I'm about to place an order for all the parts for my new PC build, aiming for a 1440p setup. I've included some RAM options but won't actually buy 64GB—I just couldn't decide which to get, so I'd appreciate any recommendations! I've seen several posts mentioning blue screens of death (BSOD) issues with Vengeance RAM; would it be smarter to spend a little more on Fury RAM to avoid potential problems? This is my second build after a 7-year break, and I'm really excited to dive back into it! My budget is capped at £2850, but it has already crept past £3k since I ordered the monitor and peripherals. I'm downgrading from a 4K monitor to 1440p, which I've heard can look better than native 1440p. Lastly, I'm keen on replacing the cooler fans to customize my build, keeping everything balanced and a bit future-proof. I'm very open to any advice or adjustments you can offer. Thanks in advance!
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Have you checked for bundle deals on sites like Newegg? You might find great savings on parts like the CPU and RAM there.
You don't need to stress over brands for RAM since both Corsair and Kingston just source them from manufacturers like Samsung. Honestly, get whatever is cheapest that meets your needs. Also, that SSD for £300 is overpriced; you could save about £100 with a 990 Evo Plus or even go for a top Gen 4 drive like the Crucial T500. But if you're serious about future-proofing, consider stepping up to a Gen 5 drive like the Crucial P510. Just a heads up, for £2800, a system with only a 5070 Ti might not give you the best value; maybe look into a better GPU, like the RTX 5080, to balance things out better.
If you can, I'd love to see how you'd tweak my build for that £2850 budget—you seem to have a good eye for performance! I really want everything to look appealing too.
You might want to simplify some choices to save money. For RAM, just get a budget-friendly set that fits your capacity needs. For cases, a standard one with 2-3 intake fans is fine; those dual chamber ones can push you to buy extra fans that aren't necessary. A simple cooler would work just as well without unnecessary expenses. If your budget's flexible, I'd suggest investing more in a solid GPU or monitor instead.
Check out my revised build here: [list link]. I swapped out your CPU and GPU for higher-tier options, adjusted the SSD, case, PSU, and motherboard, and managed to reduce the total cost to £2050 while maintaining performance. Also, ditch that downgraded 4K monitor; 1440p looks better on a native display because of pixel density. Trust me on this one!
You really don't need 64GB of RAM unless your work is AI-heavy. 32GB should be more than sufficient for most users today.
Got it, that makes sense! I was just uncertain about options, but I’ll adjust my list.
I wasn't aware of those deals! I’ll definitely look into it—thanks for the tip!