Complete Desktop Setup for Gaming and Broadcasting
Complete Desktop Setup for Gaming and Broadcasting
Hello everyone,
I’m planning to construct a new computer system and anticipate completing the purchase within the next six months, financing it through savings and work.
My intended budget is between $1,000 and $2,000 for a mid-to-high end gaming and streaming setup.
Here’s how I plan to use the system, prioritized: Gaming (specifically titles such as Anthem, Division 2, Destiny 2), streaming on Twitch simultaneously, and creating video tutorials related to these games.
I haven’t yet decided whether or not to buy a monitor; I intend to acquire one in the future.
This will be a completely new build from scratch.
I do require an operating system.
I don’t have a specific website preference for purchasing components; I'll select the vendor offering the best value.
My location is Richmond, Virginia, USA.
I don’t have any brand loyalty when it comes to hardware choices.
Overclocking is a possibility.
I intend to utilize SLI or Crossfire graphics card technology.
My current monitor resolution is 22.5 inches.
This will be my initial computer build, and I’d appreciate any feedback on potential areas where I could have found better value regarding component selection. I've used PCPartPicker to ensure compatibility between all parts.
Any and all suggestions are welcome!
CPU: Intel Core i7-9700k (3.6 GHz, 8 Cores)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
Motherboard: Asus Prime Z390-A
Memory: G.Skill Aegis 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-2133
Storage: Samsung 860 EVO 500GB SSD
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB HDD
GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC Gaming ACX 3.0
Case: Corsair spec-omega RGB ATX Mid Tower
PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 750W 80+ Gold
OS: Windows 10
PCPartPicker Link: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/DmT8kd
PC Part Picker component list:
Cost analysis by retailer:
Processor:
Intel - Core i7-9700K 3.6 GHz Octa-Core Processor
($399.89 at Amazon)
CPU Cooling:
CRYORIG - H5 Universal 65 CFM CPU Cooler
($69.89 at OutletPC)
Motherboard:
Asus - PRIME Z390-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
($174.89 at OutletPC)
Memory:
Corsair - Vengeance RGB Pro 16 GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 RAM
($129.99 at Newegg)
Storage:
Samsung - 860 Evo 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
($72.00 at B&H)
Storage:
Seagate - Barracuda 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hard Drive
($59.89 at OutletPC)
Graphics Card:
EVGA - GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition Video Card
The 212 EVO cooling system is insufficient for a 9700k processor.
I apologize; it took me some time to locate this discussion. Please disregard the private message I previously sent.
Thank you for alerting me to the cooling issue; I will begin searching for a replacement. Do you have any suggestions? Are there any other considerations I should take into account?
Considering 32 gigabytes of RAM would provide adequate memory for simultaneously streaming and playing games. Reducing this amount if possible while maintaining satisfactory performance would be highly desirable.
Here’s a revised list of components for a PC build:
Processor:
Intel Core i7-9700K – 3.6 GHz Octa-Core Processor ($399.89 from Amazon)
Cooler:
CRYORIG H5 – Universal 65 CFM CPU Cooler ($69.89 from OutletPC)
Motherboard:
Asus PRIME Z390-A – ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($174.89 from OutletPC)
Memory:
Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro – 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 RAM ($129.99 from Newegg)
Storage:
Samsung 860 Evo – 500 GB 2.5” Solid State Drive ($72.00 from B&H)
Storage:
Seagate Barracuda – 2 TB 3.5” 7200 RPM Hard Drive ($59.89 from OutletPC)
Graphics Card:
EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 – 8 GB SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition ($314.99 from B&H)
Case:
Corsair SPEC-OMEGA RGB – ATX Mid Tower Case ($136.45 from Amazon)
Power Supply:
EVGA SuperNOVA G2 – 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX ($39.99 from B&H)
Operating System:
Microsoft Windows 10 Home – OEM 64-bit ($98.89 from OutletPC)
Estimated Total: $1496.87
This price covers shipping, applicable taxes, and any available promotions.
Generated by PCPartPicker on 2019-01-03 at 18:38 EST-0500
Let’s consider an all-in-one liquid cooler for your processor, such as the Corsair H115i Pro. I’d also consider a 2080 graphics card, unless a 1080 Ti is available.
I don’t have much experience with CPU coolers, so I'll research that further. My reasoning for the 1070 is that it’s likely a good mid-range option for 1440p gaming, allowing me to play games at high or ultra settings at 1080p without significant frame drops.
I was initially leaning towards this choice, but if you believe it’s something I should reconsider for potential future upgrades, I'm open to exploring other options.
PC Part Picker Component List:
Processor:
Intel Core i7-9700K 3.6 GHz Octa-Core Processor – Priced at $399.89 from Amazon.
Cooler:
CRYORIG H5 Universal 65 CFM CPU Cooler – Costing $69.89 from OutletPC.
Mainboard:
Asus PRIME Z390-A ATX Motherboard – Available for $174.89 from OutletPC.
Memory:
Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 – $129.99 from Newegg.
Storage:
Samsung 860 Evo 500 GB 2.5” Solid State Drive – $72.00 from B&H.
Storage:
Seagate Barracuda 2 TB 3.5” 7200RPM Hard Drive – $59.89 from OutletPC.
Graphics Card:
EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition – $314.99 from B&H.
Case:
Corsair SPEC-OMEGA RGB ATX Mid Tower Case – $136.45 from Amazon.
Power Supply:
EVGA SuperNOVA G2 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX – $39.99 from B&H.
Operating System:
Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit – $98.89 from OutletPC.
Total Cost:
$1496.87
This total includes all shipping, taxes, and promotional offers.
Generated by PCPartPicker on January 3, 2019, at 6:38 PM EST-0500.
It seems like a substantial amount of RAM may have been excessive for your needs.