Is this a strong build? Any advice if not:)

[Coatesy]

Case
NZXT H511 MID-TOWER GAMING CASE (WHITE)
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Six Core CPU (3.6GHz-4.2GHz/36MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING (DDR4, USB 3.1, 6Gb/s) - RGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
16GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO DDR4 3200MHz (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
6GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 2060 - HDMI, DP - VR Ready!
1st Storage Drive
256GB PCS 2.5" SSD, SATA 6 Gb (500MB/R, 400MB/W)
2nd Storage Drive
1TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 64MB CACHE
DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
NOT REQUIRED
Power Supply
CORSAIR 550W CV SERIES™ CV-550 POWER SUPPLY
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
CoolerMaster MasterLiquid Lite 120 High Performance Liquid Cooler
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Extra Case Fans
3x Corsair LL120 RGB LED Fan + Controller Kit
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

 

[SpyderTracks]

Can you supply the configuration link at the bottom otherwise we can't edit it?

It could do with some balancing.

What monitor are you pairing it with, what resolution and refresh rate or make and model if you're unsure?

What's your max budget?

 

[Coatesy]

Can you supply the configuration link at the bottom otherwise we can't edit it?

It could do with some balancing.

What monitor are you pairing it with, what resolution and refresh rate or make and model if you're unsure?

What's your max budget?

The illayma 144hz g master 23.8’ inch monitor, really enjoy this monitor the panel on the front is very good.

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link should work

 

[Coatesy]

Also for budget, looking at no more than £950 excluding VAT

 

[SpyderTracks]

This is better balanced:

Case
NZXT H511 MID-TOWER GAMING CASE (WHITE)
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Six Core CPU (3.6GHz-4.2GHz/36MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® TUF X570-PLUS GAMING (USB 3.2 Gen 2, PCIe 4.0, CrossFireX) - RGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
16GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3200MHz (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
6GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1660 SUPER - HDMI, DP - GeForce GTX VR Ready!
1st Storage Drive
1TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 64MB CACHE
1st M.2 SSD Drive
512GB PCS PCIe M.2 SSD (2000 MB/R, 1100 MB/W)
DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
NOT REQUIRED
Power Supply
CORSAIR 550W TXm SERIES™ SEMI-MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
STANDARD AMD CPU COOLER
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Extra Case Fans
3x Corsair LL120 RGB LED Fan + Controller Kit
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
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 - Free 90 Day License inc. Gamer Mode
Browser
Microsoft® Edge (Windows 10 Only)
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 18 to 20 working days

Price: £1,131.00 including VAT and Delivery

Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am4-gen3-pc/rR7C!Kfrum/

 

[Coatesy]

Would the down grade in graphics cards make a big difference on games such as fortnite and call of duty etc. As looking for the best frame rate and to try keep it as stable during late games on fortnite.
Thanks.

 

[Coatesy]

@SpyderTracks You literally beat me in posting an identical spec...by about 5 seconds

Not convinced the case needs the extra case fans tbh but I don';t know that case all that well...think I'd rather take the £59 and get a better case...although I have no interest in RGB lighting so I'm biased against it

I wanted the cheaper ones but all sold out up till this one, I’m not about the funky rgb lighting. But I thought having them set on white with a white case would look great.

 

[SpyderTracks]

Would the down grade in graphics cards make a big difference on games such as fortnite and call of duty etc. As looking for the best frame rate and to try keep it as stable during late games on fortnite.
Thanks.

Won't make any difference as the monitor will be the bottleneck.

 

[Coatesy]

Won't make any difference as the monitor will be the bottleneck.

Looks great, was hoping that cheaper extra fans came in stock as £58 for the 3 rgb fans was steep for me. But suppose it will be good quality.
Thanks

 

[Coatesy]

Honestly...you could put a 2080Ti (ie the best GPU around) in there and it would perform no better than the 1660 Super as your system will be limited by the monitor being a 1080p monitor. If you upgrade your monitor to 1440p in future, you can always upgrade your GPU to match

I see

Honestly...you could put a 2080Ti (ie the best GPU around) in there and it would perform no better than the 1660 Super as your system will be limited by the monitor being a 1080p monitor. If you upgrade your monitor to 1440p in future, you can always upgrade your GPU to match

I understand, Thankyou for help

 

[Coatesy]

While cheaper fans may save you money if you want them for lighting bear in mind that cheaper fans also don't, generally, move air as well and fans are the second most important part of a system (after the case) as, without decent fans, airflow won't be as good and your system will suffer..also, cheaper fans can be noisier.

Having looked at that case, I'm not sure how much of the fans you will even see? Unless you have the case with the Window facing out?

I would have my one at the top and two at the front of the panel, and then the stock one stay at the back. With the edited spec it will stick with the original stock cooler aswell unlike my old one I had master cooler which was gonna be connected to the back.

 

[Coatesy]

This is better balanced:

Case
NZXT H511 MID-TOWER GAMING CASE (WHITE)
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Six Core CPU (3.6GHz-4.2GHz/36MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard
ASUS® TUF X570-PLUS GAMING (USB 3.2 Gen 2, PCIe 4.0, CrossFireX) - RGB Ready!
Memory (RAM)
16GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3200MHz (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
6GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1660 SUPER - HDMI, DP - GeForce GTX VR Ready!
1st Storage Drive
1TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 64MB CACHE
1st M.2 SSD Drive
512GB PCS PCIe M.2 SSD (2000 MB/R, 1100 MB/W)
DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
NOT REQUIRED
Power Supply
CORSAIR 550W TXm SERIES™ SEMI-MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
STANDARD AMD CPU COOLER
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Extra Case Fans
3x Corsair LL120 RGB LED Fan + Controller Kit
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
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 - Free 90 Day License inc. Gamer Mode
Browser
Microsoft® Edge (Windows 10 Only)
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 18 to 20 working days

Price: £1,131.00 including VAT and Delivery

Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am4-gen3-pc/rR7C!Kfrum/

hello sorry to pop up again, if I was interesting in upgrading to an 1440p monitor in future with 144hz/165hz, would his spec still be appropriate for the upgrade or then would you say the 2060 rtx is a good upgrade for the specs Thanks.

 

[SpyderTracks]

hello sorry to pop up again, if I was interesting in upgrading to an 1440p monitor in future with 144hz/165hz, would his spec still be appropriate for the upgrade or then would you say the 2060 rtx is a good upgrade for the specs Thanks.

When are you looking to upgrade the monitor? If it's not for a like 6 months or more, then you'd get more for your money to upgrade the GPU at the same time.

RTX2060 will do 1440p 60Hz, you need an RTX2070 to make use of 1440p 144Hz, but when the new 3000 series cards are out in septemberish, you'll be able to get an RTX1760 (assuming naming convention is the same) which will cost significantly less and give better performance that settling for an overspecced 2060 Super for current uses, and underspecced for 1440p 144Hz.

 

[Coatesy]

When are you looking to upgrade the monitor? If it's not for a like 6 months or more, then you'd get more for your money to upgrade the GPU at the same time.

RTX2060 will do 1440p 60Hz, you need an RTX2070 to make use of 1440p 144Hz, but when the new 3000 series cards are out in septemberish, you'll be able to get an RTX1760 (assuming naming convention is the same) which will cost significantly less and give better performance that settling for an overspecced 2060 Super for current uses, and underspecced for 1440p 144Hz.

After looking into it more I would probably want to upgrade the monitor to a higher hertz 1080p monitor as my budget wouldn’t get into a 1440p at good quality I don’t think.
If I was to upgrade monitor it would be passed September time heading into xmas period

 

[Coatesy]

Hello, moving on from my recent thread and if anyone has any advice on £1000 pound excluding VAT builds which capitalise on 1080p gaming.
I have an 144hz illyama master monitor 23.5 inch monitor but hoping to upgrade this in future when get this in PC.
I am torn between AMD and Intel and hoping if anyone can come in with any spec ideas and configuration which may help me.
Games: call of duty and comp fortnite (be able to hold frames in end games)

Budget: £800-£1000 exclude VAT
For 1080p high frame rate gaming.

 

[Coatesy]

NZXT h10 white case is the case I’m looking for with white RGB lit up fans inside for a smart look on the build of possible.

 

[Coatesy]

Just curious, is there a particular reason why you started a new thread on the exact same question?

I thought was abit of different topic as focusing on 1080p on this one. And taking suggestions for full configurations instead of the one I created. AMD or Intel
Sorry if this was a bad idea I’m new to forum and hoping to get the PC ordered by end of week

 

[SpyderTracks]

I thought was abit of different topic as focusing on 1080p on this one. And taking suggestions for full configurations instead of the one I created. AMD or Intel
Sorry if this was a bad idea I’m new to forum and hoping to get the PC ordered by end of week

The advice would be the same, the original advised build is for 1080p anyway.

 

[Coatesy]

Looking to get my build ordered by tonight/ tomoz dependent on stock which I have on it.
What budget case is the best for gaming and what you get with it for £100 and under.
The white or black NZXT was my go to but just thought I’d raise the question.

 

[steaky360]

@Coatesy What's your full spec? What are you using the PC for (gaming? what monitor are you using??) and also what is your budget?