{"id":124037,"date":"2022-03-08T16:47:38","date_gmt":"2022-03-08T14:47:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=124037"},"modified":"2022-03-08T16:53:33","modified_gmt":"2022-03-08T14:53:33","slug":"this-gaming-pc-build-will-have-you-dreaming-in-4k","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/hardware\/124037-this-gaming-pc-build-will-have-you-dreaming-in-4k","title":{"rendered":"This gaming PC build will have you dreaming in 4K"},"content":{"rendered":"

Unfortunately, the worldwide chip shortage has made PC components incredibly expensive. It is therefore a bad time to try build a PC on a budget, but if money is no object, there are still great options available to you.<\/p>\n

The build for this article is based on what is available on Evetech.co.za and a link to the respective products will be given.<\/p>\n

Core i7 12700K 32GB DDR5 Upgrade Kit<\/h3>\n

This update kit includes the following:<\/p>\n

CPU \u2013 Intel i7-12007K (12th GEN) <\/strong><\/p>\n

This CPU utilizes Intel’s new Alder Lake platform and boasts 12 cores and 20 threads.<\/p>\n

It has a base clock speed of 3.6GHz with a max clock speed of up to 5.0GHz – providing top-notch gaming performance.<\/p>\n

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Motherboard \u2013 ASUS ROG STRIX Z690-F<\/strong><\/p>\n

The ASUS ROG STRIX Z690-F gives you everything you need from a motherboard. It holds a maximum of 128 GB RAM on its four dual-channel DDR5 DIMM slots \u2013 supporting up to 6,400 MHz.<\/p>\n

It comes with one PCIe 5.0 and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots which feature ASUS\u2019s Q-latch design that prevents you from needing your M.2 screws.<\/p>\n

This motherboard also supports Intel Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11, and comes with all the various ports you\u2019ll need \u2013 including USB Type-C, HDMI, Ethernet, and CODEC ALC4080 audio.<\/p>\n

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CPU Cooler \u2013 Gamdias Chione M2-240R<\/strong><\/p>\n

This 240mm RGB liquid cooler comes with dual 120mm PWM fans to ensure powerful cooling performance. It also features motherboard sync through the manufacturing software and a copper base plate that maximizes heat dissipation.<\/p>\n

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Memory \u2013 ADATA XPG Lancer RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Lancer DDR5 memory reaches up to 6,000MHz and features a built-in Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC) that enhances power supply stability by lowering the operating voltage \u2013 making it more efficient than DDR4.<\/p>\n

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GPU \u2013 Gainward GeForce RTX 3080 Phantom<\/h3>\n

The RTX 3080 has an impressive spec sheet with a CUDA core count of 8,704 and 10GB of 320-bit GDDR6X VRAM.<\/p>\n

It features a boost clock of 1,755MHz, while its GDDR6X also provides a bandwidth of 19 Gbps.<\/p>\n

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Solid State Drive \u2013 Samsung 980 Pro 1TB Heatsink M.2 2280 PCI-e 4.0 NVMe SSD<\/h3>\n

The Samsung 980 Pro is a Gen4 SSD that reads at a speed of up to 7,000 MB\/s – meaning games will boot up faster and ensuring fully immersive gameplay with sustained high-performance bandwidth.<\/p>\n

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Power supply \u2013 Corsair RM1000X<\/h3>\n

This 1000-watt PSU provides plenty of power for all the hardware requirements and offers upwards of 90% peak efficiency while producing less noise and heat. It also comes with all the modular cabling you could need.<\/p>\n

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Case \u2013 Evetech TRIO Elite Gaming Case<\/h3>\n

This tempered glass gaming case comes with six dual-ring RGB PWM fans which support USB 3.0 and 2.0 to ensure optimized airflow.<\/p>\n

The Evetech TRIO Elite also supports ASUS Aura Sync for the RGB lighting and will hold a maximum GPU length of 370mm.<\/p>\n

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Overall, this PC build will offer everything you could want in a PC – including 4K gaming capabilities.<\/p>\n

See the table below for all the component’s prices and links:<\/p>\n

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Gaming PC components<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Component<\/strong><\/td>\nProduct<\/strong><\/td>\nPrice<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Upgrade kit:<\/strong><\/p>\n

CPU<\/strong><\/p>\n

Motherboard<\/strong><\/p>\n

CPU cooler<\/strong><\/p>\n

RAM<\/strong><\/td>\n

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Core i7 12700K<\/p>\n

ASUS ROG STRIX Z690-F<\/p>\n

Gamdias Chione M2-240R<\/p>\n

32GB (2x16GB) DDR5<\/td>\n

R20,899<\/a><\/p>\n

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Graphics\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nGainward GeForce RTX 3080 Phantom<\/td>\nR22,999<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Storage<\/strong><\/td>\nSamsung 980 Pro 1TB NVMe SSD<\/td>\nR4,499<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Power supply<\/strong><\/td>\nCorsair RM1000X<\/td>\nR3,699<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Case<\/strong><\/td>\nEvetech TRIO Elite Gaming Case<\/td>\nR2,299<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\nR54,395<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Read: <\/strong>The perfect mid-range gaming laptop<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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