Build Advice First PC build. Would appreciate advice

[airconditi0n3r]

So this is my first time building a PC so any advice or suggestions would be helpful. The PC will be used for both gaming and school work: CAD, programming, etc. Currently my main concern is whether the cpu cooler I've chosen will be powerful enough and whether everything will be able to fit in the case. Also, I already have a 2Tb Samsung 970 Evo Pro ssd and I'll be using my old PC's monitor for the next couple months until I save up enough for a newer one.

Keeping this under $1500 is a must and preferably around the $1250.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/tPr4Kp

Thank you!

 

[punkncat]

I would consider a beefier cooler for that 12700K. Check dimensions on the case, but the NH9 barely keeps my 11600K tamed. It will not be up to the task.
Budget-wise, I might be tempted to try the Assassin cooler than has had such great review performance of late.

 

[airconditi0n3r]

I would consider a beefier cooler for that 12700K. Check dimensions on the case, but the NH9 barely keeps my 11600K tamed. It will not be up to the task.
Budget-wise, I might be tempted to try the Assassin cooler than has had such great review performance of late.

Is this the cooler you're talking about?

https://www.amazon.com/Assassin-III-Heatpipes-Clearance-Technology/dp/B07T4FNXWD

 

[Why_Me]

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: *Intel Core i7-12700K 3.6 GHz 12-Core Processor ($259.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: *Deepcool AG620 67.88 CFM CPU Cooler ($45.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: *MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($164.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: *Crucial CT2K16G48C40U5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-4800 CL40 Memory ($80.98 @ Amazon)
Video Card: *Zotac Twin Edge OC GeForce RTX 4070 12 GB Video Card ($589.99 @ Newegg)
Case: *Fractal Design Pop Air ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: *Corsair RM750e (2023) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $1321.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-06-14 21:25 EDT-0400

 

[airconditi0n3r]

Is the GTX 4070 better than RX 6800?

 

[Why_Me]

Is the GTX 4070 better than RX 6800?

Better drivers, DLSS3, lower power consumption goes to Nvidia. In raster those cards are dead even.

 

[airconditi0n3r]

I currently have a RTX 2070 and the vast majority of games I'm playing run pretty smoothly so I guess I feel like the extra 20FPS isnt worth an extra $100

 

[Lucky_SLS]

6800XT and AM5 platform for future upgrades.

the 12th gen is a bit slow compared to ryzen 5000.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 4.7 GHz 6-Core Processor ($245.98 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool AG620 67.88 CFM CPU Cooler ($45.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Flare X5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory ($91.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: ASRock Phantom Gaming D OC Radeon RX 6800 XT 16 GB Video Card ($499.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Divider 370 TG ARGB ATX Mid Tower Case ($71.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Phanteks Revolt Pro 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1285.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-06-15 02:31 EDT-0400

 

[airconditi0n3r]

6800XT and AM5 platform for future upgrades.

the 12th gen is a bit slow compared to ryzen 5000.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 4.7 GHz 6-Core Processor ($245.98 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool AG620 67.88 CFM CPU Cooler ($45.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Flare X5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory ($91.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: ASRock Phantom Gaming D OC Radeon RX 6800 XT 16 GB Video Card ($499.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Divider 370 TG ARGB ATX Mid Tower Case ($71.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Phanteks Revolt Pro 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1285.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-06-15 02:31 EDT-0400

Would a 750w PSU be enough for the RX 6800 xt?

 

[Lucky_SLS]

^ yup.

 

[airconditi0n3r]

^ yup.

I already bought the rx 6800, should i just wait till it gets here and return it and then buy the rx 6800 xt?

 

[Blackink]

So this is my first time building a PC so any advice or suggestions would be helpful. The PC will be used for both gaming and school work: CAD, programming, etc. Currently my main concern is whether the cpu cooler I've chosen will be powerful enough and whether everything will be able to fit in the case. Also, I already have a 2Tb Samsung 970 Evo Pro ssd and I'll be using my old PC's monitor for the next couple months until I save up enough for a newer one.

Keeping this under $1500 is a must and preferably around the $1250.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/tPr4Kp

Thank you!

Make sure you have fun building it!!

 

[Lucky_SLS]

I already bought the rx 6800, should i just wait till it gets here and return it and then buy the rx 6800 xt?

If the price is the same as in the part list i posted above, why not return the 6800 and enjoy the 6800XT?

 

[airconditi0n3r]

If the price is the same as in the part list i posted above, why not return the 6800 and enjoy the 6800XT?

Do you get all the money back when you return on NewEgg. Like both the price of the gpu and taxes?

 

[Lucky_SLS]

I am not from the US, so i might be wrong. I think Newegg has a restocking fee. But yes, you would get a complete refund.