90K+ Need advice for Mid Range PC Build

[Ash.Das]

Hello,

Planning to buy a new pc. Upgrading from an old HP laptop. Please provide input on the following list. I am not sure if the following list is optimal.

Thank you.
Questions

1. What is your budget?
   • About 130k
2. What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
   • CPU - i5 13600k- 30450/-
   • Motherboard - ASRock Z690 Phantom Gaming 4 Motherboard (Intel Socket 1700/12th Generation Core Series CPU/Max 128GB DDR4 5333MHz Memory)- 17300/-
   • GPU - Most Probably a used 3080ti(50k budget)
   • SSD - Samsung 980 1tb- 8000/-
   • RAM - XPG Spectrix D60G 3200mhz 16gb x2- 9300/-
   • PSU - Adata XPG Core Reactor 850 Watt SMPS 80 Plus Gold Certification Fully Modular PSU With Active PFC - 8250/-
   • Cooler- DEEPCOOL GAMMAXX L240 V2 RGB - 6000/-
   • Cabinet- Lian Li Lancool II Mesh RGB Black + Type C- 8600/-
3. Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
   • None
4. 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.
   • All
5. 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
   • Final. Will buy a 1440p monitor later.
6. Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
   • Online/Best Price
7. Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
   • Yes
8. What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
   • Gaming
   • Browsing
   • Desktop Processing
9. Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
   • Not Really
10. If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
    • Elden Ring/DS 3
11. What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
    1. 1440p
12. Are you looking to overclock?
    • Not sure
13. Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
    • Win 11

 

[vaibhavyagnik]

[PCPriceTracker Build](https://pcpricetracker.in/b/s/2f2b82fe-c8a6-40a3-8880-001c9194bd83)

Category|Selection|Source|Price
:----|:----|:----|----:
**Processor** | [AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D Processor (Upto 4.5GHz, 100MB Cache)](https://pcpricetracker.in/products/17a9c62422c36814b96ad1020739e3a0) | Compify | 31499
**Motherboard** | [Asus TUF GAMING B450 PLUS II AMD Gaming Motherboard](https://pcpricetracker.in/products/81b7125b03fd5b0ac190fd2c77a44813) | The ITDepot | 12155
**Graphic Card** | | |
**Power Supply** | [Thermaltake Toughpower GF 850W 80 PLUS Gold certified fully modular PSU with Hydraulic Bearing Fan PS-TPD-0850FNFAGK-2](https://pcpricetracker.in/products/b8384693fc1510676a231cb217f7a19a) | The ITDepot | 8510
**Cabinet** | [Lian Li LANCOOL II Mesh Black](https://pcpricetracker.in/products/22c41733457089ca209fb35b79b3a65b) | Sphinxpc | 7700
**Memory** | [XPG Spectrix D41 RGB 8GB DDR4 RAM 3600MHz CL16 Gaming De](https://pcpricetracker.in/products/66e231fcba04fc80829bafcd6cb06179) | TPSTech | 4999
**Additional Memory** | [XPG Spectrix D41 RGB 8GB DDR4 RAM 3600MHz CL16 Gaming De](https://pcpricetracker.in/products/66e231fcba04fc80829bafcd6cb06179) | TPSTech | 4999
**Hard drive** | | |
**SSD drive** | [Samsung 980 1TB M.2 NVMe Internal SSD (MZ-V8V1T0BW)](https://pcpricetracker.in/products/e40b369be368895d64b4cef6bb5174e3) | The ITDepot | 7680
**Monitor** | | |
**Additional Monitor** | | |
**CPU Cooler** | [LIAN LI GALAHAD 240 ARGB All In One 240mm CPU Liquid Cooler (Black)](https://pcpricetracker.in/products/abb68083949d505682d89dfd2dc8e2a4) | Compify | 8599
| | **Grand Total** | **INR 86141** |

https://pcpricetracker.in/b/s/3fa007b5-55a6-4e1e-9487-dad77117e1bb

This config performs identitical to 13600K. Your choice.

 

[buzz88]

[PCPriceTracker Build](https://pcpricetracker.in/b/s/2f2b82fe-c8a6-40a3-8880-001c9194bd83)

Category|Selection|Source|Price
:----|:----|:----|----:
**Processor** | [AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D Processor (Upto 4.5GHz, 100MB Cache)](https://pcpricetracker.in/products/17a9c62422c36814b96ad1020739e3a0) | Compify | 31499
**Motherboard** | [Asus TUF GAMING B450 PLUS II AMD Gaming Motherboard](https://pcpricetracker.in/products/81b7125b03fd5b0ac190fd2c77a44813) | The ITDepot | 12155
**Graphic Card** | | |
**Power Supply** | [Thermaltake Toughpower GF 850W 80 PLUS Gold certified fully modular PSU with Hydraulic Bearing Fan PS-TPD-0850FNFAGK-2](https://pcpricetracker.in/products/b8384693fc1510676a231cb217f7a19a) | The ITDepot | 8510
**Cabinet** | [Lian Li LANCOOL II Mesh Black](https://pcpricetracker.in/products/22c41733457089ca209fb35b79b3a65b) | Sphinxpc | 7700
**Memory** | [XPG Spectrix D41 RGB 8GB DDR4 RAM 3600MHz CL16 Gaming De](https://pcpricetracker.in/products/66e231fcba04fc80829bafcd6cb06179) | TPSTech | 4999
**Additional Memory** | [XPG Spectrix D41 RGB 8GB DDR4 RAM 3600MHz CL16 Gaming De](https://pcpricetracker.in/products/66e231fcba04fc80829bafcd6cb06179) | TPSTech | 4999
**Hard drive** | | |
**SSD drive** | [Samsung 980 1TB M.2 NVMe Internal SSD (MZ-V8V1T0BW)](https://pcpricetracker.in/products/e40b369be368895d64b4cef6bb5174e3) | The ITDepot | 7680
**Monitor** | | |
**Additional Monitor** | | |
**CPU Cooler** | [LIAN LI GALAHAD 240 ARGB All In One 240mm CPU Liquid Cooler (Black)](https://pcpricetracker.in/products/abb68083949d505682d89dfd2dc8e2a4) | Compify | 8599
| | **Grand Total** | **INR 86141** |

https://pcpricetracker.in/b/s/3fa007b5-55a6-4e1e-9487-dad77117e1bb

This config performs identitical to 13600K. Your choice.

For 12k, wouldn't a B550 mobo make more sense?

Looks okay otherwise. Comes down to OP's choice of Intel or AMD.

 

[DestGod]

If it's mostly for gaming, then the 5800X3D is a better option for you. Obviously, it does not have the multicore grunt that the 13600K has.
I would suggest getting an AM5 build now, as it gives you a better upgrade path, so that you can upgrade to a future X3D chip.
For the case, consider the Lancool 216. It has similar airflow, and costs 1k cheaper.
Stay away from the Deepcool AIO. It isn't worth it, and performs poorly. Get the Deepcool AK620 instead.

 

[vaibhavyagnik]

For 12k, wouldn't a B550 mobo make more sense?

Looks okay otherwise. Comes down to OP's choice of Intel or AMD.

My bad. B550 does make more sense.

 

[Ash.Das]

[PCPriceTracker Build](https://pcpricetracker.in/b/s/2f2b82fe-c8a6-40a3-8880-001c9194bd83)

Category|Selection|Source|Price
:----|:----|:----|----:
**Processor** | [AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D Processor (Upto 4.5GHz, 100MB Cache)](https://pcpricetracker.in/products/17a9c62422c36814b96ad1020739e3a0) | Compify | 31499
**Motherboard** | [Asus TUF GAMING B450 PLUS II AMD Gaming Motherboard](https://pcpricetracker.in/products/81b7125b03fd5b0ac190fd2c77a44813) | The ITDepot | 12155
**Graphic Card** | | |
**Power Supply** | [Thermaltake Toughpower GF 850W 80 PLUS Gold certified fully modular PSU with Hydraulic Bearing Fan PS-TPD-0850FNFAGK-2](https://pcpricetracker.in/products/b8384693fc1510676a231cb217f7a19a) | The ITDepot | 8510
**Cabinet** | [Lian Li LANCOOL II Mesh Black](https://pcpricetracker.in/products/22c41733457089ca209fb35b79b3a65b) | Sphinxpc | 7700
**Memory** | [XPG Spectrix D41 RGB 8GB DDR4 RAM 3600MHz CL16 Gaming De](https://pcpricetracker.in/products/66e231fcba04fc80829bafcd6cb06179) | TPSTech | 4999
**Additional Memory** | [XPG Spectrix D41 RGB 8GB DDR4 RAM 3600MHz CL16 Gaming De](https://pcpricetracker.in/products/66e231fcba04fc80829bafcd6cb06179) | TPSTech | 4999
**Hard drive** | | |
**SSD drive** | [Samsung 980 1TB M.2 NVMe Internal SSD (MZ-V8V1T0BW)](https://pcpricetracker.in/products/e40b369be368895d64b4cef6bb5174e3) | The ITDepot | 7680
**Monitor** | | |
**Additional Monitor** | | |
**CPU Cooler** | [LIAN LI GALAHAD 240 ARGB All In One 240mm CPU Liquid Cooler (Black)](https://pcpricetracker.in/products/abb68083949d505682d89dfd2dc8e2a4) | Compify | 8599
| | **Grand Total** | **INR 86141** |

https://pcpricetracker.in/b/s/3fa007b5-55a6-4e1e-9487-dad77117e1bb

This config performs identitical to 13600K. Your choice.

For 12k, wouldn't a B550 mobo make more sense?

Looks okay otherwise. Comes down to OP's choice of Intel or AMD.

If it's mostly for gaming, then the 5800X3D is a better option for you. Obviously, it does not have the multicore grunt that the 13600K has.
I would suggest getting an AM5 build now, as it gives you a better upgrade path, so that you can upgrade to a future X3D chip.
For the case, consider the Lancool 216. It has similar airflow, and costs 1k cheaper.
Stay away from the Deepcool AIO. It isn't worth it, and performs poorly. Get the Deepcool AK620 instead.

Thanks for the input, guys. I think I will get the Deepcool AK620 for the cooler, then.

I am probably not upgrading in the near future.Is AM5 really worth it for the future? Cause right now I think intel offers more performace and also ddr5 is expensive.

Isnt XPG core reactor better than the thermaltake toughpower DF one?

Also, kindly offer some input on the motherboard for the i3 13600k? I want to go with ddr4 as it is cheaper.

Thanks.

 

[buzz88]

Thanks for the input, guys. I think I will get the Deepcool AK620 for the cooler, then.

I am probably not upgrading in the near future.Is AM5 really worth it for the future? Cause right now I think intel offers more performace and also ddr5 is expensive.

Isnt XPG core reactor better than the thermaltake toughpower DF one?

Also, kindly offer some input on the motherboard for the i3 13600k? I want to go with ddr4 as it is cheaper.

Thanks.

AM5 is worth it if you are planning to upgrade in a year or two. V3D cache CPU (7800X3D and other possible variants) will certainly trounce anything Intel can offer in gaming. You can keep everything and just swap out the CPU and get great gains. Also DDR5 is not as expensive as it was at launch. Check current prices.
If you are sure that you don't want the latest and fastest and will stick to the same build for the next 4-5 years, then Intel makes sense at present.

AFAIK, XPG core reactor is better. Still, check "PSU tier list", just to be sure.

Intel mobos suck. Check this list - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet..._QYOrvLk4EfI4Kn2jmIG70CAss/edit#gid=666643422
And get a board that fits your budget and requirements, like audio chip, nvme slots, usb ports, other required slots.

 

[DestGod]

Thanks for the input, guys. I think I will get the Deepcool AK620 for the cooler, then.

I am probably not upgrading in the near future.Is AM5 really worth it for the future? Cause right now I think intel offers more performace and also ddr5 is expensive.

Isnt XPG core reactor better than the thermaltake toughpower DF one?

Also, kindly offer some input on the motherboard for the i3 13600k? I want to go with ddr4 as it is cheaper.

Thanks.

DDR5 is not expensive anymore. Its only about 4k more than DDR4, so cost isn't an issue with DDR5 anymore.
For gaming, the 7600X and i5 13600K are similar. You do lose out on the 8 E cores of the 13600k, but unless your requirements comprise of multi threaded workloads, there isn't going to be much of a difference between the CPUs.
AMD has promised an upgrade path timeline for the next 4 years as well, so all you'll need to do is swap out your CPU.
For the 13600K, you can consider the MSI B660 PRO A (will need a BIOS update) or the Gigabyte Z690 UD/MSI Z690 PRO A.

 

[DhawalM]

Just chiming in here and agree with the opinion that if you're executing a new build you can go the AM5 route as i feel the platform is certainly more affordable than it was at launch. You can get a non-X 7000 series CPU and later if you need you can upgrade to X3D chip for gaming performance gains.

Also a bit off topic and if someone can educate me on this, but why the most expensive nVME SSD like Samsung 980s when the workload isn't going to be anyway taxing on the SSD?

 

[niks963]

1) CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700x @32800
2) Cooler : Noctua NH-U9DX-I4 CPU Air Cooler @5500
3) MoBo: Asus TUF Gaming B650M Plus (Non Wifi) @21000
4) Memr: Corsair 16gb DDR5 5200Mhz @6100
5) PSU: Adata XPG Core Reactor 850W 80 Plus Gold @8500
6) Storage: Crucial P3 PLUS 500GB @3200 and
WD BLUE 2TB INTERNAL HDD (7200 RPM) @5000
7) GPU: Asus GeForce TUF Gaming RTX 3070 TI OC 8GB GDDR6X @51000
8) Case : ANT ESPORTS ELITE 1000 TG MID TOWER GAMING CABINET @2500

total Rs.135600/-

 

[Aman1829]

Instead of samsung 980 1TB i would suggest you to go for Kingston KC3000 ssd, using this as my personal ssd too.
This is best value for money ssd.

Kingston KC3000 M.2 2280 1024GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe 3D TLC Internal SSD SKC3000S/1024G

Buy Online Kingston KC3000 M.2 2280 1024GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe 3D TLC Internal SSD SKC3000S/1024G In India At Best Price. Delivery within 48 Hours Any Where In India.

www.onlyssd.com

Current price Rs 8699 (Sometimes even available Rs 8200 - 8300 in amazon during sale price..

this is a gen4 ssd and this is near about samsung 980 pro ssd in terms of speed

 

[genie007]

1) CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700x @32800
2) Cooler : Noctua NH-U9DX-I4 CPU Air Cooler @5500
3) MoBo: Asus TUF Gaming B650M Plus (Non Wifi) @21000
4) Memr: Corsair 16gb DDR5 5200Mhz @6100
5) PSU: Adata XPG Core Reactor 850W 80 Plus Gold @8500
6) Storage: Crucial P3 PLUS 500GB @3200 and
WD BLUE 2TB INTERNAL HDD (7200 RPM) @5000
7) GPU: Asus GeForce TUF Gaming RTX 3070 TI OC 8GB GDDR6X @51000
8) Case : ANT ESPORTS ELITE 1000 TG MID TOWER GAMING CABINET @2500

total Rs.135600/-

This is an excellent build recommendation, the only change I would make is
1) Skip the 2TB hdd to save 5000 cash and funnel it for a better gpu
2) Radeon RX 6800xt 16gb gpu- much superior performance compared to 3070ti, double the vram, and presently at an irresistible price of 58900, with 2 free games under AMD raise the game offer.

Link

Sapphire Pulse Amd Radeon RX 6800 Xt Gaming OC 16Gb Graphics Card

Buy Sapphire Pulse Amd Radeon RX 6800 Xt Gaming OC 16Gb Graphics Card (11304-03-20G) online at a very low price in India | 2310Mhz Boost Clock | 4608 Stream Processors

www.pcstudio.in

As per Tom's hardware gpu hierarchy chart
1) At 1440p ultra settings, 6800xt gives 20fps more than 3070ti
2) At 4k ultra settings, 6800xt gives 15 fps more than 3070ti
I feel this gives more headroom for this system configuration

Link

The GPU benchmarks hierarchy 2024: Ten years of graphics card hardware tested and ranked

We've run hundreds of GPU benchmarks on Nvidia, AMD, and Intel graphics cards and ranked them in our comprehensive hierarchy, with over 80 GPUs tested.

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