Double check the build components for Build AdviceQuick.
Double check the build components for Build AdviceQuick.
I’m preparing to enhance my reliable 7/8-year-old desktop. It’s mainly used for light strategy games like Cities Skylines and the Civ series, as well as productivity tasks. I’m aiming for a solid budget build that should last 5 to 10 years, and the past two attempts with this style have been successful. My current setup is an i5-6500/GTX970 with 16 GB DDR4 RAM. While it’s not terrible, it’s time for an upgrade.
I’m considering a mix of budget and performance components (perhaps leaning slightly more on performance, which is fine), and searching for some once-over parts to check for any obvious issues or compatibility problems:
- Motherboard: MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX LGA1700
- CPU: Intel Core i5-13600KF 3.5 GHz 14-core
- Graphics: MSI GAMING X GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB
- RAM: Corsair Vengeance 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36
- Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM
- SSD: (M2) Western Digital Black SN850X 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVMe
- Power Supply: Corsair RM750e (2023) 750 W, 80+ Gold, fully modular
- Backup: Will transfer an existing SSD (non-M2) to my new system for music and files, possibly upgrading some fans during installation.
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You're missing some key info, for context, they are the cost of parts you've listed, the budget you have allocated to your build, you're location to help us understand if the prices are justified or if you're overpaying.
You could've include a PCPartPicker list/link and we could've worked our way up from there + you forgot the make and model of your case.
For budget considerations – there isn’t a strict guideline. However, if I had to estimate, I’d aim for under $1500, targeting roughly between $1200 and $1300. The price of the components has remained fairly consistent, with only slight changes over the past couple of months, which gives me confidence they’ll stay stable unless I encounter a major discount event like Black Friday.
The location is in the Central US, specifically KY. The case being used is an older Rosewill Challenger RT. I might consider upgrading to a more affordable alternative that matches the style but is less expensive, or keep it as is if it fits well.
Here’s a list of PC components I’m planning to use:
https://pcpartpicker.com/user/colsoncj/saved/sGfTmG
The main focus is finding any significant conflicts or compatibility issues among the parts. I’m open to swapping cases if necessary, though I’d prefer the Antec P101 Silent or Purebase 600 with no window. It might help if the Antec can be adjusted to fit better or improve airflow.
If needed, the existing drive that will be installed is:
Seagate Desktop SSHD ST1000DX001 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Solid State Hybrid Drive Bare Drive
For long-term use, this setup is designed to endure. It includes an AM5 motherboard suitable for the newest CPUs in 2025/2026, a 3.0 PSU with a 16-pin power connector, a case featuring a front panel type C. The recommended components are listed for your convenience.