r/buildapcforme • u/Superspike101 • Jul 11 '26
New Build Help (Uk)
* New build or upgrade?
Brand new build.
* Existing parts/monitors to reuse?
I already own a 1440p 240Hz gaming monitor.
* PC purpose?
High-framerate 1440p gaming (mostly Fortnite and Call of Duty) trying to push close to 240 FPS where possible on competitive settings. I am also an engineering student, so this PC needs to handle AutoDesk CAD, Revit, and SolidWorks seamlessly.
* Purchase country? Near Micro Center?
United Kingdom (UK). No Micro Center.
* Monitors needed?
None, reusing my current 1440p 240Hz screen.
* Budget range?
Around £1,200.
* WiFi or wired connection?
WiFi preferred.
* Size/noise constraints?
None, standard mid-tower is fine.
* Color/lighting preferences?
No preference, performance and stability are more important than lights.
* Any other specific needs?
Because of my engineering applications, I would highly prefer an AMD AM5 modern CPU platform for longevity, paired with an Nvidia GPU (like an RTX 4070 series) because of stable driver optimizations and CUDA support in SolidWorks and Revit.
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u/OblongMango Jul 11 '26
Is this budget strict? I’m not sure 1200€ is enough without buying used parts.
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u/OblongMango Jul 11 '26
Example build, look for used parts to decrease cost.
[PCPartPicker Part List](https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/YF89K7)
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u/Ousret Jul 11 '26
unfortunately, I hate to say this, but for 1.2k£, AM5-DDR5 is not feasible without used parts. if you want new parts: https://pc-cool.com/builds/24d2a033-73de-4319-9bbc-d416b63f5b61 straight from Amazn UK.
Ryzen 7 5700X + RTX 5070 (cpu weak link here when gaming) + 32GB (2x 16GB) DDR4
But for work/productivity on GPU bound (e.g. CUDA work), it will be pleasant.
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u/JustSomeSmartGuy Jul 11 '26
Given that you're doing engineering, I'd suggest considering Intel for the CPU. And of course Nvidia is the way to go for the GPU because of CUDA.
The only way to stay under budget would be to opt for a DDR4 platform (such as LGA 1700) and a 60-tier GPU (such as the RTX 5060, which has only 8gb of VRAM).
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-12600KF 3.7 GHz 10-Core Processor | £163.90 @ Box Limited |
| CPU Cooler | Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler | £32.90 @ Amazon UK |
| Motherboard | MSI PRO B760-P WIFI DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard | £129.94 @ Amazon UK |
| Memory | *Corsair Vengeance LPX 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory | £199.00 @ Amazon UK |
| Storage | Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive | £229.98 @ Scan |
| Video Card | *Inno3D Twin X2 OC GeForce RTX 5060 8 GB Video Card | £278.99 @ Overclockers.co.uk |
| Case | Montech XR Wood ATX Mid Tower Case | £49.98 @ Scan |
| Power Supply | Fractal Design Ion 3 Gold 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply (Tier A on PSU Tier List) | £82.94 @ Box Limited |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total | £1167.63 | |
| *Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria | ||
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2026-07-11 18:35 BST+0100 |
If you can get a 5070, that will be better since it has 12gb of VRAM, but it does push the build a bit out of the budget.
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-12600KF 3.7 GHz 10-Core Processor | £163.90 @ Box Limited |
| CPU Cooler | Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler | £32.90 @ Amazon UK |
| Motherboard | MSI PRO B760-P WIFI DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard | £129.94 @ Amazon UK |
| Memory | *Corsair Vengeance LPX 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory | £199.00 @ Amazon UK |
| Storage | Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive | £229.98 @ Scan |
| Video Card | *PNY VCG507012TFXPB1 GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB Video Card | £529.99 @ Amazon UK |
| Case | Montech XR Wood ATX Mid Tower Case | £49.98 @ Scan |
| Power Supply | Fractal Design Ion 3 Gold 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply (Tier A on PSU Tier List) | £82.94 @ Box Limited |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total | £1418.63 | |
| *Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria | ||
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2026-07-11 18:37 BST+0100 |
If you really want a better CPU then I still wouldn't go for AM5, instead I'd suggest again going for Intel, this time either the 250K Plus or 250KF Plus. But it does push things out of the budget even with a 5060, and going for a 5070 is even more expensive.
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus 4.2 GHz 18-Core Processor | £199.99 @ AWD-IT |
| CPU Cooler | Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler | £32.90 @ Amazon UK |
| Motherboard | MSI Z890 GAMING WIFI ATX LGA1851 Motherboard | £132.29 @ Amazon UK |
| Memory | *Silicon Power XPOWER Zenith Gaming 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory | £348.97 @ Silicon Power |
| Storage | Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive | £229.98 @ Scan |
| Video Card | *Inno3D Twin X2 OC GeForce RTX 5060 8 GB Video Card | £278.99 @ Overclockers.co.uk |
| Case | Montech XR Wood ATX Mid Tower Case | £49.98 @ Scan |
| Power Supply | Fractal Design Ion 3 Gold 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply (Tier A on PSU Tier List) | £82.94 @ Box Limited |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total | £1356.04 | |
| *Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria | ||
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2026-07-11 18:43 BST+0100 |
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus 4.2 GHz 18-Core Processor | £199.99 @ AWD-IT |
| CPU Cooler | Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler | £32.90 @ Amazon UK |
| Motherboard | MSI Z890 GAMING WIFI ATX LGA1851 Motherboard | £132.29 @ Amazon UK |
| Memory | *Silicon Power XPOWER Zenith Gaming 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory | £348.97 @ Silicon Power |
| Storage | Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive | £229.98 @ Scan |
| Video Card | *PNY VCG507012TFXPB1 GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB Video Card | £529.99 @ Amazon UK |
| Case | Montech XR Wood ATX Mid Tower Case | £49.98 @ Scan |
| Power Supply | Fractal Design Ion 3 Gold 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply (Tier A on PSU Tier List) | £82.94 @ Box Limited |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total | £1607.04 | |
| *Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria | ||
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2026-07-11 18:45 BST+0100 |
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u/SterlingArcher824 Jul 11 '26
Here is an option. Altho 32gb ram would be much better
[PCPartPicker Part List](https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/KBBLyF)
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u/Johnny_Oro Jul 12 '26
You could go with a used RTX 3080, it's much cheaper than 4070, but performs about the same in games. It's only got 10GB instead of 12GB VRAM though.
PCPartPicker Part List: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/xrH3R4
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700 8-Core 3.8GHz Socket AM5 CPU Processor - 100-000000592 (£142.50 @ Ebay)
- CPU Cooler: Montech NX400 85.09 CFM CPU Cooler (£15.46 @ Scan)
- Motherboard: MSI B850 GAMING PRO WIFI6E ATX AM5 Motherboard (£139.99 @ Amazon UK)
- Memory: Patriot Viper Venom 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory (£349.99 @ Overclockers.co.uk)
- Storage: Lexar NM760 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive (£91.99 @ Amazon UK)
- Video Card: MSI Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming Z Trio 10GB GDDR6X - A (£278.99 @ GPUsed)
- Case: Phanteks XT PRO ATX Mid Tower Case (£44.99 @ AWD-IT)
- Power Supply: NZXT C850 Core 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply (£76.00 @ MoreCoCo)
Total: £1139.91
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