Question First new gaming build in a longg time - need help with parts

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joebuzz83

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Hi,

Thank you for reading this and potentially helping me find parts that work. I have a need to upgrade my computer because it's using a ton of old components with some newer ones mixed in. I need to be able to upgrade and use 6 monitors to use for work and play games without a problem.

Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: ASAP

Budget Range: (e.g.: 300-400) Before / After Rebates; Before / After Shipping: $2,500 +/-

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Work, programming, gaming, ADHD fueled 6 screen use

Are you buying a monitor:
No


Parts to Upgrade: (e.g.: CPU, mobo, RAM) Include Power Supply Make & Model If Re-using:
Parts that need upgrading:
  1. Video Card: must be able to ray trace at max settings plus be able to handle 1x 1440p monitor and 5 1080p monitors with Display Port
  2. Motherboard
  3. CPU
  4. SSD
  5. Do I need a new case if my current case fits a 2070 super?
  6. Anything else I missed?

Reusing unless i need to upgrade:
  1. Power Supply: Rosewill BRONZE Series, RBR1000-MS, 1000W Semi-Modular Power Supply
  2. 32 GB DDR4 Ram: G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR4 2400 (PC4 19200)
  3. Keyboard
  4. Mouse
  5. Monitors
  6. Case that fits a GTX 2070 super

Do you need to buy OS: No
Please note that if you're using an OEM license of Windows, you will need a new one when buying a new motherboard.

Preferred Website(s) for Parts:
(e.g.: newegg.com, ncix.com -- to show us selection & pricing) Amazon.com for everything please!

Location: City, State/Region, Country - we need to know where these parts are being assembled and whether there are good store-only deals available: Staten Island, NY, USA

Parts Preferences: by brand or type (e.g.: I would like to upgrade to Intel CPU) Intel/Nvidia

Overclocking: Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe

Your Monitor Resolution: 1 x 1440p monitor and 5 x 1080p monitors with Display Port

Additional Comments: (e.g.: Need to have a window and lots of bling, I would like a quiet PC. Please also list specific software or games you're using)

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: (e.g. I'm having trouble running game X or my PSU broke) I need to be able to use 6 monitors without lag or stuttering while also performing many tasks related to programming or using IDE's. Additionally I'm a gamer and the card needs to be able to play games using RTX at max, so maybe higher end 3080 series graphics card?
 
I used all of the information I received from all of you to make my own decisions on parts based on where my company is allowed to shop and timing of when i would receive parts. My company bought these components for me:

  1. 1 x ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ 27” HDR Gaming Monitor, 1440P WQHD (2560 x 1440) $377.01
  2. 1 x ASUS TUF Z790-Plus WiFi D4 LGA 1700(Intel®12th&13th Gen) ATX Motherboard $289.99
  3. 1 x Intel Core i7-13700K Desktop Processor 16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores) 30M Cache, up to 5.4 GHz $449.99
  4. 1 x Noctua NH-U12S chromax.Black, 120mm Single-Tower CPU Cooler (Black) $79.95
  5. 1 x EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti XC3 Ultra Gaming, 12G-P5-3955-KR, 12GB GDDR6X, iCX3 Cooling, ARGB LED, Metal Backplate $1,349.99
  6. 1 x Samsung 970 EVO Plus SSD 1TB NVMe M.2 Internal Solid State Hard Drive $105.99
  7. 1 x G.Skill Trident Z RGB Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin SDRAM DDR4 4000 $149.99
  8. 1 x TONOR Conference USB Microphone, Omnidirectional Condenser PC Mic $23.77
  9. 1 x HUO JI E-Yooso Z-88 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard $39.99
Total: $2,866.67

Let me know if I made any mistakes here, but I think it's good to go. I have the rest of the parts, including my current lian Li case, 1000w PSU, 6 hard drives, and 5 monitors. Planning to use the advice on this forum to plug 2 monitors into onboard or split 2 DP's.
That cpu cooler isn't going to cut it for that cpu. I'd be looking at a 240mm AIO or Noctua chromax dual tower at the least.

https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/arctic-liquid-freezer-ii-240

https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Liquid-Freezer-All-One/dp/B07WSDLRVP/
ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 240 $92.99

https://www.amazon.com/Noctua-NH-D15-chromax-Black-Dual-Tower-Cooler/dp/B07Y87YHRH/
Noctua NH-D15 chromax.Black Dual-Tower CPU Cooler $109.95

btw here's a board with stronger chokes and newer audio codec.

https://www.asus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z790-plus-wifi-d4/

https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16813144570
MSI PRO Z790-A WIFI DDR4 $269.99
 

logainofhades

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I'll just buy this one myself. I think that's fair after everything my company paid for. Which brands and specs would you suggest? I dont know much about psu except that 1000w is usually overkill.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/jR...-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020201-na
For high end 30 and 40 series Nvidia, and for say a 6900xt, 1000w is not overkill.
I used all of the information I received from all of you to make my own decisions on parts based on where my company is allowed to shop and timing of when i would receive parts. My company bought these components for me:

  1. 1 x ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ 27” HDR Gaming Monitor, 1440P WQHD (2560 x 1440) $377.01
  2. 1 x ASUS TUF Z790-Plus WiFi D4 LGA 1700(Intel®12th&13th Gen) ATX Motherboard $289.99
  3. 1 x Intel Core i7-13700K Desktop Processor 16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores) 30M Cache, up to 5.4 GHz $449.99
  4. 1 x Noctua NH-U12S chromax.Black, 120mm Single-Tower CPU Cooler (Black) $79.95
  5. 1 x EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti XC3 Ultra Gaming, 12G-P5-3955-KR, 12GB GDDR6X, iCX3 Cooling, ARGB LED, Metal Backplate $1,349.99
  6. 1 x Samsung 970 EVO Plus SSD 1TB NVMe M.2 Internal Solid State Hard Drive $105.99
  7. 1 x G.Skill Trident Z RGB Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin SDRAM DDR4 4000 $149.99
  8. 1 x TONOR Conference USB Microphone, Omnidirectional Condenser PC Mic $23.77
  9. 1 x HUO JI E-Yooso Z-88 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard $39.99
Total: $2,866.67

Let me know if I made any mistakes here, but I think it's good to go. I have the rest of the parts, including my current lian Li case, 1000w PSU, 6 hard drives, and 5 monitors. Planning to use the advice on this forum to plug 2 monitors into onboard or split 2 DP's.


Monitor is overpriced. I will include the ones I am using. That GPU is severely overpriced, even for a 3080ti. Soon you will be able to get an RTX 4080 for that price. A 3080 12gb is much cheaper, and only 3-5 fps slower, on average. SSD is overpriced. You can get gen 4 drives for a similar price. Cooler is not enough. Frankly you have the budget, you should go DDR5.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i7-13700K 3.4 GHz 16-Core Processor ($449.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool AK620 68.99 CFM CPU Cooler ($64.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-5600 CL36 Memory ($176.59 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial P5 Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI VENTUS 3X PLUS OC GeForce RTX 3080 12GB LHR 12 GB Video Card ($834.08 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair HX1200 Platinum 1200 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($256.12 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Acer Nitro XV272U Vbmiiprx 27.0" 2560 x 1440 170 Hz Monitor ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2421.73
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-10-28 21:38 EDT-0400



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