Build Advice Gaming PC Build ?

[damian.kowalski]

Hi there [helpful poster's name], thanks for reading this post!

I'm looking for some advice and guidance on components and compatibility for a custom DIY gaming PC. I've always wanted to build my own PC from scratch but never previously had the opportunity. I've got a budget of up to £1300, and my primary driver for the build (other than being able to prove to myself I'm capable of clicking pieces together) is to play Witcher 3 and a few other titles with no lag (video or audio). I'd like to end up with a system where there is no performance waste (like buying a mobo with a bus capacity that is insufficient for the CPU), is fairly quiet while running and offers decent value (i.e. using slightly dated or 2nd-tier components).

I've done a little research, and here are the key base components that seem to I'd like expert opinion on - from both a performance and more importantly a compatibility perspective:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X £270

GPU: Nvidia RTX 2080 £341

SSD: Samsung 870 EVO 2TB £50

RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x16GB £98

MBD: MSI MPG B550 GAMING EDGE WIFI (MS-7C91) £160

Monitor: Gigabyte G32QC £270

I know that I haven't mentioned case, cooler, and probably a few other key bits, so please feel free to call out any such omissions, and please make recommendations where possible! Also any general advice for building a PC from scratch would be greatly welcomed.

Many thanks in advance for any help you give...

Damian

 

[damian.kowalski]

Thanks logain, sorry was being dense - forgot that you needed to have a boot drive to initiate an installation.

Will ensure I get myself an 8gb+ USB drive off amazon, and then to ensure I save a little extra money I just need to wait a few weeks for the Black FridayCyber Monday sales right?

 

[damian.kowalski]

So I've been watching in pain as component prices have been rising steadily over the last 2 weeks, and I need to bring my build cost back down.

Can anyone advise on whether using a Montech Air 903 Base case has any drawbacks to the previous (and significantly more expensive) choice of a Montech Air 903 Max case ?

 

[logainofhades]

The max comes with one more fan, and ARGB. That is literally the only differences.

 

[damian.kowalski]

Thanks so much Logain. I actually found the Max case in white for £65, so can keep the same number of fans for the lower price!

Just waiting now for the sales to kick in and then I'll pull that trigger...