I'm considering buying a prebuilt PC from PC Specialist for about £2700. Since I have no experience in building PCs and I'm not really keen on doing it myself, I would love some feedback on whether this setup is overkill or if it's a decent deal for the price. Here's the link to the build I'm looking at: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/ZJDsNz. Thanks in advance!
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Here are a few things to consider:
1. The AIO cooler you're looking at is on the pricier side; try getting a cheaper 360mm one, like the Arctic Liquid Freezer III ARGB 360.
2. Your RAM timing seems high for that budget. Opting for CL30 at 6000MT would be better.
3. Forget buying an expensive Windows key; you can activate it for free in some cases.
4. If you switch out the overpriced parts, you can even fit a 5080 into your budget! Check out this optimized build I made: [https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/bzLgWc](https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/bzLgWc).
You might want to think about swapping that cooler for a 360mm AIO instead of the 240mm one. It could help with temps and performance, especially if you plan on doing any gaming or heavy tasks.
Honestly, that setup is pretty overpriced. I found a similar one for under £1700. Plus, you don’t need to buy a Windows key at full price. You can snag one online for just a few pounds!
For £2700, that prebuilt setup seems excessive. The parts are marked up, especially the motherboard and the RTX 5070 Ti. If you swap a few components, you could build a strong rig for less than £2229 and maybe even upgrade to a 5080 without breaking the bank!
I get that I need to choose better parts, but I'm just unsure about brands and what would work well. I’d prefer to have someone help me with that since I don't know much about PC building!