AdviceBuilding a PC - $2500 Budget FPS Gaming & Professional Use
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Hello guys, I'm building a new PC and wanna see what you guys think. I've been a FPS console player and want to get the best I can get without it being overkill but also if it is worth it to spend more money I am not opposed. Also, I am an engineer and was curious what I would need to run programs efficiently like AutoCAD. UPDATE 3/13/2023 - based on TTG Comments thus far

pcpartpicker.com/list/dVzz3y


Any comments to improve the system to be reliable/more energy efficient and have good maintenance and if any parts have defects I am not aware of that may be better to go another route please let me know.


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Are you planning to build the PC or order a pre-built?

AutoCAD workloads may vary depending on exactly what you're doing. Top of the line Intel i9 or AMD R9 CPU are not unreasonable choices it just depends on your individual case.

Assuming you're expecting quality gaming performance and not needing to shoot for the moon for productivity performance, I recommend an Intel i7 13700k, and a Z790 DDR4 motherboard.
Nothing necessarily wrong with the Intel 12th gen stuff, it's that 13th gen is so much more performant for the money.
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Are you planning to build the PC or order a pre-built?

AutoCAD workloads may vary depending on exactly what you're doing. Top of the line Intel i9 or AMD R9 CPU are not unreasonable choices it just depends on your individual case.

Assuming you're expecting quality gaming performance and not needing to shoot for the moon for productivity performance:
pcpartpicker.com/list/vB3pTn

That's $1058 excluding your GPU and Case. You could upgrade to a 13900k.
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Thanks that helps a lot! I plan on building the PC because I want to become familiar with all the parts and it seems like a cool project. When it comes down to building it, will it be complicated to make sure all the parts fit correctly and getting the overall dimensions right?
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What is your currency, USD?
What monitor(s) will you be using, or do you need that included within budget?
Do you need kb/mouse, or any other peripherals?
What exactly will the system be used for?


Assuming it's a $2500USD budget and you need a monitor, for gaming + AutoCAD, I'd probably be building something like this;

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i7-13700K 3.4 GHz 16-Core Processor ($417.94 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 A-RGB 68.9 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($124.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus PRIME Z790-P WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Flare X5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL32 Memory ($127.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial P3 Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($61.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: Asus TUF GAMING GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 12 GB Video Card ($799.99 @ B&H)
Case: Fractal Design Pop Air ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: Corsair RM750e 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Acer Nitro XV273K Pbmiipphzx 27.0" 3840 x 2160 144 Hz Monitor ($523.05 @ Amazon)
Total: $2495.92

For CPU, you should be choosing between a 13700K or spending the extra money on a 13900K lol.

There are alternative motherboard options if you don't like Asus. I would personally spend a little more on an Asus TUF or Strix Z790 mobo, but the Prime for $250 is a solid option.

32GB RAM is a no brainer with this budget. You could spend a little more for faster RAM if you wanted, but this kit is a nice middle ground.

The 280mm ARCTIC AIO is one of the better options currently. There are plenty of alternatives though so get whatever you like the look of best. 280mm AIO should fit in the front of the Fractal Pop Air. A 240mm AIO will fit in the front or top.

As for case, the Pop Air is a great option for $90. There are plenty of alternatives if you'd like something different though.

NVMe SSD is definitely a must have. The Crucial P3 Plus is a nice middle ground for a 1TB option. Any more than $60/65, and you're honestly just better off looking at getting a 2TB variant instead IMO.

RTX 4070Ti is the minimum I'd expect with this budget. I'm assuming you want to stick with NVidia, in which case you could maybe step up to the RTX 4080 if you saved some money on the monitor or something.

For the monitor, I included a 4k144Hz option because why not. It works with the budget and will last you a ridiculous amount of time. You could easily save money here by going with 3440x1440 ultrawide 144Hz+ or 1440p144Hz+ instead. This could allow you step the i7 up to an i9-13900K, or the RTX 4070Ti up to an RTX 4080.
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21 wrote What is your currency, USD?
What monitor(s) will you be using, or do you need that included within budget?
Do you need kb/mouse, or any other peripherals?
What exactly will the system be used for?


Assuming it's a $2500USD budget and you need a monitor, for gaming + AutoCAD, I'd probably be building something like this;

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i7-13700K 3.4 GHz 16-Core Processor ($417.94 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 A-RGB 68.9 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($124.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus PRIME Z790-P WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Flare X5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL32 Memory ($127.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial P3 Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($61.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: Asus TUF GAMING GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 12 GB Video Card ($799.99 @ B&H)
Case: Fractal Design Pop Air ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: Corsair RM750e 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Acer Nitro XV273K Pbmiipphzx 27.0" 3840 x 2160 144 Hz Monitor ($523.05 @ Amazon)
Total: $2495.92

For CPU, you should be choosing between a 13700K or spending the extra money on a 13900K lol.

There are alternative motherboard options if you don't like Asus. I would personally spend a little more on an Asus TUF or Strix Z790 mobo, but the Prime for $250 is a solid option.

32GB RAM is a no brainer with this budget. You could spend a little more for faster RAM if you wanted, but this kit is a nice middle ground.

The 280mm ARCTIC AIO is one of the better options currently. There are plenty of alternatives though so get whatever you like the look of best. 280mm AIO should fit in the front of the Fractal Pop Air. A 240mm AIO will fit in the front or top.

As for case, the Pop Air is a great option for $90. There are plenty of alternatives if you'd like something different though.

NVMe SSD is definitely a must have. The Crucial P3 Plus is a nice middle ground for a 1TB option. Any more than $60/65, and you're honestly just better off looking at getting a 2TB variant instead IMO.

RTX 4070Ti is the minimum I'd expect with this budget. I'm assuming you want to stick with NVidia, in which case you could maybe step up to the RTX 4080 if you saved some money on the monitor or something.

For the monitor, I included a 4k144Hz option because why not. It works with the budget and will last you a ridiculous amount of time. You could easily save money here by going with 3440x1440 ultrawide 144Hz+ or 1440p144Hz+ instead. This could allow you step the i7 up to an i9-13900K, or the RTX 4070Ti up to an RTX 4080.




System will mainly be used for FPS shooters like warzone and the occasional open world games that come out. Additionally, I plan on using it for AutoCAD on an occasional basis. It seems like the CPU is the one thing I would change out of that list maybe going with the I9-13900K. If I were to do that would anything change on the build? Could you tell me the added benefit of going with the more expensive motherboard options as well
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If you're using the system for occasional AutoCAD, then I would put more focus on gaming performance. For gaming at 1440p or 4k high refresh rate, an i7-13700K will be fine, you'd be better off putting the extra money towards a better GPU probably. That said, if you'd rather stick with the 4070Ti and up the CPU to a 13900K, that will be absolutely fine.

A more expensive motherboard isn't really going to give you any noticeable performance improvements (usually). However, more expensive boards will have more/higher end features. For example, the Asus Prime board doesn't have enough rear I/O for me, whereas a Strix or TUF board would have.
Cheaper motherboards tend to be the same as more expensive options, just with a few features/components cut off to save cost.
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21 wrote If you're using the system for occasional AutoCAD, then I would put more focus on gaming performance. For gaming at 1440p or 4k high refresh rate, an i7-13700K will be fine, you'd be better off putting the extra money towards a better GPU probably. That said, if you'd rather stick with the 4070Ti and up the CPU to a 13900K, that will be absolutely fine.

A more expensive motherboard isn't really going to give you any noticeable performance improvements (usually). However, more expensive boards will have more/higher end features. For example, the Asus Prime board doesn't have enough rear I/O for me, whereas a Strix or TUF board would have.
Cheaper motherboards tend to be the same as more expensive options, just with a few features/components cut off to save cost.


Ok based on your input I am going to stick with the I7-13700K and 4070ti GPU. Placed an order on all that just need one more piece of advice with the cooling. I was thinking of going with this piece instead of what you put in the parts list. amazon.com/dp/B07WNJCVNW?tag=pcpa...&psc=1

Is there any reason not to use this cooling part vs the one you recommended. I want to ensure I have no overheating issues with my new PC.

Thanks again for all the advice.
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Devout wrote I was thinking of going with this piece instead of what you put in the parts list. amazon.com/dp/B07WNJCVNW?tag=pcpa...&psc=1

Is there any reason not to use this cooling part vs the one you recommended. I want to ensure I have no overheating issues with my new PC.

Only reasons would be your budget and maybe case compatibility. Did you go with the Fractal Pop Air? You should be able to fit it in the front of the case.
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Devout wrote I was thinking of going with this piece instead of what you put in the parts list. amazon.com/dp/B07WNJCVNW?tag=pcpa...&psc=1

Is there any reason not to use this cooling part vs the one you recommended. I want to ensure I have no overheating issues with my new PC.

Only reasons would be your budget and maybe case compatibility. Did you go with the Fractal Pop Air? You should be able to fit it in the front of the case.


I went with the 4000D case. I ordered the ASUS Prime Z790P motherboard but decided to cancel it and go with the STRIX as I am hearing the prime has ethernet controller issues.

Based on the parts list I edited at the front of my post, will there be any issues I may face with installation such as pieces not fitting right or being too tightly packed that it may cause issues?


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