Upgrading PC (Budget $1000 - $1200)

[Nate21601]

Budget (including currency): $1000-$1200

Country: United States (Located in Ohio with access to the Mayfield Heights Microcenter)

 

I'm looking to upgrade my current PC. I would be fine waiting for the new Nvidia cards to release.

Current PC - https://pcpartpicker.com/list/r9yxWt

[Slottr]

I would honestly just start with the GPU, and see if you're still upset with performance. 9900K is still a really good chip.

[MiszS]

your current pc seems pretty balanced tbh, it would be better to just build a brand new one at this point. Or get a good gpu now, which you will use after you make a new pc, but then it will degrade value over that time, so i don't think it's worth it

[PC HEROES]

22 minutes ago, Nate21601 said:

Budget (including currency): $1000-$1200

Country: United States (Located in Ohio with access to the Mayfield Heights Microcenter)

 

I'm looking to upgrade my current PC. I would be fine waiting for the new Nvidia cards to release.

Current PC - https://pcpartpicker.com/list/r9yxWt

Hello... I have some different options for you. I have an Intel and AMD Build using PCPartPicker and one from MicroCenter. For the MicroCenter one don't forget about the Bundle Discounts that you will get for the CPU & Motherboard. I think it's like $50 off.

 

Please let me know what you think.

 

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. Here is my Discord: Wizardsnapper#2772 I am also available if you need help before, during, or after the Build process on Discord through Voice or Video Chat. I can be with you while you build your new PC if you need me to be.

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/cjQRCd

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-13400 2.5 GHz 10-Core Processor  ($210.50 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE ARGB 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler  ($35.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI MAG B760 TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard  ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Force Delta RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory  ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: TEAMGROUP Cardea Zero Z440 Graphene 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($102.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Zotac GAMING AMP Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB Video Card  ($429.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Montech AIR 903 MAX ATX Mid Tower Case  ($75.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RM850e (2023) 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1264.35

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/spYWyg

 

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600 3.8 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($199.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE ARGB 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler  ($35.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI B650 GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard  ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Force Delta RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory  ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: TEAMGROUP Cardea Zero Z440 Graphene 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($102.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: ASRock Challenger OC Radeon RX 7700 XT 12 GB Video Card  ($429.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Montech AIR 903 MAX ATX Mid Tower Case  ($75.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 - V2 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($95.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1228.85

 

https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=7973d59e-4d52-4a1e-9c59-cdf07649cc31

 

CPU: (1) Intel Core i5-13400 Raptor Lake 2.5GHz Ten-Core LGA 1700 Boxed Processor - Heatsink Included ($189.99 EACH)
Motherboard: (1) MSI B760 MAG Tomahawk WiFi Intel LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard ($179.99 EACH)
RAM: (1) TeamGroup T-FORCE DELTA RGB 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5-6000 PC5-48000 CL30 Dual Channel Desktop Memory Kit FF3D532G6000HC - Black ($109.99 EACH)
Video Card: (1) MSI NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Gaming X Overclocked Triple Fan 16GB GDDR6 PCIe 4.0 Graphics Card ($499.99 EACH)
M.2 / NVMe SSD: (1) WD Black SN770 2TB SSD 112L TLC NAND M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 Internal Solid State Drive ($119.99 EACH)
Case: (1) Lian Li Lancool 205 Mesh Type C Tempered Glass ATX Mid-Tower Computer Case - Black ($89.99 EACH)
Power Supply: (1) Corsair RM750e 750 Watt 80 Plus Gold ATX Fully Modular Power Supply - ATX 3.0 Compatible ($99.99 EACH)
Total: $1,289.93

[Nate21601]

On 1/9/2024 at 4:14 PM, Slottr said:

I would honestly just start with the GPU, and see if you're still upset with performance. 9900K is still a really good chip.

 

On 1/9/2024 at 4:26 PM, MiszS said:

your current pc seems pretty balanced tbh, it would be better to just build a brand new one at this point. Or get a good gpu now, which you will use after you make a new pc, but then it will degrade value over that time, so i don't think it's worth it

If I were to upgrade my CPU what do you think I should upgrade to? I plan on gifting the 2070 & 9900k to my sister for her new build.

[MiszS]

39 minutes ago, Nate21601 said:

 

If I were to upgrade my CPU what do you think I should upgrade to? I plan on gifting the 2070 & 9900k to my sister for her new build.

the 7500f is a good choice, because you get pretty good upgradability

[Nate21601]

I'm thinking about purchasing one of these bundles - https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/bundle-and-save.aspx  -  https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/intel-bundle-and-save.aspx

 

I'm personally leaning towards the 7800X3D one.

[MiszS]

Just now, Nate21601 said:

I'm thinking about purchasing one of these bundles - https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/bundle-and-save.aspx  -  https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/intel-bundle-and-save.aspx

 

I'm personally leaning towards the 7800X3D one.

i mean yeah, if it fits your budget then buy it, its a way better cpu