Question New PC Build - Looking for suggestions

siam85

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Hello everyone, I recently just moved to Helsinki, Finland. One of my friend who lives here want to build a new PC to play games like COD Warzone, Battlefield, mostly shooting games and also online multiplayer games. I'm trying to build a PC with a monitor for him within his budget; his budget is around 1200 euros.

So far, this is what I got:

Processor: Intel Core i7-12700KF, LGA1700, 3.60 GHz, 25MB, Boxed
Link: https://www.jimms.fi/fi/Product/Sho...l-core-i7-12700kf-lga1700-3-60-ghz-25mb-boxed

CPU Cooler: Thermaltake UX200 ARGB Lighting CPU Cooler
Link: https://www.jimms.fi/fi/Product/Sho...-argb-lighting-cpu-cooler-prosessorijaahdytin

Motherboard: ASRock B660M Pro RS, mATX-emolevy
Link: https://www.jimms.fi/fi/Product/Show/179017/b660m-pro-rs/asrock-b660m-pro-rs-matx-emolevy

SSD: Kingston 2TB NV2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD-levy, M.2 2280, 3500/2800 MB/s
Link: https://www.jimms.fi/fi/Product/Sho...cie-4-0-nvme-ssd-levy-m-2-2280-3500-2800-mb-s

RAM: Kingston 16GB (2 x 8GB) FURY Beast DDR5 RGB, 5600MHz, CL36, 1.25V, musta
Link: https://www.jimms.fi/fi/Product/Sho...-fury-beast-ddr5-rgb-5600mhz-cl36-1-25v-musta

Casing: Phanteks XT Pro Ultra - Black, midi tower case with window, black
Link: https://www.jimms.fi/fi/Product/Sho...ltra-black-ikkunallinen-miditornikotelo-musta

PSU: Thermaltake 650W Smart BM3 Bronze - TT Premium Edition, semimodulaarinen ATX-virtalähde, 80 Plus Bronze
Link: https://www.jimms.fi/fi/Product/Sho...ulaarinen-atx-virtalahde-80-plus-bronze-musta

GPU: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC (LHR) graphics card, 12GB GDDR6
Link: https://www.jimms.fi/fi/Product/Sho...3060-windforce-oc-lhr-naytonohjain-12gb-gddr6

Monitor: LG 23,8" UltraGear 24GN60R-B, 144Hz Full HD -pelimonitori
Link: https://www.jimms.fi/fi/Product/Sho...ar-24gn60r-b-144hz-full-hd-pelimonitori-musta

This should be the full package; feel free to point it out if I'm missing something.

Please do mention if this build can cause any bottlenecks.

 

logainofhades

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Went a bit over 1200, but you get better a better graphics card, and more ram.


PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i5-12600K 3.7 GHz 10-Core Processor (€199.90 @ Proshop)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler (€36.90 @ Datatronic)
Motherboard: ASRock B760 Pro RS/D4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard (€129.90 @ Datatronic)
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory (€70.90 @ Datatronic)
Storage: TEAMGROUP MP44 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive (€139.90 @ Datatronic)
Video Card: Gigabyte GAMING OC Radeon RX 7600 XT 16 GB Video Card (€359.90 @ Jimm's)
Case: KOLINK Observatory HF Mesh ARGB ATX Mid Tower Case (€50.90 @ Datatronic)
Power Supply: Corsair RM650 (2023) 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply (€86.90 @ Datatronic)
Monitor: ASRock PG27FF1A 27.0" 1920 x 1080 165 Hz Monitor (€148.90 @ Datatronic)
Total: €1224.10
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-08-21 21:22 EEST+0300
 
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Aeacus

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PSU: Thermaltake 650W Smart BM3 Bronze - TT Premium Edition, semimodulaarinen ATX-virtalähde, 80 Plus Bronze
Link: https://www.jimms.fi/fi/Product/Sho...ulaarinen-atx-virtalahde-80-plus-bronze-musta
DO NOT BUY IT! It is low quality PSU and will give build all sorts of powering issues (e.g random reboots or can even outright kill the hardware).

Since PSU powers everything, it is the most important component inside the PC!

That being said, good PSUs to go for, are: Seasonic Focus/Vertex/PRIME, Corsair RMx/RMi/HXi/AXi, Super Flower Leadex Gold/Platinum/Titanium.

My PCs are also powered by Seasonic. I have 2x PRIME TX-650 and 1x Focus PX-550 units. Full specs with pics in my sig.

E.g the very same PRIME TX-650 as i have,
link: https://www.jimms.fi/fi/Product/Sho...aarinen-atx-virtalahde-80-plus-titanium-musta
The best offered by Seasonic. Highest efficiency there is: 80+ Titanium. Longest warranty there is: 12 years. Highest hold-up time there currently is: 35ms. Also, dead silent operation and many, many benefits more. Not to mention extremely good price.

I payed €206.50 for my PRIME TX-650 and oldest of them is now 8 years old (bought it Q4 2016), while still going strong.
Oh, i'm virolainen, so send greetz to your Finnish friend. :) (If you don't know what virolainen means, ask it from your Finnish friend.)

Better option would be 120 SE,
link: https://www.jimms.fi/fi/Product/Sho...sassin-120-se-prosessorijaahdytin-musta-hopea

It is the value king of CPU air coolers, is much better than the Thermaltake RGB puke you included and is also cheaper.

PSU: Thermaltake 650W Smart BM3 Bronze - TT Premium Edition, semimodulaarinen ATX-virtalähde, 80 Plus Bronze
Link: https://www.jimms.fi/fi/Product/Sho...ulaarinen-atx-virtalahde-80-plus-bronze-musta
Choosing a PC case is personal choice and i suggest that your friend picks out the PC case that they like to see the most.
 

siam85

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Went a bit over 1200, but you get better a better graphics card, and more ram.


PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i5-12600K 3.7 GHz 10-Core Processor (€199.90 @ Proshop)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler (€36.90 @ Datatronic)
Motherboard: ASRock B760 Pro RS/D4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard (€129.90 @ Datatronic)
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory (€70.90 @ Datatronic)
Storage: TEAMGROUP MP44 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive (€139.90 @ Datatronic)
Video Card: Gigabyte GAMING OC Radeon RX 7600 XT 16 GB Video Card (€359.90 @ Jimm's)
Case: KOLINK Observatory HF Mesh ARGB ATX Mid Tower Case (€50.90 @ Datatronic)
Power Supply: Corsair RM650 (2023) 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply (€86.90 @ Datatronic)
Monitor: ASRock PG27FF1A 27.0" 1920 x 1080 165 Hz Monitor (€148.90 @ Datatronic)
Total: €1224.10
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-08-21 21:22 EEST+0300
Love the list! Can you please recommend an Nvidia GPU rather than an AMD GPU?
 

siam85

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DO NOT BUY IT! It is low quality PSU and will give build all sorts of powering issues (e.g random reboots or can even outright kill the hardware).

Since PSU powers everything, it is the most important component inside the PC!

That being said, good PSUs to go for, are: Seasonic Focus/Vertex/PRIME, Corsair RMx/RMi/HXi/AXi, Super Flower Leadex Gold/Platinum/Titanium.

My PCs are also powered by Seasonic. I have 2x PRIME TX-650 and 1x Focus PX-550 units. Full specs with pics in my sig.

E.g the very same PRIME TX-650 as i have,
link: https://www.jimms.fi/fi/Product/Sho...aarinen-atx-virtalahde-80-plus-titanium-musta
The best offered by Seasonic. Highest efficiency there is: 80+ Titanium. Longest warranty there is: 12 years. Highest hold-up time there currently is: 35ms. Also, dead silent operation and many, many benefits more. Not to mention extremely good price.

I payed €206.50 for my PRIME TX-650 and oldest of them is now 8 years old (bought it Q4 2016), while still going strong.
Oh, i'm virolainen, so send greetz to your Finnish friend. :) (If you don't know what virolainen means, ask it from your Finnish friend.)


Better option would be 120 SE,
link: https://www.jimms.fi/fi/Product/Sho...sassin-120-se-prosessorijaahdytin-musta-hopea

It is the value king of CPU air coolers, is much better than the Thermaltake RGB puke you included and is also cheaper.


Choosing a PC case is personal choice and i suggest that your friend picks out the PC case that they like to see the most.
Thanks for the suggestion on the PSU! Highly appreciate it.

And also, thanks for the cooler suggestion, I think I will go with the one you suggested. Again, thank you!
 
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Something like this...

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i5-13400F 2.5 GHz 10-Core Processor (€197.90 @ Datatronic)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler (€36.90 @ Datatronic)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B760M GAMING X AX Micro ATX LGA1700 Motherboard (€148.90 @ Datatronic)
Memory: Kingston FURY Beast 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory (€109.90 @ Proshop)
Storage: Kingston NV2 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive (€114.90 @ Datatronic)
Video Card: MSI VENTUS 2X BLACK OC GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB Video Card (€299.90 @ Jimm's)
Case: Montech AIR 903 BASE ATX Mid Tower Case (€67.90 @ Datatronic)
Power Supply: Corsair RM650 (2023) 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply (€86.90 @ Datatronic)
Monitor: ASRock PG27FF1A 27.0" 1920 x 1080 165 Hz Monitor (€148.90 @ Datatronic)
Total: €1212.10
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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logainofhades

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Love the list! Can you please recommend an Nvidia GPU rather than an AMD GPU?

CoD prefers AMD, and AMD offers more Vram than Nvidia at the same price points. While 8gb is enough for me, as I am strictly a WoW player, with no interest in newer titles, I don't recommend any GPU less than 12gb these days, for others. The days of 8gb being enough, even for 1080p, are numbered. The 4060 8gb is similar performance, for less, today, but a 16gb 7600xt will hold up longer, if they want to play newer titles later on.
 
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I went a bit over, but something like this would work, it is also AM5 so you should have an upgrade path in the future. I've included a review for the 13400F since it includes all the CPU's that have been discussed. I did not include a cooler since the Ryzen 5 7600 comes with a bundled cooler that is enough for now, and can be upgraded later if you upgrade the CPU. I doubled the RAM to 32GB from 16GB, and went with an RX 6750 XT over anything short of an RTX 4070 or RX 7700 XT, which cost more. An RTX 4060 TI 16GB would be an equivalent card from Nvidia, but it costs 90 Euros more. I've included a review for the RX 7900 XTX which includes a bunch of cards and their relative performance. The RX 6750 XT isn't listed, but the RX 6700 XT is, the 6750 is a bit faster and is pretty much tied with the 2080 TI. They have roughly the same amount of VRAM and similar rasterization performance.

https://www.techpowerup.com/review/intel-core-i5-13400f/17.html

https://www.techpowerup.com/review/xfx-radeon-rx-7900-xtx-magnetic-air/31.html

PCPartPicker Part List
https://fi.pcpartpicker.com/list/9HynYN

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [AMD Ryzen 5 7600 3.8 GHz 6-Core Processor](https://fi.pcpartpicker.com/product/yXmmP6/amd-ryzen-5-7600-38-ghz-6-core-processor-100-100001015box) | €209.90 @ Proshop
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte B650 UD AC ATX AM5 Motherboard](https://fi.pcpartpicker.com/product/hsgrxr/gigabyte-b650-ud-ac-atx-am5-motherboard-b650-ud-ac) | €146.90 @ Datatronic
**Memory** | [Kingston FURY Beast 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory](https://fi.pcpartpicker.com/product/hMLFf7/kingston-fury-beast-32-gb-2-x-16-gb-ddr5-6000-cl36-memory-kf560c36bbek2-32) | €109.90 @ Proshop
**Storage** | [Crucial P3 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive](https://fi.pcpartpicker.com/product/dBBG3C/crucial-p3-2-tb-m2-2280-nvme-solid-state-drive-ct2000p3ssd8) | €120.90 @ Datatronic
**Video Card** | [ASRock Phantom Gaming D OC Radeon RX 6750 XT 12 GB Video Card](https://fi.pcpartpicker.com/product/LnVmP6/asrock-radeon-rx-6750-xt-12-gb-phantom-gaming-d-oc-video-card-rx6750xt-pgd-12go) | €389.00 @ Datatronic
**Case** | [KOLINK Unity Meshbay ARGB ATX Mid Tower Case](https://fi.pcpartpicker.com/product/2zdG3C/kolink-unity-meshbay-argb-atx-mid-tower-case-unity-meshbay-argb) | €54.90 @ Jimm's
**Power Supply** | [Cooler Master V750 Gold V2 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply](https://fi.pcpartpicker.com/product/HTQfrH/cooler-master-v750-gold-v2-750-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-mpy-750v-afbag) | €102.90 @ Datatronic
**Monitor** | [AOC 24G2SPAE/BK 23.8" 1920 x 1080 165 Hz Monitor](https://fi.pcpartpicker.com/product/QpDQzy/aoc-24g2spaebk-238-1920-x-1080-165-hz-monitor-24g2spaebk) | €134.90 @ Datatronic
| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
| **Total** | **€1269.30**
| Generated by [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2024-08-21 23:23 EEST+0300 |