Create a mid-range model under $1300
Create a mid-range model under $1300
I'm aiming for a mid-range configuration with a CPU around $400.
Location: United States.
Popular sources for components: Amazon, Newegg, B&H, and other U.S. retailers.
Usage priority from highest to lowest: general use system — web browsing, gaming, coding, streaming, music, etc.
Selected components:
- Case: Fractal Design Focus G — flexible with changes, needs two 5.25" bays plus extra space below
- Windows 11 Home Retail
Looking for suggestions on:
- CPU — Ryzen 9 7900X3D or alternatives
- Cooler — water cooling without RGB
- Motherboard
- RAM — 32 GB without RGB
- M.2 storage — 500GB or 1TB (possibly Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1 TB)
- PSU — Corsair RM850e, with room for future upgrades like 3070 or 4070
Parts that can be reused: GTX 980, 5.25" drives, 5.25" device, 2.5" SSD, 3.5" HDD, one PCIe slot, monitor.
Additional notes:
- No RGB preference; PC should stay desk-level.
- Glass case window not desired unless necessary (Fractal Design Focus G).
- Want more examples under $1300 with a $400 CPU that fit the planned parts.
Refer to these builds for inspiration:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/jCCyBL
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ChY4vj
Intel build details
PCPartPicker component list
Processor:
* Intel Core i7-13700KF 3.4 GHz 16-Core Chipset
($334.99 @ Newegg)
Thermal Paste:
* ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 56.3 CFM Liquid Cooler
($90.08 @ Amazon)
Mainboard:
* MSI PRO Z790-P WIFI ATX LGA1700 Board
($189.99 @ Amazon)
RAM:
* Silicon Power Value Gaming 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30
($95.97 @ Amazon)
Hard Drive:
* Acer Predator GM7000 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVMe SSD
($124.99 @ Amazon)
Enclosure:
* Lian Li LANCOOL 216 ATX Mid Tower Case
($94.99 @ Newegg Sellers)
Power Unit:
* be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Supply
($99.90 @ Amazon)
Overall cost: $1030.91
Costs encompass shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
*Selected parts based on predefined parameters*
Created by
PCPartPicker
2024-03-20 23:18 EDT-0400
A closer inspection of these items.
https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/PRO-Z790-P-WIFI
https://www.intel.com/content/www/u...-3...tions.html
http://gamersnexus.net/coolers/new-...ez...benchmarks
https://www.predatorstorage.com/products...4-ssd.html
https://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/4162
https://lian-li.com/product/lancool-216/
See also: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TfR60pM5oU
See also: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykbhuv6yLBc
AMD assembly details PCPartPicker selection list Processor: * AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Chipset ($351.00 @ Newegg) Thermal Paste: * ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 56.3 CFM Liquid Cooler ($90.08 @ Amazon) Mainboard: * MSI B650 GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 Board ($159.99 @ B&H) RAM: * Silicon Power Value Gaming 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 ($95.97 @ Amazon) Hard Drive: * Acer Predator GM7000 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVMe SSD ($124.99 @ Amazon) Enclosure: * Lian Li LANCOOL 216 ATX Mid Tower Housing ($94.99 @ Newegg Sellers) Power Unit: * be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Supply ($99.90 @ Amazon) Overall cost: $1016.92 Costs encompass delivery, duties, and any available savings *Selected components based on predefined parameters Created by PCPartPicker 2024-03-20 21:16 EDT-0400 A closer inspection of that CPU and board. https://www.techpowerup.com/review/amd-ryzen-7-7800x3d/ https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/B650-GAMING-PLUS-WIFI
PCPartPicker List of Components
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor
($351.00 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler:
Deepcool AK620 68.99 CFM CPU Cooler
($54.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:
Asus TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard
($194.99 @ Amazon)
Memory:
G.Skill Flare X5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL32 Memory
($96.90 @ Amazon)
Storage:
Crucial T500 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
($152.09 @ Amazon)
Case:
Fractal Design Focus 2 ATX Mid Tower Case
($69.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply:
Corsair RM1000x (2021) 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX PSU
($162.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan:
Fractal Design Dynamic X2 GP 87.6 CFM 120 mm Fan
($21.28 @ Amazon)
Overall Cost:
$1104.23
Includes shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
Created by
PCPartPicker
2024-03-21 01:06 EDT-0400
All premium parts are recommended. This Corsair RM1000x PSU is sufficient since upcoming RTX5000 GPUs should consume more power than previous models. It’s ideal. And keep the AMD AM5 platform in mind for future CPU upgrades after two years.