How to Set Up a $2,000 System for 4K Gaming?
How to Set Up a $2,000 System for 4K Gaming?
A little over 2k for the 14700k and 4080 super combo:
Choose the 14600k if you prefer staying under 2k.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
Intel Core i7-14700K 3.4 GHz 20-Core Processor
($399.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler:
Alphacool Core Ocean T38 62.8 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
($79.00 @ ModMyMods)
Motherboard:
Gigabyte B760I AORUS PRO DDR4 Mini ITX LGA1700 Motherboard
($189.99 @ Amazon)
Memory:
Silicon Power GAMING 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory
($53.97 @ Amazon)
Storage:
TEAMGROUP MP44 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
($123.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card:
PNY VERTO OC GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 16 GB Video Card
($990.64 @ Amazon)
Case:
Corsair 2000D AIRFLOW Mini ITX Tower Case
($84.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply:
Corsair SF1000L 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular SFX Power Supply
($139.99 @ Newegg)
Total:
$2062.56
Costs cover shipping, taxes, and any available discounts
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PCPartPicker
2024-05-07 02:19 EDT-0400
AMD Combo:
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor
($362.56 @ MemoryC)
CPU Cooler:
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler
($37.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:
Gigabyte B650I AORUS ULTRA Mini ITX AM5 Motherboard
($259.99 @ Amazon)
Memory:
TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
($87.39 @ Amazon)
Storage:
TEAMGROUP MP44 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
($123.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card:
XFX Speedster MERC 310 Black Edition Radeon RX 7900 XTX 24 GB
($926.77 @ Amazon)
Case:
Corsair 2000D AIRFLOW Mini ITX Tower Case
($84.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply:
Corsair SF1000L 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular SFX Power Supply
($156.96 @ Amazon)
Case Fan:
HYTE flow FA12 72 CFM 120 mm Fans 3-Pack
($21.50 @ Newegg)
Total:
$2062.05
Costs include shipping, taxes, and any available discounts
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2024-05-07 05:36 EDT-0400
There is no evidence supporting these assertions. Your calculations appear incorrect. The current date is May, which makes it September (9th month), placing it in Q3 2024. Q4 2024 or Q1 2025 seems more accurate. A 70% improvement from 5090 to 4090 doesn't seem feasible. Perhaps these figures are exaggerated.
Source:
https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/...ws-rumors/
If the goal is to maximize value, focusing on mid-range GPUs such as the RTX 4060 or RX 7600 would be better. It might be wiser to wait until Q4 2025 or Q1 2026 when the RTX 50-series refresh occurs, offering improved performance.
Availability is another concern. Can you assure the person that once the RTX 50-series becomes available and demand rises (including from resellers), they can purchase one? Otherwise, they may have wasted time waiting due to your unclear advice. I’m confident you won’t lose money by compensating them for any losses caused by my recommendations.
It be Early Q4 2024. And seriously when this close one should absolutely wait for Next gen. And if OP needs a PC right now and got nothing at all. As I said before he should use integrated GPU for few months. See besides games everything else gonna be at 4K anyways even with iGPU. For Games he should manage by running games at 720p. Yes he can absolutely do that few months. It is better to save and go for next gen GPU with such high performance gains.
It's unclear how much more the RTX 50-series will outperform the RTX 40-series. Therefore, it's not dependable. Additionally, the RTX 50-series will be pricier than the RTX 40-series, meaning there won't be any benefit in terms of value. Typically, a 60% price rise is paired with a 30% performance boost, making the older GPU more cost-effective. Occasionally, a newer GPU can actually underperform its predecessor. A clear example would be the RTX 4060 Ti, which may not deliver much value.
From a cost perspective, the RTX 4090 was released at $1600 and quickly increased to around $2000. Some models even reached $2200. The RTX 5090 is expected to launch at $1800, and based on past trends, it's likely to exceed $2000 as well. For most users, $2000 represents their entire budget for the whole PC, not just a single component.
Power usage is another concern. Speculations suggest the RTX 5090 could consume between 600W and 900W. If the user opts for an NR200P graphics card, it would come with an 850W power supply, which is insufficient to run the RTX 4090 or even the RTX 5090. This would necessitate a larger PSU, such as SFX models up to 1000W, which would be impractical for a mini-ITX case. Consequently, the user would need a bigger case, undermining their goal of building a portable PC.
All this is just to make sure you feel confident that your request was heard and what you're aiming for.
It's a low profile heatsink on a notoriously difficult to cool chip no matter if you're going AMD or Intel, which means it's going to be obnoxiously loud more often than not. It's a wide, flat case that's going to be hard to get in and out of a bag and will be moved often. It's pure speculation on a card that hasn't even been officially announced yet, much less specs or a release date given, and you're effectively telling the OP to add $1000+ to a $2000 budget, which is already sufficient.
So yes, very bad advice all around, as many others have already gone out of their way to tell you.
You're right about the RTX5090 using a lot of power. 900W is a bit high, but 600W is manageable with a 1000W PSU and a 7800X3D if it's an Intel i7 or i9. That would have been a problem, but 7800X3D handles that well. For this setup, a 1000W PSU is more than enough. The cooler is excellent—it can manage loads under 200W and keep temperatures below 80°C. Check the reviews; you'll agree. If it were an i7 or i9, it wouldn't have worked, but with this model, it's perfect.
Thank you for confirming! Your clarification really helps. I'll proceed with this understanding.
Love the input, plus I think that case looks pretty great. For now I’d probably just begin with the 2x16gb, but I’ll follow your advice and boost it later!