Feedback on your recommended gaming setup
Feedback on your recommended gaming setup
Hello everyone, this is my first time as a builder and a poster. I’m seeking some guidance on my planned project. Are there any components I can adjust in size or quantity to improve performance or reduce costs? Most of the focus will be on upgrades since my current setup struggles with basic games—especially in endgame modes of titles like Path of Exile or Baldur’s Gate, where low settings cause significant lag.
Thanks a lot!
Welcome to the forums, new member! The look is good for a first poster. I’d prefer 2x SSDs. A smaller drive for the OS, apps, and launchers, with the bigger one serving as the game library. Curious about adding more 2.5"/3.5" drives, extra fans, or even watercooling? If not, you can reduce the case size. Just a heads up, you can share your build link if you concentrate on the in-site address bar—we’ll adjust it easily.
This build is well-tuned but you can reduce CPU and platform costs by choosing an Intel option while maintaining over 90% performance in most scenarios. This advantage becomes even clearer with larger monitors such as 1440p or higher, which fit within your budget. XL cases tend to be oversized and costly, so opting for a more compact version offers better value without sacrificing much in performance. You can achieve similar SSD speeds by selecting a Crucial T500 at 2 TB instead of a larger model. The performance difference between cases will be minimal. You might also save on storage space by using a Crucial T500 with 2 TB, offering comparable results.
A low-profile RAM setup when pairing with a dual-tower CPU cooler ensures the heatsinks won’t block the cooler’s path, making DLSS viable. PCPartPicker Part List CPU: *AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor – €489.00 (Alternate) CPU Cooler: *Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler – €38.90 (Amazon Netherlands) Motherboard: *MSI B650 GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard – €159.00 (Alternate) Memory: *Corsair Vengeance 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory – €109.90 (Alternate) Storage: *Western Digital Black SN770 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD – €126.90 (Megekko) Video Card: *Gigabyte WINDFORCE OC GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER 16 GB Video Card – €865.00 (Amazon Netherlands) Case: *Montech AIR 903 BASE ATX Mid Tower Case – €71.90 (Megekko) Power Supply: *MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX – €115.05 (Amazon Netherlands) Monitor: *MSI G272QPF E2 27.0" 2560 x 1440 180 Hz Monitor – €189.00 (Alternate) Overall Cost: €2164.65 Includes shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts *Selected parts based on predefined criteria* Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-10-27 22:17 CET+0100 A closer inspection of these items is recommended. Links provided: https://www.msi.com/Monitor/G272QPF-E2 https://www.montechpc.com/en/products_de...hp?nid=356 https://www.techpowerup.com/review/monte...-903-base/ https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/mem...cl...m2b6000z30
Thank you for the helpful comments! I'll consider the case size and evaluate two smaller SSDs.
Great feedback, thank you very much!
A few concerns I notice: there might be compatibility issues with certain components. As someone new to this area, should I be concerned about anything? Here are the messages:
A: A warning about the motherboard supporting the specified processor if the BIOS is outdated.
B: A note about memory voltage limits for the Patriot Viper Venom and CPU requirements.
C: A disclaimer about untested physical constraints like RAM clearance with coolers.
Hello!
This motherboard offers a BIOS that the CPU doesn’t recognize, but since it was released before the 14000 series CPUs and the z790 models are available at a discount, it’s a great choice. Compared to many cheaper z790 boards, this one provides superior features. The BIOS can be updated easily if it doesn’t include support for the 14600k in my suggested configuration. It’s likely to come with a BIOS that supports that CPU.
The RAM kit I selected is designed for high performance and fully compatible with both the CPU and motherboard. If you set XMP profiles exceeding 1.35V or 5600MHz, it would be considered an overclock. It’s typical to find kits priced slightly higher but offering better speeds. Most builds and recommendations here include RAM that exceeds standard specifications, allowing you to unlock more performance. Usually, these kits require manual BIOS settings under the XMP profile dropdown to enable them. There are often several profiles available for different speeds and voltages.
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This option gives you immediate benefits, and faster RAM kits are generally a solid upgrade as long as they fit your budget.
The RAM clearance warning with the CPU cooler comes from PCPPicker’s inability to confirm compatibility across all possible case, motherboard, CPU, and RAM setups. The cooler I chose is top-tier, offering multiple RAM settings. Its fan has several adjustments, allowing you to clip it securely onto the CPU cooler above the RAM without issues. The height of the clamp can be adjusted for ample space around RAM modules.
If you have further questions, feel free to ask!