Christmas Build

[CastleKside]

Budget (including currency): 1500 USD

Country: USA

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Mainly gaming, but also as my general workhorse. My gaming preferences tend toward high RAM use.

Other details: I currently have a Linux build that I have been using since 2014, with an GPU upgrade. NVIDIA RTX 2060. I have been debating not buying a GPU for the new build and using the 2060 for a few more years to invest more in the CPU/RAM for the new system. I am going to be pulling the drive from the old system with OS and all my files.

Current parts list, with a new GPU
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/t6r9Nz

Thoughts?

 

[podkall]

Instead of 300$ PSU you could get AM5 system and waste less money.

 

GPU is also like 100$ extra for 0-3% more performance, there's other GPU models with similar aesthetic, if that's what you're after.

 

Or just get better GPU overall.

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: *AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 4.7 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($190.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 360 56.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($90.08 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: *ASRock B650M Pro RS Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard  ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: *Silicon Power XPOWER Zenith Gaming 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory  ($147.99 @ Newegg Sellers)
Storage: SK Hynix Platinum P41 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($142.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: *XFX Speedster QICK 319 Core Radeon RX 7800 XT 16 GB Video Card  ($509.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks XT PRO ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.98 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: *Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 V3 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1376.01
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-12-15 16:43 EST-0500

[Why_Me]

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: *AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 4.5 GHz 8-Core Processor  ($239.00 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: *ID-COOLING FROZN A620 PRO SE 58 CFM CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: *MSI B650 GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard  ($149.99 @ MSI) 
Memory: *G.Skill Flare X5 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory  ($179.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: *Samsung 980 Pro w/Heatsink 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive  ($149.99 @ B&H) 
Video Card: *Asus DUAL OC Radeon RX 7700 XT 12 GB Video Card  ($439.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: *Fractal Design Focus 2 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.98 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: *MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan: *ARCTIC P12 PWM PST 56.3 CFM 120 mm Fan  ($7.59 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1356.51
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-12-15 17:48 EST-0500