First time Building a gaming PC
First time Building a gaming PC
Intel Core i7-9700K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor $369.99
ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 72.8 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler $86.00
Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) ATX LGA1151 Motherboard $279.97
G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32 GB (4 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory $203.99
Seagate Barracuda 3 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $155.18
Samsung 970 Evo 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive $168.99
Asus GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8 GB STRIX GAMING Advanced Video Card $584.99
be quiet! Dark Base 700 ATX Mid Tower Case $189.90
Corsair RMx (2018) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply $129.99
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit $139.99
Total: $2308.99
Gaming CPUs are generally less powerful than GPUs, but a high-end GPU can more than compensate for this difference. I replaced the case with a cheaper one as it’s not needed for an air-cooled system. The motherboard is significantly cheaper and doesn't make much of a difference unless overclocking (which isn’t worth it on 3rd gen Ryzen or even Intel). A tower cooler is included because stock coolers can be noisy and run hotter, but they work fine if you want to save money. RAM is 3600MHz since Ryzen prefers fast memory, and 16GB is sufficient for gaming. Storage is only 1TB as it’s more than enough. The operating system is Windows 10 Home because Pro doesn't offer significant benefits compared to Home, mainly adding office functionality like remote desktop. The PSU is 650W, which is adequate for the system.
The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is a powerful processor ideal for gaming and content creation, offering eight cores and 3.6 GHz base clock speed. Pairing it with a Gigabyte X570 AORUS PRO WIFI motherboard ensures compatibility and supports advanced features like Wi-Fi. 32GB of G.Skill Trident Z Neo DDR4-3600 memory provides ample bandwidth for demanding applications, while the ADATA XPG SX8200 Pro and Sabrent Rocket Q SSDs deliver blazing-fast storage speeds. A GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER graphics card ensures stunning visuals, and a Fractal Design Define R6 case offers excellent airflow and build quality. The system is powered by a reliable SeaSonic FOCUS power supply. To complete the build, a Microsoft Windows 10 Home OS is included. This configuration represents a solid investment for high-performance computing, offering a balance of speed, storage, and graphical capabilities. Consider opting for 16GB RAM instead of 32GB to potentially save money while still providing excellent performance for many users.