Question Best gaming PC setup for $3000 CAN (or about $2300 USD)

[thrasher1990]

I'm looking for a new gaming PC setup. I'll need the desktop + a monitor.

I would like the desktop to be a prebuilt.

I can spend about $3000 CAN (or about $2300 USD). Preferably from Canada, so I don't have to spend a lot on shipping.

What are my best choices? I've seen Alienware desktops get really good reviews, but on forums I've seen people bash them.

Thanks for your help!

 

[thrasher1990]

I was thinking an MSI build from New Egg.

https://www.newegg.ca/msi-aegis-rs-12tg-285us/p/N82E16883151060

I guess at this price range, I would get a 2k monitor?

 

[Why_Me]

I'm looking for a new gaming PC setup. I'll need the desktop + a monitor.

I would like the desktop to be a prebuilt.

I can spend about $3000 CAN (or about $2300 USD). Preferably from Canada, so I don't have to spend a lot on shipping.

What are my best choices? I've seen Alienware desktops get really good reviews, but on forums I've seen people bash them.

Thanks for your help!

What's your monitor resolution or do you need one?

 

[thrasher1990]

What's your monitor resolution or do you need one?

Thanks for the response.

I would need a monitor. I was looking at prices ranges, and I suppose a 2K monitor would be best at this price range?

 

[Why_Me]

Thanks for the response.

I would need a monitor. I was looking at prices ranges, and I suppose a 2K monitor would be best at this price range?

Should be able to fit in a 2K monitor if the gpu prices right. tbh I can't honestly think of a decent prebuilt in that price range that doesn't short you on either the motherboard or power supply. Best to order the components and either build it yourself or call around to local mom & pop PC / laptop repair shops and have them build it for you after you receive the components.

 

[Why_Me]

https://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX00122004
Fractal Design Pop Air RGB Tempered Glass Mid Tower Computer Case $134.99

https://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX78766
EVGA G5 850W 80+ Gold Modular ATX Power Supply $129.99

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09Q2XGYKK
GIGABYTE B660M AORUS PRO AX DDR4 $178.98

https://www.shoprbc.com/ca/shop/product_details.php?pid=57483069
Intel Core i7-12700F $408.50

https://www.vuugo.com/deepcool-cpu-coolers-R-AK620-BKNNMT-G.html
DeepCool AK620 CPU Cooler $67.78

https://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX00115681
Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3600MHz 32GB (2x16GB) CL18 $139.99

https://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX00115145
WD Blue SN550 2TB M.2 PCI-E NVMe SSD $204.99

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0995S7548
MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming Z Trio 10GB Graphics Card $1,099.99

https://www.newegg.ca/p/N82E16824012015
GIGABYTE G27Q 27" 144Hz 1440P Gaming Monitor, 2560 x 1440 IPS Display, 1ms (MPRT) Response Time, 92% DCI-P3, VESA Display HDR400, FreeSync Premium, 1x DisplayPort 1.2, 2x HDMI 2.0, 2x USB 3.0, Height Adjustable $359.99

Total: $2725.20 CAD

https://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX00120700
Microsoft Windows 11 Home (32/64 bit) USB $189.99

A better look at those components.

https://www.gigabyte.com/Monitor/G27Q#kf

https://www.pcgamer.com/gigabyte-g27q-gaming-monitor-review/
G-SYNC Compatible

Pop Air

Fractal fuse flair with function in the new Pop series of cases that doesn’t skimp on aesthetics or flexibility. The entire series offers a solid foundation and excellent build quality, giving all users plenty of options and room to maneuver.

www.fractal-design.com

https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B660M-AORUS-PRO-AX-DDR4-rev-1x#kf

https://global.deepcool.com/product...-High-Performance-CPU-Cooler/2021/13067.shtml

https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/deepcool-ak620-review

DeepCool AK620 Review

DeepCool looks to assert dominance with its latest dual-tower air cooler, the AK620. Featuring an accommodating height of just 160 mm, it fits where other large coolers won't—all while packing serious performance with clean and stylish looks.

www.techpowerup.com

https://ark.intel.com/content/www/u...2700f-processor-25m-cache-up-to-4-90-ghz.html

i7 12700 / 12700F gaming benchmarks.

 

[PEnns]

You should have a look at HP's Omen 45L line.

It's highly customizable and a very decent system starts at $1500.

HP Omen 45L

 

[g-unit1111]

You should have a look at HP's Omen 45L line.

It's highly customizable and a very decent system starts at $1500.

HP Omen 45L

Why? That was maybe a thing a few months ago when you couldn't find GPUs anywhere. But now that you can buy them again, there's no reason to go prebuild anymore.

This is what I would suggest:

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 3.7 GHz 12-Core Processor ($449.99 @ Amazon Canada)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H115i RGB PLATINUM 97 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($356.22 @ Amazon Canada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte X570 AORUS ELITE WIFI ATX AM4 Motherboard ($239.99 @ Memory Express)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 32 GB (4 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($211.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($199.95 @ shopRBC)
Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($199.95 @ shopRBC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce RTX 3070 8 GB VENTUS 2X OC Video Card
Case: Corsair 4000D Airflow ATX Mid Tower Case ($114.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Power Supply: SeaSonic PRIME 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($192.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro OEM 64-bit ($155.25 @ Vuugo)
Total: $2121.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-07-26 19:33 EDT-0400

 

[PEnns]

Why? That was maybe a thing a few months ago when you couldn't find GPUs anywhere. But now that you can buy them again, there's no reason to go prebuild anymore.

This is what I would suggest:

PCPartPicker Part List

Because.....

1 - The original post showed interest in prebuilts (from Newegg)

2 - The Omen 45L from HP can be customized to even include a 3080 (unlike your 3070 suggestion) and all the toys you mentioned, for about or even less than the amount you posted!

3 - The reviews for the Omen 45L have been overwhelmingly positive.

4 - Many of us have have done enough building and want someone else, like HP, to enjoy this activity!

 

[g-unit1111]

Because.....

1 - The original post showed interest in prebuilts (from Newegg)

OK I missed that part.

2 - The Omen 45L from HP can be customized to even include a 3080 (unlike your 3070 suggestion) and all the toys you mentioned, for about or even less than the amount you posted!

3 - The reviews for the Omen 45L have been overwhelmingly positive.

That’s not bad, I still have issues with prebuilt though. If that’s the way you want to go then that’s fine.

4 - Many of us have have done enough building and want someone else, like HP, to enjoy this activity!

The company that used to occupy the warehouse space next to where I work was a Cyberpower affiliate and everyday I would see some serious atrocities being committed (like glass cases being stacked on top of each other, resulting in broken glass everywhere in the parking lot). They treat these machines like garbage and judging by their track record, it really shows. We were glad when they moved out.