Arjan
Disciple
Questions
I have been playing Dota 2 almost exclusively for the past decade or so, as I did not much care or bother about other games. However, I recently came across some gameplay videos of popular games, like, Wukong, Battlefield, COD, RDR, and I was hooked. I was almost about to get a PS5 during the recent Amazon/Flipkart sale.
As I started looking at comparisons between PS5 and gaming PC builds, I was tempted to build a gaming rig for myself that would be better than a gaming console.
I have not had a PC since my early school days in ~2000-2006, ever since I got a laptop. Coupled with the fact that I got hooked on to Dota very early, which did not require any fancy gaming hardware, I never got around to building a gaming PC.
I have shortlisted the CPU (Ryzen 7800X3D). As for the GPU, I would request your views on getting the 4080 or 4090, as the price difference between the two is ~40-50k, but I wish to upgrade to a 4K monitor by next year and would prefer not to keep upgrading any other components along.
I would preferably want a compact case, but I am concerned about the GPU fitting issues and airflow restrictions in small cases. I most certainly do not want a humongous cabinet.
Once, the GPU choice and cabinet size get finalized, I believe rest of the components will fall into place as well.
Really looking forward to your views and comments. I would also love to talk to you directly or even meet in person if you are based in Mumbai.
- What is your budget?
- ~2.8L (can stretch a little more)
- What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
- HP Laptop with Intel 11th gen Core i5 & integrated graphics
- External monitor - Acer XV272U V3 (recently bought during the Amazon sale)
- Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
- Monitor - Acer XV272U V3 (1440p, 180Hz, 27" IPS panel)
- Which hardware component are you looking to buy (component name). If you have already decided on a configuration then please mention the (component brand and model) as well, this will help us in fine tuning your requirement.
- CPU - Ryzen 7 7800x3d (currently going for ~42k)
- Motherboard - I had shortlisted Asus Strix B650 series Motherboard, however, I am in a dilemma if I should go for ATX build or m-ATX build
- GPU - I am still unsure if I should get the RTX 4080 (costing ~1.2L) or spend more on RTX 4090 (costing ~1.6L)
- RAM - 64GB DDR5 (please suggest brand and model for maximum performance)
- Monitor - Acer XV272U V3 (will keep the recently purchased monitor for now)
- PSU - Any good model with ~1200W (for future proofing)
- AIO: Any decent AIO with 2/3 fan radiator, depending on if I go the ATX or m-ATX build route
- SSD: Samsung 990 Pro 2TB
- Case: Not Sure (need suggestions, if I should go for ATX build or m-ATX build). Fractal Design has some really good cases though.
- Is this going to be your final configuration or you would be adding/upgrading a component in near future. If yes then please mention when and which component
- The CPU is final (Ryzen 7800X3D), other than that I am unsure on two major things - (a) 4080 or 4090 GPU, (b) ATX build or m-ATX build
- Monitor - Looking to get a 32"/42" QLED or OLED monitor by mid next year
- Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
- Online
- Mumbai
- What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
- Gaming
- Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
- No preference of brand, but would like a silent GPU that runs cool and has good after sales support in India
- If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
- Dota 2
- AAA games
- What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
- Gaming - 1440p (for now)
- Gaming - 4K (when I upgrade to 32"/42" QLED or OLED by mid next year)
- Are you looking to overclock?
- Not really, but would want to run the RAM at manufacturer specified speeds
- Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
- Windows 11
I have been playing Dota 2 almost exclusively for the past decade or so, as I did not much care or bother about other games. However, I recently came across some gameplay videos of popular games, like, Wukong, Battlefield, COD, RDR, and I was hooked. I was almost about to get a PS5 during the recent Amazon/Flipkart sale.
As I started looking at comparisons between PS5 and gaming PC builds, I was tempted to build a gaming rig for myself that would be better than a gaming console.
I have not had a PC since my early school days in ~2000-2006, ever since I got a laptop. Coupled with the fact that I got hooked on to Dota very early, which did not require any fancy gaming hardware, I never got around to building a gaming PC.
I have shortlisted the CPU (Ryzen 7800X3D). As for the GPU, I would request your views on getting the 4080 or 4090, as the price difference between the two is ~40-50k, but I wish to upgrade to a 4K monitor by next year and would prefer not to keep upgrading any other components along.
I would preferably want a compact case, but I am concerned about the GPU fitting issues and airflow restrictions in small cases. I most certainly do not want a humongous cabinet.
Once, the GPU choice and cabinet size get finalized, I believe rest of the components will fall into place as well.
Really looking forward to your views and comments. I would also love to talk to you directly or even meet in person if you are based in Mumbai.