New Gaming Build need advice
Hey all, my current setup. CPU - Intel Core i7-3970X MB - Intel DX79SI LGA2011 GPU - RTX 2060 (Upgraded a few years ago) RAM - 32Gb DDR3 Built it back in 2012, its still going strong but looking to build a new Intel system that will last me another 10 years. Looking to game @ 1440p. CPU i7-13700k/i7-14700k Z790 MB (need advice) RAM (need advice) GPU (GeForce need advice) HDD (one for windows and one for storage/games. need advice) PSU (need advice) Case (Lian li Lancool 216) Would like to use air cooling for CPU but open to suggestions, don’t care about RGB. Will possibly upgrade GPU if needed in the future. Willing to spend up to $3500 AU Thanks
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What are you uses going to be? 90% gamign with some general computing use? Or do you do productivity work like adobe or whatever?
If just gaming and general use(youtube, browsing, trolling) and no brand loyalty for intel, the 7800x3d right now is in a pretty good spot for a pure gaming PC. You also have option to upgrade to a new AM5 CPU a few years down the line if that’s something you like to do.
If you do other things like video editing or adobe photoshop whatever, an intel 13700k or 14700k will be better for you.
[PCPartPicker Part List](https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/Ly2n89)
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor](https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/3hyH99/amd-ryzen-7-7800x3d-42-ghz-8-core-processor-100-100000910wof) | $589.00 @ Centre Com
**CPU Cooler** | [Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler](https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/hYxRsY/thermalright-peerless-assassin-120-se-6617-cfm-cpu-cooler-pa120-se-d3) |-
**Motherboard** | [MSI B650 GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard](https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/szfxFT/msi-b650-gaming-plus-wifi-atx-am5-motherboard-b650-gaming-plus-wifi) | $305.85 @ Amazon Australia
**Memory** | [G.Skill Flare X5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory](https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/pwxRsY/gskill-flare-x5-32-gb-2-x-16-gb-ddr5-6000-cl36-memory-f5-6000j3636f16gx2-fx5) | $169.00 @ JW Computers
**Storage** | [Crucial P5 Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive](https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/VZWzK8/crucial-p5-plus-2-tb-m2-2280-pcie-40-x4-nvme-solid-state-drive-ct2000p5pssd8) | $198.40 @ Amazon Australia
**Video Card** | [Sapphire NITRO+ Radeon RX 7900 XTX 24 GB Video Card](https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/F3fnTW/sapphire-nitro-radeon-rx-7900-xtx-24-gb-video-card-11322-01-20g) | $1787.50 @ Newegg Australia
**Case** | [Lian Li LANCOOL 216 ATX Mid Tower Case](https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/KKytt6/lian-li-lancool-216-atx-mid-tower-case-lancool-216rx) | $185.00 @ PCCaseGear
**Power Supply** | [SeaSonic FOCUS GX 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply](https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/VDqBD3/seasonic-focus-gx-1000-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-focus-gx-1000) | $319.00 @ Mwave Australia
**Custom**| 7700x combo|
| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
| **Total** | **$3553.75**
| Generated by [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2023-11-28 18:32 AEDT+1100 |
It’s a bit over your budget and is using a 7800x3d which is great for gaming and only so so for productivity. I chose the parts based on my own research and what I bought. The CPU/Mobo/RAM is the exact same I got from microcenter here. Will need to update bios to latest to avoid any potential problems.
The Seagate PSU is ranked A tier in a PSU ranking list. That’s the same model I got except mine is 850w.
Only 1 drive, but it’s 2tb so figured you can partition one for windows drive, other for storage. Or add another.
If you want Intel CPU, just change them out and then maybe adjust the parts to fit your budget.
Hope this helps.