Question Pc build advice $4000 budget

Aug 19, 2021
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Hi guys,
I'm looking for some help in finding an excellent pc build for gaming and streaming. I am looking for a build that can fit 3 monitors and any monitor recommendations. I currently have one monitor it is a dell S2721HN Full HD 27" LCD Monitor. I wouldn't mind any keyboard and mouse recommendations either, although the mouse should preferably be wireless. I personally want to use the fractal define 7 tower for this build but if you think something else would work better then that's fine.

thanks for the help.
 
I'm in the UK so my budget in pounds is £3000
With Alder Lake due out in November I'd keep the cost low (other than the graphics card) in case you decide to upgrade. All you will have to replace is the motherboard and cpu.

CORSAIR RM1000X 80 PLUS GOLD MODULAR ATX PSU £159.95

https://www.scan.co.uk/products/msi...ta3-2x-m2-crossfire-25gbe-usb-32-gen2x2-m-atx
MSI MAG B560M BAZOOKA £99.98

https://www.onbuy.com/gb/intel-core...26-ghz-12-mb-smart-cache-box~c8568~p41362601/
Intel Core i5-11400F £139.01

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/be-quiet-shadow-rock-3-high-performance-cpu-cooler-hs-01h-bq.html
be quiet! Shadow Rock 3 £44.99

https://www.box.co.uk/Crucial-Ballistix-32GB-Kit-(2x-16GB)-320_2892125.html
Crucial Ballistix 32GB Kit (2x 16GB) DDR4 3200MHz CL16 £149.99

https://www.ebuyer.com/1136129-wd-blue-sn550-2tb-m-2-pcie-nvme-ssd-solid-state-drive-wds200t2b0c
WD Blue SN550 2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD £175.49

https://ultimategamingparadise.com/...s/rtx-3080-ti/gigabyte-rtx-3080-ti-eagle-12g/
Gigabyte RTX 3080 Ti Eagle 12G NVIDIA GeForce Graphics Card £1,279.99

Total: £2049



https://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/intel-core-i5-11400f-processor-review,1.html


 
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I personally want to use the fractal define 7 tower for this build but if you think something else would work
Discussion on cases yesterday:

You're building rather than buying pre-built, right?
Put your preferred parts list in at PCpartPicker.com
 
I already suspect that torrent case will be the next 011 dynamic, the case everyone uses. I can't escape it even on Youtube... especially there. Its internals are the same as my case, its just "look at me, I can breath now" when really its not that much newer elsewhere.

ops preference couldn't be anymore different to the torrent
closed front monolith, compared to almost open front... it must have filters or they forgot what dust does.


With Alder Lake due out in November I'd keep the cost low (other than the graphics card) in case you decide to upgrade. All you will have to replace is the motherboard and cpu.

It must be nice to be so rich to make a PC now and then make another in 6 months time just cause a new CPU exists. I generally stop looking once I have a new PC as there is always something better coming. Not suggesting you do that, I just know some do...
 
I already suspect that torrent case will be the next 011 dynamic, the case everyone uses. I can't escape it even on Youtube... especially there. Its internals are the same as my case, its just "look at me, I can breath now" when really its not that much newer elsewhere.

ops preference couldn't be anymore different to the torrent
closed front monolith, compared to almost open front... it must have filters or they forgot what dust does.

It must be nice to be so rich to make a PC now and then make another in 6 months time just cause a new CPU exists. I generally stop looking once I have a new PC as there is always something better coming. Not suggesting you do that, I just know some do...
The OP has a budget of £3000. The only thing he/she will need to replace is the board & cpu.

https://www.scan.co.uk/products/msi...ta3-2x-m2-crossfire-25gbe-usb-32-gen2x2-m-atx
MSI MAG B560M BAZOOKA £99.98

https://www.onbuy.com/gb/intel-core...26-ghz-12-mb-smart-cache-box~c8568~p41362601/
Intel Core i5-11400F £139.01
 
@bee25212 is that 3000 for just the tower, or is it 3000 for the tower + extra monitors plus mouse and keyboard?

@Why_Me has a good idea that I might try personally if I was without a system, but as @Colif says not everyone wants to take apart their rig and rebuild it a few months down the line. Also worth pointing out that a 5000 series Ryzen or 11 series Intel chip will still be just fine for games for several years anyway.

So assuming its just the tower you're after, and you won't choose to go with Why_Mes suggestion, then heres a high end build that would work within your budget

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 3.7 GHz 12-Core Processor (£499.99 @ Currys PC World Business)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15S chromax.black 82.51 CFM CPU Cooler (£79.98 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: Asus TUF GAMING X570-PRO (WI-FI) ATX AM4 Motherboard (£219.00 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory (£180.10 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Sabrent Rocket 2 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive (£249.99 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 12 GB GAMING OC Video Card (£1403.47 @ Ebuyer)
Case: Fractal Design Define 7 ATX Mid Tower Case (£131.49 @ Scan.co.uk)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx (2021) 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply (£118.47 @ Ebuyer)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit (£125.16 @ Newegg UK)
Total: £3007.65
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-08-20 19:08 BST+0100

Something to note: The 3080Ti will require you to remove the HDD cages from the build due to its length. If you wanted to add one in later then the Define 7 has an optional bracket for installing drives in an empty fan position. The case also includes 3 fans, but its worth monitoring temperatures on the CPU and GPU and potentially adding an extra one at a later date, its very easily done.

The motherboard feature BIOS Flashback without needing a CPU installed. Meaning that in the event the BIOS it ships with doesnt support 5000 series Ryzen (which it should at this point anyway) then you will be able to update it via a USB without needing to use an older CPU in the board.

As far as monitors go, I'm not up with the latest models but you should be at the very least looking for a 2560x1440 144hz screen. This rig is wasted if you're only gaming at 1080P IMO.

When you mention a 3 monitor setup do you mean 2 extra side monitors for web browsing/watching streams while you game? or are you thinking of a 3x 1080p setup? If the latter you could consider instead getting an ultrawide screen at 3440x1440 as that way you don't get seams or bevels in the way.

I'm not the person for gaming mice and keyboard suggestions I'm afraid :)
 
With Alder Lake due out in November I'd keep the cost low (other than the graphics card) in case you decide to upgrade. All you will have to replace is the motherboard and cpu.

CORSAIR RM1000X 80 PLUS GOLD MODULAR ATX PSU £159.95

https://www.scan.co.uk/products/msi...ta3-2x-m2-crossfire-25gbe-usb-32-gen2x2-m-atx
MSI MAG B560M BAZOOKA £99.98

https://www.onbuy.com/gb/intel-core...26-ghz-12-mb-smart-cache-box~c8568~p41362601/
Intel Core i5-11400F £139.01

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/be-quiet-shadow-rock-3-high-performance-cpu-cooler-hs-01h-bq.html
be quiet! Shadow Rock 3 £44.99

https://www.box.co.uk/Crucial-Ballistix-32GB-Kit-(2x-16GB)-320_2892125.html
Crucial Ballistix 32GB Kit (2x 16GB) DDR4 3200MHz CL16 £149.99

https://www.ebuyer.com/1136129-wd-blue-sn550-2tb-m-2-pcie-nvme-ssd-solid-state-drive-wds200t2b0c
WD Blue SN550 2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD £175.49

https://ultimategamingparadise.com/...s/rtx-3080-ti/gigabyte-rtx-3080-ti-eagle-12g/
Gigabyte RTX 3080 Ti Eagle 12G NVIDIA GeForce Graphics Card £1,279.99

Total: £2049



https://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/intel-core-i5-11400f-processor-review,1.html


i7 version of that build.

https://www.g2a.com/en-gb/procesor-intel-core-i7-11700f-16m-cache-up-to-490-ghz-250-i10000247108001
Intel Core i7-11700F £268.34