Question Which PC option is better?

[fishindamarket]

I'm looking at buying this prebuilt PC :

https://www.amazon.com/Skytech-Gami...dd61d30d4&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGY&th=1

Or I'm looking at doing my 1st PC Build and have put together this rough list:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/NvfqN6

Both are the same price but my Build has 14900k vs 13900k, 96gb Memory vs 32gb, and 2tb SSD vs 1TB SSD

Since I've never built a PC before would you think it makes sense to go prebuilt even though I'm skimping on a few items - cost vs hassle i guess?

 

[Why_Me]

If your primary use will be gaming then knowing your resolution would be a big help to us.
Nvidia is due to release three new gpu's next month. Look at the reviews of the RTX 4070 Ti Super 16GB.
https://www.techpowerup.com/316842/...er-review-schedule-and-availability-confirmed

With that said I would run that build like this. Replace the 140mm fan that's included with this case with the 140mm ARGB fan down below.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: *Intel Core i7-13700KF 3.4 GHz 16-Core Processor ($335.99 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: *ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 360 A-RGB 48.8 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($132.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: *MSI PRO Z790-A WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($209.99 @ B&H)
Memory: *G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($116.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus TUF GAMING OC GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 12 GB Video Card ($829.99 @ B&H)
Case: *Lian Li LANCOOL 216 ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: *MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: *Microsoft Windows 11 Home Retail - Download 64-bit ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: *Lian Li UNI FAN SL V2 77.6 CFM 140 mm Fan ($27.99 @ B&H)
Total: $2128.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-12-28 23:55 EST-0500

Gaming monitor worth having a look at.

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/W6QKHx/msi-g272qpf-270-2560-x-1440-170-hz-monitor-g272qpf

https://www.msi.com/Monitor/G272QPF

Optional ARGB controller for that case.
https://www.newegg.com/p/1BK-07N9-00001

A better look at those components.

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/PRO-Z790-A-WIFI

https://www.intel.com/content/www/u...-30m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.html

https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/arctic-liquid-freezer-ii-360-argb-review

https://www.gskill.com/product/165/374/1649235161/F5-6000J3040F16GX2-TZ5RK-F5-6000J3040F16GA2-TZ5RK

https://www.msi.com/Power-Supply/MAG-A850GL-PCIE5

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

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

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmpaN61OISA

 

[Lucky_SLS]

Ryzen alternative:

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor ($379.99 @ B&H)
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: Silicon Power Value Gaming 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($93.97 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial T500 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Zotac GAMING Trinity OC GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 12 GB Video Card ($759.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE G500A DRGB (Fanless) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Deepcool PX-G 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($96.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Thermalright TL-C12C-S X3 66.17 CFM 120 mm Fans 3-Pack ($13.59 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Thermalright TL-C12C-S X3 66.17 CFM 120 mm Fans 3-Pack ($13.59 @ Amazon)
Total: $1828.07
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-12-29 06:46 EST-0500

 

[fishindamarket]

If your primary use will be gaming then knowing your resolution would be a big help to us.
Nvidia is due to release three new gpu's next month. Look at the reviews of the RTX 4070 Ti Super 16GB.
https://www.techpowerup.com/316842/...er-review-schedule-and-availability-confirmed

With that said I would run that build like this. Replace the 140mm fan that's included with this case with the 140mm ARGB fan down below.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: *Intel Core i7-13700KF 3.4 GHz 16-Core Processor ($335.99 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: *ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 360 A-RGB 48.8 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($132.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: *MSI PRO Z790-A WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($209.99 @ B&H)
Memory: *G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($116.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus TUF GAMING OC GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 12 GB Video Card ($829.99 @ B&H)
Case: *Lian Li LANCOOL 216 ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: *MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: *Microsoft Windows 11 Home Retail - Download 64-bit ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: *Lian Li UNI FAN SL V2 77.6 CFM 140 mm Fan ($27.99 @ B&H)
Total: $2128.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-12-28 23:55 EST-0500

Gaming monitor worth having a look at.

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/W6QKHx/msi-g272qpf-270-2560-x-1440-170-hz-monitor-g272qpf

https://www.msi.com/Monitor/G272QPF

Optional ARGB controller for that case.
https://www.newegg.com/p/1BK-07N9-00001

A better look at those components.

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/PRO-Z790-A-WIFI

https://www.intel.com/content/www/u...-30m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.html

https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/arctic-liquid-freezer-ii-360-argb-review

https://www.gskill.com/product/165/374/1649235161/F5-6000J3040F16GX2-TZ5RK-F5-6000J3040F16GA2-TZ5RK

https://www.msi.com/Power-Supply/MAG-A850GL-PCIE5

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

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

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmpaN61OISA

thanks for the detailed breakdown! I should have mentioned initially i have 5x - 4k monitors @ 60fps i run so the KF version of CPU's won't work. I need to be able to run all 5 monitors off the onboard / GPU. Also, 64gb is the minimum i need. I do not use it for gaming - it's a stock trading computer so maybe the graphics card can be slimmed down and saved on ?

 

[fishindamarket]

Ryzen alternative:

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor ($379.99 @ B&H)
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: Silicon Power Value Gaming 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($93.97 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial T500 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Zotac GAMING Trinity OC GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 12 GB Video Card ($759.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE G500A DRGB (Fanless) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Deepcool PX-G 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($96.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Thermalright TL-C12C-S X3 66.17 CFM 120 mm Fans 3-Pack ($13.59 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Thermalright TL-C12C-S X3 66.17 CFM 120 mm Fans 3-Pack ($13.59 @ Amazon)
Total: $1828.07
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-12-29 06:46 EST-0500

Nice list. This AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3d will run 4x - 4k monitors at 60fps no problem?

 

[Lucky_SLS]

Thanks for that additional info.

This should work fine for your needs:

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i7-12700K 3.6 GHz 12-Core Processor ($249.99 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($37.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z690 PG Riptide ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($125.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Enhanced Redline Stiletto 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: TEAMGROUP Cardea Zero Z440 Graphene 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($102.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: ASRock Intel Arc A380 Challenger ITX Arc A380 6 GB Video Card ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Montech AIR 903 BASE ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.90 @ Newegg Sellers)
Total: $876.74
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-12-30 03:17 EST-0500