Hi, currently im using a laptop of
However Ive started to look into a new system as it is struggling on some games.
Ive listed what im looking at below, including other information as for example the cooler I want isnt available on PCS.
This is all of course if i follow through and purchase, or if I should just wait.
Intended Uses are of course general computer use, browing web, listening to music etc and other activities listed below.
Ill also have multiple software open, could be browser, discord, game and maybe music or Nvidia Instant replay running in background for game recording.
Here is the build, ive also listed any questions and other info next to the product.
Case - With the case i dont really want to change, unless you recommend and make a good selling point. Though, I like its look and most other tempered glass ones wouldnt be visible as it will be to the left of my desk.
THERMALTAKE TOWER 100 VERTICAL GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Six Core CPU (3.6GHz-4.2GHz/36MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard - Do these have WiFi built in these days or do i need to purchase seperate Wifi antenna?
GIGABYTE B550I AORUS PRO AX: DDR4, USB 3.2 - ARGB 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 Samsung 870 QVO 2.5" SSD, SATA 6Gb/s (up to 560MB/sR | 530MB/sW)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 450W CV SERIES™ CV-450 POWER SUPPLY
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling - Im looking into purchasing and installing seperately a Noctua NH-D15 cooler, or something else if you recommend.
Though with this cooler I believe it should still fit next to the RAM, though I havent confirmed.
Since this cooler also uses 2 fans I would also be using a splitter cable, im wondering after installing this would I have to set anything up for the fans to be automated to cool the CPU depending on its temp, or is that all automatic??
STANDARD AMD CPU COOLER
Thermal Paste - Would apply myself when applying new cooler
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Extra Case Fans - Personally I would prefer 140mm fans but that is not an option on PCS, so I would either stick with these 120mm or purchase/install seprately 140mm, again though, do you have to set up the speed to work with cpu temps?? Personally its a shame I cant just purchase cooler and fans then ship them to PCS to install with the purchase like you can ship your own case.
2 x 120mm Thermaltake TOUGHFAN 12 Case Fans
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Wireless Network Card
GIGABIT LAN PORT + Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi excluded on A320I-K)
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 4 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System - With my old Laptop (listed) I purchased with Windows 7, then upgraded to W10, however I cant update to Win11. Do I purchase new licence? Then im guessing there is a way to sell my laptop with its licence, though I believe it is digital.
Windows 11 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KK3-00027]
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
Norton 360 inc. Game Optimizer - Free 90 Day License
Browser
Google Chrome™
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 9 to 11 working days
Price: £962.00 including VAT and Delivery
Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-sff-gaming/edbTrTVhRq/
| Chassis & Display | Vortex Series: 17.3" Matte Full HD LED Widescreen (1920x1080) |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel® Core™i7 Quad Core Mobile Processor i7-4710MQ (2.50GHz) 6MB |
| Memory (RAM) UPGRADED | 16GB Corsair Vengeance SODIMM DDR3 1600MHz (2 x 8GB) |
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 880M - 8.0GB DDR5 Video RAM - DirectX® 11 |
| 1st Storage Drive UPGRADED | 500GB SSD Samsung 870 EVO |
However Ive started to look into a new system as it is struggling on some games.
Ive listed what im looking at below, including other information as for example the cooler I want isnt available on PCS.
This is all of course if i follow through and purchase, or if I should just wait.
BenQ GW2283 1080p 21.5inch 60Hz
I also use my old 32inch 1080p TV as a second monitor, though this is dominantly just for watching videos for example on youtube.
I also use my old 32inch 1080p TV as a second monitor, though this is dominantly just for watching videos for example on youtube.
Intended Uses are of course general computer use, browing web, listening to music etc and other activities listed below.
Ill also have multiple software open, could be browser, discord, game and maybe music or Nvidia Instant replay running in background for game recording.
Here are some games that I play when Im into them.
HOI IV
Total War Games
Gates Of Hell
DayZ - This is primarily why im looking to upgrade, Im dominantly wanting to run this from high/extreme settings at min 60FPS with Discord and Nvidia replay on.
HOI IV
Total War Games
Gates Of Hell
DayZ - This is primarily why im looking to upgrade, Im dominantly wanting to run this from high/extreme settings at min 60FPS with Discord and Nvidia replay on.
Im really a beginner/student within 3d Modelling, Programming, Game Dev etc. Since getting into DayZ im also currently looking into creating mods for it.
From this here is some software that i would be using and potentially using in the future.
Blender
Substance 3D Painter
Unity Engine
Then with recently looking into modding for DayZ I would have DayZ Tools open and also have to run DayZ to test mod.
From this here is some software that i would be using and potentially using in the future.
Blender
Substance 3D Painter
Unity Engine
Then with recently looking into modding for DayZ I would have DayZ Tools open and also have to run DayZ to test mod.
Now obviously id like to go as little as possible to get what im looking for, this being it is able to run Dayz well and also something to grow into for Creative Media.
Im also expecting its cheaper in the longrun to get AM4 now, and I would upgrade to another AM4 CPU if/when needed, till I feel the need to upgrade motherboard to get AM5 cpu.
As im expecting if i wait and go straight for AM5 the build will be more expensive.
From all this I preferably want it around £1050, this is including the seperate cooler ive added etc.
Im also expecting its cheaper in the longrun to get AM4 now, and I would upgrade to another AM4 CPU if/when needed, till I feel the need to upgrade motherboard to get AM5 cpu.
As im expecting if i wait and go straight for AM5 the build will be more expensive.
From all this I preferably want it around £1050, this is including the seperate cooler ive added etc.
Here is the build, ive also listed any questions and other info next to the product.
Case - With the case i dont really want to change, unless you recommend and make a good selling point. Though, I like its look and most other tempered glass ones wouldnt be visible as it will be to the left of my desk.
THERMALTAKE TOWER 100 VERTICAL GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Six Core CPU (3.6GHz-4.2GHz/36MB CACHE/AM4)
Motherboard - Do these have WiFi built in these days or do i need to purchase seperate Wifi antenna?
GIGABYTE B550I AORUS PRO AX: DDR4, USB 3.2 - ARGB 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 Samsung 870 QVO 2.5" SSD, SATA 6Gb/s (up to 560MB/sR | 530MB/sW)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 450W CV SERIES™ CV-450 POWER SUPPLY
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling - Im looking into purchasing and installing seperately a Noctua NH-D15 cooler, or something else if you recommend.
Though with this cooler I believe it should still fit next to the RAM, though I havent confirmed.
Since this cooler also uses 2 fans I would also be using a splitter cable, im wondering after installing this would I have to set anything up for the fans to be automated to cool the CPU depending on its temp, or is that all automatic??
STANDARD AMD CPU COOLER
Thermal Paste - Would apply myself when applying new cooler
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Extra Case Fans - Personally I would prefer 140mm fans but that is not an option on PCS, so I would either stick with these 120mm or purchase/install seprately 140mm, again though, do you have to set up the speed to work with cpu temps?? Personally its a shame I cant just purchase cooler and fans then ship them to PCS to install with the purchase like you can ship your own case.
2 x 120mm Thermaltake TOUGHFAN 12 Case Fans
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Wireless Network Card
GIGABIT LAN PORT + Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi excluded on A320I-K)
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 4 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System - With my old Laptop (listed) I purchased with Windows 7, then upgraded to W10, however I cant update to Win11. Do I purchase new licence? Then im guessing there is a way to sell my laptop with its licence, though I believe it is digital.
Windows 11 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KK3-00027]
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
Norton 360 inc. Game Optimizer - Free 90 Day License
Browser
Google Chrome™
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 9 to 11 working days
Price: £962.00 including VAT and Delivery
Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-sff-gaming/edbTrTVhRq/
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