Consider advancing beyond the midrange in unexplored territory. Guidance is needed.
Consider advancing beyond the midrange in unexplored territory. Guidance is needed.
Over sixty units and around three thousand dollars. The 1TB drive with windows and programs, plus the 2TB drive with games, provides ample storage space. It’s possible to inspect the monitor; it depends if you prefer a longer or more rectangular design.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 4.5 GHz 8-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit EVO 69 CFM ($49.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI B650 GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 ($169.99 @ MSI)
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 ($93.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital WD_Black SN850X 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital WD_Black SN850X with Heatsink 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GAMING X SLIM GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER 16 GB ($849.99 @ B&H)
Case: Lian Li LANCOOL 216 RGB ATX Mid Tower ($99.99 @ Adorama)
Power Supply: MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 850 W, 80+ Gold Certified, Fully Modular ATX ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Home Retail - USB 64-bit ($138.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: LG UltraGear 27GR75Q-B 27.0" 2560 x 1440 165 Hz ($243.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $2295.81
Prices cover shipping, taxes, and available discounts
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2024-08-27 19:57 EDT-0400
PCPartPicker has compiled the following component list:
CPU:
- AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor (Price: $413.00 at B&H)
CPU Cooler:
- ID-COOLING FROZN A720 BLACK (CFM: 98.6) (Price: $64.98 at Amazon)
Motherboard:
- MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard (Price: $179.99 at Amazon)
Memory:
- TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory (Price: $93.99 at Amazon)
Storage:
- TEAMGROUP MP44L 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD (Price: $105.99 at Newegg)
Video Card:
- Gigabyte WINDFORCE V2 GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 16 GB Video Card (Price: $999.99 at Best Buy)
Case:
- Montech AIR 903 BASE ATX Mid Tower Case (Price: $65.00 at B&H)
Power Supply:
- be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX PSU (Price: $129.90 at Amazon)
Operating System:
- Microsoft Windows 11 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit (Price: $119.99 at Amazon)
Monitor:
- MSI G272QPF E2 27.0" 2560 x 1440 180 Hz Monitor (Price: $213.46 at Walmart)
Total cost: $2386.29
All prices encompass shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts.
Selected parts were chosen based on predefined parameters.
Generated by PCPartPicker on 2024-08-27 23:19 EDT-0400
Color me excited
I really like that monitor and its cost!
Given that I’m almost certain to try Nvidia for the first time, I’ll need the G-sync model – same price.
Do you think a 27-inch and a 1440P screen would work? Since I want to play old games and watch 720P movies while still handling demanding new titles? Thanks!
Consider this complete AMD build option.
PCPartPicker Parts List
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor
($419.00 @ Best Buy)
CPU Cooler:
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE ARGB 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler
($36.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:
ASRock B650E PG RIPTIDE WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard
($189.99 @ Amazon)
Memory:
G.Skill Flare X5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
($99.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:
SK Hynix Platinum P41 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
($140.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card:
ASRock Phantom Gaming OC Radeon RX 7900 XTX 24 GB Video Card
($899.97 @ Newegg)
Case:
Montech AIR 903 MAX ATX Mid Tower Case
($74.98 @ Amazon)
Power Supply:
Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 TT Premium 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($93.03 @ Amazon)
Operating System:
Microsoft Windows 11 Home Retail - USB 64-bit
($138.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor:
Acer Nitro XV1 XV271U M3bmiiprx 27.0" 2560 x 1440 180 Hz Monitor
($199.99 @ Amazon)
Grand Total: $2292.84
Costs encompass shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
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2024-08-30 14:02 EDT-0400
I've never used an Nvidia GPU before, which made me pay closer attention to that AMD option. The person I'm hiring to assemble the system prefers NZXT cases and 'noctura?' air coolers, which fits the bill, and why do many people opt for a 1000-watt PSU? Shouldn't an 850 still provide enough headroom? There are so many factors to consider these days, so I'm being very careful to avoid "buyer's remorse" like Lafong mentioned. Thanks again.
Noctua coolers are decent, though a bit expensive. Thermalright has consistently offered great value for money.
If you need to drop about 1k from the budget this is what I would do to maximize GPU power and still have a decent enough CPU. If you feel the CPU is lacking the 9800X3D will be coming out soonish.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 3.8 GHz 6-Core Processor
($182.16 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler:
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler
($34.90 @ Newegg Sellers)
Motherboard:
Gigabyte B650 GAMING X AX V2 ATX AM5 Motherboard
($169.88 @ Amazon)
Memory:
G.Skill Flare X5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
($99.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:
Samsung 980 Pro 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:
Western Digital Blue SN580 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
($108.80 @ Amazon)
Video Card:
ASRock Phantom Gaming OC Radeon RX 7900 XTX 24 GB Video Card
($899.99 @ Amazon)
Case:
Fractal Design Focus 2 ATX Mid Tower Case
($69.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply:
Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 TT Premium 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($93.03 @ Amazon)
Operating System:
Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Retail - USB 64-bit
($143.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor:
Acer VG271U M3bmiipx 27.0" 2560 x 1440 180 Hz Monitor
($159.99 @ Newegg)
Total:
$2052.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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2024-08-31 23:45 EDT-0400
I talked to that shop yesterday and they said they would build it for me. They promised a call back today but haven’t given any update yet, aargh. Right now I’m really tempted to just have NZXT make a custom build for me. I don’t like their pre-built options. But some important parts are out of stock right now. If I went that way, I could let my local technician inspect it before bringing it home. It would take the stress off and let me move forward. There’s definitely mixed feelings about NZXT overall—are they at least a decent choice? Could I do better? After all, thanks for taking the time to help me here. I feel a bit bad now, and my local guy might still call!