MSI Mystic Light settings for optimal lighting effects.
MSI Mystic Light settings for optimal lighting effects.
Hello, I wish to create a new build fully compatible with MSI Mystic Light, targeting an Intel Core i9-9900K and an MSI GeForce RTX 2080Ti Gaming X Trio. I require assistance selecting the remaining components and note that I do not have a predetermined budget.
Intel Core i9-9900K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor ($523.89 @ B&H), Fractal Design Celsius S36 Blackout 87.6 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($131.99 @ Amazon), MSI MAG Z390 TOMAHAWK ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($156.00 @ Amazon), Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($77.99 @ Best Buy), Intel 660p Series 2.048 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($229.95 @ B&H), Toshiba X300 4 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($109.98 @ Walmart), MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11 GB VENTUS OC Video Card
The 9900K is excessively costly compared to the R7-3700X, offering only a marginal increase in frames per second at 1080p with a 2080Ti, while the R7 excels across all other benchmarks from Cinebench to Chrome. Intel currently faces unfavorable circumstances: production challenges maintain high prices, their architecture has been constrained since the 7000-series, and AMD's chips provide superior performance for lower prices.
AMD has recently demonstrated significant success with its CPUs and motherboards. The company is expected to release powerful “big Navi” GPUs later this year, aiming to challenge Nvidia and disrupt the market.
Intel Core i9-9900K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor ($523.89 @ B&H), Fractal Design Celsius S36 Blackout Liquid CPU Cooler ($131.99 @ Amazon), MSI MAG Z390 TOMAHAWK ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($156.00 @ Amazon), Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($77.99 @ Best Buy), Intel 660p Series 2.048 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($229.95 @ B&H), Toshiba X300 4 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($109.98 @ Walmart), MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11 GB VENTUS OC Video Card ($1089.99 @ Walmart), MSI MPG SEKIRA 500X ATX Mid Tower Case ($241.22 @ Amazon), SeaSonic FOCUS Plus Gold 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($159.99 @ B&H), MSI Vigor GK60 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($69.98 @ Amazon), MSI Clutch GM11 Wired Optical Mouse ($30.98 @ Walmart). Total: $2821.96 (Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available). The 9900K will consume up to 480W under gaming load, necessitating top-tier components including a high-quality motherboard, liquid cooling, and a high-wattage PSU. A case with extensive fans was also selected. Anything less would pose a significant risk to the 9900K, comparable to the performance of the older AMD FX-9590.