Attempting to achieve the optimal setup for intense gaming and streaming within a $3,000 (US) budget has begun.
Attempting to achieve the optimal setup for intense gaming and streaming within a $3,000 (US) budget has begun.
PCPartPicker Part List
Type|Item|Price
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CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 3.8 GHz 8-Core Processor | $389.99 @ Newegg
CPU Cooler
Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black 82.52 CFM CPU Cooler | $109.95 @ Amazon
Motherboard
MSI MAG X570 TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX AM4 Motherboard | $252.61 @ Amazon
Memory
Crucial Ballistix 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory | $169.99 @ Adorama
Storage
Samsung 980 Pro 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive | $189.99 @ Amazon
Storage
Crucial MX500 2 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $189.99 @ Amazon
Case
Phanteks Eclipse P500A D-RGB ATX Mid...
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The following list summarizes the required components and their respective costs.
PC Part Picker provides a detailed breakdown of each item.
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 3.8 GHz 8-Core Processor is listed at $389.99 on Newegg.
A suitable CPU cooler, the Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black model, costs $109.95 on Amazon.
Motherboard
The MSI MAG X570 TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX AM4 board is available for $252.61 at Amazon.
Memory
Crucial Ballistix 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 RAM is priced at $169.99 on Adorama.
Storage
A Samsung 980 Pro 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME SSD is offered for $189.99 on Amazon.
An additional Crucial MX500 2 TB 2.5" SSD is also listed at $189.99 on Amazon.
Case
The Phanteks Eclipse P500A D-RGB ATX mid tower case is available for $149.99 on Newegg.
Power Supply
A Corsair RMx (2018) 850 W power supply, certified 80+ Gold, is sold for $129.99 on Amazon.
Fan
Noctua A14 industrialPPC-3000 PWM 158.5 CFM 140 mm fan is priced at $27.95 on Amazon twice.
Monitor
The Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A 27.0" 2560x1440 170 Hz monitor costs $359.00 on Amazon.
Keyboard
The Razer Ornata Chroma RGB wired gaming keyboard is available for $59.99 on Amazon.
Mouse
A Logitech G402 wired optical mouse is listed at $31.99 on Amazon.
Custom
An RTX 2080 graphics card is offered for $400.00.
All prices encompass shipping, taxes, rebates, and any applicable discounts.
Total cost comes to $2517.33.
This summary was created by PCPartPicker on September 14, 2021 at 20:44 EDT-0400.
1)5950X is just that... excessive. https://www.youtube(dot)com/watch?v=eqmRvTz0kbA Consider lowering the setting to 5900X or 5800X and conserve some funds, or redirect the savings elsewhere. 2) Larger AIOs over 280mm limit adaptability. The 420 model fits in the P500A only at the front. Eventually, you’ll need to replace it before it deteriorates due to noise. If you still wish to keep it, look for a chassis that accommodates such a large AIO, such as the Meshify 2. 3) Thermal paste. Avoid Kryonaut with most Ryzen 5000 models. 4) RAM. The primary timings (18-22-22-42) on that configuration aren’t optimal, undermining the benefits of the 4000mhz build. https://www.youtube(dot)com/watch?v=AGux0pANft0 You shouldn’t have to adjust settings yourself; opt for: 2x 16GB, 3600, 14-15-15-35 2x 16GB, 3600, 16-19-19-39 5) The 4TB storage unit. If you won’t be using it for a game library, it’s too slow at 5400rpm. You’ll need a faster drive with 7200rpm. But given your budget, a high-capacity SATA SSD would be more practical. 6) No, you don’t really need the Noctua IPPC 3000 in this case. I’ve already explored that path—enduring only those components and even their F12 3000 fans for a year. At the speeds they operate, you’d likely benefit from better, premium fans like the standard A14s or Silent Wings 3.