New PC for $900-$1000 – A few concerns/Is this acceptable?
New PC for $900-$1000 – A few concerns/Is this acceptable?
Hello everyone, I’m planning to assemble a new PC. It will mainly be used for gaming, office tasks, and media consumption. I’ve gathered this list below, but I’m certain about some essential components. I hope you can assist me. Thanks.
Approximate Purchase Date: This week
Budget Range: 900-1000
Usage Priority from Highest to Lowest: Some 1080p gaming, movies, and basic office work
Monitor: No
Do you need an operating system? Yes
Note: If you’re using an OEM Windows license, you’ll need a new one when purchasing a new motherboard.
Location: Austria
Preferred Parts: By brand or type (e.g., I’d like to upgrade to an Intel CPU)
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: No, clue.
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Notes: Preferably without flashing RGB lights
Most importantly, why are you upgrading?
My previous PC is no longer functioning.
CPU: Intel Core i5 12400F 6x 2.50GHz So.1700 BOX - 140 MB
RAM: 32GB (2x 16GB) G.Skill RipJaws V schwarz DDR4-3200 DIMM CL16-18-18-38
32 or 16 GB? Does this fit with the motherboard? - 70-75
Storage Options:
1TB Lexar NM790 M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 3D-NAND TLC (LNM790X001T-RNNNG)
or
1TB WD Blue SN580 M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 3D-NAND TLC (WDS100T3B0E)
Recommendations: Do these models work together with the motherboard?
Power Supply: 550 Watt quiet operation – Pure Power 12 M Modular 80+ Gold
Is 550 Watt sufficient, or should I consider 650?
GPU:
- 12GB MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ventus 2X OC Aktiv PCIe 4.0 x16 (Retail)
- 8GB MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Ventus 2X Black OC Aktiv PCIe 4.0 x16 (x8) (Retail) – 300
Which model would suit a 1080p gaming setup? What about the 4060? Any brand suggestions (MSI, Asus, Gigabyte)?
Operating System: Windows 11 Home - 120
Can you install it directly on a completely new system using only a USB stick? (You’ll need the installation key)
Case Options:
- Corsair 4000D Airflow Midi Tower
- Lian Li LANCOOL 215 mit Sichtfenster Midi Tower
- Fractal Design Pop XL Silent Solid schwarz
- Endorfy Regnum 400 Air mit Sichtfenster Midi Tower
All options are around 80-95 watts.
Which one would you recommend? They all lack a power supply. I’m unsure if they’re compatible. The RX 7600 seems to work well but tends to crash frequently.
Thanks for your help.
Lexar for the SSD is recommended. The 4060 GPU model works well; a 650W would provide extra capacity. The exhaust fan for this case is included below.
https://geizhals.eu/arctic-p12-pwm-pst-s...20159.html
P12 PWM PST | 120 mm PWM Fan with Cable Splitter | ACFAN00120A | ARCTIC
ACFAN00120A | This P12 PWM PST features a pressure-optimized 120 mm fan. PWM Sharing Technology (PST) ensures synchronized airflow for optimal cooling. Quick delivery and processing available at ARCTIC Store
www.arctic.de
The case design is highlighted here:
https://geizhals.eu/fractal-design-focus-2-v109332.html
Focus 2 provides a clean, straightforward layout designed to maximize air movement. Its thoughtful internal structure promotes even cooling across the build, simplifying assembly and upgrades while enhancing heat dissipation to key parts.
www.fractal-design.com
For more details, see the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIG4vFQbDn4
It should likely cost no more than one hundred dollars to install DDR 5 with a non-F CPU, using a mATX Gigabyte board from a higher tier in the product line, such as the Aorus or MSI Mortar series. I’m aware that a strict budget might cap it at that amount.