First Build Advice?

[NorfStaaar]

Budget (including currency): 850-950 (USD), not counting peripherals, case and case fans

Country: US

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Street Fighter 6, Elden Ring, Devil May Cry 5, Hi-fi Rush, possibly streaming

Other details:

-currently planned build fits within my budget but I'd like to know if there are places where I can save

-planning to run games at 1080, possibly 1440 if I choose to upgrade things in the future

-I like faster-paced games, so I'm aiming for above 60 fps. I'm not sure how much higher would be necessary though.

-built-in wifi for motherboard is preferred but not entirely required for my purposes

Currently Planned Build:

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

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($119.00 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($126.42 @ Amazon) 
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  ($52.75 @ Amazon) 
Storage: TEAMGROUP MP33 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($105.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GAMING OC Radeon RX 7700 XT 12 GB Video Card  ($409.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic FOCUS Plus 650 Gold 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($125.16 @ Amazon) 
Total: $939.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-05-09 23:59 EDT-0400

 

I hope you're all having a good day :)

[SpecTre12345]

Wanted to see if I could squeeze you into an AM5 build for not that much more money ($61.43 more), without compromising too much on quality parts.

 

Let me know what you think or if that's even doable for you (IMO, I'd say it's worth it for longevity: many more options in the future on AM5; whereas with AM4 you are either upgrading to a 5600X3D, 5700X3D, or 5800X3D and that's about it):

 

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

 

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600 3.8 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($189.00 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Assassin X 120 Refined SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler  ($17.89 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI PRO B650-S WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard  ($139.99 @ MSI) 
Memory: TEAMGROUP Elite 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-5600 CL46 Memory  ($77.98 @ Amazon) 
Storage: TEAMGROUP MP33 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($105.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Acer Nitro OC Radeon RX 7700 XT 12 GB Video Card  ($389.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.90 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1000.74

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-05-10 00:55 EDT-0400

[leclod]

55 minutes ago, BiG StroOnZ said:

Memory: TEAMGROUP Elite 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-5600 CL46 Memory  ($77.98 @ Amazon)

There's way better Ram for not much more money (6000CL30 $87)

Edited May 10, 2024 by leclod

[SpecTre12345]

8 minutes ago, leclod said:

There's way better Ram for not much more money (6000CL30 $87)

 

I agree, 6000 MT/s is definitely recommended for this platform, and I had it originally but wanted to save the money instead to get it to $1000 even instead of going over:

 

Memory: Silicon Power XPOWER Zenith Gaming 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($86.99 @ Amazon)

 

Adds $9.01 to the build. At that point I'd also do this, just to get the best VfM:

 

Storage: TEAMGROUP T-Force Cardea Z44Q 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($105.99 @ Amazon)

 

This 2TB PCIe Gen4 M.2 NVMe is the same price as the original Gen3 M.2 NVMe drive choice.

 

I would definitely spring for these parts and save up slightly more money if I had to, as I'd say it's definitely worth the performance increases that come along with it.

[leclod]

2 minutes ago, BiG StroOnZ said:

I would definitely spring for these parts and save up slightly more money if I had to, as I'd say it's definitely worth the performance increases that come along with it.

He could also save the cooler and use the boxed one. At least for a start.

[SpecTre12345]

23 minutes ago, leclod said:

He could also save the cooler and use the boxed one. At least for a start.

 

I was thinking about that too, as that would slice a nice $20 off basically.

 

However, according to reviews: the Ryzen 5 7600 comes with the Wraith Stealth Cooler, not the better Wraith Prism cooler found on the Ryzen 7 7700 or Ryzen 9 7900. Consequently, resulting in poor performance and thermal throttling according to many reviews and even various reports on Reddit. Most people as a result were recommended a cheap aftermarket cooler to get the most performance out of it. 

 

There are those who say the stock Wraith Stealth can adequately cool the 7600 with adjusted PBO Curve Optimizer settings though. However, one of the downfalls is still with the stock cooler is it can get too loud for most (the Stealth can get up to 42dB at 100% fan speed, supposedly).

[TatamiMatt]

If @NorfStaaar doesnt mind the noise etc, better RAM, motherboard, with just the stock cooler

 

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

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600 3.8 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($189.00 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte B650 EAGLE AX ATX AM5 Motherboard  ($149.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Silicon Power Value Gaming 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory  ($86.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: TEAMGROUP MP33 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($105.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 7700 XT 12 GB Video Card  ($389.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.90 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1001.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-05-10 02:40 EDT-0400

 

If youd prefer to have a different cooler the assassin X from @BiG StroOnZ's build is a good choice

[Why_Me]

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: *Intel Core i5-12400F 2.5 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($132.00 @ B&H) 
CPU Cooler: *Thermalright Assassin X 120 Refined SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler  ($17.89 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: *ASRock Z690 PG Riptide ATX LGA1700 Motherboard  ($124.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: *Silicon Power XPOWER Turbine 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  ($51.49 @ Amazon) 
Storage: *TEAMGROUP MP33 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($105.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: *Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 7700 XT 12 GB Video Card  ($389.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: *MagniumGear Neo Air 2 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: *MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $972.33
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-05-10 03:04 EDT-0400

[Somerandomtechyboi]

5 hours ago, NorfStaaar said:

Budget (including currency): 850-950 (USD), not counting peripherals, case and case fans

Country: US

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Street Fighter 6, Elden Ring, Devil May Cry 5, Hi-fi Rush, possibly streaming

Other details:

-currently planned build fits within my budget but I'd like to know if there are places where I can save

-planning to run games at 1080, possibly 1440 if I choose to upgrade things in the future

-I like faster-paced games, so I'm aiming for above 60 fps. I'm not sure how much higher would be necessary though.

-built-in wifi for motherboard is preferred but not entirely required for my purposes

Currently Planned Build:

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

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($119.00 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($126.42 @ Amazon) 
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  ($52.75 @ Amazon) 
Storage: TEAMGROUP MP33 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($105.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GAMING OC Radeon RX 7700 XT 12 GB Video Card  ($409.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic FOCUS Plus 650 Gold 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($125.16 @ Amazon) 
Total: $939.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-05-09 23:59 EDT-0400

 

I hope you're all having a good day

pretty bad for almost 1000$ considering its still on am4 (which is irrelevant if the cpu + mobo cost >150$ due to lga1700 and am5, best bought used) and the ssd mobo psu are overpriced and/or not optimal

 

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/j47G4M

7700x + 6800 + 32gb 6000c32

 

microcenter 7700x bundle covers the cpu mobo and rams

 

6800 instead of the 7700xt as it has 4gb extra vram and it usually outperforms the 7700xt or atleast performs similarly to it

id personally reccomend buying a used 6800xt as those should be abit cheaper or maybe even a used 6900xt/6950xt depending on how low you can find em but if you dont wanna go looking around for a used gpu a new 6800 is a valid choice

 

ssd has been upgraded cause it wasnt that much more over a dram gen3 (mushkin tempest)

 

i did cut abit on the psu but you can find used 850w+ rm(x) or equivalent around the price of that 650bp so thats up to you, besides you can upgrade the psu in the future if you need more capacity, maybe something like an 850w gf1 or a ud1000gm or whatever unit that has a 10 year warranty