Build AdviceIs there a proper order to start a new build ?
Build AdviceIs there a proper order to start a new build ?
It's been ten years since I assembled my own PC with the support of this great community. This might be a long road ahead, so I'm seeking fellow members who are committed for the long term as well. I've already purchased my case—a Meshify 2, which I appreciate for its design and flexibility, fitting most components I need... (or at least what I can afford). I'm considering upgrading to a motherboard next, specifically the GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Master X (LGA 1700). I'm sure it should fit, but I'd value any feedback or insights from others. Thanks in advance.
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*How to Request New Build or Upgrade Guidance*
Requesting new build or upgrade advice is straightforward—this adaptation comes from the Animal's *How To Ask For New Build Advice* Sticky. I developed it after noticing many recent inquiries for upgrade suggestions, both on this platform and in CPU forums, and I believe...
I would refrain from acquiring anything for the Intel 13/14th generation right now. These units are known to have frequent stability problems with their 65W and above CPUs. I suggest waiting until the AMD 9000 series CPUs launch in roughly two weeks, and consider getting a 9700X or opting for a 7800X3D immediately. Of course, you can choose any graphics card that fits your budget; however, the other components I’ve listed are quite solid for their price point, so I’d aim to stick with them as the foundation. Here’s my advice if this is intended for a gaming or general PC build.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X 3.8 GHz 8-Core Processor
Price: $299.99
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit EVO 69 CFM
Price: $49.90 (Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock X670E PG Lightning ATX AM5
Price: $209.99 (Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Flare X5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30
Price: $104.99 (Amazon)
Storage: Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7300 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
Price: $139.99 (Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 7900 XT 20 GB
Price: $689.99 (Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Meshify 2 ATX Mid Tower Case
Price: Free
Power Supply: Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 - TT Premium Edition 850 W
Price: $89.99 (Amazon)
Total: $1584.84
Includes shipping, taxes, and available discounts
Generated by PCPartPicker
2024-08-02 01:12 EDT-0400
Great response, and exactly what I expected, so thank you very much.
I was expecting a versatile player. I'll be engaging in gaming as well as working with video editing tools.
This is quite serious, and it seems like this isn't a typical situation...
If I move to AMD, will it impact all my parts? I'm sure about the motherboard.
What's the top AMD processor that handles both intense gaming and video editing well?
Thanks again for your time