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Question Gaming PC for around $2000

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bradnewman

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Hello I would like to build a gaming PC (desktop, windows currently have a 4k display so that isn't included in the price) for around $2000 - I play Fortnight currently. I would also like to keep it for a long time so something upgradeable with the board having future processors for the socket would be great.

Thank you so much for the advice if you need another details please let me know. I appreciate the assistance.
 
bradnewman said:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-t...th-hdr-displayportusb/6501313.p?skuId=6501313 (That is the monitor i was looking at)

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/bmpGwc (Pc Build using parts suggested in a post)
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So, it looks like the case you picked has a built in PSU and you have a different one listed in your parts list. Not a big deal but, as mentioned it doesn't have a great airflow to it with that solid front panel with vents around the sides.

I took your list and made some suggested changes and added some fans that you didn't have on there as well as your perspective monitor to have a comprehensive price of everything together.


The only thing I can't add on there is these graphite pads instead of thermal paste
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08BL3SCWH - I use these on my setup including the laptop I'm using because they're effective and easier to deal with than cleaning off the paste every time you want to inspect something or need to move the cooler out of the way

The laptop option was forward thinking of down the road when you start becoming more mobile with a DL and such.
 
In2Photos said:
That depends on several factors. What case will you be using? Do you want an air cooler or AIO? Are you trying to stick with a specific look to your PC?
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There is no specific look that I'm really looking for because for me the aesthetic doesn't matter that much at the moment and I'm very open to any suggestions on the Case, Is there a specific one that you suggest? Thank you so much for your help so far!
 
bradnewman said:
There is no specific look that I'm really looking for because for me the aesthetic doesn't matter that much at the moment and I'm very open to any suggestions on the Case, Is there a specific one that you suggest? Thank you so much for your help so far!
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The Be Quiet case you picked is a good case. Some others you could consider would be the Corsair 4000D airflow, Lian Li Lancool series, Phanteks Eclipse, Fractal Design, etc. A lot of these cases have similar styles and airflow so it will probably come down to aesthetic and the number of included fans.

On your latest build the only thing I would change is the cooler. The 120mm Corsair you chose is very expensive for the small size. If you stick with the Be Quiet case you have 2 options, you could put a 360mm at the front or a 240 at the top (I would avoid the 280 at the top as they can sometimes interfere with RAM). If you choose the Be Quiet Pure Loop 2 FX model it has fans that match the rest of the ones included in the case.

Shmee brings up a good point on the 6800XT. The Ryzen 7700x won't really provide you any more gaming performance (all Ryzen 7000 series are pretty close gaming wise depending on the title), but it could help you with other tasks down the road.
 
In2Photos said:
Most FPS players use 1080 or 1440 because they want high refresh rates. If you start playing AAA games and want all the eye candy then go 4K. Otherwise stick with the faster, lower resolution monitors.

No, a laptop isn't worth it if the PC is going to sit on the desk all the time. You'll get better performance at the same price with the desktop.

That depends on several factors. What case will you be using? Do you want an air cooler or AIO? Are you trying to stick with a specific look to your PC?
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The current case i was thinking of was be quiet! Pure Base 500 FX ATX Mid Tower Case and was thinking of

Corsair H80i v2 70.69 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
do you think that is a good combination?
 
In2Photos said:
The Be Quiet case you picked is a good case. Some others you could consider would be the Corsair 4000D airflow, Lian Li Lancool series, Phanteks Eclipse, Fractal Design, etc. A lot of these cases have similar styles and airflow so it will probably come down to aesthetic and the number of included fans.

On your latest build the only thing I would change is the cooler. The 120mm Corsair you chose is very expensive for the small size. If you stick with the Be Quiet case you have 2 options, you could put a 360mm at the front or a 240 at the top (I would avoid the 280 at the top as they can sometimes interfere with RAM). If you choose the Be Quiet Pure Loop 2 FX model it has fans that match the rest of the ones included in the case.

Shmee brings up a good point on the 6800XT. The Ryzen 7700x won't really provide you any more gaming performance (all Ryzen 7000 series are pretty close gaming wise depending on the title), but it could help you with other tasks down the road.
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Thank you so much, however when I search this I see three, Which should I select?

NameFan RPMNoise LevelColorRadiator SizeRatingPrice
be quiet! Pure Loop 2 FX
be quiet! Pure Loop 2 FX		8 - 34 dBBlack360 mm




(0)		$154.90Add
be quiet! Pure Loop 2 FX
be quiet! Pure Loop 2 FX		8 - 32.3 dBBlack240 mm




(0)		$129.90Add
be quiet! Pure Loop 2 FX
be quiet! Pure Loop 2 FX		10.8 - 32.8 dBBlack280 mm




(1)		$139.90
 
bradnewman said:
Thank you so much, however when I search this I see three, Which should I select?

NameFan RPMNoise LevelColorRadiator SizeRatingPrice
be quiet! Pure Loop 2 FX
be quiet! Pure Loop 2 FX		8 - 34 dBBlack360 mm




(0)		$154.90Add
be quiet! Pure Loop 2 FX
be quiet! Pure Loop 2 FX		8 - 32.3 dBBlack240 mm




(0)		$129.90Add
be quiet! Pure Loop 2 FX
be quiet! Pure Loop 2 FX		10.8 - 32.8 dBBlack280 mm




(1)		$139.90
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The 240mm radiator (middle selection) will fit in the top of the case and be the easiest to install because you do not have to remove the front fans. It is plenty big enough to cool the 7600x CPU. The 360mm radiator (top selection) will have to go in the front of the case so it could require you to remove the fans and reinstall them with the radiator. The 280mm (last selection) will fit in the top of the case, but it could touch the RAM so I would not choose this option over the other 2.

bradnewman said:
Someone Suggested this site: https://www.scdkey.com/microsoft-windows-11-pro-oem-cd-key-global.html Seems like a great deal on 86% for a Halloween sale, does anyone know if this site is Legit?
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Yes, I have bought a license from there. It works perfectly fine.
 
Thank you so much for all of your help, however I do have one last question, concering the factor of If i did get a 4k resolution monitor, would you suggest any changes to the computer?
 
bradnewman said:
Thank you so much for all of your help, however I do have one last question, concering the factor of If i did get a 4k resolution monitor, would you suggest any changes to the computer?
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Yes, for 4k you would want the highest GPU you can afford (RTX3080, RX6900XT or higher). That could also require a bigger PSU depending on which GPU you get.
 
Or should I just keep the current one, also how am I sure that the GDDR6 RX6900XT will fit my motherboard if it is a DDR5 motherboard?
 
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Looks fine except for the budget being over by $1k when you add the monitor, fans, paste/pad, and anything else that comes to mind.
 
Thank you for all your Help everyone, Parts are being ordered now and I greatly Appreciate everything you have done for me! Thank you a lot and have a good rest of the afternoon!
 
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