Question Which build to go for? Looking for a great gaming rig with longevity.

[cespond]

AMD Build
MOTHERBOARD:
AMD:
ASUS ROG B650E-E Gaming WiFi AM5 ATX ($589.00 MWave)

CPU:
RYZEN 7 7700X 8-core AM5 4.50GHz CPU ($529.00 MWave)

CPU cooler:
Cool master Hyper Turbo 212 ARGB ($69 MWave)

GPU:
Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7900XTX 24Gb GDDR6 ($1899.00 MWave)

SSD:
Samsung 990 Pro 2tb PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280 SSD ($435.00 MWave)

RAM:
Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64Gb DDR5 5200MHz White ($468.95 MWave)

PSU:
Corsair HX1200M 1200W 80 Plus Platinum Modular Power supply ($399.00 MWave)

CASE:
COUGAR GEMINI T Pro ARGB Tempered Glass Mid Tower ATX Case ($229.00 MWave)

= ($4617.95)

HEADSET:
Razer Black shark V2 X Wired Gaming Headset White ($109.00 MWave)

MOUSE:
Corsair M65 RGB Ultra Optical Gaming Mouse ($119.00 MWave)

MONITOR:
Gigabyte M28U 28" 144Hz 4K FreeSync Premium Pro 1ms IPS Gaming Monitor with KVM ($799.00 MWave)

MOUSE PAD:
Respawn Ninja X MWAVE Black gaming mouse pad - Large 3mm ($15 MWave)

=$1042.00

GRAND TOTAL: $5659.95

OR

INTEL Build

MOTHERBOARD:
Intel:
Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX LGA 1700 Motherboard ($539.00 MWave)

CPU:
Intel Core i7 13700F 16 Core LGA 1700 ($589.00 MWave)

CPU cooler:
Cool master Hyper Turbo 212 ARGB ($69 MWave)

GPU:
PNY GeForce GTX 4080 XLR8 Gaming Verto epic-x RGB OC 16Gb ($1899.00 MWave)

SSD:
Samsung 990 Pro 2tb PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280 SSD ($435.00 MWave)

RAM:
Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64Gb DDR5 5200MHz White ($468.95 MWave)

PSU:
Corsair HX1200M 1200W 80 Plus Platinum Modular Power supply ($399.00 MWave)

CASE:
COUGAR GEMINI T Pro ARGB Tempered Glass Mid Tower ATX Case ($229.00 MWave)

= ($4627.95)

HEADSET:
Razer Black shark V2 X Wired Gaming Headset White ($109.00 MWave)

MOUSE:
Corsair M65 RGB Ultra Optical Gaming Mouse ($119.00 MWave)

MONITOR:
Samsung Odyssey G7 28" 4K UHD 144Hz 1ms FreeSync IPS Gaming Monitor ($899.00 MWave)

MOUSE PAD:
Respawn Ninja X MWAVE Black gaming mouse pad - Large 3mm ($15 MWave)

=$1142.00

GRAND TOTAL: $5769.95
CASE:
COUGAR GEMINI T Pro ARGB Tempered Glass Mid Tower ATX Case

 

[Why_Me]

Those are both AMD builds. What do those builds cost, what is your monitor resolution?

 

[Zerk2012]

AMD Build
MOTHERBOARD:
AMD:
ASUS ROG B650E-E Gaming WiFi AM5 ATX

CPU:
RYZEN 7 7700X 8-core AM5 4.50GHz CPU

CPU cooler:
Cool master Hyper Turbo 212 ARGB

GPU:
Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7900XTX 24Gb GDDR6

SSD:
Samsung 990 Pro 2tb PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280 SSD

RAM:
Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64Gb DDR5 5200MHz White

PSU:
Corsair HX1200M 1200W 80 Plus Platinum Modular Power supply

OR

INTEL Build
MOTHERBOARD:
AMD:
ASUS ROG B650E-E Gaming WiFi AM5 ATX

CPU:
RYZEN 7 7700X 8-core AM5 4.50GHz CPU

CPU cooler:
Cool master Hyper Turbo 212 ARGB

GPU:
Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7900XTX 24Gb GDDR6

SSD:
Samsung 990 Pro 2tb PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280 SSD

RAM:
Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 64Gb DDR5 5200MHz White

PSU:
Corsair HX1200M 1200W 80 Plus Platinum Modular Power supply

CASE:
COUGAR GEMINI T Pro ARGB Tempered Glass Mid Tower ATX Case

Both are the same build.
Not enough CPU cooler and you don't need 64GB of memory for a gaming build.

 

[punkncat]

If I were going to spend on a full system right this moment, I would go AM5. This consideration is due to the promise of AM5 support much as it was with AM4. Getting in now puts you on the ground floor of what will hopefully be supported chipsets and a CPU that can be used to update the BIOS for them.

 

[cespond]

Both are the same build.
Not enough CPU cooler and you don't need 64GB of memory for a gaming build.

Could you recommend cooling? Is CPU air cooling not enough?

 

[cespond]

Those are both AMD builds. What do those builds cost, what is your monitor resolution?

Thanks accidentally copy and pasted same.
Here is the updated version with cost.

 

[Why_Me]

Thanks accidentally copy and pasted same.
Here is the updated version with cost.

A few glaring issues.

1. First you want low profile RAM if you choose to go with air cooling so that they don't impede the cpu cooler which leaves out RGB modules.
2. That CM 212 won't cut it .. not even close.
3. The Samsung Pro Gen 4 SSD's have had reported issues in regards to longevity and after two updates there's still no cure to date.
4. That Cougar case has horrible airflow and is more or less a hotbox.

Low profile SK Hynix modules. You can always add another set later on if you ever feel the need for 64GB of RAM.

https://www.jw.com.au/product/team-t-force-vulcan-32gb-2x16gb-ddr5-5600-memory-black

Dual Tower ARGB cpu cooler.

https://www.jw.com.au/product/deepcool-ag620-argb-dual-tower-cpu-cooler

https://www.deepcool.com/products/C...al-Tower-CPU-Cooler-1700-AM5/2022/16081.shtml

https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/deepcool-ag620-air-cooler

WD Gen 4 2TB SSD.

https://www.jw.com.au/product/wd-black-sn770-2tb-m-2-nvme-gen4-ssd

This case was recently released and has been named 'case of the year' by multiple tech review sites.

https://www.jw.com.au/product/lian-li-lancool-216rx-mid-tower-chassis-rgb-black

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

https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/lian-li-lancool-216-review

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-XO9jMw94U

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykbhuv6yLBc


Optional ARGB controller for that case.

https://lian-li.com/product/lan216-1/

https://www.pccasegear.com/products/59807/lian-li-lancool-216-a-rgb-controller-and-usb-module-black

 

[cespond]

A few glaring issues.

1. First you want low profile RAM if you choose to go with air cooling so that they don't impede the cpu cooler which leaves out RGB modules.
2. That CM 212 won't cut it .. not even close.
3. The Samsung Pro Gen 4 SSD's have had reported issues in regards to longevity and after two updates there's still no cure to date.
4. That Cougar case has horrible airflow and is more or less a hotbox.

Low profile SK Hynix modules. You can always add another set later on if you ever feel the need for 64GB of RAM.

https://www.jw.com.au/product/team-t-force-vulcan-32gb-2x16gb-ddr5-5600-memory-black

Dual Tower ARGB cpu cooler.

https://www.jw.com.au/product/deepcool-ag620-argb-dual-tower-cpu-cooler

https://www.deepcool.com/products/C...al-Tower-CPU-Cooler-1700-AM5/2022/16081.shtml

https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/deepcool-ag620-air-cooler

WD Gen 4 2TB SSD.

https://www.jw.com.au/product/wd-black-sn770-2tb-m-2-nvme-gen4-ssd

This case was recently released and has been named 'case of the year' by multiple tech review sites.

https://www.jw.com.au/product/lian-li-lancool-216rx-mid-tower-chassis-rgb-black

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

https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/lian-li-lancool-216-review

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-XO9jMw94U

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykbhuv6yLBc


Optional ARGB controller for that case.

https://lian-li.com/product/lan216-1/

https://www.pccasegear.com/products/59807/lian-li-lancool-216-a-rgb-controller-and-usb-module-black

Thankyou!
I will look into this and repost with changes.

 

[cespond]

UPDATED LIST:
MOTHERBOARD:
AMD:
ASUS ROG B650E-E Gaming WiFi AM5 ATX ($589.00 MWave)

CPU:
RYZEN 7 7700X 8-core AM5 4.50GHz CPU ($529.00 MWave)

CPU cooler:
Deepcool AG620 ($99)

GPU:
Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7900XTX 24Gb GDDR6 ($1899.00 MWave)

SSD:
WD Black SN850X 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD ( $349.00 MWave)

RAM:
G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32Gb DDR5 5600MHz ($299.00 MWave)

PSU:
Corsair HX1200M 1200W 80 Plus Platinum Modular Power supply ($399.00 MWave)

CASE:
Lian Li Lancool 216RX RGB Mid Tower ATX Case ($195.00)

= ($4358.00)

HEADSET:
Logitech G Pro Gaming Headset with Passive Noise Cancellation ($189.00 MWave)

MOUSE:
Corsair M65 RGB Ultra Optical Gaming Mouse ($119.00 MWave)

MONITOR:
Gigabyte M28U 28" 144Hz 4K FreeSync Premium Pro 1ms IPS Gaming Monitor with KVM ($799.00 MWave)

MOUSE PAD:
Respawn Ninja X MWAVE Black gaming mouse pad - Large 3mm ($15 MWave)


GRAND TOTAL: $5480.00

INTEL
MOTHERBOARD:
Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX LGA 1700 Motherboard ($539.00 MWave)

CPU:
Intel Core i7 13700F 16 Core LGA 1700 ($589.00 MWave)

CPU cooler:
Deepcool AG620 ($99)

GPU:
PNY GeForce GTX 4080 XLR8 Gaming Verto epic-x RGB OC 16Gb ($1899.00 MWave)

SSD:
WD Black SN850X 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD ( $349.00 MWave)

RAM:
G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32Gb DDR5 5600MHz ($299.00 MWave)

PSU:
Corsair HX1200M 1200W 80 Plus Platinum Modular Power supply ($399.00 MWave)


CASE:
Lian Li Lancool 216RX RGB Mid Tower ATX Case ($195.00)

= ($4368.00)

HEADSET:
Logitech G Pro Gaming Headset with Passive Noise Cancellation ($189.00 MWave)

MOUSE:
Corsair M65 RGB Ultra Optical Gaming Mouse ($119.00 MWave)

MONITOR:
Samsung Odyssey G7 28" 4K UHD 144Hz 1ms FreeSync IPS Gaming Monitor ($899.00 MWave)

MOUSE PAD:
Respawn Ninja X MWAVE Black gaming mouse pad - Large 3mm ($15 MWave)


GRAND TOTAL: $5591.00

 

[Why_Me]

UPDATED LIST:
MOTHERBOARD:
AMD:
ASUS ROG B650E-E Gaming WiFi AM5 ATX ($589.00 MWave)

CPU:
RYZEN 7 7700X 8-core AM5 4.50GHz CPU ($529.00 MWave)

CPU cooler:
Deepcool AG620 ($99)

GPU:
Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7900XTX 24Gb GDDR6 ($1899.00 MWave)

SSD:
WD Black SN850X 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD ( $349.00 MWave)

RAM:
G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32Gb DDR5 5600MHz ($299.00 MWave)

PSU:
Corsair HX1200M 1200W 80 Plus Platinum Modular Power supply ($399.00 MWave)

CASE:
Lian Li Lancool 216RX RGB Mid Tower ATX Case ($195.00)

= ($4358.00)

HEADSET:
Logitech G Pro Gaming Headset with Passive Noise Cancellation ($189.00 MWave)

MOUSE:
Corsair M65 RGB Ultra Optical Gaming Mouse ($119.00 MWave)

MONITOR:
Gigabyte M28U 28" 144Hz 4K FreeSync Premium Pro 1ms IPS Gaming Monitor with KVM ($799.00 MWave)

MOUSE PAD:
Respawn Ninja X MWAVE Black gaming mouse pad - Large 3mm ($15 MWave)


GRAND TOTAL: $5480.00

INTEL
MOTHERBOARD:
Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX LGA 1700 Motherboard ($539.00 MWave)

CPU:
Intel Core i7 13700F 16 Core LGA 1700 ($589.00 MWave)

CPU cooler:
Deepcool AG620 ($99)

GPU:
PNY GeForce GTX 4080 XLR8 Gaming Verto epic-x RGB OC 16Gb ($1899.00 MWave)

SSD:
WD Black SN850X 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD ( $349.00 MWave)

RAM:
G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32Gb DDR5 5600MHz ($299.00 MWave)

PSU:
Corsair HX1200M 1200W 80 Plus Platinum Modular Power supply ($399.00 MWave)


CASE:
Lian Li Lancool 216RX RGB Mid Tower ATX Case ($195.00)

= ($4368.00)

HEADSET:
Logitech G Pro Gaming Headset with Passive Noise Cancellation ($189.00 MWave)

MOUSE:
Corsair M65 RGB Ultra Optical Gaming Mouse ($119.00 MWave)

MONITOR:
Samsung Odyssey G7 28" 4K UHD 144Hz 1ms FreeSync IPS Gaming Monitor ($899.00 MWave)

MOUSE PAD:
Respawn Ninja X MWAVE Black gaming mouse pad - Large 3mm ($15 MWave)


GRAND TOTAL: $5591.00

Make sure that cpu cooler will clear that RAM.

 

[ARICH5]

the logitech headset you changed to is a much better option sound quality-wise. the razer sets are poor IMO. i have a lot of experience with the msi headsets also. you may want to have a look at msi also. msi have great warrenty and after-sales support.

and stick to wired headsets. im old-school. lol

 

[cespond]

the logitech headset you changed to is a much better option sound quality-wise. the razer sets are poor IMO. i have a lot of experience with the msi headsets also. you may want to have a look at msi also. msi have great warrenty and after-sales support.

and stick to wired headsets. im old-school. lol

Thanks I will look at MSI.
Yeah don't like wireless as I found they always die at inappropriate times.

 

[Lucky_SLS]

How soon are you gonna get your rig? Z790 longevity is not guaranteed. AM5 will last longer and support future gen CPU compared to Z790

You can wait for 7950X3D reviews and decide for the 7800X3D. If you want to have RGB rams, get a 360mm aio.

7900XTX or 4080? which costs less? if u want ray tracing, Nvidia is the way to go.