AM4 remains an excellent platform that we should not discard yet, as it allows us to assemble excellent quality-price configurations that will continue to perform well both today and for a few more years. Among these configurations, we have the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, an excellent option to play everything in 4K, with the best possible performance and at a much lower cost than a current generation team.
But on January 31, 2024, AMD decided they wanted to give us an even more economical way to get the most out of video cards, launching the Ryzen 7 5700X3D processor. So, along with this processor, we will see today the most economical way to assemble a team capable of playing everything in 4k, ultra quality, and a fluid FPS rate to enjoy games. So if this is your goal, don’t miss any detail of this budget.
1. Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 7 5700X3D
This processor is the answer for all those who want to get the most out of any video card in the most economical way, given that the performance difference between this and its older brother, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, is so minimal that it makes it an even more viable option when assembling your team if you want the best at the lowest possible price.
And this is because these two processors share the same characteristics, 8 Cores, 16 Threads, and their beautiful 96 MB of L3 Cache, which precisely this large cache is what makes these processors can get the most out of video cards in games, with the only small difference in frequencies, having the 5700X3D a base frequency of 3.0 GHz and a turbo frequency of 4.1 GHz, slightly lower than the 5800X3D.
However, this affects very little in game performance, even less if we go to higher resolutions, like 4K which is the objective of this budget. So, if you can’t afford to mount a team with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D and you also can’t reach for the 5800x3D, then 5700X3D would be ideal for you, since it has nothing to envy its older brothers.
- TOP-TIER GAMING EXPERIENCE
- 8 Cores and 16 processing threads, combined with a massive 100MB of cache
- 4.1 GHz Max Boost, Unlocked Memory Overclocking, DDR4 support
- For the proven AMD Socket AM4 platform, with proven upgradability
- Cooler not included, liquid cooler recommended
2. Video Card: PowerColor Fighter AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT or ASUS Dual GeForce RTX™ 4070 Super
For the Video Card we have these 2 Options, the main one I recommend is of course the Radeon RX 7800 XT, an excellent quality-price video card to play excellent in 1440P and have a very good experience in 4K at the lowest possible price, also with about 16 GB of VRAM memory, which will come in handy for the future.
But if you like Nvidia more, the minimum recommended for a very good experience in 4k would be RTX 4070 Super 12GB, which is also excellent in 1440p, with all the technologies that Nvidia lovers like, taking into account that with this processor you can put any current graphics card without any worry, but if you want to play in 4k try to buy from these two models up.
3. Motherboard: MSI B550-A PRO
And this is where we get excited to choose AM4, since we can find a Base Plate, with excellent specifications at a very accessible price, like this B550 from MSI, A super elegant ATX plate with 2 PCIe X16 slots, one 4.0 and one 3.0, 4 DDR4 RAM memory slots capable of supporting up to 128 Gb of memory, Gigabit LAN port, and all the necessary connections both internal and external.
- Support for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors and future AMD Ryzen processors with BIOS update.Audio ports (Rear) : Realtek ALC892/ALC897 Codec
- Supports dual channel DDR4 memory up to 128 GB (4400 MHz)
- Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 4.0, Lightning Gen 4 M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr, AMD Turbo USB 3.2 GEN 2
- Core Boost technology combines optimized power circuit layouts and digital power regulation which allows for precise and steady current delivery to the CPU
- AUDIO BOOST rewards your ears with studio grade sound quality for immersive gaming experiences
- Premium Thermal Solution: Heatsink thermal pad rated for 7W/mk and PCB with 2oz thickened copper
- Flash BIOS Button lets users flash the BIOS even without a CPU or memory
- Powerful Design: Core Boost, Digital PWM IC, 2oz Thickened Copper PCB, Creator Genie, DDR4 Boost
4. Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120
Although these two processors have the same TDP of 105W, in the case of the 5700X3D, AMD does not recommend liquid cooling in its specifications, so we can comfortably put one of the best options on the market at a low cost, like this Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120, which has a double tower with 6 heat pipes and 2 fans will keep our processor super cool.
- [Brand Overview] Thermalright is a Taiwan brand with more than 20 years of development. It has a certain popularity in the domestic and foreign markets and has a pivotal influence in the player market. We have been focusing on the research and development of computer accessories. R & D product lines include: CPU air-cooled radiator, case fan, thermal silicone pad, thermal silicone grease, CPU fan controller, anti falling off mounting bracket, support mounting bracket and other commodities
- [Product specification] Thermalright PA120 SE; CPU Cooler dimensions: 125(L)x135(W)x155(H)mm (4.92x5.31x6.1 inch); heat sink material: aluminum, CPU cooler is equipped with metal fasteners of Intel & AMD platform to achieve better installation, double tower cooling is stronger（(Note:Please check your case and motherboard for compatibility with this size cooler.）
- 【2 PWM Fans】TL-C12C; Standard size PWM fan:120x120x25mm (4.72x4.72x0.98 inches); fan speed (RPM):1550rpm±10%; power port: 4pin; Voltage:12V; Air flow:66.17CFM(MAX); Noise Level≤25.6dB(A), leave room for memory-chip(RAM), so that installation of ice cooler cpu is unrestricted
- 【AGHP technique】6×6mm heat pipes apply AGHP technique, Solve the Inverse gravity effect caused by vertical / horizontal orientation, 6 pure copper sintered heat pipes & PWM fan & Pure copper base&Full electroplating reflow welding process, When CPU cooler works, match with pwm fans, aim to extreme CPU cooling performance
- 【Compatibility】The CPU cooler Socket supports: Intel:115X/1200/1700/17XX AMD:AM4;AM5; For different CPU socket platforms, corresponding mounting plate or fastener parts are provided（Note: Toinstall the AMD platform, you need to use the original motherboard's built-in backplanefor installation, which is not included with this product)
5. RAM: Corsair VENGEANCE LPX DDR4 RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
As we are prioritizing performance, we will choose these Corsair Vengeance LPX, given that this kit would be two modules of 16 GB at a frequency of 3200 MHz, its latency is CL16 and its aluminum heatsink is more than enough for them to constantly work at the speeds they offer.
- Hand-sorted memory chips ensure high performance with generous overclocking headroom
- VENGEANCE LPX is optimized for wide compatibility with the latest Intel and AMD DDR4 motherboards
- A low-profile height of just 34mm ensures that VENGEANCE LPX even fits in most small-form-factor builds
- A solid aluminum heatspreader efficiently dissipates heat from each module so that they consistently run at high clock speeds
- Supports Intel XMP 2.0 for simple one-setting installation and setup
- Available in multiple colors to match the style of your system
- Overclocking overhead is limited by operating temperature. The unique design of the VENGEANCE LPX heat spreader optimally pulls heat away from the ICs and into your system’s cooling path, so you can push it harder
6. Storage: Crucial P3 Plus 1TB
In this case, we will use this Crucial storage since its read speed of 5000 MB/s is enough for our games to run fast, with precise load times and without any jerkiness, even the heaviest games, plus 1 TB of memory is very good to start in the world of Gaming.
- NVMe (PCIe Gen4 x4) technology with up to 5000MB/s sequential reads, random read/write 650K/800K IOPS
- Spacious storage up to 4TB
- Performs up to 43% faster than the fastest Gen3 NVMe SSDs
- Rated at MTTF greater than 1.5 million hours for extended longevity and reliability
- Backward compatibility with Gen3
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7. Power Supply: Corsair CX-M Series 650W
This configuration should have a maximum consumption between 510-550W so this Corsair power supply of 650W at 80% of its use would be more than fine, plus this is a semi-modular model designed to work with a low noise level, all that with an 80 plus bronze certification, all the necessary protections, and a 5-year warranty.
- Low-noise operation lets you focus more on the task at hand, whether it’s gaming or work. A rifle bearing fan ensures longer life than conventional bearings with less noise.
- Semi-modular cabling with Dual EPS12V connectors lets you connect only the cables you need for a clean build with easy cable management.
- Japanese capacitors deliver consistent and reliable power, rated up to 105 degree C.
- 80 PLUS Bronze certification guarantees more efficient power use and lower operating temperatures.
- Robust DC-DC conversion for plus3.3V and plus5V provides clean, consistent power to all components and peripherals.
And in this way, we could assemble an excellent team to play very fluidly in 4k, which being a Ryzen 7 would also serve us without any problem for productivity, content creation or even the world of Streaming, spending an approximate $1100 and leaving us a very good margin to choose a suitable case for this configuration.
