1st gaming build

[Librarian Moarfistin]

Budget (including currency): around 13000 PLN, about 3250 USD

Country: Poland

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Gaming. Lot's of gaming

Other details:  https://pcpartpicker.com/list/tnxTW4

 

This ↑ is my current list. I've picked the parts based on the various Reddit/forums/Google/YouTube searches, and I think it's looking good, but I would ask for your opinions as well. Are those good parts? What would you change? 

 

I plan to install OS on the smaller SSD connected to slower M.2 slot, keep the bigger one for more storage demanding games, and the 2tb Seagate one for general storage. Currently using headphones, eventually plan to buy Edifier R2750DB. 

Purposefully picked R5800x instead of R5600x for future proofing, 8 core gaming is becoming more mainstream nowadays. 

RTX 3060 Ti is available/in my price range/good enough, I think. 

16 GB 3600 MHz RAM 16 cas looked like a good option, if it proves to be not enough I can always buy more of them. 

[GorujoCY]

24 minutes ago, Librarian Moarfistin said:

Budget (including currency): around 13000 PLN, about 3250 USD

Country: Poland

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Gaming. Lot's of gaming

Other details:  https://pcpartpicker.com/list/tnxTW4

 

This ↑ is my current list. I've picked the parts based on the various Reddit/forums/Google/YouTube searches, and I think it's looking good, but I would ask for your opinions as well. Are those good parts? What would you change? 

 

I plan to install OS on the smaller SSD connected to slower M.2 slot, keep the bigger one for more storage demanding games, and the 2tb Seagate one for general storage. Currently using headphones, eventually plan to buy Edifier R2750DB. 

Purposefully picked R5800x instead of R5600x for future proofing, 8 core gaming is becoming more mainstream nowadays. 

RTX 3060 Ti is available/in my price range/good enough, I think. 

16 GB 3600 MHz RAM 16 cas looked like a good option, if it proves to be not enough I can always buy more of them. 

I would say remove the small ssd and install Windows on the NVME, and download half of your games and all apps in that nvme ssd

 

now let me check again

 

[Dr0idGh0sT]

5800X is very bad option tight now when 12700 outperforms it by a lot for less money. 

I edited your list, Added better CPU, More reasonable cooler, Better SSD for cheaper. In the end those edits will leave you with more money. 

For a GPU, 6700XT goes for 900$. So if you buy 3060 ti, Do not pay more than 900$ in it, Personally I would opt for 6700XT over 3060 ti anyways, But if you want RTX 3060 ti, It has almost same performance as 6700XT, So paying more in it will be waste of money. Maybe u can get 3070 even or 6800. 

 

And get OEM key for windows, That'll be about 20$. 

 

PCPartPicker Part List

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-12700F 2.1 GHz 12-Core Processor ($318.99 @ Newegg) 

CPU Cooler: Scythe FUMA 2 51.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($59.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte B660 AORUS Master DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($209.99 @ Amazon) 

Memory: Crucial Ballistix RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory ($91.99 @ Adorama) 

Storage: Sabrent Rocket 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($99.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce RTX 3060 Ti LHR 8 GB TUF GAMING OC V2 Video Card 

Case: Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh w/ Controller ATX Mid Tower Case ($123.99 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply: Phanteks AMP 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Amazon) 

Monitor: AOC CU34G2X/BK 34.0" 3440x1440 144 Hz Monitor ($459.99 @ Amazon) 

Keyboard: Glorious PC Gaming Race GMMK RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard ($119.99 @ Amazon) 

Total: $1621.90

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-02-08 06:18 EST-0500

[GorujoCY]

A. there's no need for a Windows keys, save your money and if you still need one, Use Key selling websites, those are cheaper

B. Just install Windows on the 1tb Nvme as i told you, install games with the mind that directstorage is coming and stuff, so all programs and half of the games and store the rest on the HDD, and use the HDD to record gaming clips if you want.

C. I've upped your specs and chose a motherboard with onboard wifi because it's more or less the same value, no need to overspend also, same with case.

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/zTXMpH

Edited February 8, 2022 by GorujoCY

[GorujoCY]

10 minutes ago, Dr0idGh0sT said:

5800X is very bad option tight now when 12700 outperforms it by a lot for less money. 

I edited your list, Added better CPU, More reasonable cooler, Better SSD for cheaper. In the end those edits will leave you with more money. 

For a GPU, 6700XT goes for 900$. So if you buy 3060 ti, Do not pay more than 900$ in it, Personally I would opt for 6700XT over 3060 ti anyways, But if you want RTX 3060 ti, It has almost same performance as 6700XT, So paying more in it will be waste of money. Maybe u can get 3070 even or 6800. 

 

And get OEM key for windows, That'll be about 20$. 

 

PCPartPicker Part List

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-12700F 2.1 GHz 12-Core Processor ($318.99 @ Newegg) 

CPU Cooler: Scythe FUMA 2 51.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($59.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte B660 AORUS Master DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($209.99 @ Amazon) 

Memory: Crucial Ballistix RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory ($91.99 @ Adorama) 

Storage: Sabrent Rocket 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($99.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce RTX 3060 Ti LHR 8 GB TUF GAMING OC V2 Video Card 

Case: Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh w/ Controller ATX Mid Tower Case ($123.99 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply: Phanteks AMP 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Amazon) 

Monitor: AOC CU34G2X/BK 34.0" 3440x1440 144 Hz Monitor ($459.99 @ Amazon) 

Keyboard: Glorious PC Gaming Race GMMK RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard ($119.99 @ Amazon) 

Total: $1621.90

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-02-08 06:18 EST-0500

even if 12th gen outperforms ryzen, there's no reason to change platforms, both will perform wonders, especially for something like a 3060 ti (even though I've made upgrades for more futureproofing but other than that nothing special)

[Dr0idGh0sT]

1 minute ago, GorujoCY said:

even if 12th gen outperforms ryzen, there's no reason to change platforms, both will perform wonders, especially for something like a 3060 ti (even though I've made upgrades for more futureproofing but other than that nothing special)

There is no reason not to get better one out of this two. Not other way around. 

Puwer supply in your list is garbage also.

[GorujoCY]

4 minutes ago, Dr0idGh0sT said:

There is no reason not to get better one out of this two. Not other way around. 

Puwer supply in your list is garbage also.

well whatever you would recommend

just because it has one 2 star review doesn't mean that it's immediately garbage, even though I have to check the tier list, it's still a fine power supply

 

Edit: (Psu I chose is approx. Tier A or B, still good)

[Dr0idGh0sT]

5 minutes ago, GorujoCY said:

well whatever you would recommend

just because it has one 2 star review doesn't mean that it's immediately garbage, even though I have to check the tier list, it's still a fine power supply

 

Edit: (Psu I chose is approx. Tier A or B, still good)

It's loud and not good quality, There are much better PSUs out there, I don't need to check reviews or tier list for that, You significantly downgraded PSU he had opted for. 

[Librarian Moarfistin]

1 hour ago, Dr0idGh0sT said:

5800X is very bad option tight now when 12700 outperforms it by a lot for less money. 

I edited your list, Added better CPU, More reasonable cooler, Better SSD for cheaper. In the end those edits will leave you with more money. 

For a GPU, 6700XT goes for 900$. So if you buy 3060 ti, Do not pay more than 900$ in it, Personally I would opt for 6700XT over 3060 ti anyways, But if you want RTX 3060 ti, It has almost same performance as 6700XT, So paying more in it will be waste of money. Maybe u can get 3070 even or 6800. 

 

And get OEM key for windows, That'll be about 20$. 

 

PCPartPicker Part List

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-12700F 2.1 GHz 12-Core Processor ($318.99 @ Newegg) 

CPU Cooler: Scythe FUMA 2 51.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($59.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte B660 AORUS Master DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($209.99 @ Amazon) 

Memory: Crucial Ballistix RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory ($91.99 @ Adorama) 

Storage: Sabrent Rocket 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($99.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce RTX 3060 Ti LHR 8 GB TUF GAMING OC V2 Video Card 

Case: Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 Mesh w/ Controller ATX Mid Tower Case ($123.99 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply: Phanteks AMP 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Amazon) 

Monitor: AOC CU34G2X/BK 34.0" 3440x1440 144 Hz Monitor ($459.99 @ Amazon) 

Keyboard: Glorious PC Gaming Race GMMK RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard ($119.99 @ Amazon) 

Total: $1621.90

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-02-08 06:18 EST-0500

I checked the prices and RTX 3060 ti costs about 1000 $, RX 6700 about 1200, and RTX 3070 about 1400. Also the i7 costs about 500 $, Ryzen slightly below 400, so it's cheaper here. The same goes for cooling, about 20 $ difference. Windows was cheaper as OEM, will edit the list. The SSD is in the same situation, more expensive here. I want to buy locally for easier warranties. 

[Librarian Moarfistin]

2 hours ago, GorujoCY said:

A. there's no need for a Windows keys, save your money and if you still need one, Use Key selling websites, those are cheaper

B. Just install Windows on the 1tb Nvme as i told you, install games with the mind that directstorage is coming and stuff, so all programs and half of the games and store the rest on the HDD, and use the HDD to record gaming clips if you want.

C. I've upped your specs and chose a motherboard with onboard wifi because it's more or less the same value, no need to overspend also, same with case.

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/zTXMpH

I was considering that case after watching GamerNexus review, but it was more expensive than the Cooler Master here. I will consider dropping the smaller SSD. The WiFi card is picked as an afterthought, I'm not sure if I will need it yet. Maybe i will settle for Bluetooth USB stick. 

[Librarian Moarfistin]

Based on your responses I understand, that the build is ok, only slight tweaking needed to "trim the fat". Thank you for your opinions, I will consider them. 

[Dr0idGh0sT]

1 hour ago, Librarian Moarfistin said:

I checked the prices and RTX 3060 ti costs about 1000 $, RX 6700 about 1200, and RTX 3070 about 1400. Also the i7 costs about 500 $, Ryzen slightly below 400, so it's cheaper here. The same goes for cooling, about 20 $ difference. Windows was cheaper as OEM, will edit the list. The SSD is in the same situation, more expensive here. I want to buy locally for easier warranties. 

I assumed you were in USA. My bad. 

[Jonathan Lee]

For ultrawide, the 3060ti might struggle with more modern games. I think the 6700XT might be better due to VRAM, but I know getting a better GPU would probably go way over budget.

 

I recommend going 32GB for newer builds today, mainly cause I've been seeing that ram usage creep up in my system for newer games. Other people's advice is also solid.