Question$1500 Budget build.
Question$1500 Budget build.
Just curious if I could do slightly better with this build for a friend, I was contemplating moving up to a 13600k, I haven't done my homework on the 4070ti vs 4070ti super just yet if any value is there. Friend kind of wants to stick with the fractal north case, might be able to sway him to a Magnium gear Neo Air 2 for better parts. I don't think I can do much better on a 1600$ish usd budget.
Should have clarified this will be a 1440p/4k rig. Using two diff monitors from what I'm being told.
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/cmJHQP
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4070Ti super for high-resolution gaming if you play at 1440p or 4k. For 1080p, 4070 super or even the standard 4070 works just fine.
Updated with a 2tb SSD and a sleeker cooler:
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
Intel Core i5-13600KF 3.5 GHz 14-Core Processor
($285.98 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler:
Thermalright Phantom Spirit EVO 69 CFM CPU Cooler
($42.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:
MSI MAG B760 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
($164.99 @ Amazon)
Memory:
Silicon Power XPOWER Zenith Gaming 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory
($57.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:
Acer Predator GM7000 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
($124.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card:
MSI VENTUS 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 12 GB Video Card
($729.99 @ Newegg)
Case:
Fractal Design North ATX Mid Tower Case
($139.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply:
Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 - TT Premium Edition 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($94.99 @ Amazon)
Overall cost: $1641.91
Includes shipping, taxes, and available discounts
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2024-02-07 10:41 EST-0500
AMD could be the superior choice, offering more upgrade possibilities regardless.
The 4070 Ti Super features a slightly longer lifespan thanks to its 16GB VRAM, which could also be beneficial. This would cost an additional $70.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor
($308.07 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM
($33.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI PRO B650-S WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard
($170.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30
($102.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
($99.99 @ Dell Technologies)
Video Card: MSI VENTUS 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 12 GB
($729.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design North ATX Mid Tower Case
($149.00 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 - TT Premium Edition 850 W
(80+ Gold Certified, Fully Modular ATX)
($94.99 @ Amazon)
Overall Cost: $1689.91
Includes shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
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2024-02-07 10:44 EST-0500
There was no consideration for a DDR4 configuration to advance him to a 13600kf.
In my view, choosing a 4070 ti super and a 12700k is better than pairing it with a 4070 ti and a 13600k. It’s a bit over the budget compared to others, but this setup offers strong optimization for its price, just like the remaining options:
12700KF is definitely sufficient. I've recently adjusted my overclock to around 5.3Ghz (it's been a while), which brings the P cores closer to a standard 13700K. The 13th and 14th models still offer a bit more cache, but DDR4 4000 is what I settled on, not significantly more.
Search for a 14th generation i5-14500 chipset. It offers comparable performance and thread count to the i7-12700K. Comes with a solid stock RH1 cooler. For most users, it handles games well unless you're a power user or an overclocker. As prices rise, more processing threads are added, but beyond around 8 threads, they offer little extra for gaming. Multiplayer could be the exception. The result will mainly be a slight increase in the maximum turbo clock speed. On the 12700K, the max performance core turbo frequency is 4.9 GHz. On the 14500, it reaches 5.0 GHz. On the 13600K, it hits 5.1 GHz—clear improvements are noticeable. In graphics, I can't give specific advice. The Tom-s gpu hierarchy chart indicates both cards fall within the same performance category. Avoid buying a cheaper F suffix processor without integrated graphics unless necessary. You might save around $25, but integrated graphics are often essential for testing or fixing GPU problems. Your list includes a 1TB M.2 drive. If someone plays only a few games, it's fine. For more demanding use, a 2TB M.2 would be better. DDR4 memory behaves similarly to DDR5, and prices have dropped slightly. However, the difference is narrowing, so I’d recommend going with DDR5 today. Intel doesn’t rely heavily on fast RAM; DDR5 at 5000 MHz should work adequately.
PCPartPicker List of Components
CPU:
- Intel Core i5-13600KF 3.5 GHz 14-Core Processor (($285.98 @ Amazon))
CPU Cooler:
- Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler (($33.90 @ Amazon))
Motherboard:
- MSI PRO Z790-S WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard (($169.99 @ Amazon))
Memory:
- Silicon Power Value Gaming 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory (($95.97 @ Amazon))
Storage:
- ADATA Legend 800 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD (($105.99 @ Amazon))
Video Card:
- MSI VENTUS 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 12 GB Video Card (($729.99 @ Newegg))
Case:
- Fractal Design North ATX Mid Tower Case (($139.99 @ B&H))
Power Supply:
- Corsair RM750e (2023) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply (($84.99 @ Best Buy))
Case Fan:
- ARCTIC P12 56.3 CFM 120 mm Fan (($8.99 @ Amazon))
Overall Total: $1655.79
Prices encompass shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
*Selected lowest-priced items based on criteria*
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2024-02-07 17:54 EST-0500