Newbie to PC building- could use feedback

[Karan42]

Hello!
I've been a gaming laptop user for the longest time, and want to transition over to a proper gaming desktop.
I know very little about building a pc, but I've had a try at making one.
I've got a budget of about £3000.
I would love some feedback about the build so far, and anyways I could save a bit.

Thank you!

Case
CORSAIR 4000D RGB AIRFLOW TEMPERED GLASS GAMING CASE (PCS)
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12 Core CPU (4.7GHz-5.6GHz/76MB CACHE/AM5)
Motherboard
GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI 7 (AM5, DDR5, M.2 PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7)
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR5 5600MHz CL40 (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
16GB GIGABYTE RADEON™ RX 9070 GAMING OC - 2 x HDMI, 2 x DP
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB PCS PCIe M.2 SSD (3500 MB/R, 3200 MB/W)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
8TB CORSAIR MP600 PRO NH NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD (up to 7000 MB/R, 6100 MB/W)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 750W RMe SERIES™ ATX 3.1, MODULAR, CYBENETICS GOLD
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
CORSAIR ICUE LINK TITAN 240 RX RGB 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
Wireless Network Card
NONE OR ONBOARD Wi-Fi (MOTHERBOARD DEPENDENT)
USB/Thunderbolt Options
4 PORT (4 x TYPE A) USB 3.0 PCI-E CARD + STANDARD USB 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
Firefox™
Monitor
ASUS TUF VG27AQ 27" - 2560 x 1440, IPS, 165Hz
Keyboard & Mouse
Corsair K55 RGB PRO Gaming Keyboard (UK)
Webcam
Logitech® HD Webcam C270 - 720p
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
SATURDAY DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (BEFORE 2PM)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 5 to 7 working days


Price: £2,941.00 including VAT and Delivery

Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am5-pc/jwkk72ts7q/

 

[TonyCarter]

If it's just for gaming, then I think I'd upgrade the CPU to an 9800X3D (the 7900X has more cores, but no X3D cache for improving game performance) and the GPU to a 9070XT (much more performance for a tiny increase in cost).

I'd also optimise the RAM, as 6000Mhz CL30 is the sweet-spot for AM5 CPUs - especially for gaming.

It's also cheaper to split the 8TB SSD into 2x4TB SSDs (and gives a little more security).

I'd also not recommend that case as it costs more than the much better Corsair FRAME 4000D version (which is only on the config tool in white, so would have to be shipped in from elsewhere)...

Corsair FRAME 4000D RS ARGB Black Tempered Glass Modular Mid Tower ATX PC Case

Buy from Scan - Corsair FRAME 4000D RS ARGB, Black, RGB Mid Tower, Tempered Glass, Reverse Connection, USB 3.2 Type-C, 3x RS ARGB Fans

www.scan.co.uk

 

[TonyCarter]

Case
CORSAIR FRAME 4000D RS ARGB MODULAR - WHITE - using this as a placeholder for the black version
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Eight Core CPU (Up to 5.2GHz/104MB w/3D V-CACHE/AM5) - much better CPU for gaming
Motherboard
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (AM5, DDR5, M.2 PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7) - higher tier motherboard with future upgrades/power requirements in mind
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB DDR5 6000MHz CL30 (2 x 16GB) - sweet spot for gaming AM5 CPUs
Graphics Card
16GB SAPPHIRE PULSE RADEON™ RX 9070 XT GAMING - 2 x HDMI, 2 x DP - 20-30% better performance for <10% more cost
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB CORSAIR ELITE MP600 NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD (up to 7000 MB/R, 6200 MB/W) - for Windows, apps, game launchers ONLY
1st M.2 SSD Drive
4TB CORSAIR CORE XT MP600 NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD (up to 5000 MB/R, 4400 MB/W) - secondary drive for game installs
1st M.2 SSD Drive
4TB CORSAIR CORE XT MP600 NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD (up to 5000 MB/R, 4400 MB/W) - tertiary drive for game installs
Power Supply
CORSAIR 1000W RMx SERIES™ ATX 3.1, MODULAR, CYBENETICS GOLD - decent level for current specs and some room for GPU upgrades over the next 3-7 years time
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead, 1.0mm Core)
Processor Cooling
CORSAIR NAUTILUS 360 RS ARGB HIGH PERFORMANCE CPU COOLER - AIO to match the same fans/RGB as the case
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
Wireless Network Card
NONE OR ONBOARD Wi-Fi (MOTHERBOARD DEPENDENT)
USB/Thunderbolt Options
4 PORT (4 x TYPE A) USB 3.0 PCI-E CARD + STANDARD USB 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
Firefox™
Monitor
ASUS TUF VG27AQ 27" - 2560 x 1440, IPS, 165Hz
Keyboard & Mouse
Corsair K55 RGB PRO Gaming Keyboard (UK)
Webcam
Logitech® HD Webcam C270 - 720p
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
SATURDAY DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (BEFORE 2PM)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 5 to 7 working days
Price: £3,039.00 including VAT and Delivery
Unique URL to re-configure: https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am5-pc/bjxXm0kjtj/

 

[Karan42]

Hi Tony!
Thanks for the quick reply mate.
Yes, it's only for gaming and the occasional work related PowerPoint.
The cases cost the same on the config tool. What's the benefits of the Frame over the tempered glass? Is it just the amount of available fans and usb slots?
I honestly don't mind it being in white, as I don't want to delay the build by waiting on the case delivery.
Ah you updated the quote as I was typing out this reply, thanks so much for your time mate!

 

[TonyCarter]

Hi Tony!
Thanks for the quick reply mate.
Yes, it's only for gaming and the occasional work related PowerPoint.
The cases cost the same on the config tool. What's the benefits of the Frame over the tempered glass? Is it just the amount of available fans and usb slots?
I honestly don't mind it being in white, as I don't want to delay the build by waiting on the case delivery.
Ah you updated the quote as I was typing out this reply, thanks so much for your time mate!

The FRAME 4000D is the latest version, and is modular so is much more configurable/customisable as your needs change...for example the mountings for things like fans / GPU / motherboard are movable.

The older 4000D is not a terrible case in its own right, but no point paying a premium for an older/weaker case if the other is available.

4000D

4000D AIRFLOW Tempered Glass Mid-Tower ATX Case — Black

The CORSAIR 4000D is a distinctive, yet minimalist, mid-tower ATX case with easy cable management and exceptional cooling, with two included CORSAIR AirGuide fans.

www.corsair.com

FRAME 4000D

FRAME 4000D RS Modular Mid-Tower PC Case

The CORSAIR FRAME 4000D RS is a fully-modular and spacious mid-tower PC case featuring InfiniRail™ Fan Mounting System and compatible with reverse connector motherboards.

www.corsair.com

 

[Karan42]

Fair point!
Thanks so much!
I'll place the order in now

 

[BlessedSquirrel]

The new Frame model is quite remarkable, I suspect it’s a loss leader product ie, they’re making a loss or just breaking even to gain brand loyalty which is a long term investment which comes with risk.

But the modularity of the new Frame RS model is more what you’d normally find in very low volume boutique high end cases costing more like £300 upwards, the time and expense that’s gone into that case to work out all the interchangeable brackets and positions is no small thing. The price they’re selling it for is an absolute steal, from my recollection, there’s never been a case of that kind of calibre sub £100 before, it’s an incredible case in so many ways