It’s been since 2014 since I built my last computer. At the time I was really into small form factors and mini-itx machines. My current machine has a i7-4790K and GTX-980 on a Asus Z97I-PLUS motherboard with 16 GB of ram. I am getting decent performance playing MMO’s such as World of Warcraft and The Old Republic. I primarily play these types of games on High or Ultra but last few years I have noticed my system struggling to keep up.

I would like to build a new system based around the NZXT aesthetic prioritizing a clean sleek appearance and excellent performance to hopefully get me another 9.5 years of gaming.

Here is the build.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/sPH7vj

Thanks for sharing yours thoughts and recommendations!

  • fusseli@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    GPU of only 12gb will not support resolutions above 1440p, so that won’t get you 10 years well.

    With 14 series supporting APO and previous version not, you’d be better off with a 14 i5 even over 13700k. Better yet 14700k or better.

    PSU is too weak and not a good deal; 1000w $119, or 1200w $149

    EK cr360 is the best performing 360mm AIO out there and almost half the price of NZXT whatever that is

    All that being said you’re in for one hell of an upgrade 👍

    • AdrusFTS@alien.topBEnglish
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      1 year ago

      PSUs are 165 and 200 respectively, as expected for a 1000w and a 1200w PSU, where did you get that it was 119 and 149?

    • jordan5100@alien.topBEnglish
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      1 year ago

      I never understood this, I use my 3070 with even less VRAM, at 4k resolution in every game I come across. The most I’ve ever had to do was decrease resolution scale to 1440p. High settings, 60fps.

      I can give a huge list of games I play in this setup, but they’re not indie games or anything. I’m talking triple A titles. Obviously I’m not running any of these on a high refresh rate monitor, but 60 fps is completely playable, and if I wanted to I can switch to 1440p low or medium for the 40 extra fps.