Computer Assembly Guidance for an $1,300 Expenditure
Computer Assembly Guidance for an $1,300 Expenditure
Greetings everyone, this message is being sent to you via a mobile device – please pardon any formatting issues. I reviewed the recent announcement regarding new releases.
My budget is approximately $1,300 USD. I’m aiming to construct a system suitable for 2019 usage, with the goal of running Borderlands 3 at ultra settings and maintaining roughly 144 frames per second on a 1080p display.
I’m not interested in 4K resolution and I'm a complete novice when it comes to overclocking. This is my second PC build ever. I’m hoping to utilize an Intel processor paired with a 2070 graphics card, and I’d like to select a non-K processor that will perform well with the stock cooler. My research has been unsuccessful in finding a suitable match, and I’m also interested in incorporating an SSD. My current PC experiences slow loading times in games, particularly frustrating when playing PUBG due to repeated delays in appearing at the drop zone.
Essentially, I'm seeking a build featuring an Intel processor (non-K) with adequate cooling, an SSD for the operating system and a few frequently played games, and a 2070 graphics card. The PC will primarily be used for gaming, and I possess a 144Hz Asus monitor. My location is Michigan, with no preference regarding where to purchase components. I built my initial PC after visiting Microcenter due to its proximity.
Thank you in advance for your assistance and guidance.
Processor:
Intel - Core i5-9600K 3.7 GHz Six-Core Processor
($244.99 at Newegg Business)
Cooling System:
Cooler Master - MasterLiquid ML240L RGB 66.7 CFM Liquid Cooler for CPUs
($69.89 at OutletPC)
Motherboard:
ASRock - Z390 Pro4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
($118.98 at Newegg)
Memory:
Team - Vulcan 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 RAM
($89.99 at Newegg)
Storage:
Kingston - A400 240 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
($33.99 at Newegg)
Storage:
Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hard Drive
($44.89 at OutletPC)
Graphics Card:
MSI - GeForce RTX 2070 with 8 GB of VRAM
Processor:
Intel - Core i5-9600K 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor
($244.99 at Newegg Business)
CPU Cooler:
Cooler Master - ML240L RGB 66.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
($69.89 at OutletPC)
Motherboard:
ASRock - Z390 Pro4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
($118.98 at Newegg)
Memory:
Team - Vulcan 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory
($89.99 at Newegg)
Storage:
Kingston - A400 240 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
($33.99 at Newegg)
Storage:
Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
($44.89 at OutletPC)
Graphics Card:
MSI - GeForce RTX 2070 8 GB Video Card
($479.99 at Newegg)
Case:
NZXT - H500 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case
($69.99 at Amazon)
Power Supply:
EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
($59.89 at OutletPC)
Total:
$1212.60
This total includes all shipping, taxes, and any available discounts.
*The most affordable components were selected based on specifications.
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-01-30 14:23 EST-0500
I suggest considering a CPU that supports overclocking for potential future performance enhancements. If you don’t intend to overclock, the Intel i5-8400 is an alternative option.
Could there be performance limitations with the 8400 processor? And, considering it’s a non-K model, will the included cooler provide adequate cooling?
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