Building Advice. . . . for a Gaming System?
Building Advice. . . . for a Gaming System?
I am located in the U.S. and must purchase everything online without nearby stores.
I’m interested in setting up a system based on an Intel CPU, specifically an I7 or I9, as there are good deals this weekend. My budget is $1500. I aim to find a good deal this weekend to save money or get better value for my money.
I currently have a generic ATX case, but I hope to save more money to upgrade to a better one later, and the same applies to the monitor.
If possible, I’d prefer components in pink or white with RGB lighting.
I’m okay choosing the PSU, memory, SSD, CPU cooler, and case myself. However, with the many options available for I7 and/or I9 platforms, it’s challenging to pick the best CPU, memory, and GPU that will work well together.
Would anyone be willing to share a few suggestions to help me make these decisions?
Thank you.
Hi, can you list the exact make/model of your case?
Is this going to be used mainly for gaming?
Whats ur monitor resolution?
You really don’t need the i7 or i9 for gaming; a 13600k would suffice. Consider waiting until around 14700k if you’re interested. It offers extra E cores, making it a good upgrade from 13700 to 14700.
Look for the Radeon RX 7800 XT and choose a white card of your preference:
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
Intel Core i5-13600KF 3.5 GHz 14-Core Processor
($285.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler:
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE WHITE ARGB 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler
($37.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:
Asus PRIME Z790-P WIFI D4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
($219.99 @ Amazon)
Memory:
Timetec PINNACLE Konduit 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory
($53.99 @ Newegg Sellers)
Storage:
Crucial P5 Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
($97.99 @ Amazon)
Case:
Montech AIR 903 MAX ATX Mid Tower Case
($79.00 @ Newegg Sellers)
Power Supply:
Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 - V2 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($79.99 @ B&H)
Overall Cost:
$854.85
Includes shipping, taxes, and any available discounts
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PCPartPicker
2023-09-04 02:16 EDT-0400
The case and the monitor are both second-hand items from a friend's brother. The case is a standard full-size ATX tower. The monitor's model isn't clear yet, but it doesn't meet my current gaming needs. It's free, just meant to last until major sales events like Black Friday or Christmas when I can save up for a better one. Thanks for your reply.
The i9 models are currently about $370 during Labor Day sales. Even a minor improvement would still make it worthwhile to choose the i9 or i7. I'm also planning to handle video and picture editing while gaming, so I want to ensure my setup stays relevant. Would the Radeon graphics card perform well with the i7 or i9? I know the i5 might save some money, but it's worth the extra cost to get the i7 or i9 even if it's only slightly better than the i5.
Nvidia stands out as the optimal option for video editing. Consider the 4060ti with 16GB RAM. If you prioritize serious video editing, the 13900k is a solid investment. However, sustained multicore turbo operations could strain the cooler, requiring around 250W of power.
Alternative setup suggestions:
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 4.7 GHz 12-Core Processor ($415.77 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE WHITE ARGB 66.17 CFM ($37.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI PRO X670-P WIFI ATX AM5 ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL34 ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial P5 Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD ($97.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Zotac GAMING AMP Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB ($449.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Montech AIR 903 MAX ATX Mid Tower ($79.00 @ Newegg Sellers)
Power Supply: Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 TT Premium 750 W (80+ Gold Certified, Modular ATX) ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Total cost comes to $1540.62, including shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts.
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2023-09-04 09:28 EDT-0400
Yeah, you'll likely need to address the issue with the case. There aren't any truly generic ATX cases available; most are customized and often not standardized. If it's just a basic plastic box, it probably won't work well with modern hardware, especially regarding airflow. With a budget of $1500, it's wise to choose a case that matches your PC's requirements.
Thank you for your assistance, Lucky. I prefer to avoid AMD CPUs, as my video editing remains a hobby at least for now. Is the i7 13700k really so poor that it would deter me from using it? I mistakenly quoted the price of the i9s and even with discounted prices, it seems too costly. Would an i7 paired with the Radeon 7800xt be a suitable choice? Could this affect gaming performance?
Only for gaming? The 13700 and 7800XT would be perfect! Even better with the 14700 for video editing – more colors available. But as I mentioned earlier, if your goal is video editing, go with the 4060ti 16gb.
What does a 14700 LOL represent? Is it genuine or just a joke?
Hey Lucky, thank you for your effort in assisting me. For those not familiar, it’s a complex selection landscape!
Should I opt for integrated video with the i7 13700, or should I choose without it?
What would be suitable options for the motherboard and memory?