Choose between PCI Express 4.0 and PCI Express 3.0 based on your needs.

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noahsent
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02-09-2020, 03:32 PM

#11

I can explain the process used to identify which Z490 boards are compatible with Gen 4 versus those that are not.

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KawiianMili
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02-11-2020, 10:40 AM

#12

i linked a list. Spoiler This one.

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Zyrn
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02-27-2020, 02:46 PM

#13

That's a great question! I'm here to help you think through it. Could you share more details about what you're looking at together?

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Demorocks8
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03-08-2020, 10:23 PM

#14

What is the budget for the project?

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Unmigrate
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03-09-2020, 03:34 AM

#15

The cost is exactly what I can afford. I already own a 3080 and my power supply is purchased.

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Hooded_Master
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03-09-2020, 04:57 AM

#16

It's 1700 CAD excluding the GPU and power supply unit. That PSU is the power supply unit that provides electricity to your components.

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aloyark
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03-09-2020, 09:09 AM

#17

Check the PSU page at the provided link. Confirm the price is 1750 CAD before tax.

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Angel1112
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03-09-2020, 09:39 AM

#18

PCPartPicker list includes various components. A high-performance CPU is the Intel Core i7-10700K at 3.8 GHz with eight cores, priced around $518.75. Pair it with the Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU cooler for $109.95 from Amazon Canada. For the motherboard, the MSI MPG Z490 GAMING EDGE WIFI ATX LGA1200 costs $272.80, available from Vuugo. Memory options feature G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB DDR4-3600 CL16 at $104.99, and a Kingston A2000 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME SSD for $144.99 from Amazon Canada. Storage choices include a Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" drive at $69.99, and a Corsair 275R Airflow ATX case for $109.99. Prices encompass shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts, bringing the total to $1331.46. Alternatives such as the 10600k offer better drives, while cases like the D15 or Nhu12s provide solid options. For AIO needs, the Arctic Freezer II is a strong pick, and for boards, consider the Aorus Elite, Vision G, or Tomahawk.

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aquadio
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03-09-2020, 05:09 PM

#19

Considering long-term performance, a 10700k seems more suitable for sustained use compared to the 3900x. Prioritizing AMD offers more cores, which can benefit multitasking and future upgrades.

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Ward12
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03-10-2020, 01:15 AM

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Intel currently leads in gaming performance, and future upgrades aren<|pad|> can't predict the future, but presently the 10700K offers better speed for games.