Help with my PC Build please

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  Ema000 on 05/08/2023 - 22:56

  +5

  Hi OP, have you considered the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X instead? I only say this because you seem to do photo and video editing, and the 2 additional cores may help with your workload - https://www.centrecom.com.au/amd-ryzen-7-7700x-8-cores-16-th…

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  grackfight420 on 05/08/2023 - 23:13

  +1

  Are you sure you want to stick with 1TB of storage with photo/video editing? For not much more you can grab a 2TB SSD with Gen4 speeds instead of Gen3: OzB has been awash with SSD deals these last few months

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  Uncle Chop Chop on 06/08/2023 - 00:37

  +5

  $191 on the Noctua D15 is probably an overspend for a 7600x. Maybe consider one of the good budget coolers, like the Peerless Assassin? That would give you 90% of the cooling performance for a third of the price.

  Then reinvest the savings in a better NVME drive.

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    OMGJL on 06/08/2023 - 02:55

    +2

    you really know competitive games???

    You always want stronger CPU/RAM and a pass-able GPU.

    weak CPU/RAM + decent GPU = inconsistent frame rate and random framerate drop.
    beast CPU/RAM + medium GPU = framerate is mediocre but super consistent, even when tons of people all fighting together.

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        OMGJL on 06/08/2023 - 14:39

        +2

        You upgraded from the lowest end of 2 generations ago, to a mediocre of last generation.

        You haven't even tried a high end, why comment on something you haven't tried?

        Mind you that 4070 has twice the performance than your 3060.

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          [Deactivated] on 06/08/2023 - 17:57

          -2

          @OMGJL:

          You always want stronger CPU/RAM and a pass-able GPU.

          I had that config with the 1650 and it was worse than the 3060.

          So, you just proved my point without realising it.

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            OMGJL on 06/08/2023 - 19:08

            @[Deactivated]: Have I ever said go strong CPU and weak GPU?

            I have always claimed to have Strong CPU and pass-able (read: good enough ) GPU

            Its clear that 1650 isn't passable, and I have pointed it out in my last comment, yet you use it as a example.

            It of course will be a improvement for you because your last GPU is garbage. And it's also your mistake to assume and compare the improvement for a performance tier that you have never used or experienced.

            But it won't be for OP as his card will not be the bottleneck long before his CPU.

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  OMGJL on 06/08/2023 - 03:10

  +5

  CPUs: drop to 7600(non-x) or upgrade to 7700 (non-x)

  Reason: non-x has much less aggressive turbo behavior yet almost the same performance compare to the same model with x on the end. Meaning power saving, as well as less annoying fan profile (it's complicated: AMD x model boost to thermal limit first -> fan are controlled by temperature -> ramp up and down)

  Cooler:
  This is almost as good as NH-D15 yet a lot cheaper. Either CPU doesn't need this much cooling(using D15 or this Thermalright) in the first place.

  Mobo:
  I have no objection, your choice isn't bad, though I might personally getting a Gigabyte Aorus B650 Elite/Pro, because those board are 8 layer PCB yet ASUS using 6.

  RAM:
  you never want low speed kit for gaming, this is the cheapest Hynix M/A die kit I can find in PCCG although corsair kit have their voltage is locked but for AMD it doesn't really matter (can't OC much higher than 6000 anyway)

  GPU:
  Are you seriously getting a RTX4070 costing $1134???????? check this video even the worst RTX4070 in this video (PNY model at $899) perform just as good and won't overheat anyway despite running a few degree hotter.

  SSD:
  this is better and cheaper

  PSU:
  Bit over power. my heavily overclocked i7 13700k + stock RTX4070 runs ~350w in gaming, ~600w in CPU+GPU stress test. your CPU will use much less power than mine.

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    Aleigh123 on 06/08/2023 - 08:34

    Do note, some Gigabyte motherboards may potentially be affected by this.

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      OMGJL on 06/08/2023 - 15:02

      Been told by several Chinese forum people (not that trust worthy but at least there's quantity) this been fixed in late 2022. So any gigabyte mobo have Serial number of SN23XXXXX should all be fine.

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        Aleigh123 on 06/08/2023 - 20:08

        The problem for existing motherboards is allegedly resolved, but it appears that a BIOS update is required for affected motherboards. So even if the issue was fixed in late 2022, not all motherboards in the wild and currently on shelves will have the required BIOS update.

        So yeah, the problem appears to be solved, as long as you remember to update your BIOS.

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          OMGJL on 06/08/2023 - 22:39

          @Aleigh123: I assumed it was the coil whine issue and didn't click on the link (my apologies).

          with software issue and BIOS update though —— not like you won't need to update the BIOS with any other vendor.. the latest AGESA update which was out weeks ago provides so much stability on memory OC and higher FCLK clock, it should always be updated

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    digitalaxon on 06/08/2023 - 11:37

    You can pick up (if you have ebay plus) a 4070 TUF OC for $995.17 if you're really set on the TUF range.

    I have a TUF in a higher end GPU and it's a beautiful beast, metal fan shroud, big whooping heat sink, whisper quiet, and a nice fan curve… I know your spending a bit more, but it gives you better quality of life, and you can really appreciate an over engineered solution (I'm looking at you my gigabyte branded 6600XT with the WORST fan curve profile I've seen in a card in a LONG time).

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      OMGJL on 06/08/2023 - 14:57

      I do agree with your point about quality of life. And I too own a Gigabyte 6600xt lol!
      This is what I have done to mine

      Though with 4070 is a bit different, even the lowest end PNY has 3 thicker heatpipe + full copper cold plate.
      Gigabyte 6600xt uses similar amount of power but only include 2 thinner heatpipe and only run them thru aluminium where it contacts the core, no copper cold plate at all.

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        Aleigh123 on 06/08/2023 - 15:25

        That is definitely one way to eliminate the problem…

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    [Deactivated] on 07/08/2023 - 13:39

    Spending anything over $200-$250 on a B650 board is super overkill, given that the cheapest board like the DS3H has shown to have good VRM and perform well with a stock speed 7950X. For a 7600/7700 even with PBO active its more than sufficient, especially if its in a well ventilated case.

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  billadm on 06/08/2023 - 22:00

  OP you built the system for me, it looks like I picked the parts!
  Look at this CPU $338 with Wraith Stealth Cooler, try the cooler and if isn't good enough, you can easily change it, but it's free:
  https://www.msy.com.au/product/amd-ryzen-5-7600-6-core-am5-5…
  For the alternative CPU cooler I never had any issue with Cooler Master, standard dual 120mm fan cooler.
  Since you do video editing I highly recommend that you have a second drive where to store the edited or temporary work so you don't mess with the OS's drive.

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  [Deactivated] on 07/08/2023 - 13:35

  +1

  General spec is fine, but you're overspending on a lot of unnecessary stuffs. I can fit a 7800X3D and a 4070Ti into $2600

  PCPartPicker Part List

  Type	Item	Price
  CPU	AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor	$715.00 @ BPC Technology
  CPU Cooler	Deepcool AK400 66.47 CFM CPU Cooler	$39.00 @ BPC Technology
  Motherboard	Gigabyte B650M GAMING X AX Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard	$199.00 @ Mwave Australia
  Memory	Corsair Vengeance 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory	$149.00 @ Centre Com
  Storage	Kingston KC3000 1.024 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive	$105.00 @ Amazon Australia
  Video Card	Inno3D X3 GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 12 GB Video Card	$1168.00 @ MSY Technology
  Case	Corsair 4000D Airflow ATX Mid Tower Case	$140.00 @ MSY Technology
  Power Supply	MSI MPG A750GF 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply	$139.00 @ Amazon Australia
  	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
  	Total	$2654.00
  	Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-08-07 13:35 AEST+1000

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    OMGJL on 07/08/2023 - 19:58

    parts well chosen!

    The only thing (being nitpicky) is I'd either get a B650m DS3H, or B650m Aorus xx.. consider Gaming X is more expensive than DS3H

    Reason: the Gaming X is still 6 layer PCB and have not much gain from DS3H(also 6 layer PCB), yet all B650m Aorus whatever is all 8 layer PCB

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      [Deactivated] on 08/08/2023 - 07:51

      DS3H and gaming X are both $200 right now, and the gaming X comes with a wifi card for bluetooth. But yeah if OP is going to get from a store where there's a significant price difference the DS3H is perfectly fine.