Advice on system construction - create two identical systems
Advice on system construction - create two identical systems
Approximate Purchase Date:
Before March 1
Budget Range:
2k per system
System Usage from Most to Least Important:
gaming, stream viewing, business (accountancy)
Are you purchasing a monitor:
No – running dual 32" 4K displays
Parts to Upgrade:
CPU, Mobo, RAM, GPU
Do you need to purchase an operating system:
No
Please be aware that with an OEM Windows license, a new one will be required when acquiring a new motherboard.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts:
None preferred
Location:
Apple Valley, California
Parts Preferences:
AMD R9, MSI Mobo and GPU, "brand name" RAM (i.e., not generic Chinese-made parts)
Overclocking:
No
SLI or Crossfire:
No
Monitor Resolution:
3840 x 2160 (times 2)
Additional Comments:
Definitely no Asus or Gigabyte (past support issues). The system must run a minimum of 2 980Pro NVMe and support USB3.1 to an external DAS array (one port suffices). Current PSU is Corsair 750W
Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading:
Stay ahead of the curve and ensure we remain in a position where upgrades are unnecessary within the next five years or so.
Currently considering R9-9950X, MSI B870 Tomahawk Gaming Wifi, G-skill Trident Z5 6800 (64G), and Nvidia 5070.
Advice on faster options or additional benefits would be greatly appreciated.
If your focus is gaming, prioritize a better GPU over a more powerful CPU. Investing in a 9700x and allocating the saved $250 to the graphics card is a superior decision, particularly when playing at 4K resolution. The 6800 RAM performs better than expected with AMD. DDR5 6000 CL30 offers the optimal balance and should be more affordable too. I generally steer clear of MSI for the same reasons you would avoid Asus and Gigabyte.
This appealing white and black design features premium components that are easy to enhance later. As discussed earlier,
@logainofhades mentioned this.
PC Part List:
Processor:
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X 3.8 GHz 8-Core Chip
($314.29 on Amazon)
Cooler:
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 66.17 CFM
($35.90 on Amazon)
Mainboard:
ASRock X870 Pro RS WiFi ATX AM5 Board
($209.99 on Amazon)
Memory:
Patriot Viper Venom 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6400 CL32
($139.99 on Newegg)
Storage:
Crucial T700 W/Heatsink 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 5.0 X4 SSD
($119.99 on Amazon)
Graphics Card:
MSI VENTUS 3X OC GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16 GB
($800.00)
Case:
Fractal Design Focus 2 RGB ATX Mid Tower
($88.98 on Newegg)
Power Supply:
FSP Group Hydro PTM X PRO, Gen5 1000 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular
($169.99 on Amazon)
Fan:
ARCTIC P12 Max 81.04 CFM 120 mm
($9.99 on Amazon)
Overall Cost:
$1889.12
Includes shipping, taxes, and any available discounts
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PCPartPicker
2025-02-04 14:07 EST-0500
Similar parts list found
CPU options available
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X 4.4 GHz 12-core processor
($405.29 on Amazon)
Cooler choice: Thermalright Frost Commander 140 BLACK 95.5 CFM
($55.90 on Amazon)
Motherboard recommendation: MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX AM5
($299.99 from MSI)
Memory selection: Corsair Vengeance 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30
($96.99 on Newegg)
Video card suggestion: MSI VENTUS 3X OC GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16 GB
($750.00)
Case option: Corsair 4000D Airflow ATX Mid Tower Case
($89.25 from Walmart)
Power supply: Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 TT Premium 1200 W
($159.99 on Amazon)
Overall cost: $1857.41
Includes shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
List created by PCPartPicker
Date: 2025-02-04 15:06 EST-0500
Similar to the example provided would be suitable, including a boot and a storage unit; just the 2TB would suffice to cut expenses.
Check both GPUs listed below.
https://www.techpowerup.com/review/asus-...uf/31.html
AMD GPU, if you have time until March, the RX 9070 XT appears to be a solid choice.
PCPartPicker Part List
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Nm9mFZ
Type|Item|Price
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Great replies, everyone. Based on what I’m observing, it seems wise to opt for a more budget-friendly CPU by choosing the 9700X instead of the 5070Ti, and to use the 5070Ti with the Patriot 6000 RAM rather than the 6800 G-Skill. Most of you have already added cases and NVMe drives, which I already own. Considering the items and prices you’ve shared, where would you suggest I add a bit more value?
I mean, for a price of 2k each and a bit more from the remaining parts, the challenge will be securing the graphics cards:
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X 3.8 GHz 8-Core Processor
($314.29 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler:
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler
($35.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:
ASRock X870 Pro RS WiFi ATX AM5 Motherboard
($354.44 @ Amazon)
Memory:
Patriot Viper Venom 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 Memory
($139.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card:
NVIDIA Founders Edition GeForce RTX 5080 16 GB Video Card
($999.99)
Total:
$1844.61
Prices cover shipping, taxes, and any available discounts
Generated by
PCPartPicker
2025-02-06 11:14 EST-0500
The graphics cards (5070/5070Ti) are still out of the market.
You shouldn't expect them at those price ranges.
The RTX 5080 doesn't look like a good value.
It's just a small upgrade compared to the RTX 4080 Super (much cheaper, more accessible, and not being overpriced).
Well, if you aim for 4K resolution, you'll need substantial GPU power to handle all those impressive visual effects. I’d consider a good RTX 4080 Super, but that’s just my preference. Unless you manage to secure a close to the MSRP RTX 5080 (which seems improbable right now), it might not be worth it. And the Corsair 750-watt PSU is a definite no-go with these high-end GPUs—better invest in at least 1000 watts instead.