Building AdviceBottleneck or overkill with any of these?
Building AdviceBottleneck or overkill with any of these?
Hi
I need to consider a complete overhaul:
Gigabyte Z370P D3
I7-8700K
RTX 3070
Two 16GB 3600mhz DDR4 RAMs
My goal is:
MSI PRO Z790-S WiFi Pro Series
I7-12700K
RTX 5070 (if I manage to get one)
Two 16GB 6000mhz DDR5 RAMs
I’m wondering if this setup is balanced or if something feels off?
4K gaming on a 65" QN90D at ultra settings, but I don’t want to focus too much on FPS.
Without the RTX 50 series, would I really see much gain with upgrading the motherboard and RAM? In short, can I afford the upgrade now? Also, I have a Corsair TX850 80 Plus Bronze and a spare RM750x.
The GPU will be released in February. I recommend waiting to see the reviewer's feedback before deciding to buy, and postpone any major upgrade plans until then.
Yeah, that seems like a solid approach, but I'm not sure. I'm trying to make a tough decision here—forcing money might not be the best path. Instead, I could invest $400 now and save the rest for another month or two. It feels more manageable mentally.
But from a logic standpoint, what if the RTX50 series isn't up to par and I need a much better GPU? That would mean spending over $1000, so I might have to delay.
Also, the supporting parts like the motherboard CPU and RAM will need upgrades eventually this year. Right now, I don’t think going beyond the 12th generation makes sense for my needs.
Still, I’ll wait a month—it won’t hurt at all.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
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Intel Core i5-12600KF 3.7 GHz 10-Core Processor
($139.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler:
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ID-COOLING FROZN A620 PRO SE 58 CFM CPU Cooler
($29.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:
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ASRock Z690 Steel Legend ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
($135.00 @ Amazon)
Total:
$304.98
Costs cover shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
*Selected lowest-priced items based on criteria
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2025-01-30 02:36 EST-0500
The i7-8700 requires its first upgrade. The RTX3070 remains a solid choice. Z790 offers a decent platform upgrade, while 12700k is a reasonable CPU upgrade. You could potentially save money by purchasing a 13700k model. Due to concerns about the 13/14 generation, these processors are facing increased pressure. Updating your motherboard BIOS to the latest version and avoiding voltage adjustments will keep you safe. This should give you a clear understanding of the graphics requirements. If you don’t prioritize fast action gaming, you might not need a new card at all.
i prefer not to use amd, but comparing the rx 7800 xt to the rtx 5070 seems unlikely—prices are similar. however, nvidia might be out of reach for a while. used prices will likely stay higher than new ones, which is frustrating since amd is already better in some aspects. mixing amd into this discussion is confusing.
this setup looks solid for me. the asus prime z790-v supports 14th gen, has ddr5 up to 7200mhz, pcie5.0 x16, and three m.2 slots—no major issues for my needs. i’m considering adding two 16gb 6000 series units, which seems like a common choice. i’ll keep an eye out for good deals on 14th gen models, but i might wait for a 12th or maybe even a 13th if it fits. i have an i7 with k in it, and i’m comfortable with my current configuration of an 8700k, 32gb 3600ddr4 and rtx 3070. i’ll be fine with the new setup either way. why spend $450 on a cpu when i already have a solid 15th?
When you're working with 4K even on a 5090, it's tough to tell much difference between CPUs. That's why they focus on 1080. It's unclear if this applies in extreme situations, like choosing between an 8700k and a newer CPU. If GPU prices were more reasonable, you might spend a bit more on the CPU just for the sake of it. With current GPU costs, you'd likely buy the best you can afford and then allocate the rest to a CPU.
Thanks, yeah I placed the order for the ASUS board—it's top-notch, probably the best I've got.
I can borrow a 12700T from my office whenever I need it, so I think I'll spread out my costs and use this lower-end CPU for now.
I just came across a Kingston Fury Renegade DDR5 7200 chip for $87. That price won't improve anytime soon.
the seller made an error when listing the ram for 87 dollars, canceled it immediately, and later relisted it at 120. there was a mistake in the address, and he asked to ship it to my old address, which seems like a typical scam tactic. i wasn't aware of that. he promised to wait a few days and lower the price, but i doubted him, thinking the low price might have been accidental.