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    Question New Build Help $2500, Help Nytmare

    Final update, to close the loop !!! I did get everything installed, and the computer up and running. :D The physical component installation was fun and went relatively smoothly except, the GPU almost did not fit in my full tower LianLi case 😲. I was sweating it a bit, but I was able to do a...
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    Question New Build Help $2500, Help Nytmare

    Okay, Whew ! Everything is in the mail from NewEgg. I was able to make a last minute change to the i7-13700k CPU. i7-13700k; 4070ti, DDR5 32 mb, 500 mb/2 TB SSD’s, Z790 mobo, CPU water cooler. Again thanks to all who helped out. The guidance and help was very much appreciated. I would think...
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    Question New Build Help $2500, Help Nytmare

    Another question... 1. I was able to change the order to an i7-13700K. I otherwise kept the other components (Z790 Mobo, 4070Ti GPU, etc.) Looking at CPU spec sheet, it supports DDR5 up to 5600, my memory that I ordered was DDR5 6000. G.SKILL Trident Z5 RGB Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin PC...
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    Question New Build Help $2500, Help Nytmare

    Okay, I was to able to cancel the bulk of the order before being shipped. Would changing to the i7-13700K be a good move for around the same price?
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    Question New Build Help $2500, Help Nytmare

    Well, Hopefully, I did not screw the pooch, and order something wrong :oops: I did read and research all the good advice given on this thread. I also did a PCPartPicker check off all the parts to check compatibility. I even checked the MOBO's qualified list of memory and picked one from the...
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    Question New Build Help $2500, Help Nytmare

    This is what I had in the buy list. CPU COOLER CORSAIR - iCUE H100i ELITE LCD Display Liquid CPU Cooler 120mm Fans + 240mm Radiator Liquid Cooling System + Custom IPS LCD Screen - Newegg.com My case setup would work better with a dual fan radiator set up vs. a tri fan set up This looks to be...
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    Question New Build Help $2500, Help Nytmare

    Hey also Newegg has Intel Core i9-12900K on sale tonight at 430.99 (-$ 220)... what you think?
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    Question New Build Help $2500, Help Nytmare

    Again thank you for the help. To clarify, I am thinking 500 mb would be plenty for OS primary drive. 2-4 TB would be plenty for second data drive Currently, my old rig has 250 mb SSD for OS and 1 TB spinner for data (only used at this point 1/3 of the 1 tb) So a recommendation for the 500 mb...
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    Question New Build Help $2500, Help Nytmare

    Hello, 1. I had rough budget of around $2,500 USD. I am currently a bit over. If it is recommended, I could add some $ for SSD on both primary and secondary drive. Currently have a 250 mb SSD for Windows and 1 TB spinning HD for data. 500 mb would probably be plenty for Windows and 2-4 TB...
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    Question New Build Help $2500, Help Nytmare

    OKAY, I would like to pull the trigger and place the order in the next day. :oops: Very special thanks to.....Why_Me and LaFong for the prior help. Please take a look at the final build choices prior to me ordering. Thank you very much ! CPU Intel Core i7-13700KF - Core i7 13th Gen Raptor...
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    Question New Build Help $2500, Help Nytmare

    Kudos to the great info people have provided. It is much appreciated! 1. Why should I go with the H770 or B760 as opposed to the Z790 mobo ? 2. If I am getting a gaming GPU, why would it be important to have the integrated graphics on the CPU, like the Intel Core i7-13700F $379.99 that you...
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    Question New Build Help $2500, Help Nytmare

    Why Me or whoever.... With the holidays things got too busy to order the PC upgrade parts. With the release of new hardware options for 2023.......would any of the above upgrade suggestions change ? Again looking at a budget of around $2,500 USD. Prefer Newegg, but okay with Amazon. Would...
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    Question New Build Help $2500, Help Nytmare

    1. Stupid question, but what is "RGB"? 2. What is the advantage of the B760 chipset over the Z790? 3. On the existing Lian Li case I have, I did add some extra internal fans along the with new side panel with a 250 mm fan. So the airflow is better than what was present in the stock set up...
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    Question New Build Help $2500, Help Nytmare

    Heya, The case is somewhat getting old, but build quality is quite nice and very roomy for all the parts. The case is legacy and is not being built anymore. LIAN LI PC-A7110B Black Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case LIAN LI PC-A7110B Black Computer Case - Newegg.com
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    Question New Build Help $2500, Help Nytmare

    Okay, trying things again tweaking things around. If I can again get a review of the choices with regard to compatibility and individual component choices. Budget around $2500 Sites: Newegg but Amazon is fine Much appreciated any help provided ! CPU Intel Core i7-13700K - Core i7 13th Gen...