New Build, $1500 Budget, Post-Holiday Offer
New Build, $1500 Budget, Post-Holiday Offer
Approximate Purchase Date:
Following the holidays, after January 1, 2024
Budget Range:
(e.g.: 300-400) 1500
System Usage from Most to Least Important:
Uncertain about his role, but he plays Final Fantasy XIV
Are you buying a monitor:
No, he relies on his TV
Parts to Upgrade:
New System
Do you need to buy an operating system:
Not sure, likely
Preferred Website(s) for Parts:
Any
Location:
Orlando, FL
Parts Preferences:
Brand is irrelevant, just reliable options
Overclocking:
No
SLI or Crossfire:
No
Your Monitor Resolution:
Unknown
Additional Comments:
This is intended for a colleague. He noticed my recent build and wants assistance with his own.
My build: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/TrickyNick...iew=Rpqbpg
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading:
The power supply failed and it's getting too old.
To be honest, since the purchase came after Christmas, I’d prefer to hold off and check again in a couple of days. The situation with hardware, Black Friday crowds, holiday needs, etc., can shift things a lot.
PCPartPicker List of Components
CPU:
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AMD Ryzen 7 7700 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor
($305.98 on Amazon)
CPU Cooler:
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Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler
($33.90 on Amazon)
Motherboard:
*
Gigabyte B650 GAMING X AX ATX AM5 Motherboard
($159.99 on Amazon)
Memory:
*
G.Skill Flare X5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
($99.99 on Newegg)
Storage:
*
Samsung 990 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
($119.99 on Amazon)
Video Card:
*
Gigabyte GAMING OC Radeon RX 7800 XT 16 GB Video Card
($499.99 at B&H)
Case:
*
Lian Li LANCOOL 216 ATX Mid Tower Case
($86.99 from Newegg sellers)
Power Supply:
*
Corsair RM750e (2023) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($96.99 on Newegg)
Overall Cost: $1403.82
Prices encompass shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
*Selected lowest-priced items based on criteria*
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2023-11-21 20:59 EST-0500
That is a pretty well balanced build for budget, if the parts prices and availability stay the same.
PCPartPicker List of Components
CPU:
*
Intel Core i5-13600KF 3.5 GHz 14-Core Processor
($250.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler:
*
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler
($33.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:
*
MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
($139.99 @ Newegg)
Memory:
*
G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
($104.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:
*
Samsung 990 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
($119.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card:
*
Gigabyte GAMING OC Radeon RX 7800 XT 16 GB Video Card
($499.99 @ B&H)
Case:
*
Lian Li LANCOOL 216 ATX Mid Tower Case
($86.99 @ Newegg Sellers)
Power Supply:
*
Corsair RM750e (2023) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($96.99 @ Newegg)
Overall Cost: $1332.84
Costs encompass shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
*Selected parts based on predefined parameters*
Created by PCPartPicker
2023-11-21 21:22 EST-0500