$5,000 USD build featuring Asus Maximus 11, EVGA z390 dark, Gigabyte Xtreme z390 – top choice for reliability.
$5,000 USD build featuring Asus Maximus 11, EVGA z390 dark, Gigabyte Xtreme z390 – top choice for reliability.
Alright, I'm getting close to finishing what I've started. I'm mostly using my phone to respond and post updates. It's hard to stay around much longer. Typing quickly can be tricky... I don't expect an update until around 2024-25 at the latest, maybe for something like PS5 Pro or PS6. From what I know, the PSU is incredibly efficient—it won't need a fan. Sorry about the GPU confusion.
As mentioned before, the CPU cooler doesn't care about the details. I'm building a custom setup, and the expenses include the cooler, pumps, radiator, tubing, and fittings. It's just an initial estimate—could be cheaper or more expensive, I'm not sure yet.
Do you have any insight into the reliability of gigabyte motherboards? I've noticed many negative reviews online. My local microcenter might carry one, so I could keep checking until I find a better option. But honestly, it's been a bit disappointing. The product page links to Amazon, but I'm still weighing my choices.
These seem to be seller problems (missing screws) and recognized Gigabyte issues (RGB software and BIOS concerns). They’re generally not worth the competition compared to others. Two points: 1. Are you really committed to Intel? I’m an Intel user myself, but at this price you might wait for the 3950X or opt for the 3900X if you can get something that actually helps your workload (I’d need bragging rights, but from a practical standpoint my 8c/16t CPU works just fine). 2. Why such a costly motherboard? Unless you’re doing extreme cooling like LN2, the Aorus Master is more than enough and costs about $200 less. EDIT: I’ve already covered #1.
There is a lot of overkill and overpriced parts in your build, like the 500$ 1600w power supply, are you trying to run a quad SLI setup? I would also consider waiting for the 3950X or the new threadrippers if you are willing to pay 5K to build a PC. PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/BYk9Gc CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 3.8 GHz 12-Core Processor ($499.99 @ Amazon) CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X62 Rev 2 98.17 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($140.99 @ B&H) Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair VIII Hero (WI-FI) ATX AM4 Motherboard ($379.99 @ Amazon) Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($169.99 @ Amazon) Storage: Samsung 970 Evo Plus 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($99.99 @ Amazon) Storage: Seagate BarraCuda Pro 8 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($305.41 @ Amazon) Video Card: Asus GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11 GB ROG Strix Gaming OC Video Card ($1279.99 @ Best Buy) Case: Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic Razer ATX Full Tower Case ($157.10 @ Amazon) Power Supply: Corsair RMx (2018) 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($124.99 @ Amazon) Total: $3158.44 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-11-06 21:09 EST-0500 Here is what an overkill PC look like
The comment seems questionable and warrants a fresh perspective.
Thanks for the thoughtful reply. I'm encountering similar problems with Gigabyte on various platforms like Reddit, Newegg, and Amazon. While it's accurate that either they or MSI offer the best VRMs, Buildzoid focuses heavily on Gigabyte products. I rely on his reviews but they often skip reliability details. Regarding the master, it lacks the I/O capacity I require. At my budget level, achieving similar performance with extra cards would make the Xtreme a solid option. For instance, the ASUS Thunderbolt expansion card for Z170 and Z990 boards seems to work well (though I'm not sure about Z390). https://www.microcenter.com/product/4669...therboards
I believe Buildzoid was invited to the Gigabyte factory in Taiwan, which explains his strong feelings about them. However, he might remain neutral in his reviews. Personally, I don't like Gigabyte's customer service—my experience was very bad once. You should also think about creating a custom loop.
Is there a tailored loop in place for that 500-something item? (Refers to CPU cooler.) A pretty unique configuration. Going back further, he’s been a gigabyte enthusiast since the beginning. Still, he’s quite skeptical about their offerings—though he appreciates them for many reasons. My main worry is dependability. I’m hoping to learn more about the 3950x, but at $800, I doubt it’ll justify the performance gains. This isn’t just a workstation; if it were, I’d be considering a thread ripper.