[Build Help] Choosing between a Ryzen 5 and Intel 7700k build (both with 1080)
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Have you read the sidebar and rules? (Please do)
Yes
What is your intended use for this build? The more details the better.
Gaming
If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for? (Screen resolution, framerate, game settings)
High FPS 70+ on 1440p resolution with World of Warcraft and PUBG.
In what country are you purchasing your parts?
United Kingdom
BUILDS
RYZEN 5 BUILD
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor | £183.00 @ Amazon UK |
| Motherboard | Gigabyte - GA-AB350-GAMING 3 ATX AM4 Motherboard | £99.97 @ CCL Computers |
| Memory | Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory | £135.96 @ Aria PC |
| Video Card | Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB G1 Gaming Video Card | £511.09 @ CCL Computers |
| Case | NZXT - S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case | £62.39 @ Aria PC |
| Power Supply | EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | £75.27 @ CCL Computers |
| Total | £1067.68 |
Intel i7 7700k build
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor | £315.49 @ CCL Computers |
| CPU Cooler | be quiet! - PURE ROCK 51.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler | £34.46 @ CCL Computers |
| Motherboard | MSI - Z270-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | £95.96 @ CCL Computers |
| Memory | Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory | £148.54 @ CCL Computers |
| Video Card | Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB G1 Gaming Video Card | £511.09 @ CCL Computers |
| Case | NZXT - S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case | £62.79 @ CCL Computers |
| Power Supply | EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | £75.27 @ CCL Computers |
| Total | £1243.60 |
Provide any additional details you wish below.
Basically want to hear feedback on whether the R5 build is worth the saving or the 7700k build is worth the extra dosh.
One thing I can't figure out is a ram type that is compatible with the motherboard. QVL lists are an absolute mystery to me. For the R5 build I've been looking at the Corsair Dominator by copying out the code from QVL list, although for the 2x8GB variant the code doesnt match (I feel like I'm going crazy!)
Posted Aug 25, 2017, 12:40 PM UTC