https://pcpartpicker.com/list/qLXMYN
These are a general idea of what my budget looks like. I want to use this setup mostly for gaming but since I‘m doing challenge runs for fun anyway, I want to give streaming and youtube a shot.
Feel free to info dump, Im certain, that this can be optimized and maybe even some money saved.
Is it worth to wait for new gen GPUs to release for better performance/prices?
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For this price(actually a 100 bucks cheaper lmao)you can build something like this
[PCPartPicker Part List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/yKjv7R)
Type|Item|Price
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**CPU** | [Intel Core i7-13700KF 3.4 GHz 16-Core Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/w86p99/intel-core-i7-13700kf-34-ghz-16-core-processor-bx8071513700kf) | $324.99 @ Amazon
**CPU Cooler** | [Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/GpbRsY/thermalright-phantom-spirit-120-se-6617-cfm-cpu-cooler-ps120se) | $35.90 @ Amazon
**Motherboard** | [MSI PRO Z790-P WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/k7mmP6/msi-pro-z790-p-wifi-atx-lga1700-motherboard-pro-z790-p-wifi) | $189.00 @ MSI
**Memory** | [Silicon Power Value Gaming 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/cCKscf/silicon-power-value-gaming-32-gb-2-x-16-gb-ddr5-6000-cl30-memory-sp032gxlwu60afdeae) | $94.97 @ Amazon
**Storage** | [Acer Predator GM7000 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Mjstt6/acer-predator-gm7000-2-tb-m2-2280-nvme-solid-state-drive-bl9bwwr106) | $130.00 @ Amazon
**Video Card** | [Gigabyte WINDFORCE V2 GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 16 GB Video Card](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/VxjRsY/gigabyte-windforce-v2-geforce-rtx-4080-super-16-gb-video-card-gv-n408swf3v2-16gd) | $999.99 @ B&H
**Case** | [Montech AIR 903 MAX ATX Mid Tower Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/2MwmP6/montech-air-903-max-atx-mid-tower-case-air-903-max-b) | $69.98 @ Amazon
**Power Supply** | [MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/zF4Zxr/msi-mag-a850gl-pcie5-850-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-mag-a850gl-pcie5) | $89.00 @ MSI
| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
| **Total** | **$1933.83**
| Generated by [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2024-04-09 08:39 EDT-0400 |
I’d go with 7800x3d over the intel. That cpu runs hot and inefficiently
Better architecture the ryzen 7000, don’t you think? 130W less and same performance.
Even tho probably most ppl are tired of seeing the 7800x3d suggestions. Do consider it. It is only positives to go with it, probably the biggest one is that it aint on a dead platform. With some changes you could easily squeeze in a 4080 as well.
Peerless Assassin is the same/better than that cooler and it’s like $30. 32gb of ram is plenty unless you’re doing some super niche workstation build and that SSD is probably overkill, you can get a WD Black that’s cheaper and just as good. That SSD is great but really only for people doing a bunch of IO tasks
Spring for the 4080 series this time, I had 970 last time too, and now 4070FTW, spend the extra and get the 4080.
So many cpu experts in here hating on people having a preference that’s not AMD.
You could wait for the next GPU…but then wait the next gen is just right around the corner after that! You gotta jump in eventually. The current gen and last gen cards are incredible, they are the best currently. One day they won’t be and that’s okay.
If your purely gaming then a 7800x3d is easily the way to go.
Congrats on the upgrade, fucking love that cooler.
[https://pcpartpicker.com/list/LyxVQP](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/LyxVQP)
made some modifications: replaced the cooler with a better one that’s cheaper, swapped the mobo for something just as good but slightly cheaper, got 32gb ram instead of 64, got a cheaper but as good nvme SSD, upgraded psu to 850w, and squeezed in a 4080 super. I stuck with intel, but I would definitely consider the 7800x3d.
Why no PCIe 5 drive?
GJ riding that one card so long. I was on the same wave, but bailed and grabbed a 2060 about four years ago.
Go with a WD_Black SN850X instead of the Samsung 990 pro. I’m a Samsung storage guy through and through, and love their stuff (I own 3 of their 2.5” SSDs) but the SN850X is IMO just as good for a bit less money.
Also I would suggest bumping up to a 850w PSU with this setup to give you some more headroom.
I upgraded mine for a 3060ti 1 year ago.. i loved 970 with all my heart.. powerfull beast
Is there a Micro Center near you?
Take a look at this: [https://pcpartpicker.com/list/dFTFn6](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/dFTFn6)
You get a 4080 Super and 7800X3D. Much better for gaming and streaming combined, and since your list has the Intel KF model you won’t get any igpu related drivers and encoders etc that would otherwise help in some video content creation workflows.
32gb ram (same spec) are more than fine but you can opt up to the 64gig kit if you think you’ll need it.
Also added a better PSU, and a 360mm AIO for cooling -but you could save 60 bucks by going with a Peerless Assassin air cooler instead and spend the extra money on an additional storage drive.
Just a suggestion 🙂
Msi <3
Me and my 950 looking at you with envy
If it’s for gaming go with the 4080 Super, cut down to a less expensive SSD and 32GB of RAM to save budget
Nice case choice 👍
If you gonna do some type of productivity work then is ok, a better cooler is the only thing you need to change.
But if it’s only gaming and streaming then an7800x3d is way better and costs about the same.
64gb ram is way overkill unless you’re doing heavy workstation projects but for gaming 32gb is more than enough
I couldn’t stand my 980 after 8. So props bro.
Save some on a 970 or 980 SSD, and you could get a less fancy 4080.
i see ur going for a minimalistic build and you haven’t fallen for the rgb, lian li, or nzxt bullshit. good man.
– since you are primarily gaming, switch to the 7800x3d along with one of the cheapest b650 wifi atx board u can find. the 7800x3d beats even the 14900ks in gaming.
– swap ur cooler to the ps120se if you’d like. don’t let it’s price fool you, it defeats even the best air coolers.
– you don’t need 64 gigs of ram to game, get the cheapest 32 gig 6000 cl30 kit you can find that has good timings
– 990 pro? suck my 990 millimeter cock. mp44l is all anyone needs to game
– swap ur 750e to an 850e, and although i’m unbothered to do the math, you’ve probably saved enough money following my suggestions to afford a 4080 super or even more idk
ask ur questions. i’ll answer them all