PC Build Advice

[Omnis_]

I'm looking to build my first PC. I'm brand new to the PC scene so I don't know a lot. All I have right now is my m1 macbook air haha. My ideal goal is to run games such as starfield, elite dangerous, destiny 2, and maybe cyberpunk on max graphics and 80-100 FPS around 1440p or 4k (I don't really know that much about resolution since I've never had a PC). This is my build right now. I have people suggesting I do a 7900XTX instead of a 4080 and others saying not to because of driver crashes so that's the main thing I want to figure out. I was looking at the ROG 4090 but it's just super expensive and people warned me about cable melting and the huge cost of getting a 4090-specific cooler. Another thing is someone said my mobo and cooler are overpriced so thoughts on that? I am in college so the cheaper the better but I'm willing to do ~5k max. Any advice is appreciated. Thank you!

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i7-13700K 3.4 GHz 16-Core Processor ($375.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair iCUE H150i ELITE LCD 58.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($436.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($449.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-5600 CL36 Memory ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($125.65 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus ROG STRIX GAMING OC GeForce RTX 4080 16 GB Video Card ($1379.00 @ Amazon)
Case: Lian Li O11 Dynamic EVO ATX Mid Tower Case ($149.90 @ B&H)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 G+ 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($317.00 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit ($121.98 @ Other World Computing)
Monitor: LG 27GR95QE-B 26.5" 2560 x 1440 240 Hz Monitor ($899.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $4351.47
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-09-29 18:31 EDT-0400


EDIT: I'm also thinking about getting a Ryzen 9 7950X3D instead of the i7 for the 3D cache and switching the z790 motherboard for an MSI MAG X670E TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX AM5. Thoughts?

 

[Brian Boru]

Welcome to the forum

~5k max

What currency?
What country are you in, and any preferred offline or online retailers you want to buy from?

 

[Omnis_]

Welcome to the forum



What currency?
What country are you in, and any preferred offline or online retailers you want to buy from?

Thank you! I'm in the US so it's USD. I'd rather buy from online retailers but I don't really have a preference. Amazon I'm most familiar with but I think I'd buy from anyone (reputable)

 

[Why_Me]

Thank you! I'm in the US so it's USD. I'd rather buy from online retailers but I don't really have a preference. Amazon I'm most familiar with but I think I'd buy from anyone (reputable)

Here's a build that will net you similar performance while doing it for cheaper not to mention this case is easier to build with while having excellent airflow.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: *Intel Core i7-13700F 2.1 GHz 16-Core Processor ($346.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: *Deepcool AG620 BK ARGB 67.88 CFM CPU Cooler ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: *MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($159.99 @ B&H)
Memory: *G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: *Crucial P5 Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($97.99 @ Adorama)
Video Card: *Gigabyte EAGLE OC GeForce RTX 4080 16 GB Video Card ($1099.99 @ B&H)
Case: *Lian Li LANCOOL 216 ATX Mid Tower Case ($104.99 @ Adorama)
Power Supply: *MSI MPG A850G PCIE5 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: *Microsoft Windows 11 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit ($121.98 @ Other World Computing)
Monitor: *Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A 27.0" 2560 x 1440 170 Hz Monitor ($283.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2500.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-09-29 22:15 EDT-0400

A better look at those components.

https://www.asus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq1a/

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/B760-GAMING-PLUS-WIFI

https://www.intel.com/content/www/u...-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.html

https://www.deepcool.com/products/C...al-Tower-CPU-Cooler-1700-AM5/2022/16082.shtml

https://www.gskill.com/product/165/377/1649234797/F5-6000J3040F16GX2-RS5K-F5-6000J3040F16GA2-RS5K

https://www.crucial.com/products/ssd/crucial-p5-plus-ssd

https://www.gigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/GV-N4080EAGLE-OC-16GD#kf

https://www.msi.com/Power-Supply/MPG-A850G-PCIE5

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