3.0, 1 x HDMI, 1 x RJ45, 1 x TYPE-C PD
Keyboard Language:
RECOIL 17 SERIES RGB BACKLIT UK KEYBOARD
Operating System Windows:
11 Professional 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence
Operating System Language:
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media:
Windows 10/11 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Notebook Mouse:
INTEGRATED 2 BUTTON TOUCHPAD MOUSE
Webcam:
INTEGRATED 1MP HD WEBCAM
Surge Protection:
8 Socket 2m Surge Protector
Kensington:
Lock Kensington Combination Ultra Laptop Lock
Warranty:
3 Year Gold Warranty (2 Year Collect & Return, 2 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Home Installation:
Technician Assisted Installation & Set-Up
Dead Pixel Guarantee:
1 Year Dead Pixel Guarantee Inc. Labour & Carriage Costs
Delivery:
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time:
Standard Build - Approximately 3 to 5 working days
Welcome Book PC:
Specialist Welcome Book
Quantity 1
Total Order Price Ex VAT £2,958.33
Total VAT (20%) £591.67
Total Order Price £3,550.00
Final thoughts: As of recent I have went back to the idea of getting a Desktop system instead, as mentioned by Scott I could use a standard laptop to remote access to the desktop using Moonlight or sunshine. As you can see from the specs of these previous build drafts you can see that I tend to go for the dearest/best option possible which I know isn't always the best thing to do.
If you were in my shoes what high spec desktop would you create for my Student and future creative media work taking all the above into consideration?
I'm open to any suggestions and would highly appreciate your expertise in these matters. A big thank you to Scott for the foundational advice and to the community for your continued support.
Looking forward to your responses!
P.S I could not attach the quote PDF's as it's not a supported format for some reason so I have attached them as separate PNG pages instead if this is helpful at all, however a new quote is the gaol here and looking very forward to working with you on this. If you have any questions whatso please let me know.
Best regard,
Jon F
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