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Can You Check My $1500 Gaming/Streaming Build?

I’ve drafted a build for gaming (1440p) and light streaming/editing, and I want to make sure everything looks solid before I order. My budget was around $1500.

Here’s the list:

  • CPU: Intel i5-13600K
  • Cooler: Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280mm
  • GPU: RTX 4070 Super
  • Motherboard: MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WiFi
  • RAM: 32GB DDR5 6000MHz
  • Storage: 2TB NVMe SSD
  • PSU: Corsair RM750x
  • Case: Lian Li O11 Dynamic Evo

My primary concerns are if there are any compatibility issues I’ve overlooked, if this PSU is enough overhead for future GPU upgrades, and suggestions for alternate GPUs if the 4070 Super isn’t the best choice at this price.

Would appreciate a second set of eyes!

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$1500.00
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3/30/2026

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Everything here works cleanly together:

i5-13600K + Z790 → perfect pairing, no BIOS issues

DDR5 6000 → ideal sweet spot for Intel (plug-and-play XMP)

280mm AIO in O11 Dynamic Evo → supported (top/side mount)

RM750x + 4070 Super → no connector or wattage issues

2TB NVMe → no lane conflicts on Z790

13600K (boost): ~150–180W

4070 Super: ~200W

Rest: ~50–70W

Total ≈ 400–450W load

That’s great for a 750W PSU (efficiency sweet spot).

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I’ve drafted a build for gaming (1440p) and light streaming/editing

 Optimized list

CPU: i5-13600K (unchanged)

Cooler: Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280 (unchanged – excellent choice)

Motherboard (optimized):

Switch from Z790 Tomahawk → B760 Tomahawk / Gaming Plus WiFi

Saves money

Same real-world performance unless heavy overclocking

RAM: 32GB DDR5 6000 CL30–36 (unchanged)

Storage (specific upgrade):

 Go WD SN850X

Much better sustained speeds for editing 

GPU: RTX 4070 Super (keep)

PSU (important change):

Upgrade to 850W ATX 3.0 

Future GPUs demand more power

13600K + high-end GPUs benefit from 850W+ 

Case: Lian Li O11 Dynamic Evo (keep—but see airflow note below)

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11/25/2025

What monitor refresh rate and streaming/recording settings (resolution, framerate, encoder) do you plan to use, and do you intend to overclock or upgrade to a significantly higher-power GPU soon?

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I’ll mostly be gaming on a 1440p 165Hz monitor, aiming to get as close to that refresh rate as possible in newer titles. For streaming, I’d probably keep it at 1080p60 to start, using NVENC rather than CPU encoding. I don’t plan on overclocking right away, but I’d like to keep the option down the line. As for GPU upgrades, I could see myself moving up to something like a 4080 Super or equivalent in a few years, but nothing crazy beyond that.

Great!! Thanks for clearing that up.

Everything looks generally solid and compatible. Your CPU, cooler, motherboard, RAM, and case all pair well together, and the Arctic Liquid Freezer III should handle the i5-13600K even if you decide to overclock later.

Your PSU, the Corsair RM750x, should be plenty for this build with the RTX 4070 Super and leaves a bit of headroom for a future upgrade to something like a 4080-class card, though if you plan to push beyond that, you might want to consider an 850W unit for extra overhead.

For your use case this setup should perform very well. The 4070 Super is strong for 1440p, but if you’re looking for alternatives at similar price points, the RX 7800 XT or even a lightly discounted 4070 Ti could be worth considering depending on current deals.

Overall, I’d say you’re in good shape. Just double-check clearance in your O11 Dynamic Evo for the 280mm AIO and the GPU length, but it should fit fine.

Hope this helps!

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3/25/2026

The Lian Li O11 Dynamic Evo is a large case – ensure your space can accommodate it. If budget allows, you could allocate a small amount to additional case fans for better airflow.

 

Would you like help adjusting the build to stay exactly at $1500 or prioritize a specific feature like more VRAM?

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