Need guidance on a project with a budget of $1800
Need guidance on a project with a budget of $1800
You're planning a PC build soon and want some guidance on your list. You're aiming for an all-white design and a budget of $1600 to $2000 for the PC only, excluding monitor and accessories. You're targeting around $1800 but are unsure if that's feasible with today's options. Your priority is keeping the system quiet without greatly compromising performance. Your main questions are about the power supply—will an 850W unit work? And should you choose Enermax or go for a more mainstream brand like RM850e? Location-wise, North Jersey is noted. Overclocking is possible, and you're considering SLI or Crossfire, but not the other way around. Monitor resolution is set to 2560x1440, and you're using PCPartPicker for parts. Thanks for your help!
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Your build looks fine, IMHO, though I'd change the cooler to an AIO - if that were my build.
1| Your PSU should be more than enough, if you
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2| Check this out;
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBpfUOl-j68
I believe the additional fans are unnecessary and could raise noise levels. This setup is more affordable and efficient.
PCPartPicker List of Components
CPU:
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AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor
($419.00 at Best Buy)
CPU Cooler:
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Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 White 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler
($49.39 on Amazon)
Motherboard:
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Gigabyte B650 AORUS ELITE AX ICE ATX AM5 Motherboard
($199.99 at Amazon)
Memory:
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TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
($88.99 at Amazon)
Storage:
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Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
($104.99 at B&H)
Video Card:
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Zotac GAMING Trinity OC GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER 16 GB Video Card
($829.97 on Amazon)
Case:
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Montech AIR 903 BASE ATX Mid Tower Case
($59.99 at Amazon)
Power Supply:
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Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 Snow 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($120.99 at Amazon)
Overall Cost: $1873.31
Includes shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
*Selected lowest-priced items based on criteria*
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2024-09-09 14:10 EDT-0400
Your build appears acceptable.
850w works well.
Increasing to 950w adds little extra expense and opens the door for a future GPU upgrade.
It will operate only with the power it needs, not exceeding its limits.
Aim for a warranty of at least ten years to ensure reliability.
Fans don’t dissipate heat—they simply circulate air. The three side intakes should handle enough airflow for both the CPU cooler and GPU fans.
I could add a small 120mm rear fan to improve directional airflow.
For simplicity, a standard 2tb M.2 SSD would suffice. Performance remains unchanged while space organization becomes easier.
Additional white components to evaluate:
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU Cooler:
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 140 77.8 CFM CPU Cooler
($39.90 @ Amazon)
Case:
Fractal Design Pop Air ATX Mid Tower Case
($59.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply:
ADATA XPG Core Reactor II 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($124.99 @ Amazon)
Overall total: $224.88
Costs encompass shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
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PCPartPicker
2024-09-10 04:56 EDT-0400