New Performance Build

[TheGosuStandard]

Budget (including currency): Around $4250 (before Taxes)

Country: USA

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Mainly Games, Programming/Scripting and Cybersecurity Homelabs

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):

• Upgrading from: Desktop: Intel 4770k - 16GB RAM - Asus Maximus VI Formula Mobo - Asus Strix 970 SLI - Cooler Master V850 PSU -  Nzxt Phantom 630 Case  - 1TB WD HDD - Samsung 840 Evo 250GB SSD - Samsung 850 Evo 500gb - Nzxt Kraken X60 - 24" Asus VG248QE 144hz 1080p Monitor - Logitech G35 Headset -  G502 Proteus Core - Logitech G710+ Keyboard  - Windows 10
• Existing Parts: G502 X Lightspeed and SK hynix Platinum P41 2TB PCIe NVMe Gen4 M.2 2280
• Parts taken from Old Build: Cooler Master V850 PSU (if it fits into the new case) - Logitech G35 Headset - Logitech G710+ Keyboard - Samsung 850 Evo 500gb
• Resolution and Refresh Rate: 2K resolution and at least 165Hz
• Plan for Purchase: Now until the end of the year

 

It has been around 10 years since my last build and I am looking for feedback between the two builds below with the main difference coming down to the CPU, Motherboard and GPU. I have a few components I am planning to take from the old build like the PSU if it fits in the new case and I am still debating between 2/3 screens or an ultra wide. Also, if there are recommendations outside of the builds I am not opposed to hearing that  or mixing between the two builds.

 

Build 1

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/z3ymv3

CPU: Intel Core i9-13900K 3 GHz 24-Core Processor  ($659.99 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken Z73 73.11 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO ATX LGA1700 Motherboard  ($629.99 @ newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL40 Memory  ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: SK Hynix Platinum P41 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate BarraCuda 4 TB 3.5" 5400 RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($63.98 @ Newegg)

Video Card: AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX (No price yet, above $1000)
Case: Lian Li O11 Dynamic EVO ATX Mid Tower Case  ($175.99 @ newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM - DVD 64-bit  ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Dell S2721DGF 27.0" 2560 x 1440 165 Hz Monitor  ($269.99 @ Dell Technologies)
Monitor: Dell S2721DGF 27.0" 2560 x 1440 165 Hz Monitor  ($269.99 @ Dell Technologies)
Monitor: Dell S2721DGF 27.0" 2560 x 1440 165 Hz Monitor  ($269.99 @ Dell Technologies)
Mouse: Logitech G502 X Plus Wired/Wired/Wireless Optical Mouse  ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $3209.87 (approximately $4300-4400 including GPU)

 

Build 2

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/WBqLnt

CPU: Intel Core i7-13700K 3.4 GHz 16-Core Processor  ($419.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken Z73 73.11 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard  ($419.99 @ B&H)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL40 Memory  ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: SK Hynix Platinum P41 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate BarraCuda 4 TB 3.5" 5400 RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($63.98 @ Newegg)

Video Card: AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT (No price yet, above $900)
Case: Lian Li O11 Dynamic EVO ATX Mid Tower Case  ($175.99)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM - DVD 64-bit  ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Dell S2721DGF 27.0" 2560 x 1440 165 Hz Monitor  ($269.99 @ Dell Technologies)
Monitor: Dell S2721DGF 27.0" 2560 x 1440 165 Hz Monitor  ($269.99 @ Dell Technologies)
Monitor: Dell S2721DGF 27.0" 2560 x 1440 165 Hz Monitor  ($269.99 @ Dell Technologies)
Mouse: Logitech G502 X Plus Wired/Wired/Wireless Optical Mouse  ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $2759.87 (approximately $3700-3800 including GPU)
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

Thanks for any help and recommendations

 

[fred82]

ahah

i asked the same not long ago

welcome to you cybersecurity bro

well you are more ambitious than me indeed so i' be interested to see what is suggested . seems very fine. 

three screens : i never tried always worked with two. 

[fred82]

just my opinion:

this MB is overpriced what is the use of it? yo uwant overclock and change often PCIExpress graphic card (mount often?)

sorry but i don't get why the choice of such card

 

[TheGosuStandard]

For the first build I was looking at the higher end parts as I only do builds every 7-10 years for myself. I'm also only considering the MB if I can get a discount on it and the card is also still up in the air depending on benchmarks.

 

 

[fred82]

nobody opinion about MB and config for TheGosuStandard ?

[NF-A12x25]

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/pJzNFg

 

Better cooler and significantly less expensive. Also good quality mobo for like a third the price

[TheGosuStandard]

2 hours ago, NF-A12x25 said:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/pJzNFg

 

Better cooler and significantly less expensive. Also good quality mobo for like a third the price

Thanks, I'll take a look at this in more detail.

 

I saw you added a 1000w PSU, do you think I need more than the 850 I have with the i9+ 7900XT/7900XTX?

[NF-A12x25]

35 minutes ago, TheGosuStandard said:

Thanks, I'll take a look at this in more detail.

 

I saw you added a 1000w PSU, do you think I need more than the 850 I have with the i9+ 7900XT/7900XTX?

ah it was just because i forgot u had a good psu, 850 is plenty

[Ryuikko]

Side note for op is that the maximus VI formula would make a pretty penny if you choose to sell It since maximus boards generally go for a lot, though I suppose it'd be a nice keepsake as well