What should I optimize?
What should I optimize?
Hello, I’m planning to assemble a PC soon and here’s what I’m considering purchasing:
CPU: Intel i7-8700K
GPU: ASUS ROG-STRIX GTX1080TI-11G-GAMING
CPU Cooler: Corsair H115i PRO RGB water cooling
RAM: Corsair Vengeance RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4 4000 MHz
Motherboard: ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING
Power Supply: Corsair Platinum Series HX750i 750W
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO 500 GB 2.5 inch SSD
Monitor: Dell S2417DG 24 Inch TN Gaming Monitor (Black) – 1 ms, QHD 2560 x 1440 at 165 Hz, Nvidia G-Sync, DP/HDMI/USB
Case: Phanteks Evolv ATX Tempered Glass
I’m unsure about voltage settings or overclocking details, but I’d appreciate any advice. How should I approach overclocking the CPU?
Olympience:
I'll take a look at some lower W power supplies, thank you. What are your thoughts on my SSD? Should I opt for an NVMe instead?
In my opinion, NVMe drives are still too costly compared to the advantages of a regular SATA III SSD. I'd prefer a higher capacity SATA III SSD over a faster but lower-capacity NVMe drive.
Are you certain you want a 4000mhz RAM kit? What is its DRAM voltage in the XMP profile? Besides being quite costly and offering only marginal gains compared to a decent 3200mhz model, it will probably be challenging to get it functioning correctly. It’s unlikely to be as straightforward as simply enabling the XMP profile. I wouldn’t suggest a kit exceeding 3600mhz at 1.35v for a standard gaming PC; such high speeds are usually chosen by overclockers rather than those seeking a stable and dependable gaming system.
Hello, I plan to assemble a PC soon, specifically next week. Here’s what I’m considering purchasing: CPU: Intel i7-8700K GPU: ASUS ROG-STRIX GTX1080TI-11G-GAMING CPU Cooler: Corsair H115i PRO RGB water cooling RAM: Corsair Vengeance RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4 4000 MHz Motherboard: ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING Power Supply: Corsair Platinum Series HX750i 750W Storage: Samsung 850 EVO 500 GB 2.5 inch SSD Monitor: Dell S2417DG 24 Inch TN Gaming Monitor (Black) – 1 ms, QHD 2560 x 1440 at 165 Hz, Nvidia G-Sync, DP/HDMI/USB Case: Phanteks Evolv ATX Tempered Glass I’m seeking advice on potential adjustments or considerations. Also, I’d like guidance on how to overclock the CPU; I’m uncertain about the correct voltage settings. Any suggestions would be very helpful! I’m aiming for a strong setup overall. It seems like a solid configuration. You might want to opt for a more compact PSU unless you intend to run two GPUs, in which case 750 watts would suffice. For quality options between 550-650 watts from tiers 1 or 2, here’s a link: which should cover your needs well.
You're sure about choosing a 4000mhz RAM kit? What is its DRAM voltage in the XMP profile? It's quite costly and doesn't significantly improve real-world performance compared to a decent 3200mhz model. You might face difficulties getting it to work properly. It probably won't be as straightforward as just enabling the XMP profile. I wouldn't suggest kits faster than 3600mhz at 1.35v for a standard gaming PC. Such high speeds are usually reserved for overclocking enthusiasts, not those seeking a stable and reliable system.
The MB supports 4000mhz RAM. I'll investigate how it affects performance. Thanks for the feedback, let me know if you'd like any adjustments.
Olympience :
Dunlop0078 :
Are you certain you need a 4000mhz RAM kit? What is the DRAM voltage setting in the XMP profile? Besides being quite costly and offering only marginal gains compared to a decent 3200mhz model, it might be challenging to get it functioning correctly. It probably won’t be as straightforward as simply enabling the XMP profile. I wouldn’t suggest a kit exceeding 3600mhz at 1.35v for a standard gaming PC. Such high-speed kits are usually chosen by overclockers rather than those seeking a stable and dependable gaming machine.
Ok, the motherboard supports 4000mhz RAM. I’ll check how it affects performance. Thanks a lot for your reply, please let me know if you think there’s anything else to adjust.
clarkjd: olympience: Hello, I'm going to be building a PC hopefully next week, here is what I'm currently looking to buy: CPU: Intel i7-8700K GPU: ASUS ROG-STRIX GTX1080TI-11G-GAMING CPU COOLER: Corsair H115i PRO RGB water cooling RAM: Corsair Vengeance RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4 4000 MHz MOTHERBOARD: ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING PSU: Corsair Platinum Series HX750i 750W STORAGE: Samsung 850 EVO 500 GB 2.5 inch Solid State Drive MONITOR: Dell S2417DG 24 Inch TN Gaming Monitor (Black) (1 ms, QHD 2560 x 1440 at 165 Hz, Nvidia G-Sync, DP/HDMI/USB) CASE: Phanteks Evolv ATX Tempered Glass Is there anything you think I should change / look into? Also how should I overclock the CPU, I'm not really too sure what voltage I should be putting it at etc.. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated! I'm hoping to overclock the CPU Looks like a very solid build IMHO. You could save a little by going with a smaller PSU. Unless you are planning on running two GPUs, you don't need 750 watts. A good QUALITY 550-650 watt unit from tiers 1 or 2 here: would be more than enough Ok, I'll have a look into some lower W power supplies thank you. What do you think about my SSD? Should I go for an NVMe instead?
The mobo is capable of supporting 4000mhz, but as you mentioned, it's quite straightforward to install the kit and apply the XMP profile. You might need to adjust the timings for stability or even to start up properly. This setup isn't the best choice for a typical gaming PC, as it pushes the limits of your motherboard and CPU memory controller. Intel suggests keeping the DRAM voltage at no more than 1.35v for longevity, so this kit likely operates around 1.4-1.45v. This information is really helpful! It makes a big difference. I checked the RGB Corsair Vengeance 3200mhz, which lists a test voltage of 1.35V—seems reasonable. If I wanted to use 3200MHz RAM, would it be able to run at that speed without issues? I was hoping for better performance at lower frequencies, but I might have misunderstood my reasoning.
Olympience:
I'll take a look at some lower W power supplies, thank you. What are your thoughts on my SSD? Should I opt for an NVMe instead?
In my opinion, NVMe drives are still too costly compared to the advantages of a regular SATA III SSD. I'd prefer a higher capacity SATA III SSD over a faster but lower-capacity NVMe drive.