Build Advice PC build for DCS Flight Sim ?

[ffr2608]

Guys
I could use some help with the PC part picker list. My budget is right around 2K but would love to be a bit under. Not planning on a VR rig so I was told to look at the AMD stuff. It's been a while since I did a build (GTX 970) so I could use some advice. This shopping list was from 2023 so I would like to optimize it if possible.
Many thanks,
FFR2608

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/ffr2608/saved/#view=b4nsK8

 

[Eximo]

Pretty spot on if you want to go all AMD.

CPU cooler of course is no longer manufactured. I recommend air cooling anyway for a 7800X3D, it doesn't really benefit from a big AIO. There is a version III of that AIO, but it gets mixed reviews.

GPU is a little overpriced, but if you like that particular one, nothing wrong with it.

There are cheaper cases out there, that is pretty subjective though.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor ($383.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($35.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B650 AORUS ELITE AX ATX AM5 Motherboard ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 Memory ($217.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 990 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: ASRock Phantom Gaming OC Radeon RX 7900 XT 20 GB Video Card ($689.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair iCUE 4000D RGB AIRFLOW ATX Mid Tower Case ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.90 @ Amazon)
Total: $1967.74
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-04-25 16:34 EDT-0400

 

[Why_Me]

Pretty spot on if you want to go all AMD.

CPU cooler of course is no longer manufactured. I recommend air cooling anyway for a 7800X3D, it doesn't really benefit from a big AIO. There is a version III of that AIO, but it gets mixed reviews.

GPU is a little overpriced, but if you like that particular one, nothing wrong with it.

There are cheaper cases out there, that is pretty subjective though.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor ($383.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($35.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B650 AORUS ELITE AX ATX AM5 Motherboard ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 Memory ($217.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 990 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: ASRock Phantom Gaming OC Radeon RX 7900 XT 20 GB Video Card ($689.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair iCUE 4000D RGB AIRFLOW ATX Mid Tower Case ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.90 @ Amazon)
Total: $1967.74
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-04-25 16:34 EDT-0400

Will that cooler clear that RAM?

 

[Why_Me]

Guys
I could use some help with the PC part picker list. My budget is right around 2K but would love to be a bit under. Not planning on a VR rig so I was told to look at the AMD stuff. It's been a while since I did a build (GTX 970) so I could use some advice. This shopping list was from 2023 so I would like to optimize it if possible.
Many thanks,
FFR2608

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/ffr2608/saved/#view=b4nsK8

If you want the option of DLSS then you might consider something like this. Swap out the 140mm exhaust fan that's included with this case with the 140mm ARGB fan down below if you want the full ARGB effect.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: *AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor ($383.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: *Deepcool LT720 85.85 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: *MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ($199.00 @ MSI)
Memory: *G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($112.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: *Acer Predator GM7000 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: *Gigabyte WINDFORCE OC GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER 16 GB Video Card ($799.99 @ B&H)
Case: *Lian Li LANCOOL 216 ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: *ADATA XPG Core Reactor II 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: *Lian Li UNI FAN SL V2 77.6 CFM 140 mm Fan ($34.98 @ Adorama)
Total: $1980.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-04-25 16:44 EDT-0400

A better look at those components.

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/MAG-B650-TOMAHAWK-WIFI

https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/deepcool-lt720-aio-cooler

https://www.predatorstorage.com/products/predator-gm7000-pcie-4-ssd.html

https://www.xpg.com/us/xpg/pc-components-core-reactor-ii

https://lian-li.com/product/lancool-216/

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TfR60pM5oU

 

[Eximo]

Will that cooler clear that RAM?

Mostly, standard clearance issue of having to clip the fan a little higher up. Or getting some lower profile memory.

 

[Lucky_SLS]

You could have an RGB build with a 4080 super like this:

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor ($383.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool AK620 DIGITAL 68.99 CFM CPU Cooler ($79.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B650E PG RIPTIDE WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 Memory ($95.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Acer Predator GM7000 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Zotac GAMING Trinity GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 16 GB Video Card ($999.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks XT PRO ULTRA ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic FOCUS GX-850 ATX 3.0 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $2049.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-04-26 02:18 EDT-0400

 

[af3r]

> Not planning on a VR rig so I was told to look at the AMD stuff.

Hey all! First post here. I've been stymied trying to run DCS with VR for my son and I on a gaming laptop, looking to consider building a PC that can handle this (as well as Adobe CC). I would *love* to go the Ryzen / AMD route instead of Intel, I guess I just love the much lower energy usage. But with my target being DCS with VR, are you all saying that's not good? Or that it's just preferred to go Intel, but not totally necessary? I would rather buy a much more expensive Ryzen route if it can be lower energy usage.

Thanks for your thoughts!

 

[USAFRet]

> Not planning on a VR rig so I was told to look at the AMD stuff.

Hey all! First post here. I've been stymied trying to run DCS with VR for my son and I on a gaming laptop, looking to consider building a PC that can handle this (as well as Adobe CC). I would *love* to go the Ryzen / AMD route instead of Intel, I guess I just love the much lower energy usage. But with my target being DCS with VR, are you all saying that's not good? Or that it's just preferred to go Intel, but not totally necessary? I would rather buy a much more expensive Ryzen route if it can be lower energy usage.

Thanks for your thoughts!

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