Talks about my recent renovation (the previous one failed in a fire)
Talks about my recent renovation (the previous one failed in a fire)
My previous computer failed in a house fire, so I aimed to make the new one as durable as possible.
Budget: 2,600 (excluding monitor, mouse, and keyboard, which I’ll have to purchase separately).
Location: Las Vegas
Primary Use: PC Gaming
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/wfNw7R
Time frame for assembling the next six months.
Note: Avoiding house fires while dealing with insurance is really frustrating.
With monitor mouse and KB, PCPartPicker provides the following selection:
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor
($358.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler:
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler
($34.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:
Gigabyte B650 AORUS ELITE AX ATX AM5 Motherboard
($181.56 @ Amazon)
Memory:
TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:
Crucial P5 Plus W/Heatsink 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
($87.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:
Crucial P5 Plus W/Heatsink 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
($87.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card:
PNY XLR8 Gaming VERTO EPIC-X RGB OC GeForce RTX 4090 24 GB
($1669.99 @ GameStop)
Case:
Montech AIR 903 MAX ATX Mid Tower Case
($69.98 @ Amazon)
Power Supply:
Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 - TT Premium Edition 1050 W
($120.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor:
LG 48GQ900-B 47.5" 3840 x 2160 120 Hz Display
($696.99 @ B&H)
Keyboard:
Logitech G613 Wireless Standard Keyboard
($74.80 @ Amazon)
Mouse:
Razer Basilisk X HyperSpeed Wireless Optical Mouse
($34.98 @ Walmart)
Overall Cost:
$3509.15
Costs encompass shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
Created by
PCPartPicker
2023-11-23 05:33 EST-0500
In short, I’m saying no to the whole list. As a beginner, I really enjoy learning. Is there an imbalance in power across some sections and not enough in others? Does the budget feel wasted for what I actually need?
Here’s my list for reference, even though the link might not be working.
Ideal to initiate these discussions a week or less prior to buying, observing how component costs fluctuate almost daily. Stay alert for reviews of the RTX 4080 Ti Super 20GB scheduled for January release. NVIDIA has reportedly paused production of the RTX 4070 Ti and RTX 4080, freeing up inventory space for its forthcoming GeForce RTX 40-series SUPER graphics cards. The firm anticipates this shift will...
It makes sense. I prefer to purchase components gradually, starting with the case and power supply first, then moving on to the motherboard, CPU, RAM, cooler, and storage all at once. Waiting on RAM until the GPU arrives helps me control my budget better. Also, checking prices for individual parts is useful.
I recently bought my first part—the case—based on your suggestions. The next item will be the power supply.
What are your thoughts on choosing a more expensive power supply such as the Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 - TT Premium Edition 1050 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply compared to cheaper options?
I haven't checked a Thermaltake PSU because they had the fire problems and misled people about it.
The tt gf3 are solid choices. If the cost fits, consider it. The 7800x3d is currently the top gaming CPU and handles heat efficiently while using less power. The B650 can upgrade to next-generation processors. The z790 is nearing the end of its life; it won't support 15th generation CPUs and lacks PCIe 5.0 support. CPU Benchmarks and Hierarchy 2025: CPU Rankings We've conducted extensive CPU benchmarks on both new and older Intel and AMD processors, providing rankings.