Context: looking to build a 4K gaming setup and maintain at least 120 fps. Occasional video editing involved.
Haven’t built a PC in a long time (7-8 yrs at least). Other PC was an Intel but decided to go with AMD this time around since it appears there is minimal difference in terms of performance.
As far as GPU selection, doesn’t seem like there is much diff between 4080 and 4090 so decided to go with the former.
As far as memory and disk, I do realize 128G and 8TB of disk drive is excessive. These might be the areas I will shave off some $$$
For PSU, decided to go with the top tier choice as indicated in this list: https://cultists.network/140/psu-tier-list/
PSU is something I would prefer not to skimp on. Also PCpartpicker does not list “ASUS | ROG Loki Platinum” for some reason and just selected a similar model.
Open to suggestions, critique, or roast 😂
PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/q6NrxH
CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D 4.4 GHz 12-Core Processor ($488.95 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X73 RGB 52.44 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($224.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock X670E Steel Legend ATX AM5 Motherboard (Purchased For $0.00)
Memory: Kingston FURY 128 GB (4 x 32 GB) DDR5-5600 CL40 Memory ($551.85 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial T700 W/Heatsink 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 5.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($295.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial T700 W/Heatsink 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 5.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($295.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial T700 W/Heatsink 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 5.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($295.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial T700 W/Heatsink 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 5.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($295.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE GeForce RTX 4080 16 GB Video Card ($1399.99 @ Amazon)
Case: HYTE Y60 ATX Mid Tower Case (Purchased For $0.00)
Power Supply: Asus ROG THOR P2 Gaming 1000 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($309.99 @ B&H)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM - DVD 64-bit (Purchased For $0.00)
Total: $4159.73
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-08-06 16:10 EDT-0400
Not much diff between 4080 and 4090? What on earth is your source on that? 4090 is such a monster it literally breaks the charts. It's the biggest single leap you can make between any two cards of this generation or any generation ever I do believe. It's 30% more fps in 4k and the only card capable of 120+ FPS on high settings in many titles (without DLSS). Sure if DLSS and/or low settings is fine then yeah the 4080 is good enough but if the goal really is 120 FPS in 4K there really is only one card that can deliver that and it's the 4090.
My source is just watching a few videos of actual game performance. Like this one: https://youtube.com/watch?v=KDyWkXEvhGM
I did see the diff in fps but was also taking into consideration the cost, cost per performance, and power draw efficiency. 4090 definitely a beast though, but didn’t seem worth the gains.
Might just nix the memory and disk by half and splurge the extra for the 4090 tho
The 4090 is an absolute monster. Overclock a bit and you'll need a logarithmic scale just to keep the 4080 on the chart.
4090 is more cost effective per performance and power efficiency than 4080 but yeah it does cost more.