Question New PC Build

[CheezyTots]

Hey this is my first post on here, I’m wanting to build a pc but I’m not sure what parts I should be getting. I would like to be able to use it for gaming and editing, my budget for this is anywhere from 3 to 4 thousand and I live in the US. I would also like to build something that won’t become obsolete after a year or 2 of use.

 

[Lafong]

How long can you wait before purchasing?? At the most.

Are you the type who doesn't change CPUs (unless they die) for 4 or 5 years or more? Or do you like to change CPUs without changing motherboards, maybe every year or 2?

 

[CheezyTots]

How long can you wait before purchasing?? At the most.

Are you the type who doesn't change CPUs (unless they die) for 4 or 5 years or more? Or do you like to change CPUs without changing motherboards, maybe every year or 2?

I can wait to purchase but preferably I would like it a little sooner, I’ve never actually built a pc so I’m not really sure to be completely honest. I just know the technology for computers is constantly evolving, I just don’t wanna spend a fortune and then it just gets outdated.

 

[Lafong]

Can you provide the full details of what PC you have now? Ideally, brand name and model numbers of all parts.

And how your current PC disappoints you?

What games do you play and at what settings?

Are you indifferent to the choice between AMD and Intel CPUs?

 

[CheezyTots]

Can you provide the full details of what PC you have now? Ideally, brand name and model numbers of all parts.

And how your current PC disappoints you?

What games do you play and at what settings?

Are you indifferent to the choice between AMD and Intel CPUs?

I don’t have a PC at all, this is a first time build and or my first computer. I’d just like to do it right the first time. I’ve been a console gamer for years, as far as games though I like to play call of duty and grand theft auto and rainbow six. I am open minded as far as AMD or intel CPU, but I would prefer an Intel CPU.

 

[Lafong]

3 to 4k can build a very strong gaming machine.

If you want to build an Intel in the next 5 or 6 months, look at a machine based on i7-14700 or i7-14700K; or an i9-14900 or i9-14900k; price for those circa 350 to 600. Not much to be gained by an i-9 compared to i-7.

Above most likely paired with a motherboard with a Z790 chipset. Probably under 300; maybe under 250.

There's all kinds of combinations you could go with.

Use DDR 5 RAM; 32 gb in a kit of 2 sticks of 16 gb each. Maybe 110 to 130?

If you can wait 6 months; that may be time for the next series from Intel (15th generation). No one knows for sure how much stronger that will be.

Case is mostly personal preference; lots of good choices around 100 give or take.

Power supply choice will be heavily dependent on your video card choice. Probably 650 watt minimum; could be 850 or more; 100 to 200? Pay attention to quality and warranty length.

I'd use ONLY SSDs unless you need 4 TB or more of storage. Possibly a single drive machine. Possibly 2 drives. Personal choice. Probably both NVMe SSDs.

I'd go with an air cooler on an i-7. Good ones start around 50; some might argue for liquid cooling on an i-9.

Video card... you can easily spend over 1000 if your budget says OK.

Poke around Newegg.com or Amazon and see what you can come up with.

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

Hey there,

This would be pretty kick ass, and right on the lower level of your budget:

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 4.2 GHz 16-Core Processor ($607.39 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair iCUE H150i ELITE LCD XT 65.57 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ($269.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 Memory ($217.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 990 Pro 4 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($319.62 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Zotac GAMING Trinity GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 16 GB Video Card ($999.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE G500A DRGB ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RM1000x (2021) 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2974.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-04-15 09:48 EDT-0400

This will game like a champion, and for productivity it will also have plenty of performance.

This not a save money build. This is what you get for 3k. You can reduce/change parts to get a good gaming system down to about $1500-2000.