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Yamana_New

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Hi there,

I'm looking to buy a gaming rig for the kids (and myself...) which is reasonably future proof.
There is a AMD Ryzen 5 system from Wootware which looks good (Gigabyte m/b), but currently out of stock (AMD shortage?) and if I recall correctly it was in the R20k range. Excl. delivery to P.E.
The alternative seems to be Incredible Connection with ASUS m/b at R22k. Not sure of delivery charges.

Question is, should I be concerned with the service from IC?
Based on limited research here it seems as though Wootware would be the recommended seller, but I'm not sure when stock will be available and at what price. (Will contact them to find out).

In the mean time I thought of asking about any reservations on IC?

PS. I've never built my own PC and based on some light calculations the saving by building self versus the risk of stuffing it up and the warranty from a builder I still think buying a complete build is the better option for me.
 
Just send Wootware an email and they will put a system together.

PC's you don't need to buy pre-built systems.

You can also then post the system here and we can advise.

There is also a PC-Build thread worth taking a look at or asking help with a custom build.

The PC Build Thread

That’s what the CPU LOOKS LIKE Look on carbonite for used stuff and as suggested above don't go below 4th gen haswell.
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The components all fit like a puzzle, but Wootware will also build it for you.
 
Yamana_New said:
There is a AMD Ryzen 5 system from Wootware which looks good (Gigabyte m/b), but currently out of stock (AMD shortage?) and if I recall correctly it was in the R20k range. Excl. delivery to P.E.
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You could at least provide a link...
 
I upgraded my 5 year old i5 system to a Ryzen 5 3600 with 16GB ram and a nvidia 2060 super.

I fully expect to keep using this for the next 5 years, at least. Next up is to upgrade my 9 year old 23",1080p,60Hz monitor to a bigger, high refresh rate screen.
 
To be honest, I've had good service from IC from my very limited interaction with them. They are a huge chain, so I think it will depend a lot on who you deal with. They are also usually more expensive.

As for motherboard, it depends more on individual models than brands. For example if it's a B450 board, MSI is one of the best. X570, and MSI is pretty much the worst. Asus and Gigabyte are usually safe bets, but brand alone is not enough to justify a R2000 price difference.

People say future proofing is a fools game, although I've had good luck with it so far. Ryzen 5 3600 should serve you well. Ryzen 5 2600 isn't bad, but I think you can do better at the moment.

Edit: RAM speed is also very important for Ryzen, and I would say 3200Mhz C16 is as low as you should go.
I would trust wootware to select quality components to offer real values and not just perceived value with good numbers on paper.
 
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I have this system that i am looking to sell
R5 2600 overclocked to 4.05ghz on 1.35v rock solid stable. 16gb trident z ddr4 3200mhz
samsung 960 evo 256gb nvme ssd
rx 570 4gb gpu.
amd wraith prism (keeps the cpu under 50 degrees max load.
coolermaster case that supports 8 fans and 8 hdds. currently installed 12 fans lol
asrock b450 pro4 motherboard. (still on warranty with wootware)
then a 750watt gold psu too..... with 8x 8pins for gpus.

looking at 9k
 
Barbarian Conan said:
To be honest, I've had good service from IC from my very limited interaction with them. They are a huge chain, so I think it will depend a lot on who you deal with. They are also usually more expensive.

As for motherboard, it depends more on individual models than brands. For example if it's a B450 board, MSI is one of the best. X570, and MSI is pretty much the worst. Asus and Gigabyte are usually safe bets, but brand alone is not enough to justify a R2000 price difference.

People say future proofing is a fools game, although I've had good luck with it so far. Ryzen 5 3600 should serve you well. Ryzen 5 2600 isn't bad, but I think you can do better at the moment.
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Then u can use the spare cash to buy a high end gpu
 
ngoni615 said:
I have this system that i am looking to sell
R5 2600 overclocked to 4.05ghz on 1.35v rock solid stable. 16gb trident z ddr4 3200mhz
samsung 960 evo 256gb nvme ssd
rx 570 4gb gpu.
amd wraith prism (keeps the cpu under 50 degrees max load.
coolermaster case that supports 8 fans and 8 hdds. currently installed 12 fans lol
asrock b450 pro4 motherboard. (still on warranty with wootware)
then a 750watt gold psu too..... with 8x 8pins for gpus.

looking at 9k
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Thank you, but prefer buying new.
 
ponder said:
You could at least provide a link...
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My question was on the experienced service levels from Incredible Connection, so no value in linking the build. The price difference between Wootware & IC is marginal.
 
Barbarian Conan said:
To be honest, I've had good service from IC from my very limited interaction with them. They are a huge chain, so I think it will depend a lot on who you deal with. They are also usually more expensive.

As for motherboard, it depends more on individual models than brands. For example if it's a B450 board, MSI is one of the best. X570, and MSI is pretty much the worst. Asus and Gigabyte are usually safe bets, but brand alone is not enough to justify a R2000 price difference.

People say future proofing is a fools game, although I've had good luck with it so far. Ryzen 5 3600 should serve you well. Ryzen 5 2600 isn't bad, but I think you can do better at the moment.

Edit: RAM speed is also very important for Ryzen, and I would say 3200Mhz C16 is as low as you should go.
I would trust wootware to select quality components to offer real values and not just perceived value on with good numbers on paper.
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Thank you!
 
Yamana_New said:
Is this from Wootware? If so then this is the build I'm looking at.
No need for monitor, kb & mouse.
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Yes that's from Wootware.

I would STRONGLY recommend never buying from Evetech. Ever. A quick Google will tell you why, but their service and specifically after-sale service is horrendous. Prices are slightly lower, service is non-existent, delivery times at the moment are a joke. Cannot urge you strongly enough not to use them.

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DrJohnZoidberg said:
I would highly recommend spending a bit extra with Wootware, their after sales support is excellent compared to Evetech (who is notoriously bad in this regard).
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Yes i can agree on that....evetech u have to be very tech savvy lol
 
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