Improve your setup and explore ways to cut costs.
Improve your setup and explore ways to cut costs.
The plan was to assemble a strong m-itx gaming setup for roughly £1000.
Component
Selection
Price
CPU
Intel Core i5-13600KF 3.5 GHz 14-Core Processor
£273.04
Purchase
CPU Cooler
Vetroo V240 52 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
£69.98
Purchase
Motherboard
Gigabyte Z690I AORUS ULTRA Mini ITX LGA1700 Motherboard
£203.56
Purchase
Memory
Corsair Vengeance RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-5600 CL36 Memory
£97.99
Purchase
Storage
Corsair MP600 CORE XT 4 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
£199.99
Purchase
Video Card
Acer Predator BiFrost OC Arc A770 16 GB Video Card
£304.00
Purchase
Case
MagniumGear Neo Mini V2 Mini ITX Desktop Case
£59.99
Purchase
Power Supply
Gigabyte P850GM 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
£83.99
Purchase
Monitor
KOORUI QHD Curved 27 Inch Monitor, Fast VA Computer Gaming Monitor(2560 * 1440P, R1800, 144Hz, 1ms, DCI-P3 85%, DP+HDMI, Game Mode, Eye Protection, Rocker Button), Narrow Bezel on Three Sides)
£169.99
Total: £1456.67
The case has limited airflow, but the GPU will be liquid-cooled, while the CPU cooler is essential. I thought about using a 12600K, though the KF was pricier than the K model. I opted for an ARC A770, which behaves like a 4070 at comparable cost to a 3060ti.
I plan to upgrade RAM to 64GB later and utilize the second M.2 slot. Due to RAID configurations on my laptop and current desktop, expanding M.2 drives is tricky, so I’m choosing a 4TB drive and intend to add another 4TB later. (I’ll also check the maximum SATA SSD capacity for my system.)
The monitor is slightly cheaper than many similar 1440p models but has minor compatibility issues with older ports (some HDMI is 1.4, DP input 1.2).
(Reference: Versus stat check against similar-priced SSDs; the selected model showed better performance.)
If you ask rate, you'll get the roast. E.g like so: CPU - KF-series = no iGPU. So, when you have issues with your GPU, you're toast. No convenient option to hook monitor to MoBo and continue using PC. So, no redundancy there. CPU cooler - You do realize that AIO is also cooled by ambient air, right? Just because there is liquid in it, doesn't make it better. Heat transfer just takes place in another spot (rad). And of course, AIOs last 2-3 years. High-end ones 3-5 years. And with AIO, pump usually dies, which means your CPU has 0 cooling what-so-ever. With tower-type air cooler, only thing that can go bad on it, is cheap 120/140mm fan. Easy to replace, while still having cooling capacity on CPU, even if fan stops. With the PC case you picked, you can put Noctua big boy in there, e.g NH-D15S. M.2 drive - That Corsair drive is barebones with mediocre performance. Sure, it's cheap but for my personal taste, i'd get the best (Samsung), since after all, my personal data is valuable for me and i wouldn't risk it with mediocre drive. MP600 review: PC case - bland box. Then again, choosing a PC case is personal choice and what others think of it, doesn't matter. Monitor - cheap Chinese brand. Gives me Acer knock-off vibes. PSU - "Boom!". Vid 1: View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aACtT_rzToI Vid 2: View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xts3pvbcFos Vid 3: View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JmPUr-BeEM Recall: Do i need to say more about PSU?
Would any of these SSDs outperform the Crucial SSD in that comparison?
PCPartPicker Parts Selection
CPU:
*
Intel Core i5-13400F 2.5 GHz 10-Core Processor
(£173.99 @ Newegg UK)
CPU Cooler:
*
Deepcool AK400 66.47 CFM CPU Cooler
(£38.47 @ Scan.co.uk)
Motherboard:
*
Gigabyte B760 GAMING X DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
(£129.59 @ Amazon UK)
Memory:
*
Corsair Vengeance LPX 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory
(£59.99 @ Amazon UK)
Storage:
*
Samsung 970 Evo Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME SSD
(£93.99 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card:
*
MSI GAMING X TRIO GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 12 GB Video Card
(£779.99 @ Scan.co.uk)
Case:
*
Fractal Design Focus 2 ATX Mid Tower Case
(£64.98 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply:
*
Corsair RM850e (2023) 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
(£104.99 @ Box Limited)
Case Fan:
*
ARCTIC P12 56.3 CFM 120 mm Fan
(£8.98 @ Amazon UK)
Overall Cost:
£1454.97
Costs encompass shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
*Selected lowest-priced items based on specified parameters
Created by
PCPartPicker
2023-07-24 07:31 BST+0100
The A770 behaves similarly to the 3060ti, not the 4070. This is because games have received better driver optimizations.
@Why_Me
provided you a fairly accurate component list for the 13400 and 4070ti in an ATX build. I think that would be a good suggestion.
Here’s the part list for the 13400 and 6950XT:
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
Intel Core i5-13400F 2.5 GHz 10-Core Processor
(£173.99 @ Newegg UK)
CPU Cooler:
Deepcool LE500 Marrs 85.85 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
(£65.47 @ Scan.co.uk)
Motherboard:
Gigabyte B760I AORUS PRO DDR4 Mini ITX LGA1700 Motherboard
(£194.14 @ NeoComputers)
Memory:
G.Skill F4-3200C16D-32GTZ 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory
(£53.45 @ Amazon UK)
Storage:
Western Digital Black SN770 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
(£89.99 @ Amazon UK)
Storage:
Western Digital Black SN770 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
(£89.99 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card:
XFX Speedster MERC 319 Radeon RX 6950 XT 16 GB Video Card
(£585.00 @ Amazon UK)
Case:
Corsair 2000D AIRFLOW Mini ITX Tower Case
(£99.98 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply:
Cooler Master V750 SFX GOLD 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular SFX Power Supply
(£142.99 @ MoreCoCo)
Total:
£1495.00
Prices cover shipping, taxes, and any available discounts
Created by
PCPartPicker
2023-07-24 09:39 BST+0100
Well, put the name in Google and read the review.
For M.2 NVMe SSD, the best is Samsung. If Samsung isn't available (i find that hard to believe), then WD drive is next in line. All others have all sorts of issues; most notably poor performance and/or poor reliability.
Since PSU powers everything, it is
the most important
component inside the PC. Thus, never cheap out on PSU. If you can't afford better PSU, get cheaper GPU. Simple as that.
Speaking of your build as a whole, i did put a refined version together but didn't post it earlier. But now seeing that others are posting their build lists, here's what i put together earlier:
Mini-ITX build, as you wanted;
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
Intel Core i5-13400 2.5 GHz 10-Core Processor
(£209.99 @ Amazon UK)
CPU Cooler:
ARCTIC Freezer 34 eSports DUO CPU Cooler
(£48.55 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard:
Gigabyte B760I AORUS PRO Mini ITX LGA1700 Motherboard
(£199.00 @ MoreCoCo)
Memory:
Corsair Vengeance 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-5600 CL36 Memory
(£90.98 @ Amazon UK)
Storage:
Samsung 990 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
(£132.97 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card:
Acer Predator BiFrost OC Arc A770 16 GB Video Card
(£304.00 @ Currys PC World)
Case:
MagniumGear Neo-G Mini V2 Mini ITX Tower Case
(£74.90 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply:
SeaSonic FOCUS GX 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
(£145.47 @ Scan.co.uk)
Monitor:
Asus TUF Gaming VG27WQ1B 27.0" 2560 x 1440 165 Hz Curved Monitor
(£279.00 @ ASUS)
Total:
£1484.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by
PCPartPicker
2023-07-24 13:37 BST+0100
Few changes include; i5-13400 which is still capable CPU. Good CPU cooler, which isn't actually needed. You can ditch it to save 48 quid and use the stock Intel CPU cooler that comes with CPU. A bit cheaper Gigabyte MoBo, which is B760 chipset (you can't OC your i5-13400, so no point getting Z-series MoBo). Normal RAM (without RGB). Solid Samsung drive (4TB version was announced but isn't released yet). Same GPU. Almost same PC case, but the one with front grille for better airflow. Far better PSU, since getting a good PSU matters a lot. And great gaming monitor, not some cheap Chinese knock-off which may die within days.
^ overlooked the monitor XD
if you're not using the A770:
swap GPU to this:
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product...00...z-trio-16g
and acquire this monitor:
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product...-2...pg27q15r2a
To conserve resources, consider a build using DDR4 memory instead of DDR5. RAM and components are more affordable with DDR4, and performance remains the same. You'll incur additional costs for RGB lighting. If you anticipate needing more than 32 GB in the future, be prepared to upgrade your existing setup. ITX motherboards typically feature only two RAM slots. Installing more RAM is risky, as mismatched modules may not function correctly. Intel doesn't prioritize RAM speed, so avoid paying too much for high-speed RAM. A DDR4 3200 is acceptable, but 3600 should be the maximum. You'll receive good value across all price ranges with the 13th generation. A 13600K will eventually support a stronger graphics card over time. Gaming won't fully benefit from 20 threads, though multiplayer might be an exception. The 13400 processor seems better suited for gaming. It's unlikely games will utilize 20 threads effectively. The cooler included with the 13400 is adequate, but you might want to consider two 140mm front intake fans for better cooling. They move air more quietly than 120mm fans. The power supply appears sufficient. Begin with a 2TB M.2 drive; you can expand storage later if needed. Avoid focusing on fast sequential benchmarks, as SSD access is generally random and won't be noticeable. Both Samsung and Intel produce their own components, making them my top preference.