Developing New Builds for the 2500-3000 Range
Developing New Builds for the 2500-3000 Range
Hi community,
I’m planning to assemble a new gaming PC and don’t need a monitor, mouse, or keyboard. I’ve been a gamer for 25 years and have relied on this site’s advice for many years.
I’ve had good experiences with Nvidia/GeForce cards and prefer sticking with one brand. I’ve used both Intel and AMD in past builds and haven’t faced any issues. My goal is to keep the build under $3000, running the latest Windows version.
This is my first time considering liquid cooling, only if it’s essential.
Estimated purchase date: ASAP
Budget range: 2500-3000
Usage priority from highest to lowest: Gaming
Do you need a monitor?
No
Would you upgrade any components?
Location: USA
Preferred parts: Nvidia Graphics
Resolution: 1920x1080
Thanks, and let me know if you need more details.
It's essential to understand your monitor in the same time period as the other equipment listed in your contract, otherwise you'll require a replacement!
I didn't even notice how old my profile is... LOL, sorry (I'll fix it).
Here are my latest monitor specifications:
ASUS VP249QGR
Display
Panel Size (inch): 23.8
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Display Viewing Area (H x W): 527.04 x 296.46 mm
Display Surface: Non-Glare
Backlight Type: LED
Panel Type: IPS
Viewing Angle (CR ≥ 10, H/V): 178°/178°
Pixel Pitch: 0.2745mm
Resolution: 1920x1080
Brightness (Typ.): 250cd/m²
Contrast Ratio (Typ.): 1000:1
Display Colors: 16.7M
Response Time: 1ms MPRT
Max Refresh Rate: 144Hz
Flicker-free: Yes
if you intend 4k at 144hz, choose the 4090.
@Why_Me
this setup works great and you can replace the GPU with a 4090 without any issues.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/ZKWzK8/...24g-gaming
It's a bit late, but waiting another two months might be wise. The RTX4090 setup is worth considering now, though its price has recently increased. It's expected to drop soon. I strongly suggest holding off if you can. This model offers significant upgrades compared to what we have this generation.
If your keeping the monitor you have what was listed above is way overkill.
I also don't like having the OS and programs on the same drive as games, I've seen people having lag spikes using that.
$1942.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
Intel Core i5-13600K 3.5 GHz 14-Core Processor
($270.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler:
Lian Li Galahad II Trinity 89.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
($97.99 @ Adorama)
Motherboard:
MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
($219.99 @ B&H)
Memory:
G.Skill Flare X5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:
Samsung 970 Evo Plus 500 GB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
($49.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:
Samsung 970 Evo Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
($119.50 @ Amazon)
Video Card:
MSI VENTUS 3X GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 12 GB Video Card
($769.99 @ Newegg)
Case:
Lian Li LANCOOL 216 ATX Mid Tower Case
($94.99 @ Newegg Sellers)
Power Supply:
MSI MPG A850G PCIE5 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($114.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System:
Microsoft Windows 11 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit
($104.99 @ Newegg)
Total:
$1942.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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PCPartPicker
2023-11-27 19:30 EST-0500
EDIT if you wish to spend more get the 1K watt PSU probably overkill and wait for the 4070ti Super.
You could even keep your 1080 video card till the 4070ti Super comes out.
Keeping your 1080 now would be spending in the 1200 buck area waiting on the 4070ti super to come out. Not sure about that power draw of the new card so get the MSI 1K watt PSU.