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Budget (including currency): 1600$ US

Country: US

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Newly released games at 1080p, >60fps, Medium Graphics minimum.

Other details: Mostly upgrading because my laptop has been having some hardware issues that make games unplayable, and would be more cost/time efficient to get a desktop. The laptop has a 3060 Mobile and i7 11375H. I upgraded the SSD to 1TB recently so I may just give that SSD to this new build. I hope that this build could last the next few years with some upgrades if needed down the line.

 

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

CPU: Intel Core i7-13700K 3.4 GHz 16-Core Processor  ($399.99 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition 42 CFM CPU Cooler  ($49.99 @ B&H) 
Motherboard: MSI MAG B660 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard  ($189.99 @ B&H) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  ($44.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Corsair 4000D Airflow ATX Mid Tower Case  ($94.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic FOCUS Plus 650 Gold 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($153.19 @ Amazon) 
Monitor: Gigabyte G24F 2 23.8" 1920 x 1080 180 Hz Monitor  ($149.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1124.79
NOTE: Not listed on PCPP, but found RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio at Amazon for 450$ , Storage not needed as mentioned above.

 

Do I need anything else? Is there an obviously better option I'm missing?  Will take any comments. Thanks!

 

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9 minutes ago, HeatedAxe said:

Budget (including currency): 1600$ US

Country: US

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Newly released games at 1080p, >60fps, Medium Graphics minimum.

Other details: Mostly upgrading because my laptop has been having some hardware issues that make games unplayable, and would be more cost/time efficient to get a desktop. The laptop has a 3060 Mobile and i7 11375H. I upgraded the SSD to 1TB recently so I may just give that SSD to this new build. I hope that this build could last the next few years with some upgrades if needed down the line.

 

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

CPU: Intel Core i7-13700K 3.4 GHz 16-Core Processor  ($399.99 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition 42 CFM CPU Cooler  ($49.99 @ B&H) 
Motherboard: MSI MAG B660 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard  ($189.99 @ B&H) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  ($44.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Corsair 4000D Airflow ATX Mid Tower Case  ($94.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic FOCUS Plus 650 Gold 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($153.19 @ Amazon) 
Monitor: Gigabyte G24F 2 23.8" 1920 x 1080 180 Hz Monitor  ($149.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1124.79
NOTE: Not listed on PCPP, but found RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio at Amazon for 450$ , Storage not needed as mentioned above.

 

Do I need anything else? Is there an obviously better option I'm missing?  Will take any comments. Thanks!

 

I would upgrade that CPU cooler to a Peerless assassin 120 or similar, the 212 is a bit weak for the 13700k.  Other than that, looks good 🙂
One can always tweak something to save a buck or two but overall not bad.  Remember that the motherboard might need a BIOS update to work with that CPU.  The 650w PSU should be enough but I would also go with a 750w or 850w, the price difference is not all bad.
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/y9QkVw

 

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1 minute ago, HeatedAxe said:

Not listed on PCPP, but found RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio at Amazon for 450$

Do not get this card, $450 for a 3070 is a scam. They go for $300-350 on eBay, and the 3070 really doesn't belong in a system of this price range. 

 

Anyway, I wouldn't get a single thing in that PCPP link. The 13700K for just a gaming system is not really great, the 13600K is just as fast for gaming while being cheaper and easier to cool, while the 7800X3D is a faster gaming chip. The cooler is a terrible value nowadays, it gets outperformed by coolers half the price. The motherboard is very overpriced and doesn't have BIOS flashback to be able to use the 13600K/13700K. DDR4 doesn't make sense to go for nowadays, DDR5 is cheap enough now, the PSU is very overpriced, and you can afford a better monitor in this price range. 

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/hbfwRv

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16 minutes ago, RONOTHAN## said:

Do not get this card, $450 for a 3070 is a scam. They go for $300-350 on eBay, and the 3070 really doesn't belong in a system of this price range. 

 

Anyway, I wouldn't get a single thing in that PCPP link. The 13700K for just a gaming system is not really great, the 13600K is just as fast for gaming while being cheaper and easier to cool, while the 7800X3D is a faster gaming chip. The cooler is a terrible value nowadays, it gets outperformed by coolers half the price. The motherboard is very overpriced and doesn't have BIOS flashback to be able to use the 13600K/13700K. DDR4 doesn't make sense to go for nowadays, DDR5 is cheap enough now, the PSU is very overpriced, and you can afford a better monitor in this price range. 

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/hbfwRv

Honestly with zen 4 price cuts, IDK why you wouldn't just go with a 7600, especially now that DDR5 and zen 4 boards are cheaper.

 

Also, for 1080p60, just get a used system for like $600.  If you are dead set on spending $1600, get a better monitor.

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@HeatedAxe that board you have chosen won't handle that unlocked i7 and neither will that CM212 cpu cooler.  Here's a better board on sale atm, 32GB of RAM, larger psu and a case with much better airflow (2x140mm front intake fans + 1x120mm rear exhaust fan). 

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: *Intel Core i7-13700F 2.1 GHz 16-Core Processor  ($362.99 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: *Deepcool AG620 BK ARGB 67.88 CFM CPU Cooler  ($54.98 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: *MSI MAG B760 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard  ($152.00 @ Newegg) 
Memory: *Corsair Vengeance LPX 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory  ($69.98 @ Amazon) 
Storage: *Samsung 970 Evo Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($129.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: *Fractal Design Focus 2 RGB ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: *Corsair RM750e (2023) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($99.99 @ Best Buy) 
Case Fan: *ARCTIC P12 56.3 CFM 120 mm Fan  ($9.99 @ Amazon) 
Monitor: Gigabyte G24F 2 23.8" 1920 x 1080 180 Hz Monitor  ($149.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1099.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
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A better look at those components.

 

https://www.fractal-design.com/products/cases/focus/focus-2/rgb-black-tg-clear-tint/   

 

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/MAG-B760-TOMAHAWK-WIFI-DDR4 

 

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/230491/intel-core-i713700f-processor-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.html 

 

https://www.deepcool.com/products/Cooling/cpuaircoolers/AG620-BK-ARGB-Dual-Tower-CPU-Cooler-1700-AM5/2022/16082.shtml 

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35 minutes ago, HeatedAxe said:

Budget (including currency): 1600$ US

Country: US

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Newly released games at 1080p, >60fps, Medium Graphics minimum.

Other details: Mostly upgrading because my laptop has been having some hardware issues that make games unplayable, and would be more cost/time efficient to get a desktop. The laptop has a 3060 Mobile and i7 11375H. I upgraded the SSD to 1TB recently so I may just give that SSD to this new build. I hope that this build could last the next few years with some upgrades if needed down the line.

 

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

CPU: Intel Core i7-13700K 3.4 GHz 16-Core Processor  ($399.99 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition 42 CFM CPU Cooler  ($49.99 @ B&H) 
Motherboard: MSI MAG B660 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard  ($189.99 @ B&H) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  ($44.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Corsair 4000D Airflow ATX Mid Tower Case  ($94.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic FOCUS Plus 650 Gold 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($153.19 @ Amazon) 
Monitor: Gigabyte G24F 2 23.8" 1920 x 1080 180 Hz Monitor  ($149.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1124.79
NOTE: Not listed on PCPP, but found RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio at Amazon for 450$ , Storage not needed as mentioned above.

 

Do I need anything else? Is there an obviously better option I'm missing?  Will take any comments. Thanks!

 

Definitely get a way better monitor, but also increased the RAM and storage. I know you said you don't need more storage, but the 1TB model isn't that much more. Also 32GB of RAM is pretty standard nowadays.

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/4pkYMb

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For $100 more, you could have a system that's:

  • Gonn abe almost twice as fast in everything
  • Way faster GPU with twice as much VRAM
  • Newer memory standard and more memory
  • Better cooler
  • Way better monitor

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600 3.8 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($218.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler  ($42.90 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: ASRock B650M PG RIPTIDE WIFI Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard  ($189.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL32 Memory  ($104.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: MSI SPATIUM M450 500 GB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: XFX Speedster MERC 319 Black Radeon RX 6900 XT 16 GB Video Card  ($580.74 @ Amazon) 
Case: Corsair 4000D Airflow ATX Mid Tower Case  ($94.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Super Flower Leadex III Gold 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($119.99 @ Newegg Sellers) 
Monitor: ASRock PG34WQ15R2B 34.0" 3440 x 1440 165 Hz Curved Monitor  ($329.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1702.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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IWitha egular 2560x1440 165Hz monitor this is under $1600. Or with an A620 board, but it seemed like you wanted all black everything, and the one I found was pretty white.  There's an ASUS A620 wifi/bt board that's like $150 and it's all black though.

 

Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQA1A 27.0" 2560 x 1440 170 Hz Monitor (TUF Gaming VG27AQA1A) - PCPartPicker

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8 minutes ago, GeorgeMKane said:

Definitely get a way better monitor, but also increased the RAM and storage. I know you said you don't need more storage, but the 1TB model isn't that much more. Also 32GB of RAM is pretty standard nowadays.

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/4pkYMb

What's wrong with the monitor the OP chose? That's a 180Hz IPS G-Sync monitor for $150 which is a bargain imo.

 

https://www.gigabyte.com/Monitor/G24F-2#kf

 

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2 minutes ago, Queen Chrysalis said:

For $100 more, you could have a system that's:

  • Gonn abe almost twice as fast in everything
  • Way faster GPU with twice as much VRAM
  • Newer memory standard
  • Better cooler
  • Way better monitor

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600 3.8 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($218.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler  ($42.90 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: ASRock B650M PG RIPTIDE WIFI Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard  ($189.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL32 Memory  ($104.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: MSI SPATIUM M450 500 GB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: XFX Speedster MERC 319 Black Radeon RX 6900 XT 16 GB Video Card  ($580.74 @ Amazon) 
Case: Corsair 4000D Airflow ATX Mid Tower Case  ($94.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Super Flower Leadex III Gold 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($119.99 @ Newegg Sellers) 
Monitor: ASRock PG34WQ15R2B 34.0" 3440 x 1440 165 Hz Curved Monitor  ($329.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1702.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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That case includes a single 1x120mm front intake fan.  It's about $20 overpriced.

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3 minutes ago, Why_Me said:

That case includes a single 1x120mm front intake fan.  It's about $20 overpriced.

For a $1600 system I'll stick with the case OP picks, especially with one that's obviously an aesthetic choice like the 4000D.

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Just now, Queen Chrysalis said:

For a $1600 system I'll stick with the case OP picks, especially with one that's obviously an aesthetic choice like the 4000D.

Aesthetics don't keep your components cool and heat is the #1 enemy of PC components. That case had its time a few years back but time has passed it by. Lian Li 216, Fractal Pop Air and Fractal Focus 2 sealed the 4000D's fate. See that $45 CM 212 in the OP's build? That's where the 4000D is now .. overpriced.

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46 minutes ago, HeatedAxe said:

Budget (including currency): 1600$ US

Country: US

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Newly released games at 1080p, >60fps, Medium Graphics minimum.

Other details: Mostly upgrading because my laptop has been having some hardware issues that make games unplayable, and would be more cost/time efficient to get a desktop. The laptop has a 3060 Mobile and i7 11375H. I upgraded the SSD to 1TB recently so I may just give that SSD to this new build. I hope that this build could last the next few years with some upgrades if needed down the line.

 

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

CPU: Intel Core i7-13700K 3.4 GHz 16-Core Processor  ($399.99 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition 42 CFM CPU Cooler  ($49.99 @ B&H) 
Motherboard: MSI MAG B660 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard  ($189.99 @ B&H) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  ($44.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Corsair 4000D Airflow ATX Mid Tower Case  ($94.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic FOCUS Plus 650 Gold 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($153.19 @ Amazon) 
Monitor: Gigabyte G24F 2 23.8" 1920 x 1080 180 Hz Monitor  ($149.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1124.79
NOTE: Not listed on PCPP, but found RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio at Amazon for 450$ , Storage not needed as mentioned above.

 

Do I need anything else? Is there an obviously better option I'm missing?  Will take any comments. Thanks!

 

Hello, I would go with something like this and forget about the used 3070 GPU, with the one in the list I have you get double that for a 16GB GPU. I have been building PCs for 30 years so if you have any questions please let me know.

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/rX7VMb

 

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600 3.8 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($218.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE ARGB 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler  ($45.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B650 AORUS ELITE AX ATX AM5 Motherboard  ($219.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Force Delta RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory  ($120.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Kingston NV2 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($84.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: ASRock Phantom Gaming D OC Radeon RX 6800 XT 16 GB Video Card  ($509.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Gigabyte C301 GLASS ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Super Flower Leadex III Gold 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($119.99 @ Newegg Sellers)
Monitor: Gigabyte G24F 2 23.8" 1920 x 1080 180 Hz Monitor  ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1570.82

I have been building PCs for over 30 years so if you have any questions please ask. For Future Communication I use Discord for much Faster Response Times as I have it open 24/7. I am also available if you need help before, during, or after the Build Process on Discord through Text,Voice, or Video Chat. I can be with you while you build your new PC if you need me to be. Here is my Discord: Wizardsnapper#2772

 

 

 

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4 minutes ago, Queen Chrysalis said:

especially with one that's obviously an aesthetic choice like the 4000D.

Not necessarily. The 4000D is the first choice option on PCPP, it's not unlikely that they just clicked add case, saw that one was popular and not super expensive, thought "good enough" and added it to their cart. If it was something like a Lancool 215 or 5000D Airflow, I'd be a bit more into that thought process, but I would not be surprised at all if that was the thought process. 

 

Besides, IMO the only way to get more generic with a PC case is to go for one of the windowless Fractal Define cases. I'm not saying the 4000D is bad or anything, just nothing to write home about aesthetically. 

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Just now, Why_Me said:

Aesthetics don't keep your components cool and heat is the #1 enemy of PC components. That case had its time a few years back but time has passed it by. Lian Li 216, Fractal Pop Air and Fractal Focus 2 sealed the 4000D's fate. See that $45 CM 212 in the OP's build? That's where the 4000D is now .. overpriced.

This person is upgrading from an existing PC.  They probably have fans they can use if they want to, or they can buy some.  But with an aftermarket CPU cooler, all you need is a fan to blow air under the GPU.  The CPU cooler can pull air from the front of the case easily, and send it to the exhaust out the back.

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3 minutes ago, RONOTHAN## said:

Not necessarily. The 4000D is the first choice option on PCPP, it's not unlikely that they just clicked add case, saw that one was popular and not super expensive, thought "good enough" and added it to their cart. If it was something like a Lancool 215 or 5000D Airflow, I'd be a bit more into that thought process, but I would not be surprised at all if that was the thought process. 

True and very possible, I personally agree that it's a bit overpriced, but it has a very nice look to it that not many others have, so I'll just defer to OP's list on that single component alone, and work the rest of the parts list around it.  If they indicate otherwise I'll eat my words.

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57 minutes ago, Queen Chrysalis said:

This person is upgrading from an existing PC.  They probably have fans they can use if they want to, or they can buy some.  But with an aftermarket CPU cooler, all you need is a fan to blow air under the GPU.  The CPU cooler can pull air from the front of the case easily, and send it to the exhaust out the back.

So now you are assuming the OP has extra fans that will work with that Corsair case.  I'm going to show you basic physics..

 

1x120mm front intake fan + 1x120 rear exhaust fan

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/bCYQzy/corsair-4000d-airflow-atx-mid-tower-case-cc-9011200-ww 

Corsair 4000D Airflow ATX Mid Tower Case $94.99

 

https://www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Products/Cases/Mid-Tower-ATX-Cases/4000D-Airflow-Tempered-Glass-Mid-Tower-ATX-Case/p/CC-9011200-WW 

 

or ...

 

2x160mm front intake fans + 1x140mm rear exhaust fan. Named case of the year by multiple tech sites.

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/qP2WGX/lian-li-lancool-216-atx-mid-tower-case-lancool-216x

Lian Li LANCOOL 216 ATX Mid Tower Case 99.99 

 

https://lian-li.com/product/lancool-216/ 

 

or ...

 

2x140mm front intake fans.

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/jD92FT/fractal-design-focus-2-rgb-atx-mid-tower-case-fd-c-foc2a-03 

Fractal Design Focus 2 RGB ATX Mid Tower Case $69.98 

 

https://www.fractal-design.com/products/cases/focus/focus-2/rgb-black-tg-clear-tint/  

 

+

 

1x120mm rear exhaust fan.

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/68WfrH/arctic-p12-563-cfm-120-mm-fan-acfan00120a 

ARCTIC P12 PWM 120mm 4-Pin Case Fan (200 - 1800 RPM) $9.99

 

Total: $79.96

 

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4 hours ago, Why_Me said:

So now you are assuming the OP has extra fans that will work with that Corsair case.  I'm going to show you basic physics..

...no, @Queen Chrysalis is deferring that OP may picked 4000D out of looks rather than just pricing. In any other day id agree with you to go with Focus 2 with an extra exhaust, Pop Air, or Lancool 216.

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2 minutes ago, SorryClaire said:

...no, @Queen Chrysalis is deferring that OP may picked 4000D out of looks rather than just pricing. In any other day id agree with you to go with Focus 2 with an extra exhaust, Pop Air, or Lancool 216.

From the OP: 'Do I need anything else? Is there an obviously better option I'm missing?'

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6 hours ago, Why_Me said:

Do I need anything else? Is there an obviously better option I'm missing?'

Well better is pretty subjective here, as there are always things that can get a few more cfms of air pressure or dbs lower of noise, but it stops really mattering that much at some point.  Again, as long as cold air is getting in in the right place, it's fine.  The only point you really need induction is right under the GPU.  The aftermarket CPU cooler will bring plenty in from the upper-front on it's own without induction.  The rear forced-exhaust fan will pull heat off the CPU cooler, and heat will passively radiate out of the top.  That's more than enough heat transfer to keep the GPU and CPU cool.  Also, if this person has an older PC (they do) they would likely have no issue pullin another 120mm fan off of that to add mroe intake if they wanted.  There's nothing wrong with recommending a different case, but me choosing to leave the case that OP chose, when it's a perfectly reasonably case to choose, that a lot of people choose for a variety, is not an issue.  Also:

11 hours ago, Why_Me said:

That case had its time a few years back but time has passed it by. Lian Li 216, Fractal Pop Air and Fractal Focus 2 sealed the 4000D's fate.

Like, really?  "sealed its fate"... jesus.  It's a piece of metal, glass and plastic you put your PC in and run air through.  It's not a satellite or a bleeding-edge lab instrument

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I would personally go with the 13500 with DDR5:

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i5-13500 2.5 GHz 14-Core Processor  ($247.98 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: Vetroo V5 52 CFM CPU Cooler  ($34.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard  ($169.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-5600 CL32 Memory  ($84.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: ADATA Premium For PS5 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($119.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Fractal Design Pop Air ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ B&H) 
Power Supply: FSP Group Hydro G Pro 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($95.99 @ Newegg Sellers) 
Monitor: Gigabyte G24F 2 23.8" 1920 x 1080 180 Hz Monitor  ($149.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $983.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-05-09 11:55 EDT-0400

 

Leaves you about $600 for GPU, which is RX 6950 XT or RTX 4070 on the new market.

 

You could also consider a used RTX 3080 which is around or better than the 4070 with more memory bandwidth

 

With your budget, you could also going with a 1440p monitor

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