New gaming build budget set at $1500
New gaming build budget set at $1500
I aim to stay under $1500 while planning a budget-friendly upgrade next year, possibly swapping in a cheaper video card.
My PC was built over five years ago, so my knowledge of current hardware is limited.
Games I enjoy: 7days to die; CyperPunk; Mindcraft, The Sims; Baldurs Gate; and Starfield (plus many others).
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: Intel Core i7-14700K 3.4 GHz 20-Core Processor ($401.59 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool AK620 68.99 CFM ($50.69 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI PRO B760-P WIFI ATX LGA1700 ($169.99 @ B&H)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL32 ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 980 Pro w/Heatsink 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus DUAL OC GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB ($309.99 @ B&H)
Case: NZXT H6 Flow ATX Mid Tower ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: MSI MPG A850G PCIE5 850 W (80+ Gold Certified, Fully Modular ATX) ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro OEM - DVD 64-bit ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1562.21
Includes shipping, taxes, and available discounts
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2023-12-12 23:23 EST-0500
I already own monitors, a keyboard, and a mouse (though I don’t have a 4K model yet; I’ll likely get one when upgrading the card next year).
The CPU, motherboard, and RAM are bundled at Microcenter, which is slightly lower than what PCPartPicker lists, but they’re still on sale when I’m ready to purchase.
@Nevar after examining the white case in your build, consider this alternative: the motherboard in your setup may not be equipped to manage that CPU, which could lead to thermal throttling.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
*Intel Core i7-13700F 2.1 GHz 16-Core Processor
($336.75 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler:
*Deepcool AG620 WH ARGB 67.88 CFM CPU Cooler
($55.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard:
*MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
($149.99 @ Amazon)
Memory:
*G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
($104.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:
*Crucial P5 Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
($104.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card:
*Gigabyte WINDFORCE OC GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB Video Card
($299.99 @ Best Buy)
Case:
*Lian Li LANCOOL 216 ATX Mid Tower Case
($94.99 @ Adorama)
Power Supply:
*MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($114.99 @ Best Buy)
Operating System:
*Microsoft Windows 11 Home Retail - Download 64-bit
($119.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1382.66
Costs encompass shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
*Selected parts based on predefined parameters*
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PCPartPicker
2023-12-13 00:45 EST-0500
A closer inspection of these items is recommended.
https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/B760-GAMING-PLUS-WIFI
https://www.intel.com/content/www/u...-3...tions.html
https://www.deepcool.com/products/C...al...6083.shtml
https://www.gskill.com/product/165/377/1...16GA2-RS5W
https://www.crucial.com/ssd/p5-plus/CT2000P5PSSD8
https://www.gigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/G...2OC-8GD#kf
https://www.msi.com/Power-Supply/MAG-A850GL-PCIE5
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I concur, though as noted by @Why_Me, the VRMs could use improvement. In my own approach, here’s how I’d design a system within your budget:
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor
($358.14 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler:
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE WHITE ARGB 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler
($35.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:
Gigabyte B650 GAMING X AX ATX AM5 Motherboard
($179.99 @ Newegg)
Memory:
G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
($104.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:
Crucial P5 Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
($104.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card:
Gigabyte AERO OC GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB Video Card
($429.99 @ Amazon)
Case:
Phanteks Eclipse P400A Digital ATX Mid Tower Case
($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply:
SeaSonic FOCUS GX 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($114.99 @ Newegg)
Overall Cost:
$1408.98
All prices include shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts.
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2023-12-13 13:36 EST-0500
This setup mirrors a Black and White style AMD alternative to @Why_Me’s Intel choice, crafted because I don’t see much better on the Intel side.