Looking for help with new computer build

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RabidGerbil

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Hello,

It's been a number of years since I've done a build, so I'm looking for some help. I'm trying to create a system for mostly gaming and have the cost below $2,000 and this is what I've got so far.

CPU: I5-13600k - Newegg $293.99
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE X AX - Newegg $249.99
GPU: ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
RAM: CORSAIR Vengeance RGB 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR5 6000 - Newegg $105.99
HD: WD Black SN850X (2TB) SSD - Newwgg $139.99
Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE ARGB - Newegg $34.99
Power Supply: CORSAIR RMx Series (2021) RM750x CP-9020199-NA 750 W ATX12V / EPS12V 80 PLUS GOLD - Newegg $119.99
Case: Fractal Design Pop Air - Newegg $89.97
DVD R/W - $25

I could use any advise you can give.
 
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could probably move up to the phantom spirit cooler for a couple bucks and a few degrees off
 
Yep, looks pretty good to me, expect:

pendragon1 said:
could probably move up to the phantom spirit cooler for a couple bucks and a few degrees off
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Yeah, this. The Intel CPUs run hot, even the i5s can get toasty. Also, I believe the regular (i.e., not SE) versions of the Thermalrights have better fans. Also consider getting one of the contact frames.
 
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Couple of suggestions:
  • Consider spending a bit more for 4TB - games and other programs are so freaking big nowadays, you might find yourself running tight on space if you intend to keep this system for a few years
  • Bigger question - would you consider AMD? The X3D chips kick ass pretty hard :)
 
NewEgg has this combo right now for $599.99 In my opinion it would be a much better deal than what you have listed. Maybe you could check it out.

Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D - Ryzen 7 7000 Series 8-Core 4.2 GHz Socket AM5 120W AMD Radeon Graphics Desktop Processor - 100-100000910WOF
$399.00
-$5.00
-$60.00
Motherboard
ASUS ROG STRIX B650-A GAMING WIFI 6E Socket AM5 (LGA 1718) Ryzen 7000 gaming motherboard(12 + 2 power stages, DDR5, three M.2 slots, PCIe 4.0, 2.5G LAN, WiFi 6E, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port)
$229.99
-$29.00
Memory
G.SKILL Flare X5 Series AMD EXPO 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR5 6000 Desktop Memory Model F5-6000J3636F16GX2-FX5
$102.99
-$37.99
 
dogDAbone said:
The rig looks good to me also, EXCEPT for your choice of vendor... I would not buy a bag of dirt from them, let alone anything costing more than $1, but "to each his own" as they say :D
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from newegg? yeah i dont use them either, but like you said each there own...
 
pendragon1 said:
sketchy sellers(same as amazon if youre not careful), returns can be a pain in the ass and no free shipping.
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All of the above, plus ownership entity and crappy customer service too, all of which makes them an AUTO-NO-BUY for me !
 
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