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This is great. Thank you!

I don't think there is much of a market for pre-built's that have ECC. are you comfortable building a PC?

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Yes, I am comfortable building. That is no problem.

Perfect.

I think a laptop would be best if you can recommend something that is powerful enough to run stuff like Photoshop and Lightroom.

then my recommendation would be a

M4 Macbook air

Well you were using a older MBA so why not get a new one also the older M3 and M2 models are good but i assumed thay you wanted a brand new one. as for why MBA well thin lasts long and has the oomf to when you wanna do more compute intensive stuff

 

Also the referals are borked rn so i had to submit using a reply

The only issue I see is the 1TB SSD. with games like that you're going to run out of space real fast. I'd recommend either adding a second SSD or swapping out that one for a larger one.

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Hey!, I see no mistakes in your build, no red flags, in fact it's a pretty solid build!. I just wonder how are you going to get such build for just ~$1200, maybe from a bundle? Or you may already have some parts? Is it a prebuild super deal? Because I used PCPartPicker and it says it would cost ~$1850, just the GPU would cost $850. You know, the older the GPU, the more expensive it is. 4000 series are a bit old already and their prices can be higher than newer and similar performance GPUs. For example, the RTX5070, appears $300 cheaper than the 4070 super, same VRAM, and researching I found that their performance is pretty similar, even some people recommend getting the 5070 instead, as it's newer, newer architecture and newer features. That's the only change I would make to your build, thinking about saving some money, that you could use to get 2TB of storage instead 1TB. And remember that that case comes with only one front fan, so, you may wanna get at least a 2nd one!.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/wLbr2x

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Well I'd say it depends upon what you value more. The RX 7800XT beats the 4070 in raw performance at a lower price. But has weaker ray tracing. While the 4070 has slightly less Vram. If your value longevity and any VRAM intensive work (I.E. photo editing etc) then go with the 7800. If its just gaming and you want that ray tracing then go with the 4070

MB, go with the B650. Hands down.

For the RAM, check out Corsair Vengeance DDR5-600CL30

SSD, I always prefer Crucial. They have the best price to performance IMO.

PSU, If cable management is important to you then I'd got with the Corsair RM750x Its fully modular and rock solid.

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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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If you're aiming for strong 1440p gaming performance without breaking the bank, here are some excellent GPU alternatives that fit your budget:

  1. EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti XC 8GB GDDR6 Graphics Card
    1. Price: $239.99
    2. Offers excellent 1440p gaming performance with ray tracing capabilities. It's a well-rounded card suitable for most modern titles.
  2. Gigabyte Radeon RX 7600 XT Gaming OC 16GB GDDR6 Graphics Card
    1. Price: $435.99
    2. Comes with 16GB of VRAM, providing better future-proofing for upcoming games. Its triple-fan cooling ensures efficient heat dissipation.
  3. XFX Speedster SWFT210 Radeon RX 7600 8GB GDDR6 Graphics Card
    1. Price: $249.99
    2. Budget-friendly option that still delivers solid 1440p performance. Ideal for gamers looking to save without compromising too much on quality.

For the best value, I think the EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti XC offers a balance of performance and price. 

I hope this helps!!

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