Looking for advice on purchasing a customised PC

[Mitch012]

Hi all

I’m looking for advice on the setup of a PC, the build and optimisation.

I would like a fully optimised PC for playing Old School RuneScape in HD. All though the game can play on an integrated GPU, the HD can require a better GPU to run at 50fps but it’s mainly processor demanding not GPU.

I used to have an i7-10600F with a 2060 Nvidia Geforce GPU and I played Warzone, Elder Scrolls online and RuneScape at very good settings without complaints.

I currently don’t play Warzone but for longevity I’m wanting to future proof by having a setup that can play warzone at 120-144fps, 1080P with a monitor to match as this would automatically be good enough for RuneScape too.

However.. as I don’t currently play Warzone, wondered if it would cost a lot less to buy a setup that could only play RuneScape and just needed a better GPU which is something I could change if I chose to play again in the future.

Hope this makes sense..

 

[Ekans2011]

Hi all

I’m looking for advice on the setup of a PC, the build and optimisation.

I would like a fully optimised PC for playing Old School RuneScape in HD. All though the game can play on an integrated GPU, the HD can require a better GPU to run at 50fps but it’s mainly processor demanding not GPU.

I used to have an i7-10600F with a 2060 Nvidia Geforce GPU and I played Warzone, Elder Scrolls online and RuneScape at very good settings without complaints.

I currently don’t play Warzone but for longevity I’m wanting to future proof by having a setup that can play warzone at 120-144fps, 1080P with a monitor to match as this would automatically be good enough for RuneScape too.

However.. as I don’t currently play Warzone, wondered if it would cost a lot less to buy a setup that could only play RuneScape and just needed a better GPU which is something I could change if I chose to play again in the future.

Hope this makes sense..

What's your max budget? What about the monitor?

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[Mitch012]

I would say £1,000 - £1,500 if I’m honest, monitor size 24inch, 144hz, HD 1080 max really.. I’ve no need for better or bigger.

 

[Ekans2011]

I would say £1,000 - £1,500 if I’m honest, monitor size 24inch, 144hz, HD 1080 max really.. I’ve no need for better or bigger.

Something like that should be enough for a decent FHD system and you'll have some room for future upgrades.

I don't play Warzone, but I've heard it's been ''broken'' since Season 3 and frame rate has been significantly dropped. I'm not sure if it's been fixed yet.

Case
LIAN LI LANCOOL 215 GAMING CASE
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AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Eight Core CPU (4.5GHz-5.4GHz/40MB CACHE/AM5)
Motherboard
ASUS® TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI (AM5, DDR5, PCIe 4.0, Wi-Fi 6)
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB DDR5 6000MHz (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
8GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 4060 - HDMI, DP, LHR
1st M.2 SSD Drive
512GB PCS PCIe M.2 SSD (3500 MB/R, 3100 MB/W)
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1TB PCS PCIe M.2 SSD (3500 MB/R, 3200 MB/W)
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CORSAIR 850W RMx SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
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1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead, 1.0mm Core)
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PCS FrostFlow 240 Series ARGB High Performance Liquid Cooler
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card
ONBOARD 2.5Gbe LAN PORT
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
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
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Windows 10/11 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
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[Mitch012]

Thankyou - if I wanted to opt to only play RuneScape therefore requiring a setup less optimised. What would you advise to change? I just want to see if it is a huge difference in total price.

 

[Ekans2011]

Thankyou - if I wanted to opt to only play RuneScape therefore requiring a setup less optimised. What would you advise to change? I just want to see if it is a huge difference in total price.

To be honest, I have no idea what RuneScape requires despite this, the above build is a quite simple FHD system.
I wouldn't go much lower than those specifications: you can save roughly £70-£80 with a Ryzen 5, but I don't think it's worth it.

 

[Mitch012]

What monitor do you recommend? And does the setup include wireless Wi-Fi?

Will the build last a good 5-7 years? Would there be any benefit going for a Ryzen 9?

Lastly, I know you’ve quoted it to my budget but I do prefer other cases, are there any I should entirely avoid?

 

[Ekans2011]

What monitor do you recommend?

To begin with, I’d say that resolution is dead on me, but for a monitor, I’d suggest LG Ultragear, Samsung Odyssey, or AOC.

And does the setup include wireless Wi-Fi?

Yes, WIFI is integrated in the ASUS® TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI (AM5, DDR5, PCIe 4.0, Wi-Fi 6).

Will the build last a good 5-7 years?

I suppose that when gaming becomes heavier than it is currently, you'll need to upgrade your GPU.

 

[Ekans2011]

Lastly, I know you’ve quoted it to my budget but I do prefer other cases, are there any I should entirely avoid?

Any case that is made of extremely cheap materials, doesn't provide for adequate cable management space, or doesn't allow for appropriate airflow should be avoided.

 

[Mitch012]

Thanks!

The case you recommended has pre installed rgb fans, if I was to opt for the HYTE Y40 BLACK MID-TOWER CASE, would I need to add extra fans? Much prefer the look for my office space.

 

[Ekans2011]

Thanks!

The case you recommended has pre installed rgb fans, if I was to opt for the HYTE Y40 BLACK MID-TOWER CASE, would I need to add extra fans? Much prefer the look for my office space.

HYTE Y40 has good quality but airflow is far from the best so I will not choose it.
Consider a 5000D (with a couple of extra fans) as an alternative, or simply turn off the RGBs.

 

[Mitch012]

Thank you very much for your help. I promise last Q.. if it was your build, would you change anything if you had an extra £500 in budget? Or would it not make a huge difference?

 

[Ekans2011]

Thank you very much for your help. I promise last Q.. if it was your build, would you change anything if you had an extra £500 in budget? Or would it not make a huge difference?

So, you have a budget of £2,000? I'd go with a QHD build.

 

[Mitch012]

I could stretch, what’s a QHD build 🤣?

 

[Ekans2011]

I could stretch, what’s a QHD build 🤣?

Quad HD/1440p resolution

 

[Mitch012]

Would you be able to send an example of parts to support the 1440p resolution?

 

[SpyderTracks]

This is why we ask for the max budget at the outset is to avoid all these changing of minds. A max budget doesn’t change, it’s the maximum you have available for this purchase.

I’d also question why you’re replacing your current pc if it’s a 10th generation Intel, assuming it’s a half decent design, it’s got many years of life left in it, kind of pointless buying a gaming pc if you’re just going to replace it after a couple of years rather than upgrade it.

 

[Mitch012]

It’s because I’d think about financing it rather than cash and the price per month doesn’t change that drastically.

I don’t have the PC anymore unfortunately, I sold it due to personal circumstances about 18 months ago.

Apologies..

 

[Ekans2011]

Would you be able to send an example of parts to support the 1440p resolution?

Sure, something along those lines

Case
CORSAIR iCUE 5000X RGB MID TOWER GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Eight Core CPU (4.5GHz-5.4GHz/40MB CACHE/AM5)
Motherboard
ASUS® TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI (AM5, DDR5, PCIe 4.0, Wi-Fi 6)
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair DOMINATOR TITANIUM DDR5 6400MHz (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
16GB AMD RADEON™ RX 7800 XT GAMING - HDMI, DP - DX® 12
1st M.2 SSD Drive
512GB PCS PCIe M.2 SSD (3500 MB/R, 3100 MB/W)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
2TB PCS PCIe M.2 SSD (3500 MB/R, 3100 MB/W)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 1000W RMx SERIES™ - MODULAR 80 PLUS GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead, 1.0mm Core)
Processor Cooling
CORSAIR H100x RGB ELITE HIGH PERFORMANCE CPU COOLER
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card
ONBOARD 2.5Gbe LAN PORT
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
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™
Warranty
3 Year Gold Warranty (2 Year Collect & Return, 2 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 3 to 5 working days
Price: £1,964.00 including VAT and Delivery
Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am5-pc/3pz2hk8hdG/