Opinions on these 2 builds? + Maybe ITX option?

Paytend01 · September 16, 2023

Budget (including currency): 800-ish? For now?

Country: USA

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Competitive FPS @ 1080p, lowest settings.

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): Current PC- https://pcpartpicker.com/list/JGvV34 . Don't need any peripherals. Already have a 1080p 240hz monitor (XL2546). Looking to buy in the next 2 weeks or so (flexible). Also, if any of the prices are changed, those are the prices at microcenter about an hour away from my house.

Hello,

I am looking for opinions on some potential upgrades soon.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/98Pwh3

This is the first option I was thinking of, 7800x3d and reusing my gpu for a bit. I would like to do an matx or itx build (Don't really know much about itx) since I might be moving to a new uni soon. If I went with this option, I would buy a new gpu next summer more than likely. Figured the 7800x3d would last me a pretty long time since I only play 1080p and the lowest settings possible.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/LJN8MV

was thinking of this option as well, guess it would give me more performance right at the moment of buying. Not really sure what the better option is.

I would really like to go down to an ITX case, but I don't really know much about them. From what I could tell it seems like its a bit more expensive. I could maybe spend up to $1200, but I need to get afew other things and would prefer to keep costs lower.

Appreciate any help/advice. Hopefully It is an ok post,

<3

filpo · September 16, 2023

2 minutes ago, Paytend01 said:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/LJN8MV

was thinking of this option as well, guess it would give me more performance right at the moment of buying. Not really sure what the better option is.

it wouldn't give you much more performance

2 minutes ago, Paytend01 said:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/98Pwh3

This is the first option I was thinking of, 7800x3d and reusing my gpu for a bit. I would like to do an matx or itx build (Don't really know much about itx) since I might be moving to a new uni soon. If I went with this option, I would buy a new gpu next summer more than likely. Figured the 7800x3d would last me a pretty long time since I only play 1080p and the lowest settings possible

I'd say an edited version of this build would be the best

Try this build

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor ($379.00)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI MAG B650M MORTAR WIFI Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($99.00)
Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 500 GB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Video Card: Asus STRIX GAMING OC GeForce RTX 2070 8 GB Video Card ($0.00)
Case: Deepcool MATREXX 40 3FS MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650 G3 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply (Purchased For $0.00)
Custom: HP m700 SSD
Total: $767.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-09-16 17:21 EDT-0400

Paytend01 · September 16, 2023

6 minutes ago, filpo said:

it wouldn't give you much more performance

I'd say an edited version of this build would be the best

Try this build

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor ($379.00)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI MAG B650M MORTAR WIFI Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($99.00)
Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 500 GB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Video Card: Asus STRIX GAMING OC GeForce RTX 2070 8 GB Video Card ($0.00)
Case: Deepcool MATREXX 40 3FS MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650 G3 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply (Purchased For $0.00)
Custom: HP m700 SSD
Total: $767.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-09-16 17:21 EDT-0400

Thanks for the response, ill take a look at the changes soon and see if I can get them in person cheaper (hopefully). What gpu do you think I should look at getting next year? 7800xt or something? Guess I will just have to wait and see what prices are like tbh.