Pc Build advice
Pc Build advice
I'm just starting out with PC gaming and I'm hoping to build one myself. Do any of you have recommendations?
My current setup includes:
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i5 Six Core Processor i5-9400F (2.9GHz) 9MB Cache
Motherboard
ASUS® H310-PLUS R2.0: ATX, DDR4, LGA1151, USB 3.1, SATA 6GBs
Memory (RAM)
16GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 2400MHz (1 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
4GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1050 Ti - DVI, HDMI, DP
1st Storage Drive
2TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 256MB CACHE
Power Supply
CORSAIR 450W CV SERIES™ CV-450 POWER SUPPLY
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
PCS FrostFlow 100 V2 Series High Performance CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste
ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT (Wi-Fi NOT INCLUDED)
Wireless Network Card
WIRELESS 802.11N 300Mbps/2.4GHz PCI-E CARD
USB/Thunderbolt Options
Minimum 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
Dead platform, sluggish RAM, 1050ti, and a low-grade PSU. I would steer clear of this setup. It would be preferable, offering some upgrade opportunities.
1050Ti isn't ideal. It's a decent option for medium to medium-low settings at 1080p to hit 60fps.
The SSD isn't great.
The Corsair CV series are of low quality.
Where are you purchasing this? What's the price?
Which monitor is it?
Hi, thank you for your response. That was a quote I came across from a PC specialist in the UK. The quoted price was £582 before VAT. I wouldn’t be undertaking anything too demanding, but I’d like to have good graphics and performance across a range of games.
I understand. Could you share your overall system budget? Do you require a monitor, mouse, keyboard, speakers, or headphones? Which items are you missing? Have you compared your build and prices with sites such as CyberpowerPC or Scan.co?
Dead platform, sluggish RAM, 1050ti, and a low-grade PSU. I would steer clear of this option. It would be preferable, offering at least some room for future upgrades.
Case
AEROCOOL CS-1103 MID TOWER CASE
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i3 Quad Core Processor i3-10100F (3.60GHz) 6MB Cache
Motherboard
ASUS® H410M-A: Micro-ATX, DDR4, USB 3.2, SATA 6GBs
Memory (RAM)
16GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 2666MHz (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
8GB AMD RADEON™ RX 580 - HDMI, DP - DX® 12
1st Storage Drive
256GB PCS 2.5" SSD, SATA 6 Gb (500MB/R, 400MB/W)
1st Storage Drive
1TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 64MB CACHE
Power Supply
CORSAIR 550W TXm SERIES™ SEMI-MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
STANDARD CPU COOLER
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR ADEQUATE COOLING
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT (Wi-Fi NOT INCLUDED)
Wireless Network Card
WIRELESS 802.11N 300Mbps/2.4GHz PCI-E CARD
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
BullGuard™ Internet Security - Free 90 Day License inc. Gamer Mode
Browser
Microsoft® Edge (Windows 10 Only)
Warranty
3 Year Standard Warranty (1 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
£585.00 ex. VAT
£702.00 inc. VAT
If you require an immediate upgrade and the CPU is in stock, I believe a good choice would be the i5-10400F with six cores and twelve threads, paired with the 10100f with four cores and eight threads. It may cost a bit more than the 9400F with six cores, but the additional threads on the 10400F will extend its lifespan before you need another upgrade. On the other hand, opting for a more affordable option would free up funds for a superior system later on. The memory speed remains a concern, as Intel artificially limits it to 2666MT/s without a Z-series overclocking motherboard.
Certainly, if funds permit. At present, we're dealing with a £585 amount.
In contrast, the i3 performs adequately at 4c/8t, whereas moving to an i7 would represent a larger leap forward and prolong its value. An i5, however, seems to be nearing its conclusion.
I'm not convinced an i7 is a good investment unless I already have a Z series board for memory overclocking. If I had the budget, I'd aim for a 6 core 12 thread CPU that could last about four years before needing an upgrade. If the i5 isn't affordable, I'd focus on getting a solid setup with the i3 10100f now and plan to upgrade in 2-3 years to a system that supports faster RAM and a more powerful CPU with 6-8 cores or 12-16 threads.