The problem arises because testing the new system is challenging with only a £2,500 budget and no GPU available.
The problem arises because testing the new system is challenging with only a £2,500 budget and no GPU available.
So, it’s time for a fresh take on the setup. Right now I’m using an I7 8700K with 64GB DDR4 RAM at 2133MHz, probably GSKill, and the PC isn’t present so this is based on memory.
I also have a 4080 Super that I plan to transfer over. ChatGPT suggested an Intel Core i9-14900KF, but it’s been almost eight years since I searched for a new machine, leaving me with limited knowledge about today’s market.
Estimated Purchase Timeline:
Within four weeks
Budget Range:
£2,500
Important System Uses (from most to least):
gaming, I do a lot of AI art work, I’m also a writer so I use it for concept designs, some video editing.
Monitor:
No
Upgrade Items:
Mainly CPU motherboard and RAM, a bigger case than my Coolermaster Storm Trooper, plus some good fans would be nice (not sure if Noctua are still the best quiet ones...). Everything else I can wait for. I already have a 1000W PSU that’s fine.
Operating System:
No
Preferred Parts Sources:
Prefer UK-based suppliers...
Location:
South East England
Parts Preferences:
Only Intel parts, the rest I don’t use, if possible, keep RGB low or none.
Overclocking:
No
SLI or Crossfire:
NO
Monitor Resolution:
3x 27" 2560x1440
Extra Notes:
A quiet PC would be ideal, though it doesn’t have to be completely silent—it just shouldn’t disturb others since it’s behind my screens.
Most importantly, why are you upgrading?
My old machine is almost eight years old and is currently in the workshop because either the CPU or motherboard has failed. I’ve tried getting a new board, but now I’m seeing CPU errors. I can’t find a new 17 8700K, and I don’t want to buy a second-hand CPU from Facebook or eBay... I’m just checking what upgrades are actually possible if I switch over.
This project could be developed using AMD's AM5 platform;
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D 4.4 GHz 12-Core Processor
(£439.99 @ Amazon UK)
CPU Cooler:
ID-COOLING FROZN A620 PRO SE 58 CFM CPU Cooler
(£29.99 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard:
MSI MAG B650M MORTAR WIFI Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard
(£179.99 @ AWD-IT)
Memory:
Silicon Power XPOWER Zenith Gaming 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
(£176.99 @ Amazon UK)
Storage:
Solidigm P44 Pro 512 GB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
(£67.97 @ MoreCoCo)
Storage:
Solidigm P44 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
(£157.47 @ Scan.co.uk)
Video Card:
Asus DUAL OC GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER 16 GB Video Card
(£769.99 @ CCL Computers)
Case:
Fractal Design Meshify 2 Mini MicroATX Mid Tower Case
(£104.99 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply:
MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
(£79.00 @ Computer Orbit)
Overall Cost:
£2006.38
Costs encompass shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
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PCPartPicker
2024-12-17 19:15 GMT+0000
Two SSDs are recommended—one for the operating system, applications, and launchers. The bigger drive is ideal for your game collection. You might consider adding an HDD to store finished projects.
For a contrasting setup, here’s an Intel alternative;
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
Intel Core i9-14900KS 3.2 GHz 24-Core Processor
(£646.99 @ AWD-IT)
CPU Cooler:
ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 280 72.8 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
(£60.82 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard:
Gigabyte Z790M AORUS ELITE AX ICE Micro ATX LGA1700 Board
(£254.20 @ Newegg UK)
Memory:
Corsair Vengeance RGB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 Memory
(£174.99 @ Ebuyer)
Storage:
Solidigm P44 Pro 512 GB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
(£67.97 @ MoreCoCo)
Storage:
Solidigm P44 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
(£157.47 @ Scan.co.uk)
Video Card:
Asus DUAL OC GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER 16 GB Video Card
(£769.99 @ CCL Computers)
Case:
Fractal Design Meshify 2 Mini MicroATX Mid Tower Case
(£104.99 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply:
MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
(£79.00 @ Computer Orbit)
Final Amount:
£2316.42
All prices contain shipping, taxes, and any available discounts
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PCPartPicker
2024-12-17 19:21 GMT+0000
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
*
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K 3.9 GHz 20-Core Processor
(£379.97 @ Amazon UK)
CPU Cooler:
*
Deepcool AK620 ZERO DARK 68.99 CFM CPU Cooler
(£55.00 @ Computer Orbit)
Motherboard:
*
Gigabyte Z890 EAGLE WIFI7 ATX LGA1851 Motherboard
(£224.99 @ Amazon UK)
Memory:
*
Kingston FURY Beast 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
(£179.73 @ Amazon UK)
Case:
*
Montech AIR 903 BASE ATX Mid Tower Case
(£56.94 @ CCL Computers)
Total:
£896.63
Costs cover shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
*Selected lowest-priced items based on criteria
Created by
PCPartPicker
2024-12-17 19:27 GMT+0000
Thank you for your help. I'm still unsure about what I'll get, but I'm trying to avoid liquid cooling since I had bad experiences with them before. I should do more research. On the positive side, I can bring my 4080super from my current system, which will save me around £1,000.
You mentioned having a PSU and GPU. The 9800x3d model is currently in limited supply.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor
(£463.71 @ Amazon UK)
CPU Cooler:
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 140 77.8 CFM CPU Cooler
(£45.00 @ Computer Orbit)
Motherboard:
Gigabyte X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ATX AM5 Motherboard
(£285.99 @ Ebuyer)
Memory:
Corsair Vengeance 96 GB (2 x 48 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
(£325.99 @ Corsair UK)
Storage:
Crucial T500 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
(£72.92 @ Amazon UK)
Storage:
Crucial T500 4 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
(£232.99 @ Amazon UK)
Case:
Corsair 7000D AIRFLOW ATX Full Tower Case
(£204.98 @ Scan.co.uk)
Overall Cost:
£1631.58
Includes shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
Created by
PCPartPicker
2024-12-19 20:47 GMT+0000
I think he might have suggested one of the coolers, but I like the case too. My 4080 only fit in my Storm Trooper. I’m interested in a 1tb NVME drive, since I’ve learned that NVME drives and SSDs usually last longer than HDDs. Right now I own four 4TB HDDs and two 250GB SSDs. Honestly, I should take some time to figure out exactly what I need, because I want this system to last me another decade. Of course, I can’t say for sure if my needs will change in ten years, but it’s cool to see what people recommend.