New Gaming Build

[Storm1211]

It's time to move on from my i7-6700k and 1660ti which replaced my 980ti that died right before the pandemic shortage. Won a 3080 and mobo combo in the Newegg Shuffle so that's the GPU and mobo I went with. Looking to see any tweaks other people would make to get the most performance out of this build for roughly the same budget. Not looking to get a 5900x since it's overkill for what I need, I think, but let me know what you all think. Also thinking of going for a 360 AIO but not sure if that'll be better or quieter. Any input is appreciated!

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/T9p8F8

 

Budget (including currency): ~$2500 USD

Country: USA

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Metro Exodus, Halo Infinite, Apex Legends, Hades, Etc. It's only for gaming and internet browsing/watching Twitch and Youtube. No 3D modeling or anything like that.

Other details: Don't need any peripherals, just the PC parts. I have a 27 inch 1440p 165hz Acer monitor and old monitor as a 2nd.

 

[GeorgeMKane]

Recommend reconfiguring some things, so you can get more RAM and more storage. You definitely don't need an AIO for a 5600X. The NH-D15S is a more than capable cpu cooler.  

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/9KPVdD

[FalseControl]

But If you DO want to do an AIOthe bigger it is the quieter it will be. Also if you have a lot of things open maybe invest in 32 gigs of ram unless you close everything and only keep running what you need then just 16 gigs is fine

[Sat1600]

I would personally spend more on a CPU and less on a cooler. Unless you really plan on overcking the bejesus  out of it. and even then, why not just start with the stronger cpu to begin with?

 

The 5800x is $370 on bh

Ryzen 7 5800x

 

It often goes on sale from antonline through eBay for $315.. They are an authorized reseller.

 

The Gammaxx 400 v2 is a very nice budget cooler for $25 and does a good job cooling the 5800x. Link

 

 

If you want something beefier you can get an Arctic freezer 34 esports duo for $45. Link

[Alder Lake]

1 hour ago, Storm1211 said:

It's time to move on from my i7-6700k and 1660ti which replaced my 980ti that died right before the pandemic shortage. Won a 3080 and mobo combo in the Newegg Shuffle so that's the GPU and mobo I went with. Looking to see any tweaks other people would make to get the most performance out of this build for roughly the same budget. Not looking to get a 5900x since it's overkill for what I need, I think, but let me know what you all think. Also thinking of going for a 360 AIO but not sure if that'll be better or quieter. Any input is appreciated!

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/T9p8F8

 

Budget (including currency): ~$2500 USD

Country: USA

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Metro Exodus, Halo Infinite, Apex Legends, Hades, Etc. It's only for gaming and internet browsing/watching Twitch and Youtube. No 3D modeling or anything like that.

Other details: Don't need any peripherals, just the PC parts. I have a 27 inch 1440p 165hz Acer monitor and old monitor as a 2nd.

 

noticing you have $2500 along with a 3080, I might just forget the board and instead for for a 12th gen build, perhaps something like this, it'll perform better than anything AMD currently has to offer
pcpartpicker.com/list/sYXybh

[Storm1211]

3 hours ago, Alder Lake said:

noticing you have $2500 along with a 3080, I might just forget the board and instead for for a 12th gen build, perhaps something like this, it'll perform better than anything AMD currently has to offer
pcpartpicker.com/list/sYXybh

The $2500 was including what I spent on the 3080.

[Herman Mcpootis]

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($288.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 240 RGB 48.8 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($93.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Asus TUF GAMING X570-PRO (WI-FI) ATX AM4 Motherboard  (Purchased For $186.99) 
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory  ($77.45 @ Amazon) 
Storage: HP EX950 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($102.39 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce RTX 3080 LHR 10 GB ROG STRIX GAMING OC V2 Video Card  (Purchased For $1119.99) 
Case: Phanteks Eclipse P400A Digital ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair RMx (2018) 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($94.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $2054.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-01-07 03:34 EST-0500

[Alder Lake]

11 hours ago, Storm1211 said:

The $2500 was including what I spent on the 3080.

oh, I see, the way you put it made it sound like it was $2500+the GPU/mobo, as you said you won them in something
well, how much is your budget without them, as that definitely changes it

[Storm1211]

On 1/7/2022 at 12:09 PM, Alder Lake said:

oh, I see, the way you put it made it sound like it was $2500+the GPU/mobo, as you said you won them in something
well, how much is your budget without them, as that definitely changes it

Roughly $1200

[Jonathan Lee]

I'd jump to a 5800X and 32GB of ram to have a more balanced build. I would only recommend 6 core CPU and 16GB of ram to more budget/entry level builds. 2500USD is definitely more mid-range to high end build territory. Remember a GPU swap is 5 minutes while a CPU swap can take you much longer. Over buying a CPU saves you time. This coming from a person who bought a 3100 at first and upgraded to 5800x in a few months. Just save yourself the hassle.

 

It's only about 150 USD to do both these upgrades and you will have a much nicer experience. I think spending the extra ~5% will be well worth it

[Storm1211]

33 minutes ago, Jonathan Lee said:

I'd jump to a 5800X and 32GB of ram to have a more balanced build. I would only recommend 6 core CPU and 16GB of ram to more budget/entry level builds. 2500USD is definitely more mid-range to high end build territory. Remember a GPU swap is 5 minutes while a CPU swap can take you much longer. Over buying a CPU saves you time. This coming from a person who bought a 3100 at first and upgraded to 5800x in a few months. Just save yourself the hassle.

 

It's only about 150 USD to do both these upgrades and you will have a much nicer experience. I think spending the extra ~5% will be well worth it

Thanks, I appreciate the note. Seems like I might want to wait for the 5800x3D though then.

[Alder Lake]

6 hours ago, Storm1211 said:

Roughly $1200

 

On 1/6/2022 at 9:34 PM, Storm1211 said:

It's time to move on from my i7-6700k and 1660ti which replaced my 980ti that died right before the pandemic shortage. Won a 3080 and mobo combo in the Newegg Shuffle so that's the GPU and mobo I went with. Looking to see any tweaks other people would make to get the most performance out of this build for roughly the same budget. Not looking to get a 5900x since it's overkill for what I need, I think, but let me know what you all think. Also thinking of going for a 360 AIO but not sure if that'll be better or quieter. Any input is appreciated!

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/T9p8F8

 

Budget (including currency): ~$2500 USD

Country: USA

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Metro Exodus, Halo Infinite, Apex Legends, Hades, Etc. It's only for gaming and internet browsing/watching Twitch and Youtube. No 3D modeling or anything like that.

Other details: Don't need any peripherals, just the PC parts. I have a 27 inch 1440p 165hz Acer monitor and old monitor as a 2nd.

 

I would suggest something like this
 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i7-12700K 3.6 GHz 12-Core Processor  ($399.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black 82.52 CFM CPU Cooler  ($109.95 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Asus PRIME Z690-P WIFI D4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard  ($239.00 @ Amazon) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory  ($153.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital Black SN850 2 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($318.52 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce RTX 3080 LHR 10 GB ROG STRIX GAMING OC V2 Video Card  ($1119.99) 
Case: Corsair 4000D Airflow ATX Mid Tower Case  ($94.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: BitFenix Whisper M 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.90 @ Amazon) 
Case Fan: ARCTIC P12 PST 56.3 CFM 120 mm Fan  ($7.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $2504.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-01-09 00:41 EST-0500

4 hours ago, Storm1211 said:

Thanks, I appreciate the note. Seems like I might want to wait for the 5800x3D though then.

and as for that, Zen 3D is apparently coming out in spring, if you want to wait until then, they claim to have a performance boost above alder lake, then again, Intel will release the 12900KS at around the same time, like I said, up to you