Need feedback on my config for a new PC

[Gussifriz]

Good day everyone, I would like to buy a new PC in the near future, I'm kind of a noob to all this so I appreciate your help and feedback !

I'm french and live in France, so keep that in mind regarding the final price of the config and taxes. So far it's around 3 000 euros (little bit more) which would be my max budget, but obviously the lower the better.

My monitor is a RED EAGLE ™ G-MASTER G2770QSU. 2k (1440p) resolution 165Hz and I'm not planing on switching just yet but will eventually.

It's gonna be a gaming PC, I'm looking for the perfect balance between performance and quality. Comfortable performances for ultra settings with some ray tracing on would be the goal.

Case
FRACTAL DEFINE 7 BLACK QUIET MID-TOWER CASE
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Eight Core CPU (3.8GHz-5.5GHz/40MB CACHE/AM5) >>> I will actually order a 7800X3D but PCS didn't have stock yet. (about +20€ )
Motherboard
ASUS® PRIME X670-P WIFI (AM5, DDR5, PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 6)
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR5 6000MHz (2 x 16GB) >>> I already am in possession of this component, couldn't select none. (about minus 50€)
Graphics Card
24GB ASUS TUF GAMING RADEON™ RX 7900 XTX OC - HDMI, 3 x DP
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB SOLIDIGM P44 PRO GEN 4 M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (up to 7000MB/sR, 6500MB/sW)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
2TB SOLIDIGM P41+ GEN 4 M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (up to 4125MB/sR, 3325MB/sW)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 1000W RMx SERIES™ - MODULAR 80 PLUS GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1.5 Metre European Power Cable (Kettle Lead, 1.0mm Core)
Processor Cooling
CORSAIR iCUE H115i ELITE CAPELLIX XT RGB High Performance CPU Cooler >>> I am a bit unsure about the cooling too.
Thermal Paste
ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Card
ONBOARD 2.5Gbe LAN PORT
Wireless Network Card
NONE OR ONBOARD Wi-Fi (MOTHERBOARD DEPENDENT)
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System
NO OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIRED
Operating System Language
France/République Française - French Language
Windows Recovery Media
NO RECOVERY MEDIA REQUIRED
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Firefox™
Warranty
3 Year Gold Warranty (2 Year Collect & Return, 2 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
NEXT DAY DELIVERY TO FRANCE
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 5 to 7 working days

Price: 3 101,00 € including VAT and Delivery

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[Martinr36]

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[Gussifriz]

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Very interesting resource I will make sure to take a look !

 

[Gussifriz]

Updated cooling from H100i Elite to H115i Elite for the 280mm radiator (still unsure)
Updated motherboard from ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI to X670-P WIFI, I realized I might have gone overboard with my first choice.

It also seems like a 7900XTX for my current monitor would be too much, but it's a choice based a monitor upgrade sometime in the future.

 

[TonyCarter]

Updated cooling from H100i Elite to H115i Elite for the 280mm fans (still unsure)

H115i is a very good compromise - it's got almost the same performance as the H150i (3x120mm) but will run quieter due to the 140mm fans spinning slower to move the same volume of air.

Updated motherboard from ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI to X670-P WIFI, I realized I might have gone overboard with my first choice.

The original was not really an upgrade as the X670 is a higher tier than the X870. AMD's new naming system has simply renamed the old B650 to the new X870. There is new direct replacement of the X670 as the next level is the X870E. The differences between the B650 and X870 are wifi7, PCIe 5.0 and USB4/Thunderbolt - so you may find the Gigabyte Eagle or Elite X870 is better value than an Asus Tuf X670.

The Prime motherboards are really meant for non-gaming / non-heavy workloads, as they're seen as the budget option (less USB headers, less m.2 slots, less SATA headers, lower quality components, etc.). TUF level is the lowest I'd go in Asus, and Eagle is fine for Gigabyte (although you'll probably get an Elite one for the same price as a TUF).

It also seems like a 7900XTX for my current monitor would be too much, but it's a choice based a monitor upgrade sometime in the future.

You can't really 'future proof' a GPU, as both the power and technologies within it are changing all the time. The power is quite straightforward, but if you buy a game in the future that needs a newer technology, then having the fastest current GPU now will make no difference if it doesn't support that new technology.

In your shoes I'd go no higher than an AMD 7800XT or Nvidia 4070 Super...and save the difference for a new GPU (new models should come come out in Jan-Mar next year) to match the new monitor when you get it.

I know it sounds like overkill, but I'd upgrade the PSU to the 1200W RMx Shift for a couple of reasons: 1) it's the newer ATX3.1 spec vs ATX2.4 spec (so more protections & overhead for the power spikes we've seen in modern GPUs); 2) it also PCIe 5.0 spec, so more power per rail, which means you can use fewer cables to power beefy GPUs (in some cases 1 vs 4) - and next gen GPUs are not likely to use less power than current models.

I'd also suggest you upgrade to the new 9800X3D, which has now taken over the gaming crown from the 7800X3D...but it's a lot more expensive, so if you can get the 7800X3D you won't feel short-changed.

 

[Gussifriz]

H115i is a very good compromise...................

Thank you very much for your feedback, and the enlightenment regarding the motherboard. It is much appreciated ! I will probably head back for the x870 then and probably downgrade the gpu. As well as wait for a 9800X3D if I get the chance

 

[Ekans2011]

Thank you very much for your feedback, and the enlightenment regarding the motherboard. It is much appreciated ! I will probably head back for the x870 then and probably downgrade the gpu. As well as wait for a 9800X3D if I get the chance

Here's my suggestion for your needs.

Boîtier
BOÎTIER MOYEN TOUR GAMING CORSAIR iCUE 5000X RGB - Better airflow than the Fractal Define 7
Processeur (Unité centrale)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D à huit cœurs (jusqu'à 5,2 GHz/104 Mo avec/3D V-CACHE/AM5)
Carte mère
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (AM5, DDR5, M.2 PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7) - Solid MB with premium chipset
Mémoire (RAM)
8 Go PCS PRO DDR5 4800 MHz (1 x 8 Go) - You said that you already have it; there is no reason to buy another kit
Carte graphique
16 Go ZOTAC GEFORCE RTX 4070 Ti SUPER TRINITY BLACK EDITION - HDMI, 3 x DP - If you want Ray Tracing, this is the most valuable option, IMHO
1er disque SSD M.2
512 Go SOLIDIGM P44 PRO GEN 4 M.2 NVMe SSD PCIe (jusqu'à 7000Mo/sR,4700Mo/sW)
1er disque SSD M.2
2 To SOLIDIGM P41+ GEN 4 M.2 NVMe SSD PCIe (jusqu'à 4125Mo/sR,3325Mo/sW)
Alimentation
CORSAIR 1200W SÉRIE RMx SHIFT™ MODULAIRE 80 PLUS GOLD, ULTRA SILENCIEUX - ATX 3.1, better efficiency at low loads, transient spikes protection, plenty room for future upgrades
Câble d'alimentation
Un câble d'alimentation européen de 1,5 mètre (C13, âme de 1,0 mm)
Refroidissement du processeur
Refroidisseur pour processeur Corsair ICUE Link H115i RGB haute performance - Newer cooler, better fans/pump, LINK tech for less cables
Pâte thermique
PÂTE THERMIQUE STANDARD POUR UN REFROIDISSEMENT EFFICACE
Carte son
HIGH DEF AUDIO (EN STANDARD) 6 CANAUX (5.1) INTÉGRÉ
Carte Réseau
PORT 2.5Gbe LAN
Carte de réseau sans fil
AUCUN OU Wi-Fi embarqué (DÉPENDANT DE LA CARTE MÈRE)
Options USB/Thunderbolt
MIN. 2 x PORTS USB 3.0 et 2 x PORTS USB 2.0 @ PANNEAU ARRIERE + MIN. 2 PORTS AVANT
Système d’exploitation
SYSTÈME D’EXPLOITATION NON REQUIS
Langue du système d’exploitation
France/République Française - Français
Support de récupération Windows
SUPPORT DE RÉCUPÉRATION NON REQUIS
Logiciel Office
Essai GRATUIT de Microsoft 365® (système d’exploitation requis) pendant 30 jours
Antivirus
PAS D'ANTIVIRUS
Navigateur
Firefox™
Garantie
Garantie d'or 3 ans (2 ans collection et retour, 2 ans pièces, 3 ans main d'œuvre)
Livraison
LIVRAISON LE LENDEMAIN EN FRANCE MÉTROPOLITAINE
Délai de construction
Assemblage standard : dans la limite des stocks disponibles pour les produits en précommande
Prix : 2 941,00 €, TVA et livraison comprises
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[Gussifriz]

Here's my suggestion for your needs.

Very interesting !

Is the airflow on the corsair 5000X that much better ? Because I like the "quiet" aspect of the Define 7. If it is I guess I will swap !

If we put Ray Tracing aside then the better option would be the 7800XT right ? I will have to make up my mind about that.

 

[FigmentOfYourImagination]

Is the airflow on the corsair 5000X that much better ? Because I like the "quiet" aspect of the Define 7. If it is I guess I will swap !

Yes it is. Whilst the Define 7 is an excellent case, it is designed to be quiet and so airflow is impacted to cater for that. The 5000X is designed for airflow...yes, it isn't as quiet but it also isn't really loud. I have the 5000X and, as people who know me will atest, I am quite sensitive to noise and, in 18 months, I have yet to say "I really need to change that case as the noise is annoying me)

 

[Gussifriz]

Yes it is. Whilst the Define 7 is an excellent case, it is designed to be quiet and so airflow is impacted to cater for that. The 5000X is designed for airflow...yes, it isn't as quiet but it also isn't really loud. I have the 5000X and, as people who know me will atest, I am quite sensitive to noise and, in 18 months, I have yet to say "I really need to change that case as the noise is annoying me)

Glad to hear it, I'm quite sensitive myself. Then I guess I will give the 5000X a shot !

 

[Ekans2011]

If we put Ray Tracing aside then the better option would be the 7800XT right ? I will have to make up my mind about that.

If you don't need NVIDIA technologies (DLSS, RT, or FG), the 7800XT is the entry-level GPU for 1440p.

 

[Gussifriz]

If you don't need NVIDIA technologies (DLSS, RT, or FG), the 7800XT is the entry-level GPU for 1440p.

I see, amazing graph by the way. So a 7900XT would also be a great choice. I must admit having a preference for AMD now, and it's often cheaper compared to nvidia / intel. So I will probably pick one between the 7800 and 7900