I don’t know anything about pc’s

[Diamondz8]

Budget (including currency): 2000 USD

Country: US

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: gaming

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):

 

this is my first build and my first pc and I just want to make sure I get the best performance for my budget. I need any and all input I don’t even know if any of the parts are good. I’m buying in about 2 months 

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/W6Zstn

 

 

thanks 

[Middcore]

A 2022 build without an SSD is inexcusable. Get at least a 500GB SSD (doesn't have to be NVMe) for your operating system and a few most-used games and programs. 

 

The rest of this look weirdly almost like a list put together for media editing or something, with the budget put into surplus cores, memory, and GPU power with only a budget display.

 

• 3070 ti is overkill if you only want to play games at 1080p. Either get a better monitor or a cheaper card. 
• You would be better off with a 12-gen Intel i5 and a B660 board than your current CPU and motherboard choice, and you would still have an upgrade path whereas AM4 is basically a dead end. 
• Hyper 212 is questionable for cooling the 5800X if that's what you're going with, and in any case it's very overpriced for what it is; there are better coolers around this price point, like the Arctic eSports Duo or Thermalright Peerless Assassin.
• 32GB of RAM is not necessary just for gaming.

 

You don't really need to spend $110 on Windows. You can easily find keys for under $20. 

 

 

[trevb0t]

16 minutes ago, Diamondz8 said:

Budget (including currency): 2000 USD

Country: US

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: gaming

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):

 

this is my first build and my first pc and I just want to make sure I get the best performance for my budget. I need any and all input I don’t even know if any of the parts are good. I’m buying in about 2 months 

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/W6Zstn

 

 

thanks 

If you want to spend your $2000 well, I would recommend a monitor upgrade. 

What games are you planning to play, and are you planning to stream?

[brob]

An i7-12700 CPU is a better choice.

 

An NVMe drive is a must these days. Consider that it loads games at least 3 times faster than HDD.

 

An RTX 3060 is enough for a 1080 monitor. I'd suggest an RTX 3070 paired with a 165 Hz 1440 monitor.

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i7-12700 2.1 GHz 12-Core Processor  ($342.98 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Deepcool AK620 68.99 CFM CPU Cooler  ($64.98 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI PRO B660-A DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard  ($149.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  ($93.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: TEAMGROUP MP33 PRO 2 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($162.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce RTX 3070 LHR 8 GB GAMING Z TRIO Video Card  ($559.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair 4000D Airflow ATX Mid Tower Case  ($104.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Phanteks AMP 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($109.99 @ Newegg) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Home OEM 64-bit  ($119.95 @ Adorama) 
Monitor: Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQ 27.0" 2560x1440 165 Hz Monitor  ($299.00 @ Amazon) 
Total: $2008.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-07-29 22:31 EDT-0400

[Diamondz8]

10 minutes ago, trevb0t said:

If you want to spend your $2000 well, I would recommend a monitor upgrade. 

What games are you planning to play, and are you planning to stream?

Games like ark, Minecraft, rainbow six and not planning on streaming 

[trevb0t]

Just now, brob said:

An i7-12700 CPU is a better choice.

 

An NVMe drive is a must these days. Consider that it loads games at least 3 times faster than HDD.

 

An RTX 3060 is enough for a 1080 monitor. I'd suggest an RTX 3070 paired with a 165 Hz 1440 monitor.

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i7-12700 2.1 GHz 12-Core Processor  ($342.98 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Deepcool AK620 68.99 CFM CPU Cooler  ($64.98 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI PRO B660-A DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard  ($149.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  ($93.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: TEAMGROUP MP33 PRO 2 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($162.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce RTX 3070 LHR 8 GB GAMING Z TRIO Video Card  ($559.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair 4000D Airflow ATX Mid Tower Case  ($104.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Phanteks AMP 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($109.99 @ Newegg) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Home OEM 64-bit  ($119.95 @ Adorama) 
Monitor: Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQ 27.0" 2560x1440 165 Hz Monitor  ($299.00 @ Amazon) 
Total: $2008.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-07-29 22:31 EDT-0400

I like the build. I'd almost personally get an i5 and a 3080. I don't necessarily see what the 5800X or 12700 are really doing for gaming performance if he's not utilizing 4K OBS or something, and in that case why not just save on a beefier AMD GPU?

[trevb0t]

2 minutes ago, Diamondz8 said:

Games like ark, Minecraft, rainbow six and not planning on streaming 

Ah. I think honestly that you're overspending! But if you want to utilize all of the money you've got, then let's do it!

[trevb0t]

19 minutes ago, Diamondz8 said:

Games like ark, Minecraft, rainbow six and not planning on streaming 

Here is a PC that will play all of the listed games at high frame rates, as well as any new AAA titles. It is built more around your listed needs, than trying to max power within your budget. 

I threw in a nice RGB case that I've personally loved building in on a few occasions. It has great airflow, and a decent RGB controller built in for your CPU cooler!

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i5-12400F 2.5 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($184.99 @ GameStop) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 RGB Black Edition 57.3 CFM CPU Cooler  ($50.00 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: ASRock B660 Pro RS ATX LGA1700 Motherboard  ($139.16 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Silicon Power XPOWER Zenith RGB Gaming 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  ($59.97 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital Blue SN570 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($44.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital Blue 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon RX 6600 8 GB Hellhound Video Card  ($279.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: MSI MPG GUNGNIR 110R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GA 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ EVGA) 
Monitor: MSI Optix G272 27.0" 1920x1080 144 Hz Monitor  ($159.00 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1138.07
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-07-29 22:57 EDT-0400

[Diamondz8]

10 hours ago, trevb0t said:

Here is a PC that will play all of the listed games at high frame rates, as well as any new AAA titles. It is built more around your listed needs, than trying to max power within your budget. 

I threw in a nice RGB case that I've personally loved building in on a few occasions. It has great airflow, and a decent RGB controller built in for your CPU cooler!

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i5-12400F 2.5 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($184.99 @ GameStop) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 RGB Black Edition 57.3 CFM CPU Cooler  ($50.00 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: ASRock B660 Pro RS ATX LGA1700 Motherboard  ($139.16 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Silicon Power XPOWER Zenith RGB Gaming 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  ($59.97 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital Blue SN570 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($44.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital Blue 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon RX 6600 8 GB Hellhound Video Card  ($279.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: MSI MPG GUNGNIR 110R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GA 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ EVGA) 
Monitor: MSI Optix G272 27.0" 1920x1080 144 Hz Monitor  ($159.00 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1138.07
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2022-07-29 22:57 EDT-0400

I think I’ll go with this because if it runs a game like ark on high fps then that’s all I really need then. Also what operating system should I go for like the 

 

Microsoft Windows 11 Home OEM 64-bit 

 

because you listed that in the more expensive build or should I go for something else. Also in the future is this upgradable or would I have to go in another direction and make a new build.

Thanks!

[trevb0t]

On 7/30/2022 at 7:47 AM, Diamondz8 said:

I think I’ll go with this because if it runs a game like ark on high fps then that’s all I really need then. Also what operating system should I go for like the 

 

Microsoft Windows 11 Home OEM 64-bit 

 

because you listed that in the more expensive build or should I go for something else. Also in the future is this upgradable or would I have to go in another direction and make a new build.

Thanks!

I personally haven't made the jump to Windows 11. But I haven't seen any reason not to if you're interested. Either way I would go grab Win10 from scdkeys. It's a guaranteed single user license for like $15 (not to advertise but I think code BFTYC gets you a small discount. It's for a tech youtuber). You can then upgrade to 11 for free if you actually want to do that.

 

The gear listed is pretty dang good, and all constitutes a really high price/performance in even brand new titles at 1080p. I think the Hyper212 Black RGB is overpriced, personally, but I understand that the look is part of it. So I left that from your original build.