Need guidance on launching a new project.
Need guidance on launching a new project.
I noticed a recent discussion about an underpowered pre-built unit and wondered if it could work for me. I'm planning an upgrade, as my current setup is outdated (an old i5 and a 970). I was hoping the helpful community from these forums could assist again, as they did before. I’d like to go all out but aim for a price around £1,400, possibly lower if feasible. A 4070 and a Ryzen 7 7800X3D seem like the top choices for what I need. Any advice would be really appreciated.
Your setup appears to be on track, though I’d consider opting for a more premium motherboard when matching it with that processor. Additionally, increasing the PSU capacity by 100W would provide better headroom for longer operation.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor
(£319.00 @ Amazon UK)
CPU Cooler:
Fractal Design Lumen S24 RGB V2 56 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
(£100.17 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard:
Gigabyte B650M GAMING X AX Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard
(£157.00 @ MoreCoCo)
Memory:
TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
(£102.06 @ Amazon UK)
Storage:
Solidigm P41 Plus 500 GB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
(£41.62 @ Amazon UK)
Solidigm P41 Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
(£109.98 @ Scan.co.uk)
Video Card:
Gigabyte WINDFORCE OC GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12 GB Video Card
(£589.00 @ Computer Orbit)
Case:
Fractal Design Pop Mini Air MicroATX Mid Tower Case
(£85.00 @ Computer Orbit)
Power Supply:
MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
(£98.99 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £1602.82
Prices cover shipping, taxes, and available discounts.
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2024-05-25 16:31 BST+0100
You want DDR5-6000 CL30. Air cooling is easier to work with for that case and here's a better SSD for cheaper.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor
(£319.00 @ Amazon UK)
CPU Cooler:
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Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE ARGB 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler
(£39.00 @ Computer Orbit)
Motherboard:
ASRock B650M-HDV/M.2 Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard
(£103.70 @ NeoComputers)
Memory:
*
TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
(£102.06 @ Amazon UK)
Storage:
*
Lexar NM710 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
(£112.49 @ CCL Computers)
Video Card:
Asus DUAL OC GeForce RTX 4070 12 GB Video Card
(£483.98 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
Case:
Fractal Design Pop Mini Air MicroATX Mid Tower Case
(£85.00 @ Computer Orbit)
Power Supply:
Corsair RM650 (2023) 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
(£74.99 @ AWD-IT)
Total:
£1320.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
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2024-05-25 17:03 BST+0100
A cheap liquid cooler isn't a good choice.
The motherboard must support the CPU; otherwise, opt for a simpler, less powerful CPU.
High latency RAM is a serious mistake. It's not your responsibility. They don't clarify what it means or why lower is better.
I don't think you can afford a 4070 build. The 4070 Ti Super is what you should consider. If you're not interested in that, go for the 4060 or upgrade to a Radeon RX 7800XT or RX 7900GRE.
The 7900GRE is better than the 4060 and represents the best option if you can't afford the Ti Super.
The standard 4070 is unnecessary.
Your power supply should be more robust. This build exceeds £1400.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor
(£315.00 @ Amazon UK)
CPU Cooler:
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler
(£35.00 @ Computer Orbit)
Motherboard:
Gigabyte B650 AORUS ELITE AX V2 ATX AM5 Motherboard
(£174.96 @ Amazon UK)
Memory:
G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 Memory
(£112.02 @ Amazon UK)
Storage:
TEAMGROUP MP44L 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
(£117.32 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card:
Gigabyte GAMING OC Radeon RX 7900 GRE 16 GB Video Card
(£511.99 @ MoreCoCo)
Case:
Montech AIR 903 MAX ATX Mid Tower Case
(£65.47 @ Scan.co.uk)
Power Supply:
SeaSonic FOCUS GX-850 ATX 3.0 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
(£129.99 @ Amazon UK)
Total:
£1461.75
Shipping, taxes, and available discounts are included
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2024-05-25 20:53 BST+0100
You can choose any case you like. The Montech is solid and includes all essentials. Other solid options are:
Fractal Design Meshify 2 Compact -
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product...g-...c-mes2c-03
Antec C8 -
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/yxdG...er-case-c8
Fractal Design North Mesh -
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/d8Wz...c-nor1c-03
Alternative GPU:
4060 -
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product...rt...gle-oc-8gd
RX 7800XT -
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product...x-...xt-16g-loc
4070 Ti SUPER -
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product...40...40730d-10p
Recommended Budget Builds:
- Fractal Design Meshify 2 Compact -
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product...g-...c-mes2c-03
- Antec C8 -
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/yxdG...er-case-c8
- Fractal Design North Mesh -
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/d8Wz...c-nor1c-03
Alternative Case Options:
Montech AIR 903 MAX ATX Mid Tower Case
https://scan.co.uk/item?id=123456
Alternative Case:
Fractal Design Meshify 2 Compact -
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product...li...c-nor1c-03
You can purchase any case that suits your preference. The Montech is reliable and comprehensive. Other solid choices include the ones listed above.