I'm currently using a Core i7 920 @ 3.34GHz, in a system which has so far lasted me 11.5 years (May 2009) and continues to function adequately outside of gaming. Over the past decade, I've upgraded the GPU, RAM and storage (to SSD), but have kept my motherboard/CPU/cooler (air) steadily going as they haven't ever failed me or required replacing. As I tolerate low frame rates (20 to 30 FPS) at 1080p, the CPU coupled with a GTX 960 4GB (mid-2016) has just barely managed to keep up with my gaming habits, but I'm now finally faced with newer titles that do not run at playable frame rates using acceptable quality settings.
I intend for the specification below to serve a similar purpose, in that I hope the CPU can last for 10 years (with low-maintenance cooling), and I will upgrade the GPU, RAM and storage as necessary. (I'm not averse to replacing the CPU/cooler mid-life if absolutely required.)
I can budget another £150 if worth doing so.
I have a dual 1080p setup which I plan on continuing to use for at least two more years (if not longer), but I only game on one monitor (60Hz or 75Hz), and I do not play any FPShooters. I prefer to crank up every setting as high as possible and settle for playable frame rates (30+ FPS).
I want the additional RAM as I plan to utilise RAM disks for scratch purposes (and instant replay temp files).
The doubled drives are to facilitate mirroring (Windows Storage Spaces).
4TB HDDs for archiving; 512GB SSDs for more frequently accessed storage.
I'm not too familiar with RGB, but feel like I should indulge the feature whilst it's relevant, so I hope the extra case fans will be compatible overall (I believe the default rear case fan will be replaced by a SickleFlow).
Opinions, critiques and recommendations much appreciated. Thanks.
I intend for the specification below to serve a similar purpose, in that I hope the CPU can last for 10 years (with low-maintenance cooling), and I will upgrade the GPU, RAM and storage as necessary. (I'm not averse to replacing the CPU/cooler mid-life if absolutely required.)
Case | COOLERMASTER MASTERCASE H500 ARGB GAMING CASE |
CPU | AMD Ryzen 9 12 Core CPU: OC 3900XT or 5900X |
Motherboard | ASUS® TUF X570-PLUS GAMING (USB 3.2 Gen 2, PCIe 4.0, CrossFireX) - ARGB Ready! |
Memory (RAM) | 32GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO DDR4 3200MHz (2 x 16GB) |
Graphics Card | 6GB AMD RADEON™ RX 5600 XT - HDMI, DP, DX® 12 (Special Offer) |
1st M.2 SSD Drive | 1TB SAMSUNG 980 PRO M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 7000MB/R, 5000MB/W) |
1st Storage Drive | 512GB PCS 2.5" SSD, SATA 6 Gb (520MB/R, 450MB/W) |
1st Storage Drive | 512GB PCS 2.5" SSD, SATA 6 Gb (520MB/R, 450MB/W) |
2nd Storage Drive | 4TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 5400RPM, 256MB CACHE |
2nd Storage Drive | 4TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 5400RPM, 256MB CACHE |
Power Supply | CORSAIR 750W RMx SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET |
Processor Cooling | Noctua NH-U14S Ultra Quiet Performance CPU Cooler |
Thermal Paste | ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND |
Extra Case Fans | 3x CoolerMaster SickleFlow 120 ARGB + Controller Kit |
Wireless Networking | WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 2,400Mbps/5GHz, 300Mbps/2.4GHz PCI-E CARD + BT 5.0 |
Warranty | 3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour) |
Price | £1,938.00 (OC 3900XT) or £2,015.00 (5900X) |
Reconfigure URL: | https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/saved-configurations/amd-am4-gen3-pc/Yg5VKs4GH5/ (£1,962.00 with a standard 3900XT and 1TB 970 EVO PLUS) |
I can budget another £150 if worth doing so.
I have a dual 1080p setup which I plan on continuing to use for at least two more years (if not longer), but I only game on one monitor (60Hz or 75Hz), and I do not play any FPShooters. I prefer to crank up every setting as high as possible and settle for playable frame rates (30+ FPS).
I want the additional RAM as I plan to utilise RAM disks for scratch purposes (and instant replay temp files).
The doubled drives are to facilitate mirroring (Windows Storage Spaces).
4TB HDDs for archiving; 512GB SSDs for more frequently accessed storage.
I'm not too familiar with RGB, but feel like I should indulge the feature whilst it's relevant, so I hope the extra case fans will be compatible overall (I believe the default rear case fan will be replaced by a SickleFlow).
Opinions, critiques and recommendations much appreciated. Thanks.
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