Build Advice PC Build Components (Last Call)

[N1njaDestr0yer]

I wanted to get this out of my head, and also are these PC Builds good? Or Trash?

PC #1: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/cqK7cb -Outdated

PC#2: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/bcFymr -Outdated

Again the one concern is installing the AIO, never done one of those, was/still nervous about that...

Also what's the difference with Western Digital's SN850X vs Samsung's 980 Pro? Is there any?

Oh one other thing, are Pre-Built Gaming PCs (Corsair) worth getting or should I just go straight to building those PCs linked above? The reason I bring that up is.... I DO NOT have a Micro-Center within reasonable distance, which sucks... [Welcome to Seattle, a Tech City that has no Micro-Center, WHY??]. The closest thing I got is BestBuy, they might not have all of what I could need for PC Build,

Then I saw that Corsair i7400 PC (Pre-Built) with the 13700k + RTX 4080 on Corsair's & Best Buy [Worth it? I'm 50/50] (closest thing to a Micro-Center) websites and thought I could get that and upgrade it when money becomes available, But that defeats my original point, I still want those builds... Gah, so undecided/undeceive......

 

[Lutfij]

Either of them are good though you didn't mention the budget for your build, in which case both are near $3,000. Why aren't you adding a secondary drive/storage to the higher priced build?

As long as you follow through the manual for the AIO, you should be fine. Building a PC with off-the-shelf parts ensures you know what goes into the build.

 

[Lucky_SLS]

Nice builds!

If you are not very inclined with the white, i would say go for the black build and save some cash.

I would suggest this PSU:

comes with 16 pin connector, ATX 3.0 and tier A

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/4v3NnQ/thermaltake-toughpower-gf-a3-1050-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-ps-tpd-1050fnfagu-l

 

[N1njaDestr0yer]

New Builds:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/bJqPtn Main PC

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/c9PFGP Backup PC

Any Thoughts/Improvements?

 

[Lucky_SLS]

If you dont mind figuring out the addressable rgb with a third party software like SignalRGB or Open RGB, this saves you some cash:

Look for 70A and more in VRM caps of the mobo.

6000mhz CL 32 fast rams

ATX 3.0 PSU with 16 pin connectors

cases with good airflow, ARGB fans and front panel type C.

backup black build:

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i9-13900K 3 GHz 24-Core Processor ($551.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Frozen Notte ARGB 72.37 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($69.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($259.99 @ B&H)
Memory: OLOy Blade RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL32 Memory ($97.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial P5 Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($97.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Zotac GAMING Trinity OC GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 12 GB Video Card ($809.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Montech AIR 903 MAX ATX Mid Tower Case ($74.98 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 TT Premium 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: ARCTIC P14 PWM PST A-RGB 68 CFM 140 mm Fan ($18.45 @ Amazon)
Total: $2091.27
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-09-10 14:37 EDT-0400


Main white build (Not complete white, but white and black accents):

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i7-13700K 3.4 GHz 16-Core Processor ($399.94 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Frozen Notte ARGB 72.37 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($78.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI PRO Z790-A WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Force Delta RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 970 Evo Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial P5 Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($97.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Zotac GAMING AMP Extreme AIRO GeForce RTX 4090 24 GB Video Card ($1629.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master MasterBox 520 Mesh ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Phanteks AMP v2 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 ARGB 62 CFM 120 mm Fan ($13.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2805.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-09-10 14:39 EDT-0400

 

[N1njaDestr0yer]

In my Defense, All white Motherboards are kinda a unicorn to find/buy for me (Often waayy to overpriced) Since I don't have any kind of micro-center (best I got is Bestbuy, Not great)

I really do/want more VRAM in the GPU, Could an RTX 3090 + 1000W PSU work? or stick with what I got?

 

[Lucky_SLS]

^ you are right about the overpriced part.

Have a look at the 2nd hand ebay listing and decied for yourself.

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if you dont mind AMD, the 7900X3D for high core count or even the 7800X3D with a MSI edge B650 for white and tomahawk for black would do nicely.

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/wkFbt6/msi-mpg-b650-edge-wifi-atx-am5-motherboard-mpg-b650-edge-wifi

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/LwNxFT/msi-mag-b650-tomahawk-wifi-atx-am5-motherboard-mag-b650-tomahawk-wifi