Critique/Review This Pre-Built Gaming PC

here for deals on 09/05/2022 - 16:10
Last edited 09/05/2022 - 16:20 by 1 other user

Hi OzB,

How's your Monday going?

Can anyone please review this pre-built from BPCTech and help in purchasing my first gaming PC.

• One of my main concerns is that I have never heard of the brands of some parts - Adata(ram), ASRock(motherboard), Kioxia(storage). Don't get me wrong, just because I haven't heard of them doesn't make them bad. Just want to know if these are reliable brands and if anyone faced any issues with their parts.
• Another main concern is the PSU. If I remember correctly, Gigabyte PSUs had a bad batch where some of them caught fire. How do I know if this is from the bad batch? Or is that too old of an issue that those problematic PSU don't exist anymore?

This is my first gaming PC and I saved money for it with as much enthusiasm as a little kid. So, naturally I want to make an informed decision and seeking help here. Please review it harshly, excited for your inputs. Thanks for reading and replying.

Parts list to make it easier for viewing -

• Intel 12th Gen Core i7-12700KF LGA 1700 Unlocked Desktop Processor - OEM (No Retail Packaging)
• ASRock Z690 Extreme Intel LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard
• Adata 16GB Kit (2x8GB) 4133MHz XPG Spectrix D50 RGB RAM WHITE
• NZXT Kraken X53 240mm AIO Liquid CPU Cooler
• Kioxia Exceria M.2 NVMe SSD 1TB
• EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 ULTRA LHR Video Card
• GIGABYTE GP-P750GM 750W 80+ Gold Fully Modular Power Supply
• NZXT H510 Flow Mid-Tower ATX White Case

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  smashman42 on 09/05/2022 - 17:06

  +3

  I wouldn't touch that PSU even if it isn't in the supposed bad range, I'd ask for a Corsair or Seasonic or something or GTFO - also with a 3080 probs better to have an 850w anyway so I'd ask how much to upgrade.

  The other parts are fine…

  Adata is fine for the RAM, they're seen as a "budget" brand but not like they're totally no name or anything. Being a higher end DDR4 kit is has to have decent ICs on it.

  Kioxia = Toshiba, so that SSD is fine

  ASRock is part of the big 4 Mobo makers for the DIY market, often viewed as the povo option and some of their low end boards are sus, but that isn't a low end board so it's fine

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    here for deals on 11/05/2022 - 13:05

    Thanks for detailed reply. I will ask for a change of PSU.

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  BewareOfThe Dog on 09/05/2022 - 18:59

  I used PC Part Builder's site to build a Ryzentosh system, a few years back. All worked out well, but I tend to look at Established brands I know like Crucial, Seagate, Gigabyte, but up until then I hadn't built a PC in 15 years

  Admittedly, looking at the price, I would expect more names like them for $2800. Not knowing PSU's I would have chosen Gigabyte (unlike smashman42). LOL

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  rabbitaaron on 09/05/2022 - 23:18

  Yep, I wouldn't recommend any Gigabyte PSU either.

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    here for deals on 11/05/2022 - 13:06

    any Gigabyte PSU

    Okay, noted. I will ask for a replaced PSU. Probably Seasonic or Corsair, I guess.

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      rabbitaaron on 11/05/2022 - 16:12

      Some manufacturers have a super long warranty on their PSU, Corsair / Seasonic / EVGA / Coolermaster all have a 10-year warranty on some models.
      I'd suggest getting an 80+ Gold or above rating with the 10-year warranty model, you should most likely get one with good build quality.