First time buying a desktop. Are these specs good and for value for money?

MrP

Member
If anyone has any other suggestions about what I should change. Please let me know!

First up I have listed pc Specialist and after we have another build from a different website to buy all this from.

This is what I have selected for PC Specialist:

Case
BE QUIET! DARK BASE PRO 900 REV. 2 FULL TOWER GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16 Core CPU (3.4GHz-4.9GHz/72MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
GIGABYTE X570S UD: ATX (USB 3.2 Gen 1, PCIe 4.0) - ARGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
64GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3200MHz (4 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
24GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3090 - HDMI, DP
1st Storage Drive
2TB Samsung 870 QVO 2.5" SSD, SATA 6Gb/s (up to 560MB/sR | 530MB/sW)
1st Storage Drive
8TB Samsung 870 QVO 2.5" SSD, SATA 6Gb/s (up to 560MB/sR | 530MB/sW)
Memory Card Reader
USB 3.0 EXTERNAL SD/MICRO SD CARD READER
Power Supply
CORSAIR 750W TXm SERIES™ SEMI-MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
Corsair H100x Hydro Series High Performance CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste
ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND
Extra Case Fans
3x Corsair LL120 RGB LED Fan + Controller Kit
Sound Card
ASUS STRIX Raid DLX 7.1 PCIe sound card
Network Card
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT
Wireless Network Card
ASUS PCE-AX58BT Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) 2400Mbps/5GHz, 600Mbps/2.4GHz + BT 5.0
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Capture/Streaming Cards
Elgato Game Capture 4K60 PRO MK.2 - PCIe Card
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00001]
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10/11 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
BullGuard™ Internet Security - Free 90 Day License inc. Gamer Mode
Browser
Google Chrome™
Monitor
MSI 27" Optix MAG272CQR - 2560 x 1440, 1MS, 165Hz
Monitor
MSI 27" Optix MAG272CQR - 2560 x 1440, 1MS, 165Hz
Monitor Cables
3 x 2 METRE DVI-D CABLE
Keyboard & Mouse
Corsair K100 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, CORSAIR OPX Switch
Keyboard & Mouse
Razer® Deathadder V2 Pro Gaming Mouse
Mouse Pad
Razer Goliathus Chroma Gaming Mouse Mat - Medium
Webcam
Logitech® HD Webcam C930e - 1080p recording, supports H.264
Surge Protection
6 Socket 2m Surge Protector
Warranty
3 Year Standard Warranty (1 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
2 DAY DELIVERY TO CHANNEL ISLANDS (VAT EXCLUSIVE)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 13 to 15 working days
Welcome Book
PCSpecialist Welcome Book - United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland
Logo Branding
PCSpecialist Logo


Link for editing my build:

Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am4-gen3-pc/zD0xY9zszw/
 
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B4zookaw

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I’d be upping the psu to a 850 or 1000 RMx based on that spec. Also the CPU cooler prob needs more oomph given the 5950x. So up to H115 or H150.

I’m guessing that’s a pricey build!
 
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MrP

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I’d be upping the psu to a 850 or 1000 RMx based on that spec. Also the CPU cooler prob needs more oomph given the 5950x. So up to H115 or H150.

I’m guessing that’s a pricey build!

A pricey build indeed! I have been putting it off for ages, but now I am getting quotes from different places and trying to decide which is best.

I will take on board what you said and I will up the psu and CPU cooler. The main purpose for this build is:
coding + gaming development
Work
video editing and creation
Streaming
Eventually 3D modelling projects
 

MrP

Member
I have adjusted the PSU to:

Corsair 100W RMx Series - Modular 80 plus Gold, Ultra Quiet

Then the CPU cooling too:

Corsair ICUE H150i Elite LCD Display RGB CPU Coller (290w TDP)

Besides these improvements. How does the fair up now with these added adjustments. Also, thank you IRLRobinS
 

RichLan564

Bright Spark
You might have been better putting this in the Check My Spec thread.

Your storage needs some serious attention, and there is some other bits wrong, i'm sure somebody will jump onto it in a minute.
 
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MrP

Member
You might have been better putting this in the Check My Spec thread.

Your storage needs some serious attention, and there is some other bits wrong, i'm sure somebody will jump onto it in a minute.
Thank you RICHLAN564. I will do that now!
 

MrP

Member
I was in another thread, and I was told this would be the best place to put my specs and get advice on my build.

So far, I have put in what I wanted onto the build, but all help and how to make this build better, or even flow together. If
something does not make sense please let me know and I can edit as I go along.

This is the build:


Case
BE QUIET! DARK BASE PRO 900 REV. 2 FULL TOWER GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16 Core CPU (3.4GHz-4.9GHz/72MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
GIGABYTE X570S UD: ATX (USB 3.2 Gen 1, PCIe 4.0) - ARGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
64GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3200MHz (4 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
24GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3090 - HDMI, DP
1st Storage Drive
2TB Samsung 870 QVO 2.5" SSD, SATA 6Gb/s (up to 560MB/sR | 530MB/sW)
2nd Storage Drive
8TB Samsung 870 QVO 2.5" SSD, SATA 6Gb/s (up to 560MB/sR | 530MB/sW)
Memory Card Reader
USB 3.0 EXTERNAL SD/MICRO SD CARD READER
Power Supply
CORSAIR 1000W RMx SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
CORSAIR iCUE H150i ELITE LCD Display RGB CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste
ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND
Extra Case Fans
3x Corsair LL120 RGB LED Fan + Controller Kit
Sound Card
ASUS STRIX Raid DLX 7.1 PCIe sound card
Network Card
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT
Wireless Network Card
ASUS PCE-AX58BT Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) 2400Mbps/5GHz, 600Mbps/2.4GHz + BT 5.0
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Capture/Streaming Cards
Elgato Game Capture 4K60 PRO MK.2 - PCIe Card
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00001]
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10/11 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
BullGuard™ Internet Security - Free 90 Day License inc. Gamer Mode
Browser
Google Chrome™
Monitor
MSI 27" Optix MAG272CQR - 2560 x 1440, 1MS, 165Hz (Special Offer)
2nd Monitor
MSI 27" Optix MAG272CQR - 2560 x 1440, 1MS, 165Hz (Special Offer)
Monitor Cables
3 x 2 METRE DVI-D CABLE
Keyboard & Mouse
Corsair K100 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, CORSAIR OPX Switch
Mouse
Razer® Deathadder V2 Pro Gaming Mouse
Mouse Pad
Razer Goliathus Chroma Gaming Mouse Mat - Medium
Webcam
Logitech® HD Webcam C930e - 1080p recording, supports H.264
Surge Protection
6 Socket 2m Surge Protector
Warranty
3 Year Standard Warranty (1 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
2 DAY DELIVERY TO CHANNEL ISLANDS (VAT EXCLUSIVE)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 13 to 15 working days
 

MrP

Member
I said might have been better ;-)
Double the chances for double the help ;). Honestly, I appreciate you and anyone that comments on this. Apart from me is thinking, of just ringing in and giving them the quote and then going from there.
 

AgentCooper

At Least I Have Chicken
Moderator
I’ve merged the two threads into one so that you’re not getting advice all over the shop 👍
 
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Scott

Behold The Ford Mondeo
Moderator
If you could copy your configuration right down so that it includes the link it will make it easier for us to go in and tweak things for you. There are a number of areas that need looked at, especially the storage.
 
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Scott

Behold The Ford Mondeo
Moderator
That's quite the spend :D

I would recommend purchasing the monitors elsewhere. There are still some amazing deals going on after Black Friday & Cyber Monday. I've left them in for the sake of context though.

I wouldn't recommend that case you have chosen, it's not great for airflow. As much as the one I have selected has RGB, this can all be turned off.

Case
CORSAIR iCUE 5000X RGB MID TOWER GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16 Core CPU (3.4GHz-4.9GHz/72MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® CROSSHAIR VIII HERO WIFI (DDR4, PCIe 4.0, CrossFireX/SLI) - RGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
64GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3200MHz (4 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
24GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3090 - HDMI, DP
1st Storage Drive
8TB Samsung 870 QVO 2.5" SSD, SATA 6Gb/s (up to 560MB/sR | 530MB/sW)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
500GB SAMSUNG 980 PRO M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 6900MB/R, 5000MB/W)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
2TB SEAGATE FIRECUDA 530 GEN 4 PCIe NVMe (up to 7300MB/R, 6900MB/W)
Memory Card Reader
USB 3.0 EXTERNAL SD/MICRO SD CARD READER
Power Supply
CORSAIR 1200W HX SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® PLATINUM, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
CORSAIR iCUE H150i ELITE LCD Display RGB CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Capture/Streaming Cards
Elgato Game Capture 4K60 PRO MK.2 - PCIe Card
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
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Google Chrome™
Monitor
MSI 27" Optix MAG272CQR - 2560 x 1440, 1MS, 165Hz
Monitor
MSI 27" Optix MAG272CQR - 2560 x 1440, 1MS, 165Hz
Monitor Cables
3 x 2 METRE DVI-D CABLE
Keyboard & Mouse
Corsair K100 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, CORSAIR OPX Switch
Keyboard & Mouse
Razer® Deathadder V2 Pro Gaming Mouse
Mouse Pad
Razer Goliathus Chroma Gaming Mouse Mat - Medium
Webcam
Logitech® HD Webcam C930e - 1080p recording, supports H.264
Surge Protection
6 Socket 2m Surge Protector
Warranty
3 Year Gold Warranty (2 Year Collect & Return, 2 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS & UK OFFSHORE ISLANDS / N IRELAND
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 13 to 15 working days
Price: £6,281.00 including VAT and Delivery

Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am4-gen3-pc/HUXFmF9N5q/
 
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