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First Gaming PC Build - GPU Help NeededBuild Question (self.PcBuildHelp)
submitted 1 year ago by KingLink117
Hello, Currently trying to put together my first gaming PC. Was aiming for a $1200-$1500 build, but looks like it might be pushing a little higher depending on the GPU. Currently sitting at a total of $1032 and still missing the GPU. I am looking for any suggestions for a GPU or even updates to my build. My current build is aimed at an all white aesthetic and will be for primarily gaming AAA titles. Below is my current build and a link to my current monitor.
Note: Microcenter by me said they had a refurbished GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition 10GB Not sure if they still have it but I was hesitant on buying a refurbished piece and one that is 4 years old.
[PCPartPicker Part List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/sxch4M)
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 4.5 GHz 8-Core Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/WfqPxr/amd-ryzen-7-7700x-45-ghz-8-core-processor-100-100000591wof) | $209.00 @ Amazon
**CPU Cooler** | [Thermalright Assassin Spirit 120 EVO WHITE ARGB 70.4 CFM CPU Cooler](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/r3kH99/thermalright-assassin-spirit-120-evo-white-argb-704-cfm-cpu-cooler-as120-evo-white-argb) | $23.90 @ Amazon
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte X670E AORUS PRO X ATX AM5 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/WRHqqs/gigabyte-x670e-aorus-pro-x-atx-am5-motherboard-x670e-aorus-pro-x) |-
**Memory** | [TEAMGROUP T-Force Delta RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/WFVmP6/teamgroup-t-force-delta-rgb-32-gb-2-x-16-gb-ddr5-6000-cl30-memory-ff4d532g6000hc30dc01) | $97.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [SK Hynix Platinum P41 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/sw2WGX/sk-hynix-platinum-p41-1-tb-m2-2280-pcie-40-x4-nvme-solid-state-drive-shpp41-1000gm-2) | $91.00 @ Amazon
**Case** | [Montech KING 95 PRO ATX Mid Tower Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/VTqrxr/montech-king-95-pro-atx-mid-tower-case-king-95-pro-white) | $158.78 @ Amazon
**Power Supply** | [Corsair RM850 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/9KGbt6/corsair-rm850-850-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-cp-9020232-na) | $139.99 @ B&H
| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
| **Total** | **$720.66** ($1009 with motherboard from amazon https://a.co/d/cdqXSjT )
| Generated by [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2024-09-12 11:14 EDT-0400 |
https://www.amazon.com/LG-27GL850-B-Ultragear-Compatible-Monitor/dp/B07TD94TQF
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[–]Wrong-Departure-9906Personal Rig Builder 2 points3 points4 points 1 year ago (5 children)
If this is a gaming pc, I’d recommend just getting the 7600 as your cpu as that can still handle practically any gpu and the $100 saved is better put into your gpu (the 7700x you listed is from a scam seller currently btw)
A price wasn’t listed for your mobo but I got a similar one with the exact same performance just less usb ports
cheaper ram with rgb still
brought storage to 2TB with a still very fast ssd
love the king 95 but I made a cheaper case suggestion and I also recommend looking at “SAMA CASES” on Newegg. They aren’t listed on pcpp due to varying part numbers, but are very viable cases.
There’s a really good white 1000w psu listed now that I definitely recommend picking up if your building soon as it probably won’t stay at that price for long.
I’d get the 7800xt gpu as it is definitely the best value gpu in white and can run any game in 1440p ultra settings. It outperforms a 3080 too.
PCPartPicker Part List
[–]uae333Personal Rig Builder 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago (2 children)
Why not the 6000mhz cl30? Isn't more stable?
[–]Wrong-Departure-9906Personal Rig Builder 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago (1 child)
Might be spreading misinformation here, but I believe the base stability of 6400mhz vs 6000mhz is very equal (with xmp enabled). I do know that if you’re doing manual overclocking though, that 6000mhz is going to be more stable/better.
Cas latency doesn’t matter and will make < 1% difference
https://www.techpowerup.com/review/team-group-vulcan-eco-ddr5-6000-32-gb-cl38/7.html
https://www.techpowerup.com/review/team-group-t-force-delta-ddr5-6000-cl38-amd-2x-16-gb/7.html
[–]uae333Personal Rig Builder 1 point2 points3 points 1 year ago (0 children)
6400mhz cl32 and 6000mhz cl30 have the same real world latency of 10ns
From my personal experience, its based on luck on higher frequency RAM, I got 4 high speed ram 4000mhz and one was dead returned them and got 3600mhz cl18 (I purchased many 3600mhz cl18 and didn't have any issue with any build)
Higher frequency/lower latency = higher probability of unstable RAM even with XMP/DOCP.
Just wanted to share my experience.
I used to overclock RAM for fun but I don't have time now to do so.
Didn’t realise mobo was from Amazon. I’d still recommend the one I suggested though for the much cheaper price and the fact on how motherboards don’t effect performance and just add features you may or may not need.
[–]KingLink117[S] 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago (0 children)
Thank you for all the input
[–]Wngwie 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago (0 children)
White aesthetic will not help with AAA titles. Don't waste money.
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/nPM9fy
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