Janocte

Budget (including currency): $2500 USD Country: United States Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Browsing, Tableau, Excel, Star citizen, Halo Infinite, Wow, BG3 Other details (existing parts lists, whether any peripherals are needed, what you're upgrading from, when you're going to buy, what resolution and refresh rate you want to play at, etc): -Here is what i built on Partpicker (please feel free to critique and recommend) https://pcpartpicker.com/list/FJmDQP -No peripherals needed. I have a 1440p monitor and 1080p monitor from LG -Coming from a 1070Ti, Intel 9th gen, 16gb ram, etc. -Looking at May 2024 as purchase date -Like to be near 120 but not super picky on that. Dont forget to @Janocte. Thanks for the help all!

Thanks to you both! I’ll go to microcenter and try to see all three cases in person.

Hi all, I’m looking to build a PC and have been driving myself bonkers looking at cases. I have it narrowed to an airflow case and the 3 I’ve come to like are the lian li 216, Masterbox TD500 mesh and the Meshify 2 compact. What are your thoughts on these? Have other recommendations? Great! Here are the criteria. 1) sub $250; 2) ATX Mobo; 3) accommodates 240mm gpu; 4) handle up to 260mm cpu cooler Thanks

Spent some time watching vids and reading last evening. I believe im sold on the 7800X3D and an accompanying 4070. Thanks to all of you for your thoughts and assistance!

So...first, @filpo @brob...glad things didnt come to blows lol. I get what you're both saying from you're own perspective. Power draw can be a concern and major overheating can be an issue. Im not overly concerned about power draw (as ill be buying a 1000W) but certainly wouldnt want to go all in on a top-tier chipset that is actively having overheating issues. @Zando_ makes some good points. Specifically, that a mid-60's or even 70's for temp isnt really alarming in modern chips. BUT if theyre getting into the upper 80's or higher, and staying there, that would be a much bigger issue. Thanks for those thoughts btw! For my needs and use cases, its a coin toss between the "Core i7-13700K" & the "7800X3D". I would be using it on data work, video conferencing, minor adobe work (nothing ridiculously productivity heavy). I will likely want to focus more of the computers energy into gaming (COD, BG3, Starfield), so it sounds like either chipset would be good within a %age point or two. If im reading the comments correct. Plus they are at the right pricepoint. I'm putting the extra $300 into a 4070, rather than putting that $300 into say an i9/Ryzen 9 to accomplish some kind of future-proofing or productivity increase. I guess i should ask explicitly...Is there is actual temp issues with the chosen intel chip, over the Ryzen one? Please feel free to expound on those further. Thx

thanks @filpo ill probably go Ryzen

@filpo Thanks so much! I will build my pc and buy over black friday. Any thoughts on i-7 v Ryzen-7....

WOW...what timing I have lol. Thanks for the heads up @brob! Ill keep an eye out on price and how it effects the market

Budget (including currency): $2500 USD Country: USA Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Work, Data Analysis, COD, BG3, etc. Other details (No additional peripherals, 11 years old PC w/ flash update to a 1070Ti before covid, by the first of the year, 1440P MAX and 60+, Here is a link to the build) https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=ab0b7fd5-af9c-4b9b-9b32-00f6b80fbcd8 What i have is working and i dont need to upgrade but would very much like to as I do work from home. Biggest question: Is now a bad time to buy? That is, will a new DDR6 or next gen of processors/nvidia graphics card be coming out early in 2024...meaning maybe i should hold off. Thanks

Thanks to you both! Yes, I will be buying the 5900X

Good day everyone! I wanted to get a discussion going regarding the primary differences between x570 and b550 motherboards, for AMD Chipsets/AM4 sockets. I am looking to upgrade to a new desktop (over the coming year) and wanted to see which is the way to go. I really just want the best one for the future. While price point is not a huge concern, I still wanted to be an informed consumer and not overpay for "stuff" that I wont use. That said, I do know a few difference already: - The x570 boards are the "higher tier" boards as compared to the b550's. - The x570's are generally more expensive than the b550 boards - The x570's have pci express gen 4 bi-link between the GPU and chipset (allowing for more features like extra m.2s, etc.) - The x570's will support previous gen sockets (which isn't relevant to me as I am buying the 5000 series chipset)...so b550 seems to be okay there as well - The b550's port MOST of the main features from the x570 board down to a lower price point. Basically...it doesn't seem like there are any real limitations to the b550 boards (outside of one less m.2 slot and the gen 3 for pci express) AND the x570 doesnt look as necessary. So the question remains "WHY X570 over B550 boards?" Thanks

Also...I feel like everytime I have built a computer I have forgotten exactly 1 piece that I needed. If anyone thinks of a part that might be good to buy, let me know. I already thought of a Riser cable (though idk if it matters which one to buy?).

Thanks man/woman. Appreciate the justification in there

@Downkey Thanks for the alternative build. 2 questions....1) Are any of these suggestions founded in a particular meaning? That is, did you choose these at random or do you have a reason behind some of those suggestions? 2) Is the Ryzen 9 worth the price upgrade from the Ryzen 7? Thanks!

1. Budget & Location ~$2500, USA 2. Aim Gaming and work. I do database work so nothing too intensive is needed. I also play MMO's, shooters and rogue-likes. 3. Monitors 2 Monitors, both are 1080p 4. Peripherals No peripherals needed. I would like to run windows 10 5. Why are you upgrading? Excess of money to spend and would like to make an update. Though...it may be early next year before I can even obtain the 3080 that I want for MSRP. Here is the build I plan to create: PCPartPicker Part List Type Item Price CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 3.8 GHz 8-Core Processor $449.00 @ Amazon CPU Cooler Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler $99.95 @ Amazon Thermal Compound ARCTIC MX-4 2019 Edition 4 g Thermal Paste $8.99 @ Newegg Motherboard Asus ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING (WI-FI) ATX AM4 Motherboard $203.57 @ Amazon Memory Corsair Vengeance LPX 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory $193.04 @ Amazon Storage Samsung 860 Evo 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive $109.99 @ Amazon Storage Samsung 970 Evo 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive $169.99 @ Amazon Video Card Asus GeForce RTX 3080 10 GB TUF GAMING OC Video Card MSRP is $729.99 Case Lian Li Lancool II Mesh ATX Mid Tower Case $119.00 @ Newegg Power Supply Corsair RM (2019) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply $124.99 @ Best Buy Case Fan Corsair AF120 (2018) 52 CFM 120 mm Fans 3-Pack $44.99 @ Best Buy Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts Total $2253.51 Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-04-07 09:46 EDT-0400 Thoughts, tips, reminders, all welcome! Thank you