Question$1000 build advice
Question$1000 build advice
I'm assembling a PC with a $1000 budget and checking compatibility for these components. General advice applies here. Thank you.
Compatible? Yes.
Your power supply is poor. Think about this model instead:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BVXYF78D
Avoid the A620 chipset. Lower-end boards aren't very upgrade-friendly. Don't focus much on BIOS updates, etc.
B650 or B650e are the typical pick for a basic gaming setup.
X670 or X670e if you expect a lot of I/O and expansion needs.
A bit pricier yet it should provide better durability. The PSU or the be quiet! model suggested by COLGeek is functional for future upgrades. A 320W GPU isn’t something you should force into a weak power supply.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 4.7 GHz 6-Core Processor – $206.95 (Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Assassin X 120 Refined SE 66.17 CFM – $17.89 (Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B650M-HDV/M.2 Micro ATX AM5 – $119.99 (Amazon)
Memory: Silicon Power Value Gaming 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 – $97.97 (Amazon)
Storage: Crucial P3 Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD – $61.99 (Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce RTX 3080 VENTUS 3X 10G OC – $420.00
Case: Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L MicroATX Mini Tower – $39.99 (Amazon)
Power Supply: Thermaltake Toughpower GX3 850 W 80+ Gold Certified ATX – $89.99 (Amazon)
Total: $1054.77
Includes shipping, taxes, and available discounts
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2024-04-05 10:55 EDT-0400
Your PSU won't handle the task.
The 3080 card is a high-performance model requiring a minimum of 750w:
https://us.msi.com/Graphics-Card/GeForce...cification
Compatibility is fine, but not ideal. Have you mentioned 3080 already? I wouldn't be purchasing one right now. A 10gb drive will likely degrade quickly. The motherboard won't support future upgrades well due to its weak power delivery setup. The PSU looks subpar. Apparently, the P3 plus is a dramless QLC drive. The RAM runs a bit slower for AM5. The case has poor airflow and is similar to the QL500.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3n80GxU-Zs&t=15s
In short, it's a waste of $1k.
I've reviewed everything in this thread and created a new list. Please share your thoughts.
Also, I don't currently own the 3080; it seems to be the top choice for my budget. Let me know if you have any other opinions.
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/NWqLL9
I own a Thermaltake Versa – it’s quite disappointing. It’s a cheap build with no cable management and all the usual shortcomings.
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/M2dj9c
I kept the Crucial P3 Plus from your previous picks, and added a bit more to the case and power supply.
If I had the chance, I’d really advise moving away from a 10 gig 3080 – you won’t get much benefit from ray tracing at higher settings, even with DLSS. These features demand more VRAM than simple rastering, and ray tracing isn’t worth it below a certain budget, which is around $600 US right now. Plus, Nvidia still leaves you with a limited VRAM buffer.
If a 12 gig 3080 becomes available, it would really help in the long term. Otherwise, consider getting a 7800XT – it’s a reliable card that lasts for many uses.
$440 RTX 4060 TI 16GB
$420 I believe the 3080 offers a decent alternative since it outperforms the 4060Ti in ray tracing for similar prices.
$7800XT costs around $480 and matches the RTX 4070 at about $530.
$7900 GRE is priced at $540, which is a solid option.
For general use, the 4070 Super is worth considering but it’s currently $590.
Increase your budget to $1500 and you’ll have fewer compromises. This is the only option for achieving solid RT performance. The 4060 GPUs are insufficient; opt for a 4070 Super or 4070 Ti, which begin around $600 and rise from there.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: Intel Core i5-13600K 3.5 GHz 14-Core Processor
($279.99 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Scythe Fuma 3 67.62 CFM CPU Cooler
($49.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B760 GAMING X AX ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
($169.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
($109.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial P3 Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
($123.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: Asus DUAL OC GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12 GB Video Card
($599.99 @ B&H)
Case: Phanteks XT PRO ATX Mid Tower Case
($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX
($109.90 @ Amazon)
Total: $1493.83
Includes shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
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2024-04-05 17:10 EDT-0400
For $1000
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: Intel Core i5-12600KF 3.7 GHz 10-Core Processor
($154.65 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Assassin X 120 Refined SE 66.17 CFM
($17.89 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B760 GAMING X AX ATX LGA1700
($169.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Mushkin Redline ST 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30
($97.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial P3 Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
($61.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: Zotac GAMING Twin Edge OC GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB
($289.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks XT PRO ATX Mid Tower
($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850 W 80+ Gold Certified
($109.90 @ Amazon)
Total: $952.39
Includes shipping, taxes, and available discounts
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2024-04-05 17:08 EDT-0400
Reminder - The power supply remains the same; it offers more power than necessary but is a dependable choice for future RT upgrades.