Help still needed. 1st build.

[Rayers]

Budget: Roughly $2,000 - without graphics card (see below). 

 

Country: USA

 

Goals: 

 

1. Speed - especially when multitasking. Normally, I neither game nor edit videos. But, I do work on the computer alot. I open up many, many tabs of all kinds - including long videos - and I have multiple programs running. I want the computer to be able to handle this sort of activity as fast as possible, without hesitating or flinching. 

 

2. Longevity. I want the new computer to last for as long as possible without really needing an upgrade/fix.

 

3. Silence. within reason. 

 

4. RGB is not desired. But, some is okay. 

 

5. I plan on getting a decent OLED monitor. But, I have to save up some money for that. For now, I'm going to use an older monitor. 

 

6. I really want to make sure that I get my moneys worth; if I'm going to spend $2,000, then I want the best possible computer for $2,000 that will suit my purposes. 

 

Parts list: 

 

Processor: either

• Intel Core i9-13900K or
• Intel Core i7-13700k

Cooler: Maybe

• Corsair iCUE H150i Elite Capellix XT three fan model
• But, I don't know if I need something more powerful, such as an Asus Ryujin III. 

Motherboard: This is a really hard one for me to figure out. Maybe:

• Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Elite AX. 

Memory: aiming for 64GB (2x32). Not sure if Corsair or G.Skill is better here. So, 

• Corsair Vengeance (2x32) DDR5-6000 CL30 or
• G.Skill Trident Z5 (2x32) DDR5 6000 CL30 or
• the neo version.

Storage: Aiming for 2TB for now. Maybe

• Samsung 990 2TB, although I've read that there has been some problems with it. 

* Video card:

• AMD 100-438373 Radeon Rx 6900 XT 16GB (I'm getting this from a friend who is upgrading his pc) If this ends up being a problem, I plan on replacing it at some point. 

Case:

• Corsair 4000D

Power supply: No idea what I need. 

• Corsair RM1000x 80+ gold (2021) or
• the EVGA SuperNOVA 1000w G6, 80+ Gold or
• Corsair HX1000i 80+ Platinum. 

Case fans:

• 3 Noctua A12x25 PWM 60.1 120mm fans

 

This is what I am leaning towards: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/tfGmrv.

 

I understand that I can save money, especially with the processor, cooler, and power supply. But, I am not sure whether it is worth the roughly $400 in savings. I am hoping that the extra $400 gets me speed - particularly when multitasking - and longevity. But, I have no idea if it actually does. 

 

Thoughts or suggestions? 

 

Thanks. 

[boball]

Have you checked this part list on pcpartpicker.com? It'll show you the price along with alternate options for each and every part. It's a great way to find alternatives for each component. You'll see reviews (if available) for every part as well as direct links to seller websites.

[Hixyly]

Here is my recommendation for you:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/7q4FgB

 

I haven't chosen a case since the appearance is up to you. Ensure it accommodates a top-mounted 360mm radiator and at least an ATX-sized motherboard.

 

The 4070 Ti and i7-13700K make a great combo, providing a future-proof PC that won't require upgrades for approximately 5-6 years.

[Rayers]

I updated my original post to clarify where I am at.