Did i do ok for £790
Did i do ok for £790
I purchased it for £790, which includes a pre-built unit with the following specifications:
CPU: I7 12700F
GPU: RTX 4070 Super
PSU: Corsair HX1200 80 Plus
MOBO: ASUS B760 PLUS
1TB SSD
The main drawback is that it only has 16GB of DDR4 3600Mhz RAM.
Was this a worthwhile offer?
Not too bad. The 4070 is quite capable on its own, exceeding 600 by themselves.
The power supply seems excessive, but it's just another costly component.
The 12700F remains a solid chip.
The motherboard should be fine.
You can always upgrade the memory later.
Welcome to the forums, newcomer! I bought a pre-built unit for £790 – a PCspecialist Flux 500.
https://business.currys.co.uk/catal...nt...d/N798064W
In short, you seem to have found a solid offer. Your best picks likely came from the graphics card, the powerful power supply, and probably the AIO and case in the build details. The CPU is decent, but the motherboard could be a concern. The RAM and SSD models probably fall into the mid-range category, according to my estimates.
The surface appears to have a nutty sound quality.
Key details:
Manufacturer’s part number PCS-D2729876
EAN 5059794165513
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX
Type: Gaming PC
Overview:
- Operating system: Windows 11 Home
- Audio: Realtek 7.1-channel high definition audio
Inside the box:
- Power cable
- Driver discs
- Manual guide
- Welcome pack
Dimensions: 415 x 205 x 485 mm (H x W x D)
Weight: 11.73 kg
Guarantee: 1 Year Collect & Return
Parts included:
- 1 Year Parts
- 3 Year Labour
Software: Full Microsoft Office version, anti-virus/security not included; Office 365 trial (30 days), Norton 360 trial (90 days)
Connectivity options:
- WiFi - AX WiFi 6E
- Ethernet: 2x2 ports
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3
- USB: Type-C x1, HDMI 2.1 x1, DisplayPort 1.4a x3, USB 3.2 x3, USB 2.0 x2, 3.5 mm jack x3
Power supply: Corsair HX1200 Modular 80 Plus Platinum, 1200 W
CPU: Intel Core i7-12700F (12 cores, 2.1 GHz / 4.9 GHz, 25 MB cache)
RAM: 16 GB DDR4 (3600 MHz)
Storage: 128 GB SSD, Crucial P510 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 5.0 X4
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Case: NZXT H5 Flow (2024) ATX Mid Tower
Power supply: Corsair HX1000i (1000 W, 80+ Platinum)
Estimated retail value: Roughly £1501.15 (excluding shipping and taxes).
Notes:
- The device features RGB lighting and an ARGB side panel.
- Manufacturer’s guarantee covers one year.
- Some components are not included in the package.
Did I perform adequately? It's unclear about the board, but I'd consider it a DDR5 if possible.
uncertain about whether it's a gaming or prime plus variant
ASUS Prime B760-PLUS | Motherboards | ASUS UK
the specifications indicate it supports DDR5
I considered another choice
https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/computers...very/2039/
it cost £200 extra, but it does include DDR5. I’m not sure if the 4070 Super is the best option.
I believe this page is the right one
https://www.asus.com/uk/motherboards-com...0-plus-d4/
It seems there might be a significant distinction.
Yeah, the 4070 offers more VRAM at 12GB, which should help with 4K gaming. But the 16GB+ models from the 4000 series are over £1k, so we have to compromise. It’s more future-proof than the 8GB in the mid-range 5000 series. The difference with the memory well depends on the game or resolution. At 1080p and CPU-heavy titles, DDR5 can boost FPS and reduce low frame rates for a smoother experience. DDR5 offers higher bandwidth, like a 2-lane highway versus a 4-lane motorway. If traffic isn’t heavy, extra capacity doesn’t matter much. But when it gets busier, the extra space helps maintain smooth performance.
It’s unclear exactly what components are included. It’s unlikely there would be two power supplies like a RME 750 and an Hx1200—should be one or the other. Maybe something like DDR4 3600?
Aida 64
You should check the PSU label to find out the exact components.