@Dave_ZPCMR I need to build a new machine to run zwift, since my potato machine finally bit the dust. I’ve researched the CPU, GPU that you have recommended, but I was wondering if you had a suggestion for the MB? Also, what retailer do you recommend? I’m looking at amazon and I’m also looking at NewEgg.
For an i3-12100F (which is what you should be looking at, for a brand new build), then just buy the cheapest H610 or B660 chipset motherboard you can find with the features you want. The very low end Asrock boards don’t have an M.2 slot so I’d probably avoid those, but that’s only because SATA cables are a bit messy and old hat. A B660 board with four RAM slots will hold its value a bit better, but it’s not needed for Zwift since 8GB of RAM is all you need anyway.
For retailers I’m in the UK so can’t really help there, but Amazon/NewEgg etc will be fine. Have a look here: https://pcpartpicker.com/products/motherboard/#s=40&sort=price&page=1
Thx Dave, I’ll check it out.
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Sorry to dig up an old topic. Will these specs on a gaming PC work well for Zwift and record with no issues on OBS?
- Cpu: Intel Core i5 2400 3.10Ghz Renewed
- Ram: 16GB DDR3
- Hard-Drive- 1TB HDD
- Gpu: NVIDIA GTX 1050Ti 4GB
- Board: Veno Scorp 1155 Socket & USB 3.0
- Windows 10 64 Bit Pre Installed
The CPU is far too old for what you’re trying to do. Also, do not use a mechanical HDD for Zwift. If you join the ZPCMR group on Facebook and look at the Files tab you will find guides for building and configuring Zwift PCs. Read the files before asking questions.
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Thanks, Paul. This PC in question is £425. I don’t want to spend a ton of money but I don’t want to end up with a lemon. I’ve applied to that group. That price includes a 256GB SSD
way too expensive for cpu that old. and it is not very good for zwift
What are your goals? That gpu is pretty good for 1440p/60fps…well until the latest update. I am running that card with a i7-7700 and getting 45-60 fps (60 hz TV) @ 1440. I have not tried Makuri since the latest Zwift update (which slowed everything down).
If you want 4K you should go 12th gen i3, or better, and a stronger gpu … which you should easily be able to build for the cost of the old clunker you posted.
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Back to square one then. Thanks, Chris. I thought £425 for the computer was cheap 
I have a HD 42" TV. I just want to run Zwift with a decent look and record my rides on OBS but not break the bank.
I was looking at gaming PC’s as a laptop would be most likely costly.
That is a shocking sum to ask for that PC. Your budget is fine, but that machine is not. Since you are in the UK you can probably also find someone on the ZPCMR group will sell you a better PC for less money, built by someone who understands the game requirements.
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I just read the title … you want a laptop?
I have a i7-10750/1660ti lenovo that is a bit stronger than the desktop. I do not know laptop prices in your area…but if it was me…Black friday coming up…look for a 13th Gen/4060 laptop…one at Costco now for $999 which is not too bad.
Sorry. The laptop topic was someone else’s. I just jumped in a year later 
Just going to throw these stats out as they have offered another PC (understand I can get cheaper)
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 4500
- RAM: 16GB DDR4
- SSD: 256/512/1TB NVME (Selection)
- GPU: GTX 1650
- Board: Asus A520MK
- PSU: 500W 80+ Bronze
- Windows 11 64 Bit Pre Installed
Which is £515 but are the specs good?
I think you should pause your shopping until you’ve read the ZPCMR files so you understand what you need. Give yourself an hour to process that info. The main benefit of the Ryzen CPUs over similar priced Intel CPUs is multi-core performance, which doesn’t help Zwift much since it mostly camps out on a single core. I don’t think you should buy from this dealer unless you can negotiate on price.
Okay, Paul. Understood
Agreed, that seller seems like a rip -off merchant, sorry. Look elsewhere.
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