Build AdviceMy first PC build
Build AdviceMy first PC build
Hi there,
I'm just starting out with PC building and aiming for a future-proof setup for 1440p gaming within a £2000 budget. I'm checking if the parts I've chosen are compatible and well-suited together. The list I've gathered is attached below, along with the link to view it:
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/Abu-_-A...iew=zFhfhM
I'm looking for advice on whether everything works well together or if there are any potential issues.
Hello, we're aiming for a comparable setup (9800X3D/9070XT). Could you consider RAM with a lower CL? A CL30 would be preferable over CL36 and could offer marginally improved performance.
Regarding the monitor, what genres of games are you planning to play? At 1440p ultra, the 9070XT should maintain around 80 FPS with ray tracing enabled, or up to 100 FPS without it. A 120 Hz refresh rate might be sufficient, offering slightly less power consumption and potentially lower cost.
Power supply: In the long run, investing in a certified PSU (platinum/titanium) makes financial sense. Based on electricity costs around 23p/kWh, over two years you'd recoup the extra PSU expense through savings on energy bills—roughly equivalent to the initial purchase price after four years, and more than enough for a mid-range upgrade in eight years. Adjusting for undervolting could add value. Titanium offers even better efficiency at 10% load compared to other ratings, which could yield greater electricity savings during low usage.
Thanks for the advice—it really will make a big difference. For the types of games I’m interested in, most are single-player, like Clair Obsucr, GoW Ragnarok, and TES 6 when it releases. I might try ray tracing to get a better feel. Regarding CL, it’s important because it affects how smoothly and realistically the visuals appear. As for FPS reaching 100, I don’t have specific PSUs to suggest right now, but I can look into options once you decide.
CL or CAS latency refers to the number of clock cycles required for the module to retrieve data from a specific column in its memory and make it ready for output. Generally, the quicker your RAM performs, the higher the CL value—though there are exceptions, especially with more expensive models... Within similar speed ranges, you can find faster memory options. For example, between a CL36 and a CL30, you gain about 16% faster data access. The price gap is usually small unless you're looking for very high speeds like CL26 6000MT/s, which costs significantly more. You can also find decent CL28 units for around £5 extra. From a power supply perspective, I've located a quiet 13.85W Titanium power supply for under £100 at AWD-IT, though it often sells for £199. It's worth checking pcparts.uk regularly to catch such deals. I've seen this model sell for 112 or less three times in the past six months.
PCPartPicker Product Selection
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core Processor
(£413.00 @ Amazon UK)
CPU Cooler:
ID-COOLING FROZN A620 PRO SE 58 CFM CPU Cooler
(£29.99 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard:
Asus ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard
(£151.94 @ CCL Computers)
Memory:
TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 Memory
(£99.58 @ Amazon UK)
Storage:
Crucial T500 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
(£120.46 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card:
ASRock Taichi OC Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB Video Card
(£653.94 @ CCL Computers)
Case:
Lian Li LANCOOL 216 ATX Mid Tower Case
(£85.00 @ Computer Orbit)
Power Supply:
be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
(£105.00 @ Computer Orbit)
Overall Cost:
£1658.91
Includes shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
Created by
PCPartPicker
2025-06-10 14:33 BST+0100
Here is your proposal with some refreshed wording while keeping the original meaning and structure intact:
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz, 8-Core Processor (£349.50 @ Amazon UK)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Royal Pretor 130 BLACK, 81.88 CFM (£42.00 @ Computer Orbit)
Motherboard: Gigabyte X870 EAGLE WIFI7 ATX AM5 Board (£191.75 @ NeoComputers)
Memory: G.Skill Flare X5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB), DDR5-6000 CL30 (£101.38 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: SK Hynix Platinum P41 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD (£119.99 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: PowerColor Hellhound OC Radeon RX 9070 XT, 16 GB (£649.99 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Case: Fractal Design Focus 2 RGB ATX Mid Tower Case (£62.49 @ Ebuyer)
Power Supply: Thermaltake Toughpower PF3 750 W, Platinum Certified, Fully Modular ATX (£99.98 @ Scan.co.uk)
Monitor: AOC Agon PRO AG276QZD2, 26.7" 2560 x 1440, 240 Hz (£447.00 @ Box Limited)
Total: £2064.08
All prices include shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts.
Prepared by PCPartPicker
2025-06-10 16:20 BST+0100
DDR5-6000 CL30 review focusing on low latency RAM advantages in gaming. Several budget-friendly options are suggested without additional case fans.
PCPartPicker list includes:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-core, £349.50 (Amazon UK)
- Cooler: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro A-RGB 360 77 CFM, £86.49 (Amazon UK)
- Motherboard: Gigabyte B650E AORUS ELITE X AX ICE ATX AM5, £198.99 (Amazon UK)
- Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Force Delta RGB 32 GB DDR5-6000 CL30, £97.66 (NeoComputers)
- Storage: Silicon Power UD90 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 NVME SSD, £90.99 (Amazon UK)
- Video Card: ASRock Steel Legend Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB, £659.99 (Overclockers.co.uk)
- Case: Montech AIR 903 MAX ATX Mid Tower, £59.99 (Overclockers.co.uk)
- Power Supply: MSI MAG A850GL 850 W, £124.95 (Amazon UK)
- Monitor: MSI G272QPF E2 27.0", 2560 x 1440, 180 Hz, £158.97 (Amazon UK)
Total cost sums to approximately £1827.53, covering shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts. All prices reflect the best available options based on the given criteria.
I'm interested in understanding the reasoning behind my selections, specifically the 7 7800X3D and the others.
The cost difference is minimal, with only slight variations in FPS between the CPU and the 9800x3D at 1440.