How to Set Up a $2,000 System for 4K Gaming?
How to Set Up a $2,000 System for 4K Gaming?
In my Intel build suggestion, you can only replace CPU to 14th gen and all other components are compatible. No need to change the MoBo or included AIO with NR200P case.
Reason why i didn't put 14th gen into, are:
* MoBo needs latest BIOS for 14th gen CPU. So, BIOS update may be inevitable. And BIOS update, if it fails, will brick the MoBo. So, not much point in risking that.
* i7-14700K is 65 bucks more than i7-13700K, pcpp:
https://pcpartpicker.com/products/compar...99,BmWJ7P/
while on 4K gaming there isn't any performance increase;
i7-14700K review...
Your build appears quite alike to mine, though I had to switch to G.Skill Z5 Neo RGB because it was the only option with AMD E.X.P O support. I checked the memory QVL for the motherboard to identify what I needed or could use. You might consider downgrading to the MSI B650I Edge WiFi; you can find more details here: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Dk...-m...-edge-wifi. Also, thank you for your help!
The current build process isn't feasible as it stands. The CM NR200P PC case supports Intel up to LGA 1700 and AMD up to AM4, making AM5 incompatible. You have two options:
* Choose an Intel-based platform (or AM4)
* Swap the CM NR200P for a standard power supply, case, and CPU cooler, which would increase the overall cost
The ideal choice remains a laptop, as it offers better portability and won’t get damaged in a duffle bag. Using an ITX build could damage the GPU PCB near the PCI-E slot.
If you decide to go with an Intel setup and NR200P, the configuration would look like this:
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: Intel Core i7-13700K 3.4 GHz 16-Core Processor
($334.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z790M-ITX WIFI Mini ITX LGA1700
($229.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30
($114.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
($169.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GAMING TRIO CLASSIC Radeon RX 7900 XTX 24 GB
($899.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2 Mini ITX Desktop Case
($321.00)
Total: $2070.95
Shipping, taxes, and available discounts are included
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2024-05-06 19:05 EDT-0400
Link to buy the NR200P with AIO and PSU: https://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Min...4YGJ8?th=1
A laptop remains the superior choice, as it eliminates the need to transport a monitor and is more practical for travel in a bag. It also weighs less.
Thank you for checking on the matter, it really helped! Regarding the laptop idea, I think customizing PCs is something I’d like to revisit. The Z790M-ITX would work better with the case you mentioned, though I’ll need to explore Intel again. Upgrading to the 14 series and replacing components like the motherboard and AIO seems worthwhile. As for GPU differences, it’s a good question.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor (Price: $358.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool R-AN600-BKNNMN-G 61.56 CFM CPU Cooler (Price: $54.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI Mini ITX AM5 Motherboard (Price: $299.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 48 GB (2 x 24 GB) DDR5-6400 CL36 Memory (Price: $149.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Black SN850X 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD (Price: $139.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Ridge PCIe 4.0 Mini ITX Tower Case (Price: $129.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair SF1000L 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular SFX Power Supply (Price: $139.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1273.93 (Includes shipping, taxes, and discounts where applicable)
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2024-05-07 00:26 EDT-0400
Please note that the GPU was not included as next-gen models are expected within a year. For 4K gaming, it is strongly advised to opt for the next-gen RTX5080 or even the RTX5090, which is regarded as a true 4K capable GPU. Consider saving as much as possible until then and invest in the best option available within your budget. The RTX5090 is projected to cost around $1800. If budget allows, stretching savings over the next 6 months to 1 year would be wise. Alternatively, if that isn’t feasible, choose the RTX5080—it still offers better performance than the RTX4090 at a lower price.
Until then, stick with 720p gaming; the built-in GPU can handle it without any issues. It’s not worth spending on a mid-range GPU for 4K gaming at this stage.
But please wait on the GPU and continue building up your budget as much as possible until then. If you already have a functional PC, delay the full build until the next-gen GPUs arrive. However, if you need a starting point and have nothing else to work with, skip the GPU for now and rely on the integrated one.
Giving someone who wants to build a machine the idea they need six months to a year is poor guidance. The Ridge is more appropriate for an entertainment center than a backpack. HSF is not good. Consider the specifications carefully: 7800X3D, 48 or 64GB fast DDR5, ideally on your motherboard's QVL list, ITX board of your choice, Lian-Li A4-H2O case, 240mm AIO pump block (preferably not too tall), 7900XTX during the biggest sale, and a 4TB WD Black SN850X or Samsung 980/990. Use an SFX PSU that has good reviews.
It's not a bad suggestion. If someone invests their well-earned money, they should aim for a solid build rather than a less durable one for extended use. And if waiting is necessary to get value from their investment, it's definitely worth considering. This generation isn't ideal for 4K gaming on mid-range systems. So yes, it's completely justified to wait for the next generation.
In my Intel build suggestion, you can only replace CPU to 14th gen and all other components are compatible. No need to change the MoBo or included AIO with NR200P case.
Reason why i didn't put 14th gen into, are:
* MoBo needs latest BIOS for 14th gen CPU. So, BIOS update may be inevitable. And BIOS update, if it fails, will brick the MoBo. So, not much point in risking that.
* i7-14700K is 65 bucks more than i7-13700K, pcpp:
https://pcpartpicker.com/products/compar...99,BmWJ7P/
while on 4K gaming there isn't any performance increase;
i7-14700K review:
https://www.techpowerup.com/review/intel...0k/20.html
So, for extra 65 bucks, you do not gain any performance; do gain severe risk of bricking the MoBo with BIOS update and maybe feel a bit more proud that you have 14th gen CPU, rather than 13th gen CPU. Your call in the end.
You mean your Sapphire and my MSI suggestion?
Sapphire version has base clocks of 2119 MHz and boost clocks of 2680 MHz.
MSI suggestion has base clocks of 1929 MHz and boost clocks of 2498 MHz while being 130 bucks cheaper.
Might as well use MSI Afterburner and OC the MSI suggested GPU to the levels of Sapphire and save 130 bucks. But if you have money to burn and aren't bothered wasting time on GPU OC, sure, you can get Sapphire too.
Personally, for 130 bucks, i'd either pocket it, or get more storage/RAM. Going with better CPU (Core i9) is also possible but that AIO would struggle to cool that damn thing. With Core i9, running at 95C is the norm.
That's a poor advice. It's not where RTX 50-series is a week away, for to suggest holding back on it. All we know, RTX 50-series MIGHT release Q4 2024. No-one knows. What are out there, are rumors. Heck, it may not come even before 2025.
By that time, Intel 15gen should also arrive (Q4 2024). Same with Ryzen 8000-series non-G (Q3-Q4 2024). I don't see you talking to hold back on PC purchase in favor of that.
Thing is, OP needs the PC right now. Not 3 months in future. Not 6 months in future. Not 1 year in future.
My take on this is - get what is currently available and use it until dissatisfied. Once that point is reached (usually 3-5 years time), get what is available then. Never wait for something, especially when you have nothing to begin with and you need it right now.
Not a bad suggestion at all. Unless someone doesn’t care about the money being spent. It might be okay for someone who buys or upgrades every generation. For those individuals, it seems acceptable. However, if you aim to invest in a PC that you plan to use for a long time, you should spend wisely and avoid rushing. You need to evaluate all possibilities to get the best returns on your investment. Only when the next generation of GPUs is about to launch—especially with significant improvements like a 55%+ boost over RTX4080 and a 70% increase compared to RTX4090—should you definitely wait.
Yes, the RTX5000 series will be released this year, in the early Q4, about four months away. So it’s definitely worth waiting if you want the best value for your money.
Additionally, if you need a PC immediately, I suggested an option to buy the build without a GPU and use the integrated one for a few months, then upgrade to the next generation when it arrives.