4K monitor needs a more powerful rig
What will you be doing with this PC? Be as specific as possible, and include specific games or programs you will be using.
Recently was gifted a Dell G3223Q monitor and my current rig is not capable of keeping up. Trying to build something that can play AAA and other titles (Elden Ring, RDR2, The Witcher 3, Overwatch, Horizon Zero Dawn, Valheim) at this resolution, at 60+ fps prioritizing low noise. I think this can be done for around $1200, but its been a while since I've built a PC.
What is your maximum budget before rebates/shipping/taxes?
$1200. This is not set in stone, I'm willing to go up or (preferably) down if this performance can be achieved for cheaper.
When do you plan on building/buying the PC? Note: beyond a week or two from today means any build you receive will be out of date when you want to buy.
Next month or two.
What, exactly, do you need included in the budget? (Tower/OS/monitor/keyboard/mouse/etc)
I have the monitor and all peripherals.
Case, Motherboard, PSU, GPU, CPU, Cooler, Memory, 2tb storage
Considering the North case from Fractal design because it looks sick and has good cooling potential.
Which country (and state/province) will you be purchasing the parts in? If you're in US, do you have access to a Microcenter location?
Seattle WA, no Microcenter. No computer store of any kind really.
If reusing any parts (including monitor(s)/keyboard/mouse/etc), what parts will you be reusing? Brands and models are appreciated.
Monitor (Dell G3223Q), mouse, keyboard, audio + headphones
Will you be overclocking? If yes, are you interested in overclocking right away, or down the line? CPU and/or GPU?
No
Are there any specific features or items you want/need in the build? (ex: SSD, large amount of storage or a RAID setup, CUDA or OpenCL support, etc)
I'm annoyed by noise so as quiet as possible is the goal.
What type of network connectivity do you need? (Wired and/or WiFi) If WiFi is needed and you would like to find the fastest match for your wireless router, please list any specifics.
Wifi, no specifics needed here.
Do you have any specific case preferences (Size like ITX/microATX/mid-tower/full-tower, styles, colors, window or not, LED lighting, etc), or a particular color theme preference for the components?
Minimal design, but no real preference. It seems larger with optimum airflow is the best for noise. Fractal design North is my current pick.
Do you need a copy of Windows included in the budget? If you do need one included, do you have a preference?
No
Extra info or particulars:
My best effort at this is the following:
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | *AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 4.7 GHz 6-Core Processor | $205.99 @ Amazon |
| CPU Cooler | Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler | $109.95 @ Amazon |
| Motherboard | Gigabyte B650 AORUS ELITE AX ATX AM5 Motherboard | $184.99 @ Amazon |
| Memory | TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory | $102.99 @ Amazon |
| Storage | Western Digital Black SN850X 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive | $159.00 @ Walmart |
| Video Card | *Sapphire NITRO+ Radeon RX 7800 XT 16 GB Video Card | $539.99 @ Newegg |
| Case | *Fractal Design North ATX Mid Tower Case | $139.99 @ Amazon |
| Power Supply | SeaSonic FOCUS Plus 650 Gold 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply | $103.61 @ Amazon |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total | $1546.51 | |
| *Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria | ||
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-05-11 16:55 EDT-0400 |
Which is a little bit more than I'd like to pay. Looking for opinions on where best to cut costs in this build. 7800xt is overkill? Obv the cooler and case are a bit much, but I'm willing to splurge in those specific areas.
Thanks for any help you can offer.