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[thawea]

1. Budget (including currency): 3500 CAD (ideally after tax, so 3100 CAD before tax)

2. Country: Canada

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

I will use it to mainly play fps games such as Valorant and Overwatch 2. I would also like to do some light coding, video editing, rendering, and music production on the PC.

3. Monitors

One high quality 1440p monitor along with a suitable monitor arm/stand.

4. Peripherals

Currently getting mr4s along with kanto s4 speaker stands. No need for other peripherals.

5. Why are you upgrading?

Currently I use an Alienware laptop with a i7 8th gen and rtx 2060. So I thought it might be time to finally switch to desktop.

Other details: 

- probably going to buy parts at the end of August

Current Build (little over budget): https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/J7wmGP

[Hinjima]

9 minutes ago, thawea said:

1. Budget (including currency): 3500 CAD (ideally after tax, so 3100 CAD before tax)

2. Country: Canada

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

I will use it to mainly play fps games such as Valorant and Overwatch 2. I would also like to do some light coding, video editing, rendering, and music production on the PC.

3. Monitors

One high quality 1440p monitor along with a suitable monitor arm/stand.

4. Peripherals

Currently getting mr4s along with kanto s4 speaker stands. No need for other peripherals.

5. Why are you upgrading?

Currently I use an Alienware laptop with a i7 8th gen and rtx 2060. So I thought it might be time to finally switch to desktop.

Other details: 

- probably going to buy parts at the end of August

Current Build (little over budget): https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/J7wmGP

Decent list. You can go with the Corsair RM750e over the 850x. Save a bit there.

I use an RM750i on my 7700x and overclocked RTX 4080.  No problem

[thawea]

17 minutes ago, Hinjima said:

You can go with the Corsair RM750e over the 850x. Save a bit there.

I switched it to a Thermaltake Toughpower GF1 PE 850W instead, worse cables and older, but cheaper and still very efficient.

[Why_Me]

Intel version of your build.  The 120mm fan goes inside the back of that case for an exhaust fan.

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: *Intel Core i5-13600KF 3.5 GHz 14-Core Processor  ($376.50 @ shopRBC) 
Motherboard: *MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard  ($239.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Memory: Patriot Viper Venom 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 Memory  ($125.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Storage: Western Digital Black SN850X 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($159.97 @ Newegg Canada) 
Video Card: Zotac GAMING Trinity OC GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 12 GB Video Card  ($1015.00 @ Amazon Canada) 
Case: *Fractal Design Focus 2 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Power Supply: Corsair RM850x (2021) 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($164.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Case Fan: *ARCTIC P12 56.3 CFM 120 mm Fan  ($25.09 @ Amazon Canada) 
Monitor: *Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A 27.0" 2560 x 1440 170 Hz Monitor  ($399.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Speakers: Edifier MR4 42 W Speakers  ($179.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Custom: Kanto S4 Desktop Speaker Stands (Black)  ($39.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Custom: Single Monitor Stand - Gas Spring Single Arm Monitor Desk Mount Fit 17 to 32 inch Screens, Height Adjustable VESA Bracket with Clamp, Grommet Mounting Base, Hold up to 19.8lbs  ($69.98 @ Amazon Canada) 
Custom: Thermalright PS120SE CPU Air Cooler, 7 Heat Pipes CPU Cooler,Dual 120mm TL-C12B V2 PWM Fan, AGHP 4.0 Technilogy, S-FDB Bearing, for AMD AM4 AM5/Intel 1700/1150/1151/1200, PC Cooler  ($42.90 @ Amazon Canada) 
Total: $2940.37
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-08-11 15:49 EDT-0400

 

A better look at those components.

 

https://www.asus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq1a/  

 

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/B760-GAMING-PLUS-WIFI  

 

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/230494/intel-core-i513600kf-processor-24m-cache-up-to-5-10-ghz/specifications.html  

 

https://www.fractal-design.com/products/cases/focus/focus-2/black-solid/  

 

  

[QuantumSingularity]

Here is your list, but edited a bit:

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 4.5 GHz 8-Core Processor  ($398.95 @ shopRBC) 
CPU Cooler: Deepcool AK620 68.99 CFM CPU Cooler  ($84.05 @ Vuugo) 
Motherboard: ASRock B650M Pro RS WiFi Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard  ($179.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory  ($154.97 @ Newegg Canada) 
Storage: Crucial P5 Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($154.96 @ Newegg Canada) 
Video Card: Zotac GAMING Trinity OC GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 12 GB Video Card  ($1015.00 @ Amazon Canada) 
Case: Fractal Design Meshify 2 Compact RGB ATX Mid Tower Case  ($139.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Power Supply: Corsair RM850x (2021) 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($164.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Monitor: LG 32GQ850-B 32.0" 2560 x 1440 240 Hz Monitor  ($749.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Speakers: Edifier MR4 42 W Speakers  ($179.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Custom: Kanto S4 Desktop Speaker Stands (Black)  ($39.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Custom: Single Monitor Stand - Gas Spring Single Arm Monitor Desk Mount Fit 17 to 32 inch Screens, Height Adjustable VESA Bracket with Clamp, Grommet Mounting Base, Hold up to 19.8lbs  ($69.98 @ Amazon Canada) 
Total: $3332.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-08-11 16:13 EDT-0400

 

 

No point of paying for fancy stand, if you are not gonna use it and for production, 32" is better than 27.

That said, if gaming is top priority, i'd go for much cheaper 165Hz monitor (like the LG 27GP850-B) so i can refocus more of the budget towards an RX7900XTX.

[SorryBella]

6 hours ago, QuantumSingularity said:

i'd go for much cheaper 165Hz monitor

these titles are close quartered anyway, i would definitely go for 1080p240 instead, with a 4K60 or color accurate 1440p60 secondary to do productivity on.

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i5-13600KF 3.5 GHz 14-Core Processor  ($376.50 @ shopRBC) 
CPU Cooler: Deepcool AG620 BK ARGB 67.88 CFM CPU Cooler  ($54.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte B760 AORUS ELITE AX ATX LGA1700 Motherboard  ($218.98 @ Amazon Canada) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 Memory  ($134.97 @ Newegg Canada) 
Storage: TEAMGROUP MP44L 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($109.97 @ Newegg Canada) 
Video Card: Zotac GAMING Trinity OC GeForce RTX 4080 16 GB Video Card  ($1449.00 @ Canada Computers) 
Case: Deepcool CC560 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($74.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Power Supply: Corsair RM750e (2023) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($139.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Monitor: Asus ProArt Display PA278QV 27.0" 2560 x 1440 75 Hz Monitor  ($369.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Monitor: ViewSonic XG2431 23.8" 1920 x 1080 240 Hz Monitor  ($313.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Speakers: Edifier R980T 24 W Speakers  ($109.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Custom: VIVO Dual LCD Monitor Desk Mount Stand Heavy Duty Fully Adjustable fits 2 /Two Screens upto 27" (STAND-V002)  ($49.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Total: $3403.35
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-08-11 23:13 EDT-0400

 

But yeah, truthfully? color accurate 1440p144 would be it instead.

[thawea]

Hey guys, thank you so much for your feedback. I have taken inspiration form all of your lists and created a revised build. What do you guys think?

 

PCPartPicker Part List: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/x2PYJy

CPU: Intel Core i5-13600KF 3.5 GHz 14-Core Processor  ($379.00 @ Amazon Canada) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z790 UD AX ATX LGA1700 Motherboard  ($249.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Memory: Patriot Viper Venom 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 Memory  ($125.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Storage: Western Digital Black SN850X 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($159.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Video Card: Zotac GAMING Trinity OC GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 12 GB Video Card  ($1015.00 @ Amazon Canada) 
Case: Fractal Design Meshify 2 Compact RGB ATX Mid Tower Case  ($139.99 @ Memory Express) 
Power Supply: Thermaltake Toughpower GF1 PE 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($139.99 @ Memory Express) 
Monitor: Asus ProArt Display PA278QV 27.0" 2560 x 1440 75 Hz Monitor  ($369.98 @ Amazon Canada) 
Monitor: ViewSonic XG2431 23.8" 1920 x 1080 240 Hz Monitor  ($313.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Speakers: Edifier R980T 24 W Speakers  ($109.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Custom: Kanto S4 Desktop Speaker Stands (Black)  ($39.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Custom: VIVO Premium Aluminum Full Motion Dual Monitor Desk Mount Stand with Lift Engine Arm | Fits Screens up to 32” (STAND-V102BB)  ($134.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Custom: Thermalright PS120SE CPU Air Cooler, 7 Heat Pipes CPU Cooler,Dual 120mm TL-C12B V2 PWM Fan, AGHP 4.0 Technilogy, S-FDB Bearing, for AMD AM4 AM5/Intel 1700/1150/1151/1200, PC Cooler  ($42.90 @ Amazon Canada) 
Total: $3221.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-08-12 16:00 EDT-0400