[SOLVED] New to pc gaming, please rate my specs!

[kay.may]

Hi all,

This is my first time getting as big upgrade and a proper gaming pc. I am pretty new to the pc world and so there is lots I have yet to learn and understand. I love gaming and, basically, I want a strong pc that can handle any game I can throw at it with ease.
In addition, I use my computer everyday for drawing/art, so I need lots of storage.

Here are the specs I chose. Please let me know if this will all run properly, and if theres any changes or recommendations you’d like to give

Thanks in advance

Case
PCS SPECTRUM RGB MID TOWER CASE (WHITE)
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i7 Eight Core Processor i7-11700K (3.6GHz) 16MB Cache
Motherboard
ASUS® PRIME Z590-P (LGA1200, USB 3.2, PCIe 4.0) - ARGB Ready
Memory (RAM)
16GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3200MHz (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
12GB AMD RADEON™ RX 6700 XT - HDMI, DP - DX® 12
1st Storage Drive
4TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 5400RPM, 256MB CACHE
1st M.2 SSD Drive
512GB PCS PCIe M.2 SSD (2000 MB/R, 1100 MB/W)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 650W TXm SERIES™ SEMI-MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
PCS FrostFlow 120 Series ARGB High Performance Liquid Cooler
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
LED Lighting
50cm RGB LED Strip
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT
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 11 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00003]
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10/11 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
Google Chrome™
Warranty
3 Year Standard Warranty (1 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Monitor
IIYAMA G-MASTER Red Eagle GB2470HSU-B1 Full HD 24" IPS LED Gaming Monitor - Black

 

[Flayed]

Hi all,

This is my first time getting as big upgrade and a proper gaming pc. I am pretty new to the pc world and so there is lots I have yet to learn and understand. I love gaming and, basically, I want a strong pc that can handle any game I can throw at it with ease.
In addition, I use my computer everyday for drawing/art, so I need lots of storage.

Here are the specs I chose. Please let me know if this will all run properly, and if theres any changes or recommendations you’d like to give

Thanks in advance

Case
PCS SPECTRUM RGB MID TOWER CASE (WHITE)
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i7 Eight Core Processor i7-11700K (3.6GHz) 16MB Cache
Motherboard
ASUS® PRIME Z590-P (LGA1200, USB 3.2, PCIe 4.0) - ARGB Ready
Memory (RAM)
16GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3200MHz (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
12GB AMD RADEON™ RX 6700 XT - HDMI, DP - DX® 12
1st Storage Drive
4TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 5400RPM, 256MB CACHE
1st M.2 SSD Drive
512GB PCS PCIe M.2 SSD (2000 MB/R, 1100 MB/W)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 650W TXm SERIES™ SEMI-MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
PCS FrostFlow 120 Series ARGB High Performance Liquid Cooler
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
LED Lighting
50cm RGB LED Strip
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT
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 11 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00003]
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10/11 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
Google Chrome™
Warranty
3 Year Standard Warranty (1 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Monitor
IIYAMA G-MASTER Red Eagle GB2470HSU-B1 Full HD 24" IPS LED Gaming Monitor - Black

An 11700k being cooled by a 120mm AIO cooler seems like a bad idea. For these types of coolers I don't see the point of anything smaller than 280mm unless it is some kind of small form factor thing.

 

[sizzling]

Agree with above, the cooler looks very weak. Unless you need 4TB I would also get 1TB SSD instead of a 4TB HDD. A 512GB SSD for the main drive will fill up very quickly and you don’t want to fill an SSD >80%. I would also upgrade to a 750w/850w psu. While a 650w is just about enough having extra watts for future upgrades could be very useful.

 

[kay.may]

Agree with above, the cooler looks very weak. Unless you need 4TB I would also get 1TB SSD instead of a 4TB HDD. A 512GB SSD for the main drive will fill up very quickly and you don’t want to fill an SSD >80%. I would also upgrade to a 750w/850w psu. While a 650w is just about enough having extra watts for future upgrades could be very useful.

Hi, thanks so much for the feedback! I have amended the specs a bit. How does this look?

Case
NZXT H511 MID-TOWER GAMING CASE (WHITE)
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i7 Eight Core Processor i7-11700K (3.6GHz) 16MB Cache
Motherboard
ASUS® PRIME Z590-P (LGA1200, USB 3.2, PCIe 4.0) - ARGB Ready
Memory (RAM)
16GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3200MHz (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
12GB AMD RADEON™ RX 6700 XT - HDMI, DP - DX® 12
1st Storage Drive
4TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 5400RPM, 256MB CACHE
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB PCS PCIe M.2 SSD (2000 MB/R, 1100 MB/W)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 850W RMx SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
Corsair H100i RGB PRO XT Hydro Series High Performance CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
LED Lighting
50cm RGB LED Strip
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT
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 11 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00003]
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10/11 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
Google Chrome™
Warranty
3 Year Standard Warranty (1 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)



Bearing in mind most my stuff will be saved on the HDD, the SSD is more for the operating system. All games I download will be put on the HDD, as well as all my art files. Is the 1TB SSD still necessary?

 

[sizzling]

It looks like that case supports up to a 280mm AIO, I would step up to that. Even a 240mm is generally no better than an average air cooler.

I feel a HDD is really slow for a modern pc so only go for one if you know you need a lot of storage and speed does not matter. If my system I would drop the HDD and put that money into going with a 280mm AIO. I’d then install another SSD when budget allows.

 

[kay.may]

It looks like that case supports up to a 280mm AIO, I would step up to that. Even a 240mm is generally no better than an average air cooler.

I feel a HDD is really slow for a modern pc so only go for one if you know you need a lot of storage and speed does not matter. If my system I would drop the HDD and put that money into going with a 280mm AIO. I’d then install another SSD when budget allows.

Hi,

I'm sorry, but I don't understand what AIO stands for if we are talking about coolers still then the one I selected is 280w, if that is correct?

 

[sizzling]

Hi,

I'm sorry, but I don't understand what AIO stands for if we are talking about coolers still then the one I selected is 280w, if that is correct?

AIO or All in One is the type of water cooler you are choosing. You buy it as a complete all in one loop instead of separate parts(radiator/pump/reservoir). The H100i is a 240mm (2x120mm fans) and these perform similar to an average air cooler. With a 11700k I’d want a cooler that is above average, it’s a hot cpu. A 280mm (2x140mm) have noticeably improved cooling performance and should keep the 11700k temp under control at good temperatures.

 

[kay.may]

AIO or All in One is the type of water cooler you are choosing. You buy it as a complete all in one loop instead of separate parts(radiator/pump/reservoir). The H100i is a 240mm (2x120mm fans) and these perform similar to an average air cooler. With a 11700k I’d want a cooler that is above average, it’s a hot cpu. A 280mm (2x140mm) have noticeably improved cooling performance and should keep the 11700k temp under control at good temperatures.

Ohh I understand, thanks so much!! I asked around some other places too, and so Ive updated my specs list a bit. Would you say this is good to buy?
Case
NZXT H511 MID-TOWER GAMING CASE (WHITE)
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i7 Eight Core Processor i7-11700K (3.6GHz) 16MB Cache
Motherboard
ASUS® PRIME Z590-P (LGA1200, USB 3.2, PCIe 4.0) - ARGB Ready
Memory (RAM)
16GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3200MHz (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
12GB AMD RADEON™ RX 6700 XT - HDMI, DP - DX® 12
1st Storage Drive
4TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 5400RPM, 256MB CACHE
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB SAMSUNG 970 EVO PLUS M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 3500MB/R, 3300MB/W)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 850W RMx SERIES™ MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
Corsair H100i RGB PRO XT Hydro Series High Performance CPU Cooler
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
LED Lighting
50cm RGB LED Strip
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT
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 11 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00003]
Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10/11 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
Google Chrome™
Warranty
3 Year Standard Warranty (1 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)

 

[geofelt]

Looks like you are ordering a NZXT prebuild.
You get to pick specs, that is good.
I do not much like aio coolers when a simple air cooler will do the job equally well.

Noctua maintains a suitability list of their air coolers for different processors.
Here is the list for a I7-11700K:
https://ncc.noctua.at/cpus/model/Intel-Core-i7-11700K-1284
As little as a NH-U12s will give you max performance.