Question PC Build help

[buckshot187]

Hey everyone, would like some help. Here's da details

Budget:
$1,250 ± minor deviation if necessary.

Operating System or Peripherals needed?

• Monitor: A 2K monitor is needed if the build supports 2K gaming. Looking for a budget-friendly option with at least 144Hz refresh rate.
• Keyboard: Budget of up to $75. Currently using Razer Cynosa Chroma and looking for an upgrade.
• Mouse: Currently using Logitech MX518, happy with it but looking for an upgrade with a similar shape.

Where you are located:
middle east (not near microcenter)

Any other personal preferences or requirements?

• Usage: Heavy gaming and workstation for virtual machines (VMs). Needs to support dual monitors smoothly.
• Storage: 2TB NVMe SSD.
• GPU: Must have more than 10GB VRAM for future-proofing.
• Cooling/Noise: Very sensitive to noise. Prioritize a quiet build with high-quality fans (e.g., Noctua).
• Connectivity: Prefer a wired internet connection but would like Bluetooth on the motherboard.
• Upgradability: Looking for a system that will last several years (current system lasted since 2015).
• No Overclocking: Not planned for now but open to learning about it later.
• No Optical Drive Needed: Not required.

Sidenotes:

• Current system: i5 6600 + GTX 1660Ti from 2015.
• Plan to purchase the PC today.
• Noise reduction is critical, with experience modifying GPU cooling for silence.

 

[ötzi]

That's a tall order on your budget, having best of both worlds, where lies your main focus?
Gaming performance or workstation related tasks?

 

[buckshot187]

That's a tall order on your budget, having best of both worlds, where lies your main focus?
Gaming performance or workstation related tasks?

Gaming mostly. I'm only just getting into cybersecurity and I doubt I'll use it for work purposes at home for the first year but it might be relevant later on.. but then I might not be so budget-limited..

I've also considered an AMD CPU for cost-performance related reasons but the thing is the good ones (7800x3d) are 500USD, I'm looking for a 250usd TOPS one.. I can also give up on NVME and do normal SSD but whatever you suggest.. I had an I56600 with a 660. Upgraded to 1660 TI, got bottlenecked, used it till now.
Anything will be a huge boost for me, there's games I simply cannot play.

The 2k Monitor I wrote is not included in the budget obviously.. the said budget is only for the PC.

Thanks!

 

[logainofhades]

This would be 1440p capable. I don't recommend a 6 core chip for what you are looking to accomplish, so went with the cheapest AM5 8 core.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor ($299.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock B850 Pro-A ATX AM5 Motherboard ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($86.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Silicon Power UD90 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($92.97 @ B&H)
Video Card: Gigabyte GAMING OC Radeon RX 7700 XT 12 GB Video Card ($404.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Montech AIR 903 MAX ATX Mid Tower Case ($74.98 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair RM850e (2023) 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($114.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $1277.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-01-14 09:09 EST-0500

 

[buckshot187]

Thanks bro, appreciate you.
AMD in this case more preferred than Intel/Geforce?

DDR5 is the gold standard nowadays for RAM?

Would you define the GPU to be rather quiet?

@logainofhades