Get guidance on constructing a new PC?
Get guidance on constructing a new PC?
Another intelligence project. At around $1050:
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
Intel Core i5-12600K 3.7 GHz 10-Core Processor
($169.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler:
ARCTIC Freezer 36 CO CPU Cooler
($27.71 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:
Gigabyte B760 GAMING X AX ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
($159.99 @ Amazon)
Memory:
G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
($105.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:
Crucial P3 Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
($119.95 @ Amazon)
Video Card:
Gigabyte EAGLE OC GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB Video Card
($309.99 @ Newegg)
Case:
Montech AIR 903 BASE ATX Mid Tower Case
($65.00 @ B&H)
Power Supply:
Corsair RM750e (2023) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($89.99 @ Best Buy)
Overall Cost:
$1048.61
Costs cover shipping, taxes, and any available discounts
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PCPartPicker
2024-03-19 19:22 EDT-0400
An additional $200-300 would allow a CPU upgrade to a 13th gen model and a slightly better motherboard, though gains would be minimal.
Investing another $200 in a Radeon RX 7800 XT would significantly boost performance. The 4060 handles the task effectively, just like the rest of the setup.
The PSU provides surplus capacity if you opt for the RX 7800 XT or plan to upgrade later.
Taking a bit more, spending an extra $500 would:
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
Intel Core i5-13600K 3.5 GHz 14-Core Processor
($294.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler:
Deepcool AK620 68.99 CFM CPU Cooler
($54.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:
Asus ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
($249.99 @ Newegg)
Memory:
G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
($105.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:
Crucial P3 Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
($119.95 @ Amazon)
Video Card:
PowerColor Fighter OC Radeon RX 7800 XT 16 GB Video Card
($509.99 @ Amazon)
Case:
Montech AIR 903 BASE ATX Mid Tower Case
($65.00 @ B&H)
Power Supply:
Corsair RM750e (2023) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($89.99 @ Best Buy)
Final Total:
$1490.89
All fees and discounts are included
Generated by
PCPartPicker
2024-03-19 19:15 EDT-0400
The motherboard is superior, the GPU offers more power and likely better value. Still, for a 50% price jump, this build doesn’t surpass the much cheaper $1000 12th gen and entry-level 4060 configuration, which already exceeds your expectations.
A better choice would be to spend another $500 on a more capable CPU and a higher-end motherboard.
Opting for the RX 7800 XT at a $200 increase would noticeably enhance performance. The 4060 still performs adequately, just like the rest of this assembly.
For the case, it’s wise to select it yourself. Just verify the cooler’s dimensions and consider USB-C if important.
Nah man. The next gen, especially the RTX5000 series, will bring a huge upgrade. It’s an incredible improvement.
And he won’t have to wait forever. The next major leap will take about two years after the RTX5000 release. If he’d been here last year, he’d probably have suggested an RTX4080 setup for that price. But considering how much better the next generation will be, it’s definitely worth waiting. Especially for anyone planning to use their PC for a long time.
This one-year wait is totally worth it.