I’m building a pc and I was just looking for input I’m going for some aesthetics not just raw performance
#Is a 3070TI and 5600x good for a 1k build if all I play is COD Fortnite terraria and doom eternal
tidal walrus
weak gorge
I’m building a pc and I was just looking for input I’m going for some aesthetics...
That entirely depends on how your build is split up. 1k in what currency? Is the 3070ti used or something? Etc.
Do you already have the parts? If not, when are you buying?
tidal walrus
It’s all from microcenter the gpu is a refurb and Ive not bought them yet, its all USD
Everything else is new
weak gorge
Do you have a list or something? When are you buying?
tidal walrus
I plan on buying soon maybe this weekend
I don’t have a list I was looking for guidance
weak gorge
I don’t have a list I was looking for guidance
Do make a PCPP list, it’ll help you organize your build, so you know how everything is priced out. What Micro Center are you near by? I could maybe take a look at their stock.
tidal walrus
NC
weak gorge
And outside of those games, do you do anything else like Editing, Blender, AI, Homelab stuff, etc?
tidal walrus
I do a bit of modeling and rendering a small amount of game design to if I’m bored
weak gorge
I do a bit of modeling and rendering a small amount of game design to if I’m bor...
What specific applications do you use for modeling, and are you planning to professionally pursue that?
tidal walrus
I use mostly blender and fusion I mostly just do it to learn it I’ve always been fascinated
weak gorge
I use mostly blender and fusion I mostly just do it to learn it I’ve always been...
Just under $1000, it would be really good for gaming. The Charlotte Micro Center has a decent deal on the 7700xt and the 7700x bundle, so I changed the prices there if you're willing to go down there for some of the parts. You're also welcome to check their open box or refurbished stock anytime, but I didn't see a 3070Ti there unfortunately. Blender performance will be good on the 7700xt, but the 4060ti would definitely outperform the it there. I personally suggest sticking with the 7700xt if your split is more gaming than blender/modeling.
For the SSD, I do recommend either the Teamgroup G50 or Kingspec XG7000, depending on if you wanna shell out a few extra bucks for a drive that's marginally quicker, but more efficient, or just want something decent and cheap.
Case is up to you, but I did use the 903 Max, which is a nice case with higher quality preinstalled fans.
MWE Gold V3 750w is good, but it's backordered on newegg ATM. Would also take a look at the Thermaltake GF3 750w on amazon for $76 right now if you don't want to wait for backordered shipping, or the RM750x (2021) at $80.
You're welcome to ask any questions about compatibility and/or changes. Do keep in mind that since black friday is so close, there may be some other parts that may be cheaper by the time you buy. Keep this list for now, but do have some final checks before locking in your parts.
inner citrus
Just under $1000, it would be really good for gaming. The Charlotte Micro Center...
If this is going to be used mostly for gaming, I know microcenter has alot of 7800x3d bundles going on, which are just a smidge more. Like $50 more if im not mistaken. Aside from that, this build will do just fine for what you want it to do.
weak gorge
If this is going to be used mostly for gaming, I know microcenter has alot of 78...
The budget is basically 1K. Going for a 7800x3D bundle would bring it over budget, unless you wanted to compromise heavily on some other parts. Up to him if he wants to spend an extra $200.
weak gorge
There's also the 7600x3D bundle, which would be way better in gaming as well.
fervent glacier
well we could save a lot by not going with a 750W PSU
u can get away with 550 here, but 600 would be more than enough
worst case u can get a single 16gb ram stick and just get another one later on
i'd say arctic freezer 36 but somehow in US its not that much cheaper than phantom spririt or peerless assassin.
for storage u might save a couple bucks with a mp33 or especially p310
but that might depend on microcenter prices, usually tho, they are 5-10 USD cheaper
without having any real world differences in any of the applications above
weak gorge
worst case u can get a single 16gb ram stick and just get another one later on
Cutting down on your PSU is simply a bad idea, especially on a build of this class. Sure you won’t need a 750 watt unit, but a lot of the good 550-650w units are badly priced. You’re mostly getting either complete dog crap or C tier PSUs (which while they work, just aren’t appropriate).
Getting one stick of DDR5 now and then getting another is just unwise. It’s janky and bad value, and has the potential to not play nicely once you add a second stick, even if they’re the same model and spec.
You’re not going to save much downgrading your drive. The G50 at $50 already is a nice price. MP33 is worse and more expensive at $52, and the P310 (assuming patriot) is also worse, but only $3 cheaper than the G50.
Most of MC’s SSDs (save for the exception of open box) are badly priced, other than sometimes the SSDs with DRAM so scratch that idea.
fervent glacier
its wild how different prices are from country to country and then from MC compared to whats online
fervent glacier
where i live B tier 600W are about 20-25% cheaper than B tier 750W
although it would save longterm due to being closer on the power efficiency curve
and yes, 1 stick can be janky, and drive diffference isnt that big, but a 7800x3d with whatever compromises u make will outperform 7700x even if u magically had a gen 5 ssd and 64 gigs of ram
weak gorge
You’ll be closer to the maximum output of the PSU going for a 600-650 watt unit with this build, so the efficiency will be lower compared to a equal class 750w unit worst case scenario.
7800x3D loses to the 7700x in productivity. It only beats the 7700x in games. None of that BS about gen 5 SSDs or 64GB of RAM needed.
fervent glacier
and productivity doesnt matter as this pc is used for gaming
PSUs are most effective at ~60% usage.
the maximum wattage of the pc is ~490W
but u never have that, these game wont even be close to getting CPU and GPU to high loads at the same time.
ur looking at most at 250-300W average, so about 45-50% of a 600W PSU but less than 40% of a 750W
there is no way this PC will consume more than 400W while gaming
not taking a 7800x3d would be nothing but a blunder, even if u have to make some comprises
but 1. they wont impact performance as much as dropping to a 7700x
2. upgrading e.g. ram is much much cheaper than upgrading CPU
imagine trying to sell a 7700x in like 2028 or whatever.
u will lose a lot of money whilst ram u either just put more sticks in or just sell the old one.
99% of times it would even be cheaper to throw it away, compared to the money u lose by buying a 7700x and selling it later
weak gorge
What are you even saying?
Are you saying he should cripple his performance now by going for a 7800x3D build with single channel RAM?
fervent glacier
are you saying he should cripple his performance by going with a 7700x just to get more ram that none of the games he plays need?
16gb with a 7800x3d 100/100 times beats 32gb with a 7700x in all the games above
whilst making it easier to upgrade
and losing less money in the process
weak gorge
and losing less money in the process
16GB of DDR5 is terrible value. He’s also wanting to do some modeling, which will benefit him going with a 7700x. Again, the build is 1000 USD, so even getting the arguably decent value 7800x3D Micro Center bundle is $600. That leaves $400 for everything else, which means you HEAVILY compromise on everything.
fervent glacier
the other one is 550 USD leaving 450
wow huge difference
lets buy a 4090 with that 50 bucks
weak gorge
Did you even check the prices?
fervent glacier
i dont have access to them, again im basing this off of berch
how often do i ahve to say that
weak gorge
You have the internet at your fingertips and you won’t do a simple google search?
7700x bundle is $400. 7800x3D bundle is $600. These are the cheapest (and best value) variants of the bundles.
fervent glacier
then there is no discussion
and yes, i did try to find that microcenter online
no chance
weak gorge
fervent glacier
then there is no discussion
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btw this is what i get when i go to their website
but ye i should just try googling when i have the internet at my fignertips
my bad
sorry
inner citrus
The 7800x3d at some point, the bundle that came with 16 gigs of ddr5, a 7800x3d, and of course the motherboard, was like 450 or 500$ usd, can't remember. Granted this was months ago, but it was a steal.