While I wait..

[K00P4]

Budget (including currency): $3,500 - $5,000 USD 

Country: Mexico

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Mostly gaming but I am also planning to do a bit of video editing, but mostly gaming.

Other details So far I've got the peripherals lol. I got a Samsung Oddyssey G9 monitor, a Logitech G915 keyboard and a G502 Gaming Mouse.

 

Hey guys I'm looking to build my first gaming PC ever, a top of the line PC if possible. what has been holding me back, as I believe it's happening to a lot of people is the scarcity of computer parts such as GPU's and CPU's, etc. and the fact the you can only get it from scalpers most of the time.

 

I'm currently driving a 7-8 year old (don't remember) Alienware (X51 R3) and it is really a pain to play in this machine, nvm video editing, I didn't know any better back then. My current specs are:

Processor    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6600K CPU @ 3.50GHz   3.50 GHz
Installed RAM    16.0 GB
System type    64-bit operating system, x64-based processor

GPU: NVIDIA GTX 970 (I know right)

 

My question is, What would you recommend upgrading while we ride the current situation and preferably, I'd pretty much like to use parts that can be used in my future build, perhaps a year from now? hopefully sooner.

 

I really appreciate your help / recommendations.
 

 

[Surestgarlic2]

I would suggest an i7 with a 1050ti

[8-Bit Ninja]

26 minutes ago, Surestgarlic2 said:

I would suggest an i7 with a 1050ti

a 1050ti is no better than a 970, in fact its worse. 

[8-Bit Ninja]

I know your laptop isn't great, but my suggestion would be to keep using your laptop for now. But start signing up to the GPU notification sites and channels on discord and what not, then when you eventually get a GPU come back here and someone will help you build a PC around whichever GPU you snag.  

[Surestgarlic2]

2 minutes ago, 8-Bit Ninja said:

a 1050ti is no better than a 970, in fact its worse. 

with the gpu shortage a 1050ti is like a god even. 750ti is not terrible I'm still on the gts 8600 about to upgrade to a gt710

[8-Bit Ninja]

Just now, Surestgarlic2 said:

with the gpu shortage a 1050ti is like a god even. 750ti is not terrible

but he already has a 970 powered laptop, so why bother downgrading? 

[Surestgarlic2]

Just now, 8-Bit Ninja said:

but he already has a 970 powered laptop, so why bother downgrading? 

i know what you mean but he is still getting an i7 

[Surestgarlic2]

I just saw your budget so a 3080 would be good 

[K00P4]

4 hours ago, Surestgarlic2 said:

I just saw your budget so a 3080 would be good 

Indeed, as soon as I can get one MSRP

 

I will try and get an i7 and see if that makes any difference. Thank you all for your suggestions. If anyone else has anymore ideas, I'd appreciate that.

[Pandora1]

8 minutes ago, K00P4 said:

Indeed, as soon as I can get one MSRP

 

I will try and get an i7 and see if that makes any difference. Thank you all for your suggestions. If anyone else has anymore ideas, I'd appreciate that.

I think instead of a i7 get a ryzen 5 5600x because is cheaper and actually better. and if you are willing to spend $450 on a cpu then get a 7 5800x and you should get a 3080 for Msrp.

[K00P4]

8 minutes ago, Pandora1 said:

I think instead of a i7 get a ryzen 5 5600x because is cheaper and actually better. and if you are willing to spend $450 on a cpu then get a 7 5800x and you should get a 3080 for Msrp.

I'd love that but my current crappy motherboard is intended for intel. 

[Surestgarlic2]

1 hour ago, K00P4 said:

I'd love that but my current crappy motherboard is intended for intel. 

if your dealing with a slow pc h would recommend Intel because although amd  is better for gaming Intel is better for multitasking so you would get a slightly faster system and your video editing would be easier but I like Intel so that's my opinion good luck

[Middcore]

Just now, Surestgarlic2 said:

if your dealing with a slow pc h would recommend Intel because although amd  is better for gaming Intel is better for multitasking

If anything it's the opposite.

 

 

[Surestgarlic2]

I though you had a laptop and was gonna build a desktop that's why I said a 1050ti

[Surestgarlic2]

10 minutes ago, Middcore said:

If anything it's the opposite.

 

 

you saying you would game on Intel??

[Middcore]

Just now, Surestgarlic2 said:

you saying you would game on Intel??

 

I wouldn't do either on Intel if I had a choice. But up until Ryzen 5000 the general consensus was that Intel was slightly ahead in gaming and AMD was better for workstation tasks. 

[Surestgarlic2]

Just now, Middcore said:

 

I wouldn't do either on Intel if I had a choice. But up until Ryzen 5000 the general consensus was that Intel was slightly ahead in gaming and AMD was better for workstation tasks. 

I was just stating my opinion that's what I have always know it as but other people might disagree

[Pandora1]

1 hour ago, K00P4 said:

I'd love that but my current crappy motherboard is intended for intel. 

with that budget cant you get a new Mobo? Like the B550 F

[K00P4]

23 hours ago, Pandora1 said:

with that budget cant you get a new Mobo? Like the B550 F

Totally, in fact this is what I have so far, only missing the GPU and CPU:

 

CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 3.4 GHz 16-Core Processor  ($989.00 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Fractal Design Celsius+ S36 Prisma PWM ARGB 85.71 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($199.99 @ B&H) 
Motherboard: Asus ROG Strix X570-E Gaming ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($329.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z Royal 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL19 Memory  ($209.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($209.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Crucial MX500 2 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($212.02 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 10 GB FTW3 ULTRA GAMING Video Card 
Case: be quiet! Dark Base Pro 900 Rev. 2 ATX Full Tower Case  ($269.00 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: be quiet! Dark Power Pro 12 1200 W 80+ Titanium Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($449.99 @ Amazon) 

 

Let me know your opinions on that