Help - is this build up to scratch? Anything I should change?

[Lewjess]

Hi guys,

I'm new to the pc scene and was wondering if this spec is upto scratch or should I change a certain component to another? Thanks in advance.

Case
CORSAIR CRYSTAL SERIES 680X RGB GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i9 Ten-Core Processor i9-10850K (3.6GHz) 20MB Cache
Motherboard
ASUS® ROG STRIX Z490-F GAMING (LGA1200, USB 3.2, CrossFireX/SLI) - ARGB Ready
Memory (RAM)
16GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO DDR4 3200MHz (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
10GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3080 - HDMI, DP
1st Storage Drive
3TB SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 64MB CACHE
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB SAMSUNG 970 EVO PLUS M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 3500MB/R, 3300MB/W)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 850W RMx SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
Corsair H115i RGB PLATINUM Hydro Series High Performance CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste
ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND
LED Lighting
2x 50cm UV LED Strip
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Wireless/Wired Networking
WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 2,400Mbps/5GHz, 300Mbps/2.4GHz PCI-E CARD + BT 5.0
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00001]
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10 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 - 3 User, 1 Year
Browser
Microsoft® Edge (Windows 10 Only)
Warranty
3 Year Standard Warranty (1 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 10 to 12 working days
Welcome Book
PCSpecialist Welcome Book - United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland
Logo Branding
PCSpecialist Logo

 

[Deleted member 17413]

I would strongly suggest looking at a AMD build rather than Intel, even more so with the new CPU's about to go on sale next week.
Is this as a gaming pc , and if so what monitor are you going to be using?
What is you budget?

 

[Lewjess]

I would strongly suggest looking at a AMD build rather than Intel, even more so with the new CPU's about to go on sale next week.
Is this as a gaming pc , and if so what monitor are you going to be using?
What is you budget?

I put this all together before that was available sadly, and I've already put the order in and have been waiting for the 3080 since launch day. I'm looking to use this setup for gaming on a 4k LG 850 b 27inch ips monitor. Why are your views on this? Thanks again

 

[Lewjess]

That's great, thanks for your response. I will use the windows defender and not bother installing the bull guard then. I'm regards to my monitor is there a better one for 1440p gaming or is the one I have good enough? Thanks again

 

[Mugenjin]

I put this all together before that was available sadly, and I've already put the order in and have been waiting for the 3080 since launch day. I'm looking to use this setup for gaming on a 4k LG 850 b 27inch ips monitor. Why are your views on this? Thanks again

That's great, thanks for your response. I will use the windows defender and not bother installing the bull guard then. I'm regards to my monitor is there a better one for 1440p gaming or is the one I have good enough? Thanks again

I'm confused. Are you looking to game at 4K or 1440p? The 3080 is suitable for cranking up settings at 4K and maintaining 60 FPS.

 

[Lewjess]

I have a 4k monitor but I want to game at 1440p high frames. Do you have any suggestions on a good ultra wide for the 3080? Thanks again

 

[Lewjess]

Well I'd certainly be closer to the 500 end whats the best monitor for that sort of price? Thanks

 

[Mugenjin]

iiyama GB3466WQSU
AOC CU34G2X

They're both under £450 and have very similar specifications (34", VA, 3440x1440, 144Hz, 1ms, 3000:1 Contrast Ratio).
The iiyama has better brightness (400 cd/m² vs 300 cd/m²).