Review of Your Mid-Level Gaming Build
Review of Your Mid-Level Gaming Build
I'm just starting out with building a gaming PC and I need some advice. I have a budget of around $2000.
For the CPU, I'm considering the Intel Core i7-13700K, which is a 13th Gen Raptor Lake 16-core processor with a base frequency of 3.4 GHz and an E-core base frequency of 2.5 GHz. It comes with Intel UHD Graphics 770 and costs $410.99.
The motherboard I'm looking at is the ASUS ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming WiFi 6E, compatible with Intel 12th and 13th Gen processors. It features PCIe 5.0, DDR5 support, and other features. The price is $254.99.
For memory, I'm planning to use the CORSAIR Vengeance RGB 32GB RAM, which is a 288-pin PC RAM with DDR5 support. The cost for this is $99.99.
The GPU I have in mind is the MSI Gaming GeForce RTX 4070, which offers 12GB of GDDR6X memory. The price for this card is $639.99.
The case I'm considering is the NZXT H9 Flow, a black dual-chamber mid-tower design. It costs $159.99.
For the power supply, I'm thinking about the MSI MPG A650GF, a 650W full modular gaming PSU. The price is $89.99.
Storage options include the Western Digital Blue 2.5" 4TB SATA III SSD, which is priced at $329.99.
Lastly, the operating system I'm planning to install is Microsoft Windows 11 Home 64-bit, with a cost of $129.99.
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Regarding your setup, overall it looks good, but I’d suggest avoiding a single large drive. Instead, divide the SSD cost between a smaller one for the operating system and launchers—around 500GB—and then opt for a bigger PCIe M.2 SSD.
For cooling the processor, here’s my suggestion:
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: Intel Core i7-13700K 3.4 GHz, 16-core
Price: $399.94 (Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool AK500 WH 68.99 CFM
Price: $44.99 (Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI ATX LGA1700
Price: $449.99 (Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB), DDR5-6000 CL30
Price: $129.99 (Amazon)
Storage: TEAMGROUP MP33 512 GB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME
Price: $22.49 (Newegg)
Storage: TEAMGROUP MP34 4 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME
Price: $168.99 (Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte AERO OC GeForce RTX 4070, 12 GB
Price: $669.99 (Amazon)
Case: NZXT H9 Flow ATX Mid Tower
Price: $159.99 (B&H)
Power Supply: MSI MPG A850GF 850 W, 80+ Gold Certified, Fully Modular
Price: $99.99 (Amazon)
Total cost comes to $2146.36
Includes shipping, taxes, and any available discounts.
This summary was created by PCPartPicker
2023-09-10 20:23 EDT-0400
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The 120mm fan is positioned inside the rear compartment of that case for a rear exhaust fan.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
*Intel Core i7-13700F 2.1 GHz 16-Core Processor
($349.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler:
*Deepcool AG620 67.88 CFM CPU Cooler
($43.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard:
*MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
($159.99 @ Amazon)
Memory:
*Patriot Viper Black 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory
($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:
*Samsung 970 Evo Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
($89.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card:
*Gigabyte WINDFORCE OC GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 12 GB Video Card
($799.99 @ Best Buy)
Case:
*Fractal Design Focus 2 ATX Mid Tower Case
($79.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply:
*Corsair RM850e (2023) 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($129.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System:
*Microsoft Windows 11 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit
($117.98 @ Other World Computing)
Case Fan:
*ARCTIC P12 56.3 CFM 120 mm Fan
($9.99 @ Amazon)
Overall Cost: $1861.88
Includes shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
*Selected lowest-priced components based on criteria*
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PCPartPicker
2023-09-11 00:21 EDT-0400
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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...5900.shtml
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Obtain the 4070ti for ray tracing. Acquire the 7900XT for overall performance and RAM if you’re playing modded games.
Current top gaming CPU, 7800X3D with a premium air cooler and other high-end components.
The case includes a front panel type C.
Black and white design with a minimalist RGB finish.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor
($399.00 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler:
Deepcool AK620 DIGITAL 68.99 CFM CPU Cooler
($79.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:
MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard
($219.95 @ B&H)
Memory:
G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 Memory
($99.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:
Crucial P5 Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
($97.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card:
XFX Speedster MERC 310 Radeon RX 7900 XT 20 GB Video Card
($780.66 @ Amazon)
Case:
Cooler Master MasterBox 520 Mesh ATX Mid Tower Case
($64.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply:
MSI MPG A850GF 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($99.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System:
Microsoft Windows 11 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit
($117.98 @ Other World Computing)
Case Fan:
Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB 62 CFM 120 mm Fan
($13.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1974.52
Costs encompass shipping, taxes, and available discounts
Generated by PCPartPicker
2023-09-11 02:11 EDT-0400