Does this configuration work well/does it function together effectively?
Does this configuration work well/does it function together effectively?
I’m planning this computer setup:
https://pcpartpicker.com/user/SizedMouse9/saved/H7RnnQ
I’m aiming for an Intel processor, accompanied by a GTX 1080, RTX 2070, or RTX 2080 graphics card, along with 32GB of RAM and a 1TB solid-state drive for storage (my existing hard drive will be used currently). I require sufficient performance for gaming – titles such as Rainbow Six Siege, PlayerUnknown's Battleground, Escape from Tarkov, and Black Ops 4 (with future games like Anthem, Mortal Kombat 11, and Dying Light 2), as well as the ability to record, edit video, and stream content. My target budget is between $2000 and $2500, though I’m flexible.
Additional considerations:
-This will be my initial custom build – a friend may assist with assembly, so I’d appreciate recommendations that avoid complex configurations requiring significant maintenance or advanced expertise (like elaborate liquid cooling systems).
-I’m open to spending an extra $50-$100 to incorporate aesthetic elements such as lighting and RGB, although this isn't a primary concern; the case itself is not critical to me, but I would prefer a larger size. I’m unfamiliar with desktop dimensions, but a full tower configuration seems appealing.
-The motherboard is not a top priority, but it should include at least five to six USB ports, an Ethernet connection, ATX compatibility, and sufficient slots for all my components.
-Graphics Card: Ideally should include at least one or two HDMI ports (suitable for my current monitor) and one or two DisplayPorts (compatible with any future monitors).
-CPU Cooling: Primarily focused on adequate cooling, sufficient to maintain temperatures below 80-85°F in my Texas home (where the average summer temperature is typically around 76°F).
This configuration has a couple of significant drawbacks: the power supply is substandard, and the cooling solution isn't robust enough for pushing a 9700K to its limits. Here’s a recommended build, adhering to your requested black and red aesthetic and budget:
PCPartPicker Build List:
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Cost Breakdown by Vendor
Processor:
AMD – Ryzen 7 2700X with a 3.7 GHz clock speed and eight cores
($304.99 from Amazon)
Motherboard:
MSI – X470 GAMING PLUS ATX Motherboard
($138.78 from OutletPC)
Memory:
Corsair – Vengeance LED 32 GB (two 16 GB modules) DDR4-3200
($259.99 from Newegg)
Storage:
Samsung – 860 Evo 1 TB 2.5” Solid State Drive
($147.00 from Amazon)
Graphics Card:
PowerColor – Radeon RX Vega 64 with 8 GB of VRAM
($399.99 from Newegg)
Case:
NZXT – H500 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case
($69.99 from B&H)
Power Supply:
EVGA – SuperNOVA G2 750 W, 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
($59.99 from B&H)
Monitor:
Dell – S2719DGF 27.0” 2560x1440 resolution, 155 Hz Monitor
($341.75 from Amazon)
Total: $1722.48
Prices include shipping, taxes, and any applicable discounts as shown at the time of generation. This list was created using PCPartPicker on 2019-01-02 at 11:04 EST-0500.
The RX Vega 64 offers comparable performance to a 1080 and, combined with a FreeSync monitor, minimizes screen tearing.
Here’s a revised list of components based on my research:
Processor:
Intel Core i7-8700K – 3.7 GHz, 6-Core
($369.89 from B&H)
Cooler:
Noctua NH-D15 – 82.5 CFM Cooling System
($89.95 from Amazon)
Motherboard:
ASRock Z390 Extreme4 – ATX LGA1151 Board
($173.88 from OutletPC)
Memory:
G.Skill Trident Z RGB – 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3000 RAM
($234.99 from Newegg)
Storage:
Samsung 860 Evo – 1 TB 2.5" SSD
($147.00 from Amazon)
Graphics Card:
EVGA GeForce RTX 2070 – 8 GB Black Card
($499.99 from B&H)
Case:
NZXT H500 – Black/Blue ATX Mid-Tower Case
($69.99 from Amazon)
Power Supply:
EVGA SuperNOVA G2 – 750 W, 80+ Gold Certified Modular ATX PSU
($59.99 from B&H)
Monitor:
Asus ROG SWIFT PG278QR – 27.0" 2560x1440, 165 Hz Monitor
($545.89 from SuperBiiz)
Total Cost: $2191.57
*This total includes all associated shipping charges, taxes, and any available discounts.*
This list was created using PCPartPicker on January 2nd, 2019 at 11:10 EST-0500. The i7-8700K offers 12 threads, providing an advantage over the 9700K’s 8 threads when performing demanding tasks like multitasking or video editing.
thank you, this appears to be a promising configuration – I’m leaning towards proceeding with it.
component details:
cpu:
intel - core i7-8700k 3.7 ghz 6-core processor
($369.89 at b&h)
cpu cooler:
noctua - nh-d15 82.5 cfm cpu cooler
($89.95 at amazon)
motherboard:
asrock - z390 extreme4 atx lga1151 motherboard
($173.88 at outletpc)
memory:
g.skill - trident z rgb 32 gb (2 x 16 gb) ddr4-3000 memory
($234.99 at newegg)
storage:
samsung - 860 evo 1 tb 2.5” solid state drive
($147.00 at amazon)
video card:
evga - geforce rt2070 8 gb black video card
($499.99 at b&h)
case:
nzxt - h500 (black/blue) atx mid tower case
($69.99 at amazon)
power supply:
evga - supernova g2 750 w 80+ gold certified fully-modular atx power supply
($59.99 at b&h)
monitor:
asus - rog swift pg278qr 27.0” 2560x1440 165 hz monitor
($545.89 at superbiiz)
total:
$2191.57
all prices include shipping, applicable taxes, and promotional offers where available.
generated by pcpartpicker 2019-01-02 11:10 est-0500
the i7-8700k offers 12 processing threads, which represents an advantage over the i7-9700k’s 8 threads when it comes to simultaneous tasks and creative workflows like video editing.