Hi, I wanted to offer my potential PC build to these forums for feedback. I am looking to build a new PC to replace one I built four years ago. The PC would be used for a mix of gaming, twitch streaming, and productivity such as occasional video and image editing.
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 4.5 GHz 8-Core Processor ($276.16 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake Astria 400 ARGB 65 CFM CPU Cooler ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Black SN770 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte WINDFORCE OC GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER 16 GB Video Card ($799.99 @ B&H)
Case: Thermaltake V250 TG ARGB Air ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.98 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1721.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-09-06 07:45 EDT-0400
I'm comfortable with $1700-$1800 in price given the choice of GPU; the maximum I'm willing to spend is $2000. This build as of time of writing comes in at $1700. (I see that 7700X discount on Amazon ended as of today!)
I had originally opted for the 7800X3D, but seeing that I would probably use the PC for more than just gaming, I'm not sure if the X3D might still be justified? I also saw some suggestions that I should step up to the more powerful 7950X3D.
I ended up choosing the 4070 Ti Super as it appears to have the edge over Radeon for streaming and productivity tasks.
The types of games I enjoy are simulation games (including Flight Simulator, Truck Simulator [ATS/ETS2], Train Simulator/Train Sim World), as well as action and adventure (I'm itching to continue games like the Yakuza series and also try out a game like Ghost of Tsushima). I tend not to do first-person-shooter or MMO games as I am horrible at those
I'll be keeping my monitor which is a MSI MAG321QR.
Looking to start the build, the earliest, at the end of September. Might look at online retailers like Amazon and Newegg, or local outfits like Micro Center and B&H.
Thanks in advance!
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 4.5 GHz 8-Core Processor ($276.16 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake Astria 400 ARGB 65 CFM CPU Cooler ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Black SN770 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte WINDFORCE OC GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER 16 GB Video Card ($799.99 @ B&H)
Case: Thermaltake V250 TG ARGB Air ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.98 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1721.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-09-06 07:45 EDT-0400
I'm comfortable with $1700-$1800 in price given the choice of GPU; the maximum I'm willing to spend is $2000. This build as of time of writing comes in at $1700. (I see that 7700X discount on Amazon ended as of today!)
I had originally opted for the 7800X3D, but seeing that I would probably use the PC for more than just gaming, I'm not sure if the X3D might still be justified? I also saw some suggestions that I should step up to the more powerful 7950X3D.
I ended up choosing the 4070 Ti Super as it appears to have the edge over Radeon for streaming and productivity tasks.
The types of games I enjoy are simulation games (including Flight Simulator, Truck Simulator [ATS/ETS2], Train Simulator/Train Sim World), as well as action and adventure (I'm itching to continue games like the Yakuza series and also try out a game like Ghost of Tsushima). I tend not to do first-person-shooter or MMO games as I am horrible at those
I'll be keeping my monitor which is a MSI MAG321QR.
Looking to start the build, the earliest, at the end of September. Might look at online retailers like Amazon and Newegg, or local outfits like Micro Center and B&H.
Thanks in advance!
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