F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop No, there are no suggested modifications to the configuration.

No, there are no suggested modifications to the configuration.

No, there are no suggested modifications to the configuration.

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Lord_Foxtrot
Senior Member
408
03-16-2021, 10:39 PM
#1
Hello, I need some suggestions for adjustments to this setup. I don't play games and mainly use the PC for virtual machines, testing software, and programming. The budget is about 1500 USD for the computer only, and I have two monitors. My system includes an Intel Ultra 7 265K, ASUS Prime 5060 8GB, Gigabyte Z890 Gaming Wi-Fi 6, Samsung 990 Pro 1TB, ASUS TUF 360mm AIO, Lexar Ares 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6400MHz, Corsair RM750X, and a Cougar Uniface RGB case. Thanks ahead!
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Lord_Foxtrot
03-16-2021, 10:39 PM #1

Hello, I need some suggestions for adjustments to this setup. I don't play games and mainly use the PC for virtual machines, testing software, and programming. The budget is about 1500 USD for the computer only, and I have two monitors. My system includes an Intel Ultra 7 265K, ASUS Prime 5060 8GB, Gigabyte Z890 Gaming Wi-Fi 6, Samsung 990 Pro 1TB, ASUS TUF 360mm AIO, Lexar Ares 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6400MHz, Corsair RM750X, and a Cougar Uniface RGB case. Thanks ahead!

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GGCanadian
Junior Member
6
03-22-2021, 02:25 AM
#2
Hello, here are some suggestions for adjustments to your setup. As a computer engineering student focusing on virtual machines and testing, you might prioritize performance over gaming. Your current build includes a strong configuration but could benefit from optimizations. The Intel i7-2650K is solid, but upgrading to an i7 or i9 would improve multitasking. Consider adding more RAM if you plan heavy workloads. For storage, the NVMe SSDs are good; you might explore a faster SATA drive for better speed. Monitor your budget and check local availability in Egypt for any price variations. Let me know if you need further details!
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GGCanadian
03-22-2021, 02:25 AM #2

Hello, here are some suggestions for adjustments to your setup. As a computer engineering student focusing on virtual machines and testing, you might prioritize performance over gaming. Your current build includes a strong configuration but could benefit from optimizations. The Intel i7-2650K is solid, but upgrading to an i7 or i9 would improve multitasking. Consider adding more RAM if you plan heavy workloads. For storage, the NVMe SSDs are good; you might explore a faster SATA drive for better speed. Monitor your budget and check local availability in Egypt for any price variations. Let me know if you need further details!

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Luiisss
Member
164
03-30-2021, 05:12 AM
#3
If you're not playing games, consider a more affordable GPU instead. Boost your RAM and storage for virtual machines. There are also some reported problems with Z890 motherboards—they're brand new and still need BIOS updates to fix the issues.
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Luiisss
03-30-2021, 05:12 AM #3

If you're not playing games, consider a more affordable GPU instead. Boost your RAM and storage for virtual machines. There are also some reported problems with Z890 motherboards—they're brand new and still need BIOS updates to fix the issues.

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SpakmenRus2012
Member
232
03-30-2021, 03:52 PM
#4
I didn’t realize anything about the Z890 boards, but thank you. I usually don’t play around with storage, so I’m planning to add more later. I’ll also consider 48 or even 64 GB RAM. Appreciate the help!
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SpakmenRus2012
03-30-2021, 03:52 PM #4

I didn’t realize anything about the Z890 boards, but thank you. I usually don’t play around with storage, so I’m planning to add more later. I’ll also consider 48 or even 64 GB RAM. Appreciate the help!