Multi Monitor - Video Conferencing

StuWar

StuWar

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Hello Everyone
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
I'm running 4 monitors and looking to build the following PC to handle mainly video conferencing (zoom, webex, adobe connect etc) whilst screen sharing. Looking for something decent which will last a few years.
I'm experiencing high CPU usage in my current set up (i5) although probably due to bloated windows.
I tend to have a few processes running in the background - dropbox, online back up, google sync, amazon sync, malware bytes etc and once I video conference it maxes out my CPU.
I find that chrome where I have multiple tabs open also uses up a lot of CPU.
Besides that I run all the MS office programmes, usually at the same time.
So I'm hoping that the following spec will give me plenty of breathing space and power.
Feedback much appreciated.
Thank you


Case
COOLERMASTER SILENCIO S600 QUIET MID TOWER CASE
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i9 Eight Core Processor i9-9900K (3.6GHz) 16MB Cache
Motherboard
ASUS® TUF Z390-PLUS GAMING: ATX, LGA1151, USB 3.1, SATA 6GBs - RGB Ready
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3000MHz (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
6GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1660 - HDMI, DP - GeForce GTX VR Ready!
1st Storage Drive
1TB PCS 2.5" SSD, SATA 6 Gb (520MB/R, 470MB/W)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
128GB ADATA SX6000 LITE M.2 2280 (1800 MB/R, 1200 MB/W)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 550W CV SERIES™ CV-550 POWER SUPPLY
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
Noctua NH-U14S Ultra Quiet Performance CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Wireless/Wired Networking
WIRELESS 802.11N 300Mbps/2.4GHz PCI-E CARD
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
 
StuWar

StuWar

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Thanks @Nursemorph for your speedy reply :)

This was recommended to my by the guys on the PC Specialist helpline after explaining my requirements. It's come in at £1,356.00 (incl VAT and excl software/support).

I'm just about okay to spend this although I don't want to increase further.

Anything specific that could be improved please, besides the AMD recommendation?

Thank you :D
 
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StuWar said:
I have an Dell Inspiron 580 with an Intel i5 750 @2.67 ghz with 8GB ram
However, it's fairly old and I'm due an upgrade - hence looking at PC Specialist for a build
Thanks
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Ah, yeah, that needs replacing, was just checking it wasn’t a windows issue, but no, that’s quite old now.
 
StuWar

StuWar

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Nursemorph said:
Assuming that you are looking for something that is quiet, given your case choice? Budget-wise I guess it's limited but, if nothing else, I'd definitely change that PSU to the TxM version...much quieter and less wires to restrict airflow.

In an ideal world, I'd want a better case (The Fractal Define 7 Quiet for a quiet designed case), a bigger primary drive, better Wi-Fi card (The Intel AX200 is only £10 more).
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Thanks @Nursemorph I apprecaite your advice

I'll check out the case for sure

If by primary drive you mean storage - I already have a 1TB SSD in my old machine that I'm planning to repurpose.
If by primary drive you mean 1st M.2 SSD Drive - I was only planning to use this for windows and applications which should not be more than 128GB - unless you think otherwise? I'm not running games.

I'm planning to connect via ethernet so the Wi-Fi card was just for a back up in case the broadband goes down and I need to hot spot. Would you still recommend a higher spec?

Many thanks
 
StuWar

StuWar

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Nursemorph said:
Sorry, I was meaning the 128GB drive when I was on about the primary drive....I was considering Windows plus the myriad of programs you mentioned in the first post...personally, I'd go with a 512GB drive but you may get away with a 256GB one...certainly wouldn't go less..better to have too much than not enough

Rgearding the Wi-Fi, if it's just for a back-up, then just go with the default one...it does a job decently enough for emergencies
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Thanks @Nursemorph - really nice of you to offer your advice 👍 Much apprecaited 😁
 
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