Advice on Creating a New Gaming Build
Advice on Creating a New Gaming Build
PSU recommendations: Only PSU quality is suitable for the CX-m series, mainly for office PCs without a dedicated GPU. However, with a dedicated GPU installed, a good or high-quality PSU is essential. Options include Seasonic Focus/Vertex/PRIME, Corsair RMx/RMi/HXi/AXi, or Super Flower Leadex series.
Note: The Seasonic Focus ATX 3.0 comes with a dedicated power cable for the GPU. For other PSUs (non-ATX 3.0), a power cable adapter provided with the GPU is required.
Nvidia's full RTX 4000 range isn't ideal for value-focused buyers. AMD's 7700XT offers better performance and durability. With modern games requiring more than 8 gigabytes of video memory at higher resolutions, the need for a longer-lasting system becomes clear. Given an upgrade cycle around every decade, choosing something that lasts is essential.
I added a few items to the list. The Z690 motherboard is useful here. The 12700KF matches the 14400F in price, though it sacrifices some efficiency cores and cache for extra performance and overclocking potential. A suitable cooler fits well with these specs. Overall they’re quite similar, but even without overclocking, the 12700KF offers better single-thread speed. A light overclock can boost performance slightly.
https://www.cpubenchmark.net/compare/460...-i5-14400F
I don’t think the 7600XT is revolutionary fast, but it offers 16GB of VRAM. You might consider swapping in an RX 6700 XT or 6750 XT for better gaming results.
RX 6800 is another choice, though you’d need a larger case to fit it.
Power supply should be a premium model.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
Intel Core i7-12700KF 3.6 GHz 12-Core Processor
($209.98 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler:
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler
($33.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:
ASRock Z690M Phantom Gaming 4 Micro ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
($99.99 @ Amazon)
Memory:
G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory
($79.98 @ Amazon)
Storage:
Crucial P3 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME SSD
($85.14 @ MemoryC)
Video Card:
Gigabyte GAMING OC Radeon RX 7600 XT 16 GB Video Card
($329.99 @ Best Buy)
Case:
Deepcool MATREXX 40 3FS MicroATX Mini Tower Case
($79.98 @ Amazon)
Power Supply:
Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 - TT Premium Edition 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($78.99 @ Best Buy)
Overall cost comes to $997.95, including shipping, taxes, and any available discounts.
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PCPartPicker
2024-02-22 14:07 EST-0500
AMD upgrade options for enhanced CPU possibilities:
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 4.7 GHz 6-Core Processor
Price: $217.99 (Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM
Price: $33.90 (Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B650M K Micro ATX AM5
Price: $99.99 (Amazon)
Memory: Silicon Power Value Gaming 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30
Price: $92.97 (Amazon)
Storage: Crucial P3 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME SSD
Price: $85.14 (MemoryC)
Video Card: PowerColor Fighter Radeon RX 7600 XT 16 GB
Price: $319.99 (Newegg)
Case: Deepcool MATREXX 40 3FS MicroATX Mini Tower
Price: $79.98 (Amazon)
Power Supply: Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 - TT Premium Edition 650 W
Certified: 80+ Gold, Fully Modular ATX
Price: $78.99 (Best Buy)
Total: $1008.95
Includes shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
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2024-02-22 14:14 EST-0500