Recommendation for 1440p gaming rig

[Marcus_]

Hi all, could you guys give some advice on a 1440p gaming rig?

For context, the rig will be mainly used for gaming, watching videos/streams, emulators etc. I will also use it for work purposes such as teams, word, excel, powerpoint. Programs like PowerBi or Alteryx may also be included if I need to use them in the future. I do not video edit or stream.

I usually play games like PoE 1/2, Valorant, TFT, Persona, Borderlands and such. AAA games as well but only those that I take an interest in, pretty much a mix of everything.

For context, my old pc was built in 2016, i5-6400, 1060 6gb, 16gb ram. I’m the kind that don’t usually upgrade parts unless it’s faulty. Main reason i’m getting a rig now is cause my old pc died two weeks ago, either mobo or PSU died. Figured it will be a good time to get a new one since my old one lasted me 9 years and i’m hoping my new one will last me this long as well. (Side note, is it possible to sell my GPU and RAM? They are still in working condition)

MOBO: MSI B850 Gaming Plus Wifi
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700
GPU: XFX SWIFT 9060 XT 16gb
Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE Dual Tower
RAM: Team T-Create Expert 6000MHz CL30 32gb AMD EXPO
PSU: Silverstone DA850R 850W 80+ Gold ATX3.1
SSD: WD Black SN850X Gen4 7300MB/s NVMe M.2 2TB
Chassis: Deepcool CG530

I ideally want to spend about 1.5k but have concerns as per below. Should I just spend 2k instead? I do not require RGB if the non RGB variants are cheaper.

MOBO: Is there an alternative similar priced MOBO without wifi features that’s better? Have no need for wifi.
CPU: Should I go for a 7600 instead? Picked a 7700 just cause I use android emulators a lot (multitasks, multi tabs etc).
GPU: Is a 9060xt enough for 1440p gaming? I don’t need it to be ultra settings but maybe ideally at high? I’m not considering 5070 due to the 12gb VRAM, maybe 9070xt? The 5070ti now is around 1.2k to 1.3k which i think is out of my budget even if i were to increase to 2k.
Cooler: Is this sufficient or is the Phantom Spirit/an AIO cooler better?
Chassis: I have really no clue about chassis, do give better recommendations if there are.
RAM/SSD/PSU: Is there a similarly priced better alternative?

Thanks for taking the time and effort!

 

[Koenig168]

For the MB, you can consider this Tomahawk MAX at around the same price. Do note that it is shipped from Amazon US so assume no warranty. You do save about S$200 off the local price though.

https://www.amazon.sg/MSI-B850-Toma...d=1758442112&sprefix=b850,aps,370&sr=8-5&th=1

 

[soreloser]

Hi all, could you guys give some advice on a 1440p gaming rig?

For context, the rig will be mainly used for gaming, watching videos/streams, emulators etc. I will also use it for work purposes such as teams, word, excel, powerpoint. Programs like PowerBi or Alteryx may also be included if I need to use them in the future. I do not video edit or stream.

I usually play games like PoE 1/2, Valorant, TFT, Persona, Borderlands and such. AAA games as well but only those that I take an interest in, pretty much a mix of everything.

For context, my old pc was built in 2016, i5-6400, 1060 6gb, 16gb ram. I’m the kind that don’t usually upgrade parts unless it’s faulty. Main reason i’m getting a rig now is cause my old pc died two weeks ago, either mobo or PSU died. Figured it will be a good time to get a new one since my old one lasted me 9 years and i’m hoping my new one will last me this long as well. (Side note, is it possible to sell my GPU and RAM? They are still in working condition)

MOBO: MSI B850 Gaming Plus Wifi
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700
GPU: XFX SWIFT 9060 XT 16gb
Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE Dual Tower
RAM: Team T-Create Expert 6000MHz CL30 32gb AMD EXPO
PSU: Silverstone DA850R 850W 80+ Gold ATX3.1
SSD: WD Black SN850X Gen4 7300MB/s NVMe M.2 2TB
Chassis: Deepcool CG530

I ideally want to spend about 1.5k but have concerns as per below. Should I just spend 2k instead? I do not require RGB if the non RGB variants are cheaper.

MOBO: Is there an alternative similar priced MOBO without wifi features that’s better? Have no need for wifi.
CPU: Should I go for a 7600 instead? Picked a 7700 just cause I use android emulators a lot (multitasks, multi tabs etc).
GPU: Is a 9060xt enough for 1440p gaming? I don’t need it to be ultra settings but maybe ideally at high? I’m not considering 5070 due to the 12gb VRAM, maybe 9070xt? The 5070ti now is around 1.2k to 1.3k which i think is out of my budget even if i were to increase to 2k.
Cooler: Is this sufficient or is the Phantom Spirit/an AIO cooler better?
Chassis: I have really no clue about chassis, do give better recommendations if there are.
RAM/SSD/PSU: Is there a similarly priced better alternative?

Thanks for taking the time and effort!

Is this DIY? Your build looks like it should cost lesser than 1.5k since the GPU is not that strong... that said I think the 5070 will last you much longer than the 9060xt.. especially if you're talking about 1440p with max settings etc. 5070 is about 35% faster than the 9060xt, also able to OC up to another +10% in performance.

 

[NightRaven49]

For context, the rig will be mainly used for gaming, watching videos/streams, emulators etc. I will also use it for work purposes such as teams, word, excel, powerpoint. Programs like PowerBi or Alteryx may also be included if I need to use them in the future. I do not video edit or stream.

I usually play games like PoE 1/2, Valorant, TFT, Persona, Borderlands and such. AAA games as well but only those that I take an interest in, pretty much a mix of everything.

MOBO: MSI B850 Gaming Plus Wifi
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700
GPU: XFX SWIFT 9060 XT 16gb
Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE Dual Tower
RAM: Team T-Create Expert 6000MHz CL30 32gb AMD EXPO
PSU: Silverstone DA850R 850W 80+ Gold ATX3.1
SSD: WD Black SN850X Gen4 7300MB/s NVMe M.2 2TB
Chassis: Deepcool CG530

looks pretty solid, though i would maybe opt for a better lower wattage psu. how much do u see urself paying for this? invaderpc has some good pricing if u not die die must diy, a similar spec pc from there runs u about 1.3k.

(Side note, is it possible to sell my GPU and RAM? They are still in working condition)

sure, but dont hold too high expectations, 1060 6gb + 16gb ddr3/4 is likely to net u $150 max, some may say thats too optimistic too.

MOBO: Is there an alternative similar priced MOBO without wifi features that’s better? Have no need for wifi.

the vast majority of locally available motherboards have wifi, if u dont want it u have to look overseas like koenig mentioned. imo, going for an older chipset (ie b650) will have a bigger chance of netting u a higher quality mobo vs trying to save on wifi, at most u may lose the gen5 nvme but many high end b650s do include it.

CPU: Should I go for a 7600 instead? Picked a 7700 just cause I use android emulators a lot (multitasks, multi tabs etc).

emulators certainly justify a higher core count cpu, though they dont necessarily improve multitasking.

GPU: Is a 9060xt enough for 1440p gaming? I don’t need it to be ultra settings but maybe ideally at high?

it is enough for 1440p60 gaming even on recent aaa titles. for ur games i wont see it having an issue, though u can do ur research to be sure.

I’m not considering 5070 due to the 12gb VRAM, maybe 9070xt? The 5070ti now is around 1.2k to 1.3k which i think is out of my budget even if i were to increase to 2k.

the 9070xt can definitely fit in 2k budget, even invader offers 5070ti builds for 1920. but if the 9060xt is enough then u dont have to spend more money.

Cooler: Is this sufficient or is the Phantom Spirit/an AIO cooler better?

definitely. the ps120 can cut the temperatures by a few degrees vs the pa120, but even a simple tower cooler is enough for the 7700.

Chassis: I have really no clue about chassis, do give better recommendations if there are.

kinda depends on what ur looking for in a case. usually lian li cases are my go to, something like the lancool 207 offers good features (ie good airflow, ease of build) while not costing too much. some other cases may offer aesthetic features like wood panelling (eg. fractal north) or fishtank designs, so this is difficult to advise objectively.

RAM/SSD/PSU: Is there a similarly priced better alternative?

im seeing the lexar nm790 go for about $90 on amazon, which is a decent deal.

that said I think the 5070 will last you much longer than the 9060xt.. especially if you're talking about 1440p with max settings etc. 5070 is about 35% faster than the 9060xt, also able to OC up to another +10% in performance.

as ts mentioned, the 12gb vram is not very enticing, and would probably lead to it actually lasting worse than the 9060xt 16gb. techyard offers a 9070 non xt for less than $800, which is not much more than the 5070 while also offering another bump in performance (~50% over the 9060xt) and keeps the 16gb vram buffer; prebuilts from invader also exhibit a similarly small price gap.

 

[Marcus_]

For the MB, you can consider this Tomahawk MAX at around the same price. Do note that it is shipped from Amazon US so assume no warranty. You do save about S$200 off the local price though.

thanks for the recommendation! i apologise but i didnt make it clear that i just pick parts and go to a store in SLS/online and get them to build it for me instead of full DIY.

Is this DIY? Your build looks like it should cost lesser than 1.5k since the GPU is not that strong... that said I think the 5070 will last you much longer than the 9060xt.. especially if you're talking about 1440p with max settings etc. 5070 is about 35% faster than the 9060xt, also able to OC up to another +10% in performance.

i just pick parts, do not build the pc myself although i could do it with a friend's help. but taking weeks to wait for parts and source for good deals isn't something i would like to do

looks pretty solid, though i would maybe opt for a better lower wattage psu. how much do u see urself paying for this? invaderpc has some good pricing if u not die die must diy, a similar spec pc from there runs u about 1.3k.

the psu's rated a B+ tier and based on what i read up on, at least 750w is ideal. will probably have to research to see if i can get an A tier 750w psu for about the same price. i dont actually build the whole thing, i just select parts

looking just at SLS daily price list (this is dynacore's, i mainly compare between dynacore and tradepac), it goes up to about 1.7k. maybe it'll be cheaper if i buy the whole build from one store but no idea by how much
mobo + cpu bundle - 570
gpu - 520
cooler - 40-50
ram - 159
ssd - 225
psu - 128
casing - 80+

yeah i took a look at invaderpc's as well, with a similar build (with upgraded parts to those mentioned such as ram, ssd, psu, cooler), it goes to 1.5k, which of course is cheaper than the above pricing.

the vast majority of locally available motherboards have wifi, if u dont want it u have to look overseas like koenig mentioned. imo, going for an older chipset (ie b650) will have a bigger chance of netting u a higher quality mobo vs trying to save on wifi, at most u may lose the gen5 nvme but many high end b650s do include it.

yeah i was looking at high end b650s such as mag tomahawk. b850s tbh i have no use for the pci.e 5.0 since im using a gen 4 ssd. however, their price points are similar, with the b650s a little higher. i will have to consider this again though.

the 9070xt can definitely fit in 2k budget, even invader offers 5070ti builds for 1920. but if the 9060xt is enough then u dont have to spend more money.

looking at invaderpc's builds, their price points are lower due to the variants of ram, ssd, psu etc. i did some googling and saw mentions on certain products being "less ideal". i dont really have much knowledge on these factors but its probably why i took a step back from the prebuilds cause upgrading those parts eventually goes up to 300-400++ more

kinda depends on what ur looking for in a case. usually lian li cases are my go to, something like the lancool 207 offers good features (ie good airflow, ease of build) while not costing too much. some other cases may offer aesthetic features like wood panelling (eg. fractal north) or fishtank designs, so this is difficult to advise objectively.

i looked into deepcool ch 160 plus micro atx case, seems like something i would go for to reduce space constraints. just worried about heating issues due to iirc, only 4 casing fans max?

as ts mentioned, the 12gb vram is not very enticing, and would probably lead to it actually lasting worse than the 9060xt 16gb. techyard offers a 9070 non xt for less than $800, which is not much more than the 5070 while also offering another bump in performance (~50% over the 9060xt) and keeps the 16gb vram buffer; prebuilts from invader also exhibit a similarly small price gap.

this is one of my concerns as well, given that invaderpc has xx70 prebuilds for similar pricing to my 9060xt build, should i just go for the xx70 prebuilds instead (of course, this is without taking into consideration of upgrading components, which is another concern as well)

 

[abstrax]

Hi all, could you guys give some advice on a 1440p gaming rig?

For context, the rig will be mainly used for gaming, watching videos/streams, emulators etc. I will also use it for work purposes such as teams, word, excel, powerpoint. Programs like PowerBi or Alteryx may also be included if I need to use them in the future. I do not video edit or stream.

I usually play games like PoE 1/2, Valorant, TFT, Persona, Borderlands and such. AAA games as well but only those that I take an interest in, pretty much a mix of everything.

For context, my old pc was built in 2016, i5-6400, 1060 6gb, 16gb ram. I’m the kind that don’t usually upgrade parts unless it’s faulty. Main reason i’m getting a rig now is cause my old pc died two weeks ago, either mobo or PSU died. Figured it will be a good time to get a new one since my old one lasted me 9 years and i’m hoping my new one will last me this long as well. (Side note, is it possible to sell my GPU and RAM? They are still in working condition)

MOBO: MSI B850 Gaming Plus Wifi
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700
GPU: XFX SWIFT 9060 XT 16gb
Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE Dual Tower
RAM: Team T-Create Expert 6000MHz CL30 32gb AMD EXPO
PSU: Silverstone DA850R 850W 80+ Gold ATX3.1
SSD: WD Black SN850X Gen4 7300MB/s NVMe M.2 2TB
Chassis: Deepcool CG530

I ideally want to spend about 1.5k but have concerns as per below. Should I just spend 2k instead? I do not require RGB if the non RGB variants are cheaper.

MOBO: Is there an alternative similar priced MOBO without wifi features that’s better? Have no need for wifi.
CPU: Should I go for a 7600 instead? Picked a 7700 just cause I use android emulators a lot (multitasks, multi tabs etc).
GPU: Is a 9060xt enough for 1440p gaming? I don’t need it to be ultra settings but maybe ideally at high? I’m not considering 5070 due to the 12gb VRAM, maybe 9070xt? The 5070ti now is around 1.2k to 1.3k which i think is out of my budget even if i were to increase to 2k.
Cooler: Is this sufficient or is the Phantom Spirit/an AIO cooler better?
Chassis: I have really no clue about chassis, do give better recommendations if there are.
RAM/SSD/PSU: Is there a similarly priced better alternative?

Thanks for taking the time and effort!

go for rtx 5070 above if u r using 1440p screen to have better AAA quality with decent fps

 

[-Synchronicity-]

If u want small mATX cases, take your pick among the following:

Jonsbo Z20
Jonsbo D32 std/pro(Personally using d32 pro)
Lian Li DAN A3
Deepcool ch160 plus
tecware Fusion 2
tecware Fusion 3
tecware Fusion Air M2

 

[NightRaven49]

the psu's rated a B+ tier and based on what i read up on, at least 750w is ideal. will probably have to research to see if i can get an A tier 750w psu for about the same price.

if ur looking at the same tier list as i am, the b+ rating is specifically for the 1000w model only, the closest review i found was of the 750w on toms hw and that was a 3/5 the 7700 and in particular the 9060xt dont require much power at all, u can get by with a 500w psu. if u dont think ur gonna upgrade to higher power parts in the future, u can maybe look at seasonic core gm/focus gx 550w power supplies around the same price from tradepac; those are admittedly somewhat overpriced but at least u can rest assured they have been tested to be quite good and offer longer warranties. there is of course the futureproofing angle and getting a higher capacity psu like u mentioned, and id go for the silverstone viva gold 750w for $109 from bizgram. 850w is kind of overkill for ur system, but it is still up to u whether that $20 is worth it, and id go for the super flower leadex iii atx3.1 from pckaki at that price.

looking just at SLS daily price list (this is dynacore's, i mainly compare between dynacore and tradepac), it goes up to about 1.7k. maybe it'll be cheaper if i buy the whole build from one store but no idea by how much

u can maybe try bargain if u get 100% of the pc from the same shop, but since no one shop has the best prices for all parts, i suspect the final price wont be amazing. still, worth getting a few quotes and see how much u can push.

MOBO: MSI B850 Gaming Plus Wifi
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700

mobo + cpu bundle - 570

yeah i was looking at high end b650s such as mag tomahawk. b850s tbh i have no use for the pci.e 5.0 since im using a gen 4 ssd. however, their price points are similar, with the b650s a little higher. i will have to consider this again though.

i looked into deepcool ch 160 plus micro atx case, seems like something i would go for to reduce space constraints.

now i seeing dynacore have the 7700 + tuf b650em-e for just $450 which i feel is quite the steal, especially given that b650e is basically x870. the tuf board also offers more features vs the more budget focused msi gaming. u need to change to a matx board anyway given ur case preference.

ram - 159

bizgram offers the klevv fit v 6000c30 for 135. dynacore also offers a teamgroup kit for 149.

yeah i took a look at invaderpc's as well, with a similar build (with upgraded parts to those mentioned such as ram, ssd, psu, cooler), it goes to 1.5k, which of course is cheaper than the above pricing.

looking at invaderpc's builds, their price points are lower due to the variants of ram, ssd, psu etc. i did some googling and saw mentions on certain products being "less ideal". i dont really have much knowledge on these factors but its probably why i took a step back from the prebuilds cause upgrading those parts eventually goes up to 300-400++ more

given that invaderpc has xx70 prebuilds for similar pricing to my 9060xt build, should i just go for the xx70 prebuilds instead (of course, this is without taking into consideration of upgrading components, which is another concern as well)

if after upgrading to be similar to ur diy list but still cheaper, seems like a no brainer to me, though they have a much more limited selection of mff cases (only see them offering the tecware fusion, lian li a3-matx and asus ap201). not super sure about going for those xx70 builds as after upgrading, likely to be closer to 1.8k, quite a bit over ur ideal budget.

just worried about heating issues due to iirc, only 4 casing fans max?

for these kinds of cases, i dont think u have to worry so much with a low power build like urs. im running a similar case to the ch160 plus with just 2 fans under the gpu but with higher power parts (5700x3d, 9070xt), with a fairly conservative fan profile temps dont run too high and the noise is tame under load (non ac).

 

[Marcus_]

go for rtx 5070 above if u r using 1440p screen to have better AAA quality with decent fps

as of now im still 1080p, but i will upgrade to 1440p sooner or later. i do understand that xx70 are better than the xx60 by at least around 50%, but paying double the price is the main concern and furthermore i dont really need the games to be ultra settings

If u want small mATX cases, take your pick among the following:

Jonsbo Z20
Jonsbo D32 std/pro(Personally using d32 pro)
Lian Li DAN A3
Deepcool ch160 plus
tecware Fusion 2
tecware Fusion 3
tecware Fusion Air M2

thanks for the recommendations, i will probably go for one thats cheaper!

if ur looking at the same tier list as i am, the b+ rating is specifically for the 1000w model only, the closest review i found was of the 750w on toms hw and that was a 3/5 the 7700 and in particular the 9060xt dont require much power at all, u can get by with a 500w psu. if u dont think ur gonna upgrade to higher power parts in the future, u can maybe look at seasonic core gm/focus gx 550w power supplies around the same price from tradepac; those are admittedly somewhat overpriced but at least u can rest assured they have been tested to be quite good and offer longer warranties. there is of course the futureproofing angle and getting a higher capacity psu like u mentioned, and id go for the silverstone viva gold 750w for $109 from bizgram. 850w is kind of overkill for ur system, but it is still up to u whether that $20 is worth it, and id go for the super flower leadex iii atx3.1 from pckaki at that price.

hmm thats weird, i look at zach's psu tier list in the google sheets, unless i referred to the wrong versions of the PSU, the silverstone DA-R gold modulars are all B+, regardless of wattage. nonetheless i do think i might lower to 750w, main reason i picked the 850w was cause i was referring to invaderpc's prebuilts at that time and the 750w and 850w upgrade was only like $2 difference. thanks for the recommendations, i will take further consideration in regards to psu!

now i seeing dynacore have the 7700 + tuf b650em-e for just $450 which i feel is quite the steal, especially given that b850e is basically x870. the tuf board also offers more features vs the more budget focused msi gaming. u need to change to a matx board anyway given ur case preference.

oh damn, i should probably do more research on the mobo to cut costs, thats like a $100 cheaper, thanks for the recommendation!

if after upgrading to be similar to ur diy list but still cheaper, seems like a no brainer to me, though they have a much more limited selection of mff cases (only see them offering the tecware fusion, lian li a3-matx and asus ap201). not super sure about going for those xx70 builds as after upgrading, likely to be closer to 1.8k, quite a bit over ur ideal budget.

yeah to be honest, i foresee even with full diy, it still cant outmatch invaderpc's prices which is a dilemma for me. i do think im going for 9060xt since i dont really need my games to be at ultra settings. heck, i've been playing games using my 1060 for the past 9 years, pretty sure the games in the recent years that ive played probably is only at medium. unless somehow i manage to get a xx70 build for 1.5k with decent parts, which is very unlikely

for these kinds of cases, i dont think u have to worry so much with a low power build like urs. im running a similar case to the ch160 plus with just 2 fans under the gpu but with higher power parts (5700x3d, 9070xt), with a fairly conservative fan profile temps dont run too high and the noise is tame under load (non ac).

glad to hear that, i probably will go with a matx build

 

[iceblendedchoc]

as of now im still 1080p, but i will upgrade to 1440p sooner or later. i do understand that xx70 are better than the xx60 by at least around 50%, but paying double the price is the main concern and furthermore i dont really need the games to be ultra settings


thanks for the recommendations, i will probably go for one thats cheaper!


hmm thats weird, i look at zach's psu tier list in the google sheets, unless i referred to the wrong versions of the PSU, the silverstone DA-R gold modulars are all B+, regardless of wattage. nonetheless i do think i might lower to 750w, main reason i picked the 850w was cause i was referring to invaderpc's prebuilts at that time and the 750w and 850w upgrade was only like $2 difference. thanks for the recommendations, i will take further consideration in regards to psu!


oh damn, i should probably do more research on the mobo to cut costs, thats like a $100 cheaper, thanks for the recommendation!


yeah to be honest, i foresee even with full diy, it still cant outmatch invaderpc's prices which is a dilemma for me. i do think im going for 9060xt since i dont really need my games to be at ultra settings. heck, i've been playing games using my 1060 for the past 9 years, pretty sure the games in the recent years that ive played probably is only at medium. unless somehow i manage to get a xx70 build for 1.5k with decent parts, which is very unlikely


glad to hear that, i probably will go with a matx build

i just built one using deepcool CH 270. u can buy during those 10/10 sales, for lower prices, i bought mine from shopee. It is a good matx casing around $78

 

[Vanyel]

saw on taobao casing fans and cooler:
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[Marcus_]

Hi all, took awhile to look up the parts and prices and just wanted some advice. My budget is ideally $1.5k but based on the options, might have to stretch to $1.6k unless there are discounts given. There are 3 options that I listed out. Just a refresher that I am still on 1080p, with intentions to only go to 1440p anytime soon.

DIY (Option 1)

MOBO + CPU MSI B850M Gaming Plus + Ryzen 5 7600	$447	Dynacore, price list dated 4 Oct (full pc bundle price, no idea if i can get it if i dont buy the full pc build) Alternatives (full pc bundle price as well) 1. MSI B650M Gaming Plus - $388 2. ASUS TUF Gaming B650EM-E - $386 3. ASUS TUF Gaming B850M-E - $418
GPU XFX Swift 9060XT 16GB 2 Fan	$515	Dynacore, price list dated 4 Oct
RAM KLEVV FIT V DDR5 6000 CL28 Ceramic White	$124	TradePac, price list dated 11 September
PSU SuperFlower Leadex III 850W ATX3.0 Gold	$133	PCKaki Shopee Alternatives 1. Same PSU @ Dynacore - $170 2. Lian Li Edge Gold 850W ATX3.1 80+ Gold - $155
M.2 SSD Crucial T500 2TB	$189	TradePac, price list dated 11 September
Cooler Phantom Spirit 120 SE	$48	Dynacore, price list dated 4 Oct
Casing ASUS Prime AP201 TG	$99	Dynacore, price list dated 4 Oct No idea if it comes with fans, may need to top up a little for fans

Total (mixed stores) - $1,555
Total (only from Dynacore) - $1,634 (Team T-Create Expert 6000 MHz CL30 ram at $160, Crucial T500 2TB SSD at $195, Superflower PSU at $170)
Based on the alternative parts, can get it closer to $1.5k, any advice?
MOBO - i'm more inclined to stay with MSI brands, but just a preference.
PSU - is the Lian Li Edge comparable to the Superflower? iirc the Superflower is an A tier PSU, searched online that the Lian Li Edge is also an A tier, just wanted to confirm.

InvaderPC (Option 2)

MOBO + CPU ASUS TUF Gaming B850M-E Wifi + Ryzen 5 7600
GPU XFX Swift 9060XT 16GB
RAM CRUCIAL PRO DDR5 BLACK 6000MT/s 32GB CL36	Upgrade (+$33) TEAM T-CREATE EXPERT BLACK 6000MHz 32GB CL30
PSU MSI MAG A650BN-650W 80+ BRONZE	Upgrade (+$110) Corsair RM750e 750w 80+ Gold
M.2 SSD ADATA LEGEND 860 1TB	Upgrade (+$179) WD Black SN850X 2TB M.2 SSD
Cooler DEEPCOOL UD551 ARGB CPU COOLER	Upgrade (+$31) Phantom Spirit 120 SE
Casing SAMA M203 BLACK TG M-ATX CASE	Upgrade (+$54++) ASUS Prime AP201 TG, says I have to add fans, no idea how many more

Total without upgrades - $1,160
Total with upgrades - $1,567
I could probably forsake the casing upgrade which will drop it to very close to $1.5k.
The SSD upgrade is probably one that would raise discussions because I could get another 2TB (Crucial T500 instead of WD Black SN850X) for a similar price, getting a total of 3TB.
But my concerns are
1. Theres no way for me to pass an SSD to InvaderPC to install.
2. If I DIY and install the SSD myself, Windows OS would remain in the 1TB ADATA SSD which worries me as reading online, theres many reviews of the ADATA SSD having poor performance or durability, lasting issues etc.
3. I have no idea how to transfer Windows, could probably ask a friend to help.

Option 3
Since I'll be spending around $1.5k to $1.6k based on the previous options, what if I just don't upgrade anything and choose the prebuilt spec given.

InvaderPC	Aftershock
MOBO + CPU ASUS TUF Gaming B850M-E Wifi + Ryzen 5 7600	MOBO + CPU Gigabyte B850M Force WIFI6E + Ryzen 5 7700
GPU ASUS PRIME 9070XT O16G	GPU Powercolor Radeon RX 9070 Reaper 16GB
RAM CRUCIAL PRO DDR5 6000MT/s 32GB CL36	RAM Patriot SL Sig DDR5 6400MHz 32GB CL34
M.2 SSD ADATA LEGEND 860 1TB 6000MB/s	M.2 SSD 1TB Lexar NQ780 Gen4 SSD
Cooler THERMALRIGHT ASSASSIN SPIRIT 120 EVO BLACK ARGB	Cooler ID Cooling SE 214 XT
PSU COOLER MASTER MWE GOLD V3 750W	PSU 650W Thermalright 80+ Gold
Casing COOLER MASTER ELITE 490 M-ATX TG	Casing AFTERSHOCK Rapid 2025

InvaderPC's pre-build costs $1,630. There's another option for a Ryzen 5 8400F instead for $1,515.
Aftershock's pre-build costs $1,509. I would probably ask to upgrade the cooler, so probably around $1,550.
Main reason why I listed pre builds option purely because of the stronger GPU albeit the lesser storage, less reliable psu, etc.

Appreciate the advice given on the options, thanks to everyone putting in time and effort to help!

 

[Yongkit]

option 3 Invader PC looks good. if possible just only upgrade cpu to 8 core 7700.

i would consider this instead

 

[-Synchronicity-]

Firstly for option 3, GPU from aftershock is a tier lower. It's a 9070 non xt unlike the invader PC option the more superior 9070xt.

Performance wise, it's 5070 vs 5070 ti difference.

Next for option 2, what do u mean by "there's no way for me to pass a SSD to InvaderPC to install"? Have you tried messaging them?

Option 1 makes the least sense. Also, this is a better PSU as it provides 10 years warranty.

 

[naked123]

just get the one with 9070 XT