Build AdvicePC build help
Build AdvicePC build help
Hello,
I’m looking for guidance on assembling a PC after ten years. I have no idea what’s best right now, and I’m based in Belgium. I’m aiming for a budget between 1500 and 2000 euros, wanting something durable enough to last more than five years. I mainly play World of Warcraft but enjoy other games as well. If you have any recommendations, please point me in the right direction! Thank you.
what resolution and aspect ratio do you prefer for the display? would you favor quiet performance, cool aesthetics, or a balanced approach between the two? wow is a game that doesn’t require much hardware power, so it could work well on a modest gaming setup. what other games are you currently playing or excited to play next? and which in-game settings do you want to adjust for graphics quality?
I purchased a 1440p ips Monitor at 170hz, and that’s what I intend to use. I’m looking for the best performance without flashy or RGB options. I enjoy playing games like Diablo 4 and Starfield, especially when they’re set to maximum. I want something that will last me a while without needing an upgrade in a few years. Additionally, I’d like to connect a second monitor for media and browsing.
Not knowing the resolution, or what are the other games you want to play, this is some crazy build I came up with:
https://be.pcpartpicker.com/list/bw6FTY
Managed to squeeze a
7800x3d
in it, which is in the top of the line CPU's currently. Would serve you perfectly for many years.
Noctua NH-D15S
is on the bigger side of Air cpu coolers, but that just makes it better for cooling your CPU. It will fit without a problem in your case, leaving a good amount of head room for your RAM. Overall its top of the line when it comes to air coolers.
32GB's of
RGB CORSAIR RAM
are more than enough for any normal tasks, be it gaming with 30 tabs open, it will handle it, and its RGB also, which is very important...
😉
Solid motherboard to keep everything together, looks and performs really well.
2TB of lightning fast storage
, optionally you could go with smth like a 250/512gb ssd for windows and some games and then add a 2TB HDD or whatever to put your games on it. Price wise both options are similar, so in my opinion, having everything on one drive makes life easier.
RX 7900 XT
will handle any game you throw at it even at max settings even on 4k, and that 20gbs of vram should future proof for many years to come.
Top of the line Corsair RM750e to power everything, silent, reliable, modular, basically its a non brainer. 750W is enough for this build.
The
Lian Li LANCOOL 216
is trully a limitless case. A lot of space, a lot of room for triple fan GPU's and big Air coolers, up to 360mm radiator support on the front and the top of the case, removable panels, easy cable management, preinstalled fan hub, this case basically has everything you need. It comes with two big 160mm RGB fans on the front and a 140mm fan on the back which are enough for cooling you system. Optionally you can add 3x120mm fans on top, but that is your choice.
I think this build will serve you for a really long time, has a lot of future-proof components and overall looks nice and neat!
Edit: This build is perfect for 1440p gaming, and since you mentioned you do not like RGB here are some changes:
https://be.pcpartpicker.com/list/hsVTWt
Second monitor wont be an issue, just connect it to GPU and you are all set.
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Regardless of the path you choose for the system, I strongly suggest using dedicated drives tailored to your specific requirements. A minimum of 250GB M.2 for operating systems and applications, at least 2TB SSD for gaming (my current setup has a 4TB drive with about 2.75TB utilized), plus a minimum of 2TB for backup and additional storage is ideal. Keeping games and the OS on separate drives remains a wise practice. Frequently re-downloading and installing large volumes of game data becomes crucial if your OS becomes damaged, needs reinstallation, or requires a fresh upgrade.
Thanks for the question. Comparing the options, it seems to depend on your needs. The 20GB model offers more memory, which could be beneficial if you plan to run resource-heavy applications or future-proof your setup. Prices being the same doesn't necessarily mean better value—consider what each model supports and your usage requirements.
The primary reason I chose the RX 7900 XT is due to its 20GB of VRAM, which might seem excessive for 1440p gaming now, but I expect it will be ideal in a few years. Many games today require 10GB or more at maximum settings, so I think 12GB will be sufficient in about five years. Generally, the RX 7900 XT offers more flexibility regarding VRAM. Apart from the VRAM amount, the RTX 4070 Ti is also an excellent option.
Be honest with me, I'm not sure how new GPUs will perform or what their prices will be, but I can tell you for sure that the RX 7900 XT won't disappoint you.