New construction after several decades
New construction after several decades
It's time, folks. I need a new one and, to be honest, I'm out of the loop. I don't have as much time as I did back in the day to dive into crazy amounts of research and I used this very same back then, with great results, so here we go
My current system is an i7-4790k with a GTX970. I'm still getting good performance on what I play, but I'd like to get with the times....
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I got that build in 2015 when Witcher 3 came out and I remember it being awesome. I'm looking for that same performance type in August 2023 standards, if at all possible.
There's a sale going on 3070s near me and there are only two components I've decided on which is this card (or similar):
https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product...i-...-v2-gaming
And the case:
https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/d8Wz...c-nor1c-03
I have no horse in the AMD vs Intel race, I'm brand agnostic, as long as the parts fit and the performance is similar... The key is longevity. Budget is relatively flexible, I'm not sure what a realistic maximum is, I'd say 2k, maybe? Willing to go a bit higher if necessary or worth it I'm in Canada. Starting fresh for anything else components wise... I'm lost with the chipsets and the compatibility and all that
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Thanks everyone!
You can choose an i7-13700 or i7-13700K motherboard with Z690/Z790, but a B760 model is also an option. For high-performance builds, a Ryzen 7700X paired with a B650 motherboard (such as B650E, X670, or X670E) works well. DDR5 is the recommended choice and essential for Zen 4 systems. The best value right now is DDR5 6000 CL30 or CL32.
Here’s a suggested build you can adjust:
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 4.5 GHz 8-Core Processor
($449.99 @ Newegg Canada)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool AK400 66.47 CFM CPU Cooler
($46.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Motherboard: Asus TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard
($289.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 Memory
($139.97 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Black SN770 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
($134.97 @ Newegg Canada)
Video Card: Asus TUF GAMING OC V2 GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 8 GB Video Card
($619.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: Fractal Design North ATX Mid Tower Case
($192.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 - TT Premium Edition 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($147.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $2022.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker
2023-07-24 17:08 EDT-0400
That is a very good point. 1080p 60 is perfectly fine for me. The ocaisional 1440p would be nice, but 4k is not a target nor a priority
The 120mm fan is positioned inside the rear compartment of that case for a rear exhaust fan.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
- Intel Core i5-12400F 2.5 GHz 6-Core Processor ($193.95 @ shopRBC)
- Deepcool AG400 75.89 CFM CPU Cooler ($21.55 @ Vuugo)
Motherboard:
- MSI PRO B660-A DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($169.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory:
- G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($74.99 @ Memory Express)
Storage:
- Western Digital Black SN770 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD ($134.97 @ Amazon Canada)
Video Card:
- Asus DUAL OC GeForce RTX 4070 12 GB Video Card ($809.50 @ Vuugo)
Case:
- Fractal Design Focus 2 ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Memory Express)
Power Supply:
- Corsair RM750e (2023) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.50 @ Vuugo)
Operating System:
- Microsoft Windows 11 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit ($139.05 @ Vuugo)
Case Fan:
- ARCTIC P12 56.3 CFM 120 mm Fan ($16.98 @ Amazon Canada)
Monitor:
- Asus TUF Gaming VG249Q1A 23.8" 1920 x 1080 165 Hz Monitor ($199.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Total: $1990.46
All prices encompass shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
*Selected lowest-priced components based on specified criteria*
Generated by PCPartPicker
2023-07-24 18:03 EDT-0400
A closer inspection of these parts is recommended.
Links:
https://www.asus.com/displays-desktops/m...-vg249q1a/
https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/PRO-B660-A-DDR4
https://ark.intel.com/content/www/u...24...0-ghz.html
https://www.deepcool.com/products/C...le...5898.shtml
https://www.asus.com/us/motherboards-com...4070-o12g/
https://www.fractal-design.com/products/...lear-tint/
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIG4vFQbDn4
if the 12gb vram is fine, i'd go for the 4070 instead of the 6800xt.
I'm not opposed to a 40 series, but the costs seem excessive for the minor performance boost, or at least that's what it seems!
Your two choices are acceptable. Opting for the latest models offers better value. The performance remains consistent across different price ranges. After that point, sticking with Intel makes sense due to the learning curve in adapting to new environments. The current RAM technology is DDR5, yet DDR4 still delivers comparable results at a lower cost, and the parts are more affordable. Considering your budget, an I5-13400 with 16 threads seems suitable—it’s roughly twice as powerful as your 4790K. A motherboard compatible with LGA1700 works well; avoid the cheapest H610 chipset boards. You might find that mid-range MATX boards with four expansion slots are more economical. We don’t need seven expansion slots anymore. It’s worth noting that I3/i5/i7/i9 naming conventions no longer indicate core count or hyperthreading, as these reflect actual processor capabilities. Generally, you receive what you pay for in graphics cards; I’d steer clear of the most overclocked models. The 3070 Ti remains a solid choice. Since you’re familiar with NVIDIA, it’s best to stick with them. Modern GPUs can spike power demands, so a robust PSU is essential. A premium unit like the Seasonic Focus/Prime or Corsair RMx with a ten-year warranty should be considered. An 850W PSU is sufficient, but a 950W unit would be reasonable given the 13400’s potential to run stronger GPUs. The PSU will only draw the power it needs, irrespective of its maximum rating.