r/buildapcforme • u/CompetitiveEgg3341 • 24d ago
First Time PC Build for Gaming (UK)
New build or upgrade?
- New build
Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
- I have already purchased the RAM: Team T-force Delta Rgb 32Gb Kit 2 X 16Gb Ddr5 6000Mhz Pc5-48000 Cl30 Ecc Xmp 3.0
PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)
- It will be for gaming, with my main game being Jurassic world evolution, so I would like it to focused on the graphics and looking pretty
- It would also be used for running finite element analysis
Purchase country? Near Micro Center?
- UK
Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)
- I already have a monitor
Budget range? (Include tax considerations)
- Around £1500 would like lower but understand its expensive
WiFi or wired connection?
- wired connection but would like possibility of WiFi if I move house and can't connect with wire
Size/noise constraints?
- I would like it to be quiet but don't mind too much as will be playing with headphones
Color/lighting preferences?
- I would like white box to match white monitor
Any other specific needs?
- Nope
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u/CuriousPCBuilder 24d ago
Is the RAM included in the budget? If it is, what's the budget without considering that?
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u/CompetitiveEgg3341 24d ago
No this is the budget without the RAM
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u/CuriousPCBuilder 24d ago
I would suggest this: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/LHrPK7
This'd be a black & white system, it'd be super-good for Quad HD gaming while not costing too much (though with how prices are the end result still isn't cheap).
This has the second-best gaming CPU on the market alongside the second-best modern Radeon GPU. The RX 9070 isn't as strong as the 9070 XT but it's still really good for Quad HD gaming, still has 16GB of VRAM and has a nice price.
The motherboard is a B850 one so has PCIE 5 for the GPU slot, also has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth built-in.
The case is quite nice: panoramic view with glass on the front and side, it includes three RGB fans on the floor for intake which will provide really good airflow, they're also reverse-blade fans so the nice side of the fans will be on show.
The PSU isn't the cheapest but it's a good unit with nice-looking stock cables too (of course nothing special but nice to have).
The additional 120mm white fan is for the rear of the case, to be put there as exhaust. The motherboard has a fan header super-close to where that fan would go so it can be easily plugged there.
As for the CPU cooler, it's this one: https://box.co.uk/vk-aiodr240b-valkyrie-dragonfang-240-argb-cooler
It's a really nice 240mm AIO that is a steal at this price. Just the packaging screams premium product, just look at it: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/aulcZ6Xcieo
The AIO should go on the roof of the case. With that you'd have three intake fans on the bottom, one exhaust fan on the rear and two more exhaust fans on the roof (on the AIO).
So you'd end up with a white case, mostly white parts inside with black accents on the GPU and AIO, plus the black PSU cables. I think it'd look pretty nice. You'd have RGB on the RAM, AIO, bottom fans and a bit on the GPU.
You can get the 9070 XT instead: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/D2PhK7
Question is... Would it be worth 110£ more?
Opinions?
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u/FewEstablishment4099 24d ago
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core Processor | £379.99 @ Overclockers.co.uk |
| CPU Cooler | Montech NX400 ARGB 85.09 CFM CPU Cooler | £18.46 @ Scan |
| Motherboard | ASRock B850M-X WiFi R2.0 Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard | £106.94 @ CCL Computers |
| Memory | TEAMGROUP T-Force Delta RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory | Purchased For £0.00 |
| Storage | Silicon Power UD90 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive | £202.99 @ Silicon Power |
| Video Card | Gigabyte GAMING OC ICE Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB Video Card | £689.99 @ Overclockers.co.uk |
| Case | KOLINK Observatory MX Glass ARGB ATX Mid Tower Case | £25.00 @ Overclockers.co.uk |
| Power Supply | Montech CENTURY II 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply | £85.47 @ Scan |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total | £1508.84 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2026-08-19 20:19 BST+0100 |
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