I'm new to the gaming world and looking to buy a gaming PC
I want to play some famous games like Red Dead Redemption 2, Grand Theft Auto V and Pubg,I want to buy a pc which will work for the next couple of years, not for months. My budget is around £2500-£4500. I got a suggestion from another forum, a website https://vibox.co.uk/ where I can select each component because they offer a custom pc builder, and then they will assemble and deliver it to me. But still, I'm not sure which components are best for me like processor, graphic card, and all other internal things, like whether should i select RTX or AMD. Can anyone suggest me a pc specs according to my games? If any other website, please let me know as well. Maybe they have some discounted prices over there.
That's a huge budget range and a pretty huge budget too. Your game suggestions are old school and you can game those for far less money. £2500+ will get you something good for playing future games.
Do you need it prebuilt or can you build it yourself? If the latter, which isn't that hard these days although you need confidence and tech savvy, you can probably get better component prices if you shop around. eg. A CPU from Amazon, a case and PSU form eBuyer.co.uk, and a GPU from Overclockers.
Do you need it prebuilt or can you build it yourself? If the latter, which isn't that hard these days although you need confidence and tech savvy, you can probably get better component prices if you shop around. eg. A CPU from Amazon, a case and PSU form eBuyer.co.uk, and a GPU from Overclockers.
I want a custom-built one because of prebuilt upgrade issues in the future. My priority is a custom pc, so I can upgrade whenever I want. Because the games are changing always, it might be they require more specs in the future. That's why I want a custom pc but like in Vibox, Chillblast offers a custom pc builder, we just need to select each component and they'll assemble it for me. But I don't what specs are perfect for me.
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While many people here have custom built PCs, I think a site like Guru3D and Overclockers (@Shifty Geezer) might have larger following of forum posters dedicated to building a custom PC.
arandomguy
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You have a fairly large budget but are you price sensitive or time sensitive? The reason is with that type of budget it suggests a higher build, but what is higher end is about to shift. I also ask because I find there is difference between a high one time budget vs. actual price sensitivity, as a high budget could just be a one time splurge and they want it to last forever.
The reason is its worth keeping in mind we're at the end of the current generation cycle for CPUs and GPUs. Now if you are time sensitive and not price sensitive then it doesn't really matter, and you can just upgrade again in relative short order. If not you might consider waiting to year end.
The other thing is value shopping is really about sale hunting rather then looking at reviews comparing value at MSRP. But that route is more time consuming. Suggestions purely based on MSRP and component functionality is different then value. It's also region dependent, so deal hunting would probably necessitate more advice from someone in your region.
The reason is its worth keeping in mind we're at the end of the current generation cycle for CPUs and GPUs. Now if you are time sensitive and not price sensitive then it doesn't really matter, and you can just upgrade again in relative short order. If not you might consider waiting to year end.
The other thing is value shopping is really about sale hunting rather then looking at reviews comparing value at MSRP. But that route is more time consuming. Suggestions purely based on MSRP and component functionality is different then value. It's also region dependent, so deal hunting would probably necessitate more advice from someone in your region.
Well, quite frankly anything you get for £2500 is going to run everything fine, and £4000 is going to run everything even better. That website you linked to's most expensive prebulit PC is £2100!
That's such a generous budget you won't be facing the issues many have, and can just get the best benchmarked CPU and GPU. Extras will depend on how quite your want your PC to be and will you do more with it than just game?
You really need to narrow down what you want in terms of features and aesthetics. eg. Is running everything at 4k 200 fps important, or will be happy at 1440p 120 fps, or even 60 fps? And how frugal do you need to be? Because your listed budget is 'not at all' at which point we can recommend all sorts of overkill option which will cost you much more and not actually benefit you. It might be that a £1000 PC will suit you perfectly and then you can spend £1000-2000 in a year or two to upgrade it.
I also agree with pharma that PC building forums will probably be more help, but I guess you could always list a spec here for a second opinion.
That's such a generous budget you won't be facing the issues many have, and can just get the best benchmarked CPU and GPU. Extras will depend on how quite your want your PC to be and will you do more with it than just game?
You really need to narrow down what you want in terms of features and aesthetics. eg. Is running everything at 4k 200 fps important, or will be happy at 1440p 120 fps, or even 60 fps? And how frugal do you need to be? Because your listed budget is 'not at all' at which point we can recommend all sorts of overkill option which will cost you much more and not actually benefit you. It might be that a £1000 PC will suit you perfectly and then you can spend £1000-2000 in a year or two to upgrade it.
I also agree with pharma that PC building forums will probably be more help, but I guess you could always list a spec here for a second opinion.
For that much money surely you'd just get top of the line everything.
7800X3D
X670E mobo (X870E will be out soon but it probably doesn't matter)
RTX4090 (maybe not, see below)
32GB or 64GB DDR5-6000
at least one 2TB SSD
FYI the RTX5000 series will come out later this year or next year and we have don't know how it will be priced. Would suck to drop so much money on a 4090 and see it obsoleted in a few months. For that reason the highest end GPU I'd get right now is the 4070Ti Super. 4070Ti Super is still very fast at 1440p which is the best resolution for gaming.
Also best to avoid the i9-13900K/14900K/KS CPUs. They have problems. Stick to the Ryzen 7800X3D if you're just gaming. It's cheaper, faster, way easier to cool, and won't fry itself.
7800X3D
X670E mobo (X870E will be out soon but it probably doesn't matter)
RTX4090 (maybe not, see below)
32GB or 64GB DDR5-6000
at least one 2TB SSD
FYI the RTX5000 series will come out later this year or next year and we have don't know how it will be priced. Would suck to drop so much money on a 4090 and see it obsoleted in a few months. For that reason the highest end GPU I'd get right now is the 4070Ti Super. 4070Ti Super is still very fast at 1440p which is the best resolution for gaming.
Also best to avoid the i9-13900K/14900K/KS CPUs. They have problems. Stick to the Ryzen 7800X3D if you're just gaming. It's cheaper, faster, way easier to cool, and won't fry itself.
arandomguy
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Just going to add a bit more here regarding prebuilts. Not all prebuilts are the same. Prebuilt gaming PCs often use the same standards as DIY (do it yourself) retail. Many actually just use basically off the shelf components.
For example (I'm not from the UK?, so my choice of retailers may not be the most suitable) this is a prebuilt gaming PC but it's just using the same components you'd buy at retail and piece together yourself - https://www.scan.co.uk/products/3xs...-ddr4-nvidia-rtx-4080-super-2tb-m2-ssd-win-11
So you don't need a fully custom build just to have DIY compatibility.
I took a quick gander at that site you posted and they seem to have a rather limited selection for components. If you do go that route you might need to find which builders are good for the UK. I did a quick search and this store seems to have more selection - https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/
With all that said DIY after component selection is rather easy these days especially with the accessibility of youtube videos. The hardware manufactures themselves have also generally made piecing a PC together simpler than ever. It's more troubleshooting and support that might complicate things.
For example (I'm not from the UK?, so my choice of retailers may not be the most suitable) this is a prebuilt gaming PC but it's just using the same components you'd buy at retail and piece together yourself - https://www.scan.co.uk/products/3xs...-ddr4-nvidia-rtx-4080-super-2tb-m2-ssd-win-11
So you don't need a fully custom build just to have DIY compatibility.
I took a quick gander at that site you posted and they seem to have a rather limited selection for components. If you do go that route you might need to find which builders are good for the UK. I did a quick search and this store seems to have more selection - https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/
With all that said DIY after component selection is rather easy these days especially with the accessibility of youtube videos. The hardware manufactures themselves have also generally made piecing a PC together simpler than ever. It's more troubleshooting and support that might complicate things.
Configure Your Own Chillblast Gaming PC
Edit Build£2091.42 inc. VAT
£2,091.42 inc. VAT
ADD TO BASKETCaseFractal Design North - Black
CPUAMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
GraphicsGeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER 16GB
MotherboardASUS TUF Gaming B650M-E WIFI
Memory32GB G.Skill Flare X5
SSD Storage2TB Western Digital Black SN850X
Power Supply850W Seasonic FOCUS GX ATX 3.0
CPU CoolingBe Quiet! Pure Rock 2
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
Hard Drive StorageNot selected
Case CoolingNot selected
Warranty5 Year Warranty
SoftwareNot selected
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I don't know a damn thing about this company and I live in America. Just an example of what I'd get.
Is a monitor/keyboard/mouse/speakers needed too?
Great question. A good monitor (the type you want connected to a high end PC) can easily set you back £1000+
There was an Intel statement recently stating they expect to be about 5% slower in games than the 7950X3D I believe. So likely well behind the upcoming 9800X3D.
I've noticed the 7900X3D going for less that the 7800X3D in some places. Understandable. The 7900X3D doesn't make much sense for gamers or productivity.
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