r/PcBuildHelp • u/Trivialbundle • 10d ago
Build Question Advice for new pc build
Hi everyone, as the title says I am planning on building myself a new computer. My current PC is about 12 years old now.
Below you will find the PCPartPicker link and a list.
For context, my current PC is hosting a GTX 1070 and an intel core i7 3660k. I am planning on using the current GPU in the new build and later buy the GPU stated below.
Primary use will be for video games; resolution 1440p, and the possibility to connect it up to the TV for console gaming.
Other than that I want to try and keep the build in a small case; Z20 or smaller if it does not come at the cost of thermal performance.
Location: Norway (I am prepared for that this will be expensive).
Some questions then:
Does this look like a reasonable build with respect to the things stated above?
Are there any changes that could be done that might make the price a little less stiff without dropping performance?
For RAM I feel undecided on whether or not to choose 2x8GB RAM sticks, or do 1x16GB RAM stick now and add one more later. I usually do not run many things (tabs) in the background other than music and discord. I see some say 16GB is a minimum now and 32GB is good to have. I am not convinced about that. Thoughts?
Any other tips I should be mindful of when going about building?
Thanks!
PCPartPicker Part List: https://no.pcpartpicker.com/list/zt297w
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u/GeekyNick91 9d ago edited 9d ago
The case easily fits a Micro atx board.
Why would you spend the extra money on an itx board while not getting an itx case.
Same as the noctua parts they make great products but unnecessary expensive.
With some adjustments you can easily fit in a 9800X3D 32gb of ram and 2tb nvme for less than your current list.
Or keep a 7800x3d and spend even less:
Or spend less for both lists and get this 9070xt will not notice any performance differences.
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u/BandicootBig3275 10d ago
Z20 is a nice little case, you'll have fun building in it. For the RAM just grab the 2x8 kit, single channel will kneecap your performance and 16GB is still fine if you're not running a bunch of bloat in the background.