Constructing a new personal computer system.
Constructing a new personal computer system.
Hello, I’m currently considering constructing a new computer or significantly enhancing my existing one.
My current system includes an Intel i7 3770k overclocked at 4.5 GHz, cooled with a Coolermaster V8, paired with an Asus ROG Strix 1070 with 8 GB of memory. It also has a Samsung SSD 850Pro 256GB and a 1TB HDD (a budget option), along with two Corsair 1600MHz RAM sticks and an Asus P8Z68-V Gen3 motherboard.
I intend to move the following components to my new PC: SSD, HDD, graphics card, and cooler (if possible). My old SSD won’t be the primary drive; I plan to use a 970PRO with 500 GB.
I’ve linked the components I'm planning to purchase below, but I have some reservations about whether it represents a solid build. Please advise if there are any adjustments I should make and why, or simply rate it as a good system.
https://tweakers.net/gallery/464648/wenslijst/
Alongside the content I'm sharing, I strongly suggest considering a Ryzen processor for an upgrade as opposed to Intel. You’ll receive significantly greater value for your investment. Below is a recommended Ryzen configuration designed to complement your existing RGB setup. This includes an upgrade to a 1 terabyte solid-state drive and enhanced memory – primarily due to its essential nature.
PCPartPicker component list:
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Cost estimation by retailer
Processor:
AMD - Ryzen 7 2700X with a clock speed of 3.7 GHz and eight cores
(€309.90 at Alza)
Motherboard:
Asus - ROG STRIX X470-F Gaming, an ATX AM4 motherboard
(€192.79 at Mindfactory)
Memory:
G.Skill - Trident Z RGB, 16 GB (two 8 GB modules) DDR4-3000
(€158.89 at Alternate)
Storage:
Crucial - MX500, 1 TB M.2-2280 solid state drive
(€140.89 at…)
If your 3770K running at 4.5GHz isn't exhibiting poor performance (it shouldn’t), you currently possess a commendable gaming setup. Perhaps you should contemplate an upgrade to your display? Your current configuration would complement a 2560x1080/144Hz+/IPS/G-Sync monitor or a 3440x1440/100Hz+/IPS/G-Sync display.
I would prefer this option to purchasing a new computer system consisting of a central processing unit, motherboard, memory, storage device, casing, and power supply.
PC Part Picker generated a parts list with the following breakdown:
Monitor:
Acer Predator X34P – 34.0” display with a resolution of 3440x1440 and a refresh rate of 120 Hz – (€999.00 at Amazon Deutschland)
Overall Total:
€999.00
This includes all associated costs such as delivery, sales tax, and any applicable promotions. The list was created on December 14th, 2018 at 22:55 CET+0100.
Thank you for responding. To be truthful, my system isn’t failing, and I possess a 4K display with a refresh rate of 60Hz. The games I enjoy run at maximum visual settings in 4K at a consistent frame rate of 60 frames per second. However, I’m simply seeking something different, and I still deeply appreciate my 3770K processor. In fact, I recently overclocked it to 4.9 GHz and reached a temperature of 85 degrees with my custom cooler, though I subsequently returned it to its original settings just to explore its potential. I’m looking for a system capable of supporting my needs for the foreseeable future – roughly 7 to 9 years – as this current computer is somewhat dated, aside from the graphics card, cooling solution, and solid-state drive.
Hey xSimply1337x, thank you for responding. Honestly, that graphics card appears appealing, but I’m a devoted fan of ASUS ROG (and I don't regret it 😉). Therefore, I’ll remain with the motherboard I initially selected. However, that 1TB SSD you suggested seems quite interesting – I might actually purchase it! Speaking of which, concerning that case… why did you pick it? Do you have any experience with this particular tower? I hadn't finalized my case selection yet; I was simply looking for an affordable option to estimate the overall cost. I’m aiming for a tidy and aesthetically pleasing tower with some RGB lighting, but above all, I prioritize excellent cable management – I dislike cluttered cases. The M.2 SSD is beneficial for this reason, eliminating unnecessary cables. And I plan to add water cooling down the line as well. Your proposed list is significantly cheaper than mine. I’m a little confused about your RAM selection, though; it's slower and pricier than what I’ve chosen. Am I overlooking something?
Hello Wildcard999, thank you for your response. To be truthful, my system isn’t failing, and I possess a 4K monitor running at 60Hz – my games are set to maximum graphics detail at that resolution and frame rate. However, I’m simply seeking a refresh, and I still appreciate my 3770K processor; I even overclocked it to 4.9 GHz and reached a temperature of 85 degrees with my cooler, though I brought it back down to ensure stability. My goal is a system capable of supporting my needs for the foreseeable future—about 7 to 9 years—since this computer is becoming somewhat dated, aside from the graphics card, cooler, and SSD. I'd likely suggest waiting a bit longer, as AMD is delivering impressive performance with their Ryzen CPUs, and the upcoming 3rd Gen Ryzen release, alongside Navi’s potential arrival, could significantly impact pricing and further widen the performance difference between AMD and Intel.
really?
Because for me, the RAM you have in your list cost's 146.04e and the ram I chose costs 132.90e.
Pretty sure the RAM I picked is cheaper and still RGB.
The speed of the RAM doesn't make hardly any difference. It's not like having 3200Mhz over 3000Mhz is going to get you any performance gains in anything other than RAM specific tasks and such tasks do not include gaming at all and in fact, 2400Mhz is perfectly fine with gaming on Intel since unlike Ryzen, the performance of your CPU isn't as directly linked to the speed of the RAM with Intel.
And even then, in those very specific programs and tasks, the extra 200Mhz isn't going to make much of a difference.
As for that case, it's sturdy build, has crazy support for fans and radiators for water cooling, is fantastic for cable management, has the glass to show off all your components and RGB inside, and has the added benefit of having a full mesh front. While not as flashy looking as a glass front panel, it offers much better air flow for your system.
And originally with the money saved on the motherboard, that's what allowed me to add it into the build without making the whole thing cost more than your initial build.
I would still highly recommend the Lian-Li over that other one you picked.
I'll break down the following build for you though.
-- 2400Mhz is all you need, so now you can get better priced RAM that also looks nicer.
-- Better case.
-- Same exact motherboard, just missing a couple of useless features. (but if interested in what those features are, just
click here
and scroll down)
-- 500GB M.2 SSD (again, standard SATA M.2 not NVMe for
these reasons
. Speed improvement negligible so you're not losing out on anything by just saving money with SATA3 SSD.)
-- PSU is cheaper (albeit only 2 euros, but they are the same in terms of quality so what's the harm in saving a couple eh?)
PCPartPicker part list
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Price breakdown by merchant
CPU:
Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor
(€329.04 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Motherboard:
Asus - ROG STRIX Z390-F GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
(€218.99 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Memory:
G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-2400 Memory
(€132.90 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Storage:
Samsung - 860 Evo 500 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive
(€88.99 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Case:
Lian-Li - PC-O11AIR RGB ATX Full Tower Case
(€109.90 @ Caseking)
Power Supply:
SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
(€102.14 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Total:
€981.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-12-15 04:05 CET+0100
And if you wanted a 1TB SSD instead, it would cost you another 52 euros
PCPartPicker part list
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Price breakdown by merchant
CPU:
Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor
(€329.04 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Motherboard:
Asus - ROG STRIX Z390-F GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
(€218.99 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Memory:
G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-2400 Memory
(€132.90 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Storage:
Crucial - MX500 1 TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive
(€140.89 @ Alternate)
Case:
Lian-Li - PC-O11AIR RGB ATX Full Tower Case
(€109.90 @ Caseking)
Power Supply:
SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
(€102.14 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Total:
€1033.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-12-15 04:07 CET+0100
I strongly suggest considering a Ryzen processor for an upgrade as opposed to Intel, due to better value.
This build incorporates a Ryzen 7 2700X processor with a clock speed of 3.7 GHz and eight cores, paired with an Asus ROG STRIX X470-F Gaming motherboard. The system will also include 16GB of G.Skill Trident Z RGB DDR4-3000 RAM and a 1TB Crucial MX500 M.2 SSD, housed in an Lian-Li PC-O11AIR RGB ATX full tower case and powered by a SeaSonic FOCUS Plus Gold 750W power supply.
The total cost is €1014.51, including shipping, taxes, and any applicable discounts.
Alternatively, using Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR4-3000 RAM would reduce the overall cost to €988.52.
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-12-15 04:13 CET+0100