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WienerLoaf
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Wanted to build my first Gaming PC and the biggest challenge I have encountered is my lack of ability to make a decision.  The thing I need help with is either deciding to go with a 4070 or a 7800 XT for a GPU or maybe switch up the cpu.  The current CPU that I have selected has a deal on Newegg that comes with a free 1TB m.2 SSD.  I am looking to stay roughly around $1000 (the state that I am doesn't have sales tax soooooo win?).  Please criticize, or make suggestions...its the only way I'll learn.  Also for the record, its so easy to watch videos, but when you are trying to figure out what you want or can get, things get a little difficult.  

 

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/RQmK3w

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 4.7 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($194.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Assassin X Refined SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler  ($17.89 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI PRO B650-S WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard  ($129.99 @ MSI) 
Memory: G.Skill Flare X5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: MSI VENTUS 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 12 GB Video Card  ($509.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT H5 Flow (2022) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair CX650M (2021) 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply  ($64.98 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1057.82
 

 

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15 minutes ago, WienerLoaf said:

Wanted to build my first Gaming PC and the biggest challenge I have encountered is my lack of ability to make a decision.  The thing I need help with is either deciding to go with a 4070 or a 7800 XT for a GPU or maybe switch up the cpu.  The current CPU that I have selected has a deal on Newegg that comes with a free 1TB m.2 SSD.  I am looking to stay roughly around $1000 (the state that I am doesn't have sales tax soooooo win?).  Please criticize, or make suggestions...its the only way I'll learn.  Also for the record, its so easy to watch videos, but when you are trying to figure out what you want or can get, things get a little difficult.  

 

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/RQmK3w

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 4.7 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($194.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Assassin X Refined SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler  ($17.89 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI PRO B650-S WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard  ($129.99 @ MSI) 
Memory: G.Skill Flare X5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: MSI VENTUS 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 12 GB Video Card  ($509.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT H5 Flow (2022) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair CX650M (2021) 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply  ($64.98 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1057.82
 

 

 

Consider a better CPU cooler https://pcpartpicker.com/product/9Gstt6/thermalright-assassin-king-se-argb-6617-cfm-cpu-cooler-ak120-se-argb-d6.

 

Consider a memory kit with slightly better timings.

 

If the budget can take it, consider a better PSU. Perhaps https://pcpartpicker.com/product/hCGbt6/thermaltake-toughpower-gf3-tt-premium-750-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-ps-tpd-0750fnfagu-4 or https://pcpartpicker.com/product/jZHqqs/adata-xpg-core-reactor-ii-650-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-corereactorii650g-bkcus.

 

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 4.7 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($194.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Assassin X Refined SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler  ($17.89 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI PRO B650-S WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard  ($129.99 @ MSI) 
Memory: *Silicon Power XPOWER Zenith Gaming 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory  ($79.97 @ B&H) 
Video Card: MSI VENTUS 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 12 GB Video Card  ($509.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT H5 Flow (2022) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: *Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 TT Premium 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.98 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1072.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-12-12 00:07 EST-0500

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12 hours ago, brob said:

 

Consider a better CPU cooler https://pcpartpicker.com/product/9Gstt6/thermalright-assassin-king-se-argb-6617-cfm-cpu-cooler-ak120-se-argb-d6.

 

Consider a memory kit with slightly better timings.

 

If the budget can take it, consider a better PSU. Perhaps https://pcpartpicker.com/product/hCGbt6/thermaltake-toughpower-gf3-tt-premium-750-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-ps-tpd-0750fnfagu-4 or https://pcpartpicker.com/product/jZHqqs/adata-xpg-core-reactor-ii-650-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-corereactorii650g-bkcus.

 

 

12 hours ago, brob said:

 

Consider a better CPU cooler https://pcpartpicker.com/product/9Gstt6/thermalright-assassin-king-se-argb-6617-cfm-cpu-cooler-ak120-se-argb-d6.

 

Consider a memory kit with slightly better timings.

 

If the budget can take it, consider a better PSU. Perhaps https://pcpartpicker.com/product/hCGbt6/thermaltake-toughpower-gf3-tt-premium-750-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-ps-tpd-0750fnfagu-4 or https://pcpartpicker.com/product/jZHqqs/adata-xpg-core-reactor-ii-650-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-corereactorii650g-bkcus.

 

Oh okay, I wasnt sure how to spec the PSU since PCPartPicker ws saying a voltage of 415...im guessing there arent accounting for something lol

 

But honestly thank you for the suggestions!

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10 hours ago, Why_Me said:

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 4.7 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($194.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Assassin X Refined SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler  ($17.89 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI PRO B650-S WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard  ($129.99 @ MSI) 
Memory: *Silicon Power XPOWER Zenith Gaming 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory  ($79.97 @ B&H) 
Video Card: MSI VENTUS 2X OC GeForce RTX 4070 12 GB Video Card  ($509.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT H5 Flow (2022) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: *Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 TT Premium 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.98 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1072.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-12-12 00:07 EST-0500

Sir you are a wizard!  just out of curiosity...would it be worth waiting for the 5000 series gpu and getting the 4070 then?  im also curious if Intel's battlemage would loosen prices on nvdia too (doubt it but hopeful)

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23 minutes ago, WienerLoaf said:

Sir you are a wizard!  just out of curiosity...would it be worth waiting for the 5000 series gpu and getting the 4070 then?  im also curious if Intel's battlemage would loosen prices on nvdia too (doubt it but hopeful)

Waiting until those gpu's are released is probably a good idea.

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