Hello all,
Okay, so I would appreciate some feedback on a proposed build. For reference, here is my current build that I put together in the fall of 2018:
Intel Core i7-8700k
ASUS Prime Z370-A
Noctua NH-D15S
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080Ti SC2 Gaming
Samsung 860 Evo 500 GB
EVGA Supernova 750 G3
16 GB DDR4 Corsair RAM
Fractal Design Meshify C Midtower
What I am looking for is a PC that can handle a variety of games (AAA "cinematic" titles, MP shooters, etc.) at 4K +100 FPS, as well as normal office work. My normal build cycle going back to 2008 has been to build a new rig every 5 years or so, but it would be nice to stretch this one to maybe 6-7 years. I am not trying to "future-proof" as such, just going as high-end as I can and hopefully it will last a bit longer than my normal rigs. I don't have a problem with turning settings down in the future if I have to, and I am not someone who tends to upgrade components mid-cycle. I was going back and forth between a 4080 and a 4090, but decided to say the hell with it and just go for the best possible card right now. I am in a much better spot financially than I used to be so splurging on this build is something I can justify.
Here is what I have come up with, with some rationale (https://pcpartpicker.com/list/QLnChk)
Intel i7-13700K - Was thinking of going for the i5, but I have a local Microcenter and the i7 is just $80 more.
ASUS PRIME z790-A WIFI ATX - Wanted a DDR5 motherboard, and the ASUS seems to be a reasonable cost effective choice. Don't really need a +$400 motherboard as I am not looking at doing crazy overclocking.
Gigabyte GAMING OC GeForce RTX 4090 - Looked at a lot of reviews, and this seems like a good model and is actually available frequently recently. Would like a FE but they are basically non-existent in terms of stock.
Corsair Vengeance 32 GB DDR5-6000 - If I am going to do a new build with a 13th gen. Intel I figured it would be better to just go DDR5 rather than DDR4 even if it is somewhat more expensive.
Corsair RM1000x (2021) 1000W 80+ Gold - I want a reliable power supply from a reputable manufacturer, and with a 13th gen. processor and 4090 figured 1000W would be necessary.
Western Digital Black SN850X 2TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 NVME - This would be my boot drive and main gaming storage drive. I have several other SSDs for more bulk storage.
Arctic Liquid Freezer II 360 AIO - Went back and forth on liquid vs. air, but have read quite a bit on how hot the 13th gen. can get.
Fractal Design Meshify 2 ATX Midtower - Have looked at a lot of different models, but I have used Fractal Design twice in the past (Define series and Meshify C, my current case) and I really like their cases.
Gigabyte M32U 4K 144 Hz - This is the monitor the system will be driving. Really well-reviewed monitor, and a step up from my current 1440p setup.
I already have my other peripherals (keyboard, mouse, etc.).
I am open to any comments or feedback, but I do have specific questions about a few of my choices. I know this is an expensive build and I am comfortable with that, but that does not mean I am not open to saving some money where I can and avoid overspending if I do not have to. So:
1. As far as my RAM choice is concerned, would I gain any appreciable performance going with DDR5-6000 over DDR5-5600, as the 6000 is a bit more expensive?
2. My SSD choice - I went with the Western Digital as it has great reviews, but does it make more sense to go with a higher end model like that one or go with maybe the SN770, or with a cheaper model from another manufacturer? Am I gaining that much more performance going with the SN850X, or does it not make that much more of a difference for the money?
3. For my cooler - do I need a 360 or would the 240 be enough?
Thanks in advance to this great community for any feedback.
Okay, so I would appreciate some feedback on a proposed build. For reference, here is my current build that I put together in the fall of 2018:
Intel Core i7-8700k
ASUS Prime Z370-A
Noctua NH-D15S
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080Ti SC2 Gaming
Samsung 860 Evo 500 GB
EVGA Supernova 750 G3
16 GB DDR4 Corsair RAM
Fractal Design Meshify C Midtower
What I am looking for is a PC that can handle a variety of games (AAA "cinematic" titles, MP shooters, etc.) at 4K +100 FPS, as well as normal office work. My normal build cycle going back to 2008 has been to build a new rig every 5 years or so, but it would be nice to stretch this one to maybe 6-7 years. I am not trying to "future-proof" as such, just going as high-end as I can and hopefully it will last a bit longer than my normal rigs. I don't have a problem with turning settings down in the future if I have to, and I am not someone who tends to upgrade components mid-cycle. I was going back and forth between a 4080 and a 4090, but decided to say the hell with it and just go for the best possible card right now. I am in a much better spot financially than I used to be so splurging on this build is something I can justify.
Here is what I have come up with, with some rationale (https://pcpartpicker.com/list/QLnChk)
Intel i7-13700K - Was thinking of going for the i5, but I have a local Microcenter and the i7 is just $80 more.
ASUS PRIME z790-A WIFI ATX - Wanted a DDR5 motherboard, and the ASUS seems to be a reasonable cost effective choice. Don't really need a +$400 motherboard as I am not looking at doing crazy overclocking.
Gigabyte GAMING OC GeForce RTX 4090 - Looked at a lot of reviews, and this seems like a good model and is actually available frequently recently. Would like a FE but they are basically non-existent in terms of stock.
Corsair Vengeance 32 GB DDR5-6000 - If I am going to do a new build with a 13th gen. Intel I figured it would be better to just go DDR5 rather than DDR4 even if it is somewhat more expensive.
Corsair RM1000x (2021) 1000W 80+ Gold - I want a reliable power supply from a reputable manufacturer, and with a 13th gen. processor and 4090 figured 1000W would be necessary.
Western Digital Black SN850X 2TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 NVME - This would be my boot drive and main gaming storage drive. I have several other SSDs for more bulk storage.
Arctic Liquid Freezer II 360 AIO - Went back and forth on liquid vs. air, but have read quite a bit on how hot the 13th gen. can get.
Fractal Design Meshify 2 ATX Midtower - Have looked at a lot of different models, but I have used Fractal Design twice in the past (Define series and Meshify C, my current case) and I really like their cases.
Gigabyte M32U 4K 144 Hz - This is the monitor the system will be driving. Really well-reviewed monitor, and a step up from my current 1440p setup.
I already have my other peripherals (keyboard, mouse, etc.).
I am open to any comments or feedback, but I do have specific questions about a few of my choices. I know this is an expensive build and I am comfortable with that, but that does not mean I am not open to saving some money where I can and avoid overspending if I do not have to. So:
1. As far as my RAM choice is concerned, would I gain any appreciable performance going with DDR5-6000 over DDR5-5600, as the 6000 is a bit more expensive?
2. My SSD choice - I went with the Western Digital as it has great reviews, but does it make more sense to go with a higher end model like that one or go with maybe the SN770, or with a cheaper model from another manufacturer? Am I gaining that much more performance going with the SN850X, or does it not make that much more of a difference for the money?
3. For my cooler - do I need a 360 or would the 240 be enough?
Thanks in advance to this great community for any feedback.