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Create a gaming build for approximately $1500?

Create a gaming build for approximately $1500?

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TayyzN
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03-31-2025, 05:42 PM
#1
Hello everyone,
My old gaming setup, which was an 8-year-old rig, finally stopped working. It was time to upgrade, even if I won’t reuse anything—I plan to use it as a secondary machine later:
What I require:
- Gaming
- 4k video editing
Games I’d like to play:
- RPGs such as Bethesda titles, Witcher, Cyberpunk (no need for ray tracing, happy with 1440p and ultra settings)
- Strategy and simulations like Civ, City Skylines, Planet Coaster (which is really demanding on a single thread, still a challenge for modern CPUs)
I’ve mostly settled on either the RX 7800 XT or RX 7900 GRE graphics card. That should cover my current needs and keep up with them for a couple of years ahead.
The tricky part is deciding on the CPU, cooler, motherboard, RAM (type and speed). The motherboard should fit two SSDs (planning for 1TB for system and apps, 4TB for games and editing—bus generation advice welcome). No extra requirements beyond that. I’m okay with a standard power supply; it should be spacious, quiet, and silent. I don’t want to hear any noise from under the desk most of the time, preferring the calm silence over flashy lighting.
I don’t have a fixed budget, but it should fit the value for what I need. Around 500 dollars for the graphics card, not exceeding 1000 for the rest. No screens needed. I’d like to buy soon, but I’m open to waiting if you think a Ryzen 9000 (or similar) will really change things.
I appreciate any suggestions and insights on why this setup seems suitable for my needs.
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TayyzN
03-31-2025, 05:42 PM #1

Hello everyone,
My old gaming setup, which was an 8-year-old rig, finally stopped working. It was time to upgrade, even if I won’t reuse anything—I plan to use it as a secondary machine later:
What I require:
- Gaming
- 4k video editing
Games I’d like to play:
- RPGs such as Bethesda titles, Witcher, Cyberpunk (no need for ray tracing, happy with 1440p and ultra settings)
- Strategy and simulations like Civ, City Skylines, Planet Coaster (which is really demanding on a single thread, still a challenge for modern CPUs)
I’ve mostly settled on either the RX 7800 XT or RX 7900 GRE graphics card. That should cover my current needs and keep up with them for a couple of years ahead.
The tricky part is deciding on the CPU, cooler, motherboard, RAM (type and speed). The motherboard should fit two SSDs (planning for 1TB for system and apps, 4TB for games and editing—bus generation advice welcome). No extra requirements beyond that. I’m okay with a standard power supply; it should be spacious, quiet, and silent. I don’t want to hear any noise from under the desk most of the time, preferring the calm silence over flashy lighting.
I don’t have a fixed budget, but it should fit the value for what I need. Around 500 dollars for the graphics card, not exceeding 1000 for the rest. No screens needed. I’d like to buy soon, but I’m open to waiting if you think a Ryzen 9000 (or similar) will really change things.
I appreciate any suggestions and insights on why this setup seems suitable for my needs.

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EmperorDerp
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03-31-2025, 05:42 PM
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Welcome to the forums, newcomer! It’s recommended to format your message according to the information provided in this thread; *How to Ask for New Build or Upgrade Advice*. Initially, it’s important to acknowledge where appropriate respect is owed—this adaptation comes from the Animal's *How To Ask For New Build Advice* Sticky. I developed it since many users are currently seeking upgrade guidance both here and on the CPU forums, and I believe... forums. Add your location, your exact budget, and your preferred purchasing site to help us identify the best options for your build. At a glance, consider a B650 chipset motherboard, a dual channel DDR5-6000MHz RAM set featuring AMD E.X.P.O, and a reliable 750W–850W power supply. You can also opt for a compact case and cooler if you prefer a smaller form factor.
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EmperorDerp
03-31-2025, 05:42 PM #2

Welcome to the forums, newcomer! It’s recommended to format your message according to the information provided in this thread; *How to Ask for New Build or Upgrade Advice*. Initially, it’s important to acknowledge where appropriate respect is owed—this adaptation comes from the Animal's *How To Ask For New Build Advice* Sticky. I developed it since many users are currently seeking upgrade guidance both here and on the CPU forums, and I believe... forums. Add your location, your exact budget, and your preferred purchasing site to help us identify the best options for your build. At a glance, consider a B650 chipset motherboard, a dual channel DDR5-6000MHz RAM set featuring AMD E.X.P.O, and a reliable 750W–850W power supply. You can also opt for a compact case and cooler if you prefer a smaller form factor.

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TheMaxCZ5
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03-31-2025, 05:42 PM
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Here’s a revised version of your text:

An idea comes to mind. I suggest observing the Ryzen 9000 release first.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 4.5 GHz 8-Core Processor
($244.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U14S 82.52 CFM CPU Cooler
($79.95 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B650E AORUS ELITE X AX ICE ATX AM5 Motherboard
($229.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL34 Memory
($159.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: SK Hynix Platinum P41 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
($104.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 990 Pro 4 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
($299.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 7900 GRE 16 GB Video Card
($549.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define 7 ATX Mid Tower Case
($157.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic FOCUS GX-850 ATX 3.0 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($109.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 68.4 CFM 140 mm Fan
($25.64 @ Amazon)
Overall Cost: $1963.51
Prices encompass shipping, taxes, and any available discounts
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2024-07-14 16:32 EDT-0400
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TheMaxCZ5
03-31-2025, 05:42 PM #3

Here’s a revised version of your text:

An idea comes to mind. I suggest observing the Ryzen 9000 release first.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 4.5 GHz 8-Core Processor
($244.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U14S 82.52 CFM CPU Cooler
($79.95 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B650E AORUS ELITE X AX ICE ATX AM5 Motherboard
($229.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL34 Memory
($159.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: SK Hynix Platinum P41 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
($104.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 990 Pro 4 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
($299.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 7900 GRE 16 GB Video Card
($549.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define 7 ATX Mid Tower Case
($157.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic FOCUS GX-850 ATX 3.0 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($109.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 68.4 CFM 140 mm Fan
($25.64 @ Amazon)
Overall Cost: $1963.51
Prices encompass shipping, taxes, and any available discounts
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2024-07-14 16:32 EDT-0400

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BlueStar_LH
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03-31-2025, 05:42 PM
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A similar option could work well. I chose the AM5 because it offers a path for future upgrades. The pricing has dropped for these models, and it provides 12 cores plus a 3D VCache. The additional cores are useful for video editing, while the VCache aids gaming performance. For RAM, I went with 64GB due to editing needs, and you should opt for the 7900 GRE over the 7800 XT. This gives better performance than the 7800 XT without a significant price increase. I selected a 2TB SSD to balance the trade-off between storage sizes. A Montech Air 1000 premium was picked for its solid build at a reasonable cost, just like the power supply. You might wait for the new 9000 series parts to evaluate their performance before committing to a CPU. The BIOS flashback feature on the board lets you update without replacing the CPU; everything else should be fine until then. Also, I exceeded my budget slightly—downgrading to a 1TB SSD would cover most of the gap.

[PCPartPicker Part List]
Https://pcpartpicker.com/list/FrNPZJ
Type|Item|Price :----|:----|:---- **CPU** | [AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D 4.4 GHz 12-Core Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/XccgXL/...0000909wof) | $379.99 @ Newegg **CPU Cooler** | [Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/hYxRsY/...a120-se-d3) | $33.90 @ Amazon **Motherboard** | [ASRock B650E PG RIPTIDE WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Tz2WGX/...ptide-wifi) | $174.99 @ Newegg **Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL40 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/LWVmP6/...m2b6000z40) | $194.99 @ Amazon **Storage** | [Crucial P3 Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/YGZ9TW/...000p3pssd8) | $124.99 @ Amazon **Video Card** | [ASRock Challenger OC Radeon RX 7900 GRE 16 GB Video Card](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Ln4Zxr/...re-cl-16go) | **Case** | [Montech AIR 1000 PREMIUM ATX Mid Tower Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/sRRYcf/...mium-black) | $59.99 @ Amazon **Power Supply** | [Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 - V2 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/tWMTwP/...1-afaag-us) | $94.99 @ Amazon

You can adjust the budget slightly, as the list suggests you could lower the SSD size to match your needs.
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BlueStar_LH
03-31-2025, 05:42 PM #4

A similar option could work well. I chose the AM5 because it offers a path for future upgrades. The pricing has dropped for these models, and it provides 12 cores plus a 3D VCache. The additional cores are useful for video editing, while the VCache aids gaming performance. For RAM, I went with 64GB due to editing needs, and you should opt for the 7900 GRE over the 7800 XT. This gives better performance than the 7800 XT without a significant price increase. I selected a 2TB SSD to balance the trade-off between storage sizes. A Montech Air 1000 premium was picked for its solid build at a reasonable cost, just like the power supply. You might wait for the new 9000 series parts to evaluate their performance before committing to a CPU. The BIOS flashback feature on the board lets you update without replacing the CPU; everything else should be fine until then. Also, I exceeded my budget slightly—downgrading to a 1TB SSD would cover most of the gap.

[PCPartPicker Part List]
Https://pcpartpicker.com/list/FrNPZJ
Type|Item|Price :----|:----|:---- **CPU** | [AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D 4.4 GHz 12-Core Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/XccgXL/...0000909wof) | $379.99 @ Newegg **CPU Cooler** | [Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/hYxRsY/...a120-se-d3) | $33.90 @ Amazon **Motherboard** | [ASRock B650E PG RIPTIDE WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Tz2WGX/...ptide-wifi) | $174.99 @ Newegg **Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL40 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/LWVmP6/...m2b6000z40) | $194.99 @ Amazon **Storage** | [Crucial P3 Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/YGZ9TW/...000p3pssd8) | $124.99 @ Amazon **Video Card** | [ASRock Challenger OC Radeon RX 7900 GRE 16 GB Video Card](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Ln4Zxr/...re-cl-16go) | **Case** | [Montech AIR 1000 PREMIUM ATX Mid Tower Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/sRRYcf/...mium-black) | $59.99 @ Amazon **Power Supply** | [Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 - V2 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/tWMTwP/...1-afaag-us) | $94.99 @ Amazon

You can adjust the budget slightly, as the list suggests you could lower the SSD size to match your needs.

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JackCUBED
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03-31-2025, 05:42 PM
#5
If you want 64Gb of RAM and ~5Tb of SSD space, it will add up to more than a grand.
Here is my suggestion. It ticks all the boxes comfortably but you may decide to make some cuts:
- Note on silence: The case is quiet except when the GPU fires up, OR a noisy HDD is active.
I have this case and it is dead silent except the faint noises made by the WD Blue 4Tb 5400 rpm HDD. The HDD is located to the front of the case so it's more visible and audible. Buy a quiet HDD for this case.
The GPU fans also make noise but that's unavoidable and depends on the game being played. Some games don't stress the GPU enough to require active cooling.
"Copy/Pase from another post"
The Steel Legend is a z690 motherboard and was released with 12th gen Intel CPUs. It supports 13th and 14th generation but it's BIOS may be out of date.
You'll need to prep a USB stick and copy the latest BIOS onto it, then plug the USB stick into the correct port and press the Flashback button on the I/O panel.
You should check the manual to see which USB port is the correct one. (It's usually marked, with a rectangle for example)
The computer should NOT be powered on! Plug it in and switch the PSU on. That's is all the motherboard needs for flashing.
Here is the support doc for Flashback:
https://www.asrock.com/support/QA/FlashbackSOP.pdf
Otherwise it's nearly identical in features to z790 chipset motherboards but without the higher price.
It doesn't have WiFi though, so if that's important, it may be better to choose a different motherboard than a WiFi dongle. But it's up to you.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
Intel Core i5-13600K 3.5 GHz 14-Core Processor
($247.68 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler:
Scythe Fuma 3 67.62 CFM CPU Cooler
($49.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:
ASRock Z690 STEEL LEGEND/D5 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory:
G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-5600 CL28 Memory
($189.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:
Samsung 990 Pro 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
($109.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:
TEAMGROUP MP44 4 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
($228.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:
Toshiba P300 6 TB 3.5" 5400 RPM Internal Hard Drive
($154.14 @ MemoryC)
Video Card:
ASRock Steel Legend OC Radeon RX 7900 GRE 16 GB Video Card
($549.99 @ Newegg)
Case:
Fractal Design North ATX Mid Tower Case
($109.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply:
SeaSonic FOCUS GX-850 ATX 3.0 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($109.99 @ Amazon)
Total:
$1900.74
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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2024-07-14 17:09 EDT-0400
The Toshiba P300 is just a suggestion. It's not likely to be part of your build.
Cheaper build. Down to 32Gb of RAM and a cheaper 1Tb main/OS drive and a 2Tb scratchdisk/game drive.
This one is within budget.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
Intel Core i5-13600K 3.5 GHz 14-Core Processor
($247.68 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler:
Scythe Fuma 3 67.62 CFM CPU Cooler
($49.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:
ASRock Z690 STEEL LEGEND/D5 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory:
G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
($104.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:
TEAMGROUP MP44L 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
($59.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:
TEAMGROUP MP44L 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
($102.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card:
ASRock Steel Legend OC Radeon RX 7900 GRE 16 GB Video Card
($549.99 @ Newegg)
Case:
Fractal Design North ATX Mid Tower Case
($109.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply:
SeaSonic FOCUS GX-850 ATX 3.0 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($109.99 @ Amazon)
Total:
$1485.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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2024-07-14 17:10 EDT-0400
The GPU is $550 is enither case, but if you can swing a 7900GRE you should be very happy. It's the king and queen of 1440p gaming.
Hope it helps.
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JackCUBED
03-31-2025, 05:42 PM #5

If you want 64Gb of RAM and ~5Tb of SSD space, it will add up to more than a grand.
Here is my suggestion. It ticks all the boxes comfortably but you may decide to make some cuts:
- Note on silence: The case is quiet except when the GPU fires up, OR a noisy HDD is active.
I have this case and it is dead silent except the faint noises made by the WD Blue 4Tb 5400 rpm HDD. The HDD is located to the front of the case so it's more visible and audible. Buy a quiet HDD for this case.
The GPU fans also make noise but that's unavoidable and depends on the game being played. Some games don't stress the GPU enough to require active cooling.
"Copy/Pase from another post"
The Steel Legend is a z690 motherboard and was released with 12th gen Intel CPUs. It supports 13th and 14th generation but it's BIOS may be out of date.
You'll need to prep a USB stick and copy the latest BIOS onto it, then plug the USB stick into the correct port and press the Flashback button on the I/O panel.
You should check the manual to see which USB port is the correct one. (It's usually marked, with a rectangle for example)
The computer should NOT be powered on! Plug it in and switch the PSU on. That's is all the motherboard needs for flashing.
Here is the support doc for Flashback:
https://www.asrock.com/support/QA/FlashbackSOP.pdf
Otherwise it's nearly identical in features to z790 chipset motherboards but without the higher price.
It doesn't have WiFi though, so if that's important, it may be better to choose a different motherboard than a WiFi dongle. But it's up to you.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
Intel Core i5-13600K 3.5 GHz 14-Core Processor
($247.68 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler:
Scythe Fuma 3 67.62 CFM CPU Cooler
($49.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:
ASRock Z690 STEEL LEGEND/D5 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory:
G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-5600 CL28 Memory
($189.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:
Samsung 990 Pro 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
($109.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:
TEAMGROUP MP44 4 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
($228.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:
Toshiba P300 6 TB 3.5" 5400 RPM Internal Hard Drive
($154.14 @ MemoryC)
Video Card:
ASRock Steel Legend OC Radeon RX 7900 GRE 16 GB Video Card
($549.99 @ Newegg)
Case:
Fractal Design North ATX Mid Tower Case
($109.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply:
SeaSonic FOCUS GX-850 ATX 3.0 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($109.99 @ Amazon)
Total:
$1900.74
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by
PCPartPicker
2024-07-14 17:09 EDT-0400
The Toshiba P300 is just a suggestion. It's not likely to be part of your build.
Cheaper build. Down to 32Gb of RAM and a cheaper 1Tb main/OS drive and a 2Tb scratchdisk/game drive.
This one is within budget.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
Intel Core i5-13600K 3.5 GHz 14-Core Processor
($247.68 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler:
Scythe Fuma 3 67.62 CFM CPU Cooler
($49.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:
ASRock Z690 STEEL LEGEND/D5 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory:
G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
($104.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:
TEAMGROUP MP44L 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
($59.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:
TEAMGROUP MP44L 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
($102.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card:
ASRock Steel Legend OC Radeon RX 7900 GRE 16 GB Video Card
($549.99 @ Newegg)
Case:
Fractal Design North ATX Mid Tower Case
($109.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply:
SeaSonic FOCUS GX-850 ATX 3.0 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($109.99 @ Amazon)
Total:
$1485.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by
PCPartPicker
2024-07-14 17:10 EDT-0400
The GPU is $550 is enither case, but if you can swing a 7900GRE you should be very happy. It's the king and queen of 1440p gaming.
Hope it helps.

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03-31-2025, 05:42 PM
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D 4.4 GHz 12-Core Chip
385,84
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler
34,99
ASRock B650E PG RIPTIDE WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard
213,86
Corsair Vengeance 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL40 Memory
(235,21)
alt: 32GB Patriot VIPER VENOM DDR5-6200 DIMM CL40 Dual Kit
89,00 * 2 = 178,00
1TB Lexar NM790 M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 3D-NAND TLC (LNM790X001T-RNNNG)
68,00
2TB Kingston NV2 NVMe M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 3D NAND (SNV2S/2000G)
99,00
16GB PowerColor Radeon RX 7900 GRE Fighter OC Aktiv PCIe 4.0 x16 (Retail)
559,00
(Don't rely on your case being protected from moisture.)
Be quiet! Silent Base 601 Midi Tower
119,89
850 Watt Xilence Gaming Gold XP850R12 80+ Gold
77,91
1,736,49€
Fits the budget well; around 1500 was a reasonable estimate.
Swapped some components for special deals—I wonder if graphics cards get discounts too.
Will this processor suit the games I play? It’s top-tier for gaming but might not be ideal for single-thread tasks? What kind of games are you planning to run?
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Flaggemus
03-31-2025, 05:42 PM #6

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D 4.4 GHz 12-Core Chip
385,84
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler
34,99
ASRock B650E PG RIPTIDE WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard
213,86
Corsair Vengeance 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL40 Memory
(235,21)
alt: 32GB Patriot VIPER VENOM DDR5-6200 DIMM CL40 Dual Kit
89,00 * 2 = 178,00
1TB Lexar NM790 M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 3D-NAND TLC (LNM790X001T-RNNNG)
68,00
2TB Kingston NV2 NVMe M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 3D NAND (SNV2S/2000G)
99,00
16GB PowerColor Radeon RX 7900 GRE Fighter OC Aktiv PCIe 4.0 x16 (Retail)
559,00
(Don't rely on your case being protected from moisture.)
Be quiet! Silent Base 601 Midi Tower
119,89
850 Watt Xilence Gaming Gold XP850R12 80+ Gold
77,91
1,736,49€
Fits the budget well; around 1500 was a reasonable estimate.
Swapped some components for special deals—I wonder if graphics cards get discounts too.
Will this processor suit the games I play? It’s top-tier for gaming but might not be ideal for single-thread tasks? What kind of games are you planning to run?

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AhmetUtku
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03-31-2025, 05:42 PM
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The 7900X3D stands out as a leading gaming CPU across various titles. I don’t have strong preferences for the power supply you select, nor am I familiar with the case options.

PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D 4.4 GHz 12-Core Processor (€388.86 @ Galaxus)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U14S 82.52 CFM (€89.90 @ Alza)
Motherboard: ASRock B650E PG RIPTIDE WIFI ATX AM5 (€174.63 @ Computersalg)
Memory: Patriot Venom 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 (€197.90 @ Alza)
Storage: Western Digital Black SN770 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD (€67.98 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Storage: Western Digital Black SN770 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD (€120.99 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Video Card: Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 7900 GRE 16 GB (€559.04 @ notebooksbilliger.de)
Case: Fractal Design Define 7 ATX Mid Tower Case (€159.90 @ Galaxus)
Power Supply: SeaSonic FOCUS GX-850 ATX 3.0 850 W (€134.60 @ Galaxus)
Case Fan: Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 68.4 CFM 140 mm (€15.73 @ Amazon Deutschland)

Overall cost comes to €1909.53, including shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts.
This configuration offers excellent value for SSD performance, a top-tier PSU, and a well-reviewed case.
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AhmetUtku
03-31-2025, 05:42 PM #7

The 7900X3D stands out as a leading gaming CPU across various titles. I don’t have strong preferences for the power supply you select, nor am I familiar with the case options.

PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D 4.4 GHz 12-Core Processor (€388.86 @ Galaxus)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U14S 82.52 CFM (€89.90 @ Alza)
Motherboard: ASRock B650E PG RIPTIDE WIFI ATX AM5 (€174.63 @ Computersalg)
Memory: Patriot Venom 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 (€197.90 @ Alza)
Storage: Western Digital Black SN770 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD (€67.98 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Storage: Western Digital Black SN770 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD (€120.99 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Video Card: Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 7900 GRE 16 GB (€559.04 @ notebooksbilliger.de)
Case: Fractal Design Define 7 ATX Mid Tower Case (€159.90 @ Galaxus)
Power Supply: SeaSonic FOCUS GX-850 ATX 3.0 850 W (€134.60 @ Galaxus)
Case Fan: Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP-14 68.4 CFM 140 mm (€15.73 @ Amazon Deutschland)

Overall cost comes to €1909.53, including shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts.
This configuration offers excellent value for SSD performance, a top-tier PSU, and a well-reviewed case.

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03-31-2025, 05:42 PM
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CL40 RAM is going to suffer in gaming. Gaming is better with lower latency RAM.
Here is the revised build for DE prices:
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
Intel Core i5-13600K 3.5 GHz 14-Core Processor
(€256.07 @ Amazon Deutschland)
CPU Cooler:
Scythe Fuma 3 67.62 CFM CPU Cooler
(€54.51 @ Galaxus)
Motherboard:
ASRock Z790 PG LIGHTNING ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
(€176.99 @ Galaxus)
Memory:
G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
(€109.93 @ Galaxus)
Storage:
TEAMGROUP MP44L 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
(€70.30 @ Galaxus)
Storage:
TEAMGROUP MP44L 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
(€121.53 @ Galaxus)
Video Card:
ASRock Steel Legend OC Radeon RX 7900 GRE 16 GB Video Card
(€567.10 @ notebooksbilliger.de)
Case:
Fractal Design North ATX Mid Tower Case
(€138.90 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Power Supply:
SeaSonic FOCUS GX-850 ATX 3.0 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
(€134.60 @ Galaxus)
Total:
€1629.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Don't buy a cheap PSU. You wouldn't buy a cheap anything else, why risk a bad PSU?
PSUs are hella expenisve in Europe. Accept it and buy a reliable one.
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03-31-2025, 05:42 PM #8

CL40 RAM is going to suffer in gaming. Gaming is better with lower latency RAM.
Here is the revised build for DE prices:
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
Intel Core i5-13600K 3.5 GHz 14-Core Processor
(€256.07 @ Amazon Deutschland)
CPU Cooler:
Scythe Fuma 3 67.62 CFM CPU Cooler
(€54.51 @ Galaxus)
Motherboard:
ASRock Z790 PG LIGHTNING ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
(€176.99 @ Galaxus)
Memory:
G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
(€109.93 @ Galaxus)
Storage:
TEAMGROUP MP44L 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
(€70.30 @ Galaxus)
Storage:
TEAMGROUP MP44L 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
(€121.53 @ Galaxus)
Video Card:
ASRock Steel Legend OC Radeon RX 7900 GRE 16 GB Video Card
(€567.10 @ notebooksbilliger.de)
Case:
Fractal Design North ATX Mid Tower Case
(€138.90 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Power Supply:
SeaSonic FOCUS GX-850 ATX 3.0 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
(€134.60 @ Galaxus)
Total:
€1629.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by
PCPartPicker
2024-07-15 11:47 CEST+0200
Don't buy a cheap PSU. You wouldn't buy a cheap anything else, why risk a bad PSU?
PSUs are hella expenisve in Europe. Accept it and buy a reliable one.

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03-31-2025, 05:42 PM
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Intel Quick Sync stands out as the superior choice for Adobe applications and Davinci Resolve. The difference in performance is approximately 30% for Adobe tasks and 15% for Davinci Resolve.
However, the situation could shift with the Ryzen 9000 series. Both the 7000 and 9000 models include an integrated graphics solution, and compatible software might enhance performance to match Quick Sync.
Choosing AMD offers long-term CPU support, reaching up to the 2027 model lineup. The X870 motherboard supports USB 4.0, which may interest you.
This option exceeds your budget but delivers all requested features.
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03-31-2025, 05:42 PM #9

Intel Quick Sync stands out as the superior choice for Adobe applications and Davinci Resolve. The difference in performance is approximately 30% for Adobe tasks and 15% for Davinci Resolve.
However, the situation could shift with the Ryzen 9000 series. Both the 7000 and 9000 models include an integrated graphics solution, and compatible software might enhance performance to match Quick Sync.
Choosing AMD offers long-term CPU support, reaching up to the 2027 model lineup. The X870 motherboard supports USB 4.0, which may interest you.
This option exceeds your budget but delivers all requested features.

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03-31-2025, 05:42 PM
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The 7900X3D remains a strong single-thread performer. Given the upcoming Ryzen 9000 release, you might consider waiting until the end of the month for your choice. Alternatively, opt for a device offering a 30-day return policy, allowing you to exchange it if needed before the return deadline.
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03-31-2025, 05:42 PM #10

The 7900X3D remains a strong single-thread performer. Given the upcoming Ryzen 9000 release, you might consider waiting until the end of the month for your choice. Alternatively, opt for a device offering a 30-day return policy, allowing you to exchange it if needed before the return deadline.

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