New 2019 Build after 6 years

[LOUISSSSS]

What do you guys think of this new build for gaming / browsing?
I plan to play CS GO @ 2k (probably upgrade to 4k when its affordable) @ max settings

Case: Fractal Design Node 804 Black Window Aluminum/Steel MATX Cube Computer Case
MB: GIGABYTE Z390 M GAMING LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z390 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
CPU: Intel Core i7-8700 Coffee Lake 6-Core 3.2 GHz (4.6 GHz Turbo) LGA 1151 (300 Series) 65W BX80684I78700 Desktop Processor Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video: MSI Radeon RX 570 DirectX 12 RX 570 ARMOR MK2 8G OC 8GB 256-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 2400 (PC4 19200) Desktop Memory Model F4-2400C15D-32GVR
Monitor: LG IPS 2k resolution 75hz

I plan to reuse:
Noctua DH14 (where can i find new mounting brackets since i'm currently using 1150 socket and the new setup is 1151 socket?)
Samsung 840 SSD (from 2013)
PC Power & Cooling 610 Silencer PS (from around 2009)

 

[VirtualLarry]

If you are interested in high-FPS gaming, I would invest in faster DDR4 RAM, something 3200 or faster.

 

[LOUISSSSS]

If you are interested in high-FPS gaming, I would invest in faster DDR4 RAM, something 3200 or faster.

I'm only going to play CSGO, and i'm happy with 100-200 fps @ 2k Res. Do you think the CPU, GPU, RAM combo above will work?

 

[deustroop]

I suggest you consider a new psu. 9 yrs is long in the tooth for most such units and even though I know not the 610 in particular, i would replace it. And I guess you forgot to mention a back up plan ? A one drive system is ripe for system crashes without recourse when there is no back up. So think about the 6 yr old 840 holding a Macrium generated clone or image of your spanking new NVMe M2 ssd running a new 10 install.
Just saying.

 

[Campy]

Consider a 144Hz monitor if you're going to be playing mainly CSGO, and get a new PSU.

You should be able to use your D14 without issue since afaik all 115x sockets have the same cooler mounting.

 

[LOUISSSSS]

Consider a 144Hz monitor if you're going to be playing mainly CSGO, and get a new PSU.

You should be able to use your D14 without issue since afaik all 115x sockets have the same cooler mounting.

I'd love a 144hz monitor, but not willing to sacrifice good color and viewing angles of the IPS panel (absolutely hated the TN panel i had) and unsure if there are any 144hz IPS panels in high resolution under $300.

I've definitely thrown away all old mounting hardware of the dh14, do you think i can use the same mounting hardware + new thermal paste for the new LGA1151 MBs?

I suggest you consider a new psu. 9 yrs is long in the tooth for most such units and even though I know not the 610 in particular, i would replace it. And I guess you forgot to mention a back up plan ? A one drive system is ripe for system crashes without recourse when there is no back up. So think about the 6 yr old 840 holding a Macrium generated clone or image of your spanking new NVMe M2 ssd running a new 10 install.
Just saying.

yea

Yea i'lld definitely consider that. I'm currently using Windows 10 Pro. I haven't re-formatted in a while, can anyone give me a rundown of how i can re-install this Windows 10 Pro w/ my current CD Key on a new HD?

 

[BoomerD]

I'd love a 144hz monitor, but not willing to sacrifice good color and viewing angles of the IPS panel (absolutely hated the TN panel i had) and unsure if there are any 144hz IPS panels in high resolution under $300.

I've definitely thrown away all old mounting hardware of the dh14, do you think i can use the same mounting hardware + new thermal paste for the new LGA1151 MBs?


yea

Yea i'lld definitely consider that. I'm currently using Windows 10 Pro. I haven't re-formatted in a while, can anyone give me a rundown of how i can re-install this Windows 10 Pro w/ my current CD Key on a new HD?

You should be able to contact Noctua for mounting hardware if it's needed. They're pretty good about providing it when needed. Noctua says the NH-D14 will fit the 1151 socket.
https://noctua.at/en/products/discontinued-products/nh-d14

 

[AnnoyedGrunt]

How badly do you need 32 GB of memory? I just built a system with 16 GB and it is currently using less than 8.

You might drop down to 16 GB (maybe up the speed to 3200, although I don't think intel CPU's are too sensitive), and spend the difference on a better video card. Especially if you plan on going to 4K at some point. The RX570 seems a bit weak for the higher resolutions you are talking about.

-AG

 

[LOUISSSSS]

d it is currently using less than 8.

yea i'll drop it down to 16gb RAM, maybe budget a bit more for the GPU

i've been an AMD fan my whole life, but does NV pretty much dominate AMD in performance per dollar now or are they just better but also proportionately more expensive?

 

[deustroop]

Yea i'lld definitely consider that. I'm currently using Windows 10 Pro. I haven't re-formatted in a while, can anyone give me a rundown of how i can re-install this Windows 10 Pro w/ my current CD Key on a new HD?

First install the new components including the new drive and ensure they turn on. Then put the OS on the new drive.

The simple way to get a new drive running is to clone the current OS disk to the new drive. Of course that would recreate old issues on the new drive if there are any. And if the new components are dissimilar from the old, a clone may not boot the new ones. I use Macrium Reflect Free Version . Here is an FAQ on a clone operation.

http://knowledgebase.macrium.com/display/KNOW/Cloning+a+disk

There are advantages to a new install that compensate for the extra hassle and I've suggested a few steps below on installation . The main thing here would be that you have only the new drive attached when you install windows. Detach the 840.

The second thought is to maintain your activation status ( I assume the 840 system is activated). Activation disappears when the main board changes . To maintain activation in light of a new board often requires that you first associate your current system with your MS account. So get an MS account . Then when the new board goes online
you should be able to transfer the activation through the account. But there is also a troubleshooter app to help the transfer if the account transfer fubars and a phone call to MS is available as well. Activation is the only likely issue to deal with.

So install the new components and decide whether to clone or reinstall. I suggest a reinstall where all equipment is new. Collect all the drivers and apps you will want and keep them handy and detach the 840 before you start. Once the new OS works , and you reattach the 840, you will have a dual boot arrangement. Some like that setup, some will wipe the 840 and just use it for storage /back up purposes. I do both.

The steps I have followed to install windows look like this.

Create an up to date USB install media as outlined here:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/software-download/windows10

Then disconnect or disable all hdd /ssd drives but the one where you will install windows.

Insert the USB media tool, with the windows install files, into the board. Next startup and go to the board setup and ensure the board is configured to use UEFI boot settings, CSM is disabled and SATA mode set to AHCI.

On the motherboard boot device menu, select the command that identifies both the firmware mode and the device. For example, select UEFI: USB Drive or Windows Boot Manager: USB and list that device in the first boot slot on the board.

Reboot. Install begins.

When choosing an installation type, select Custom. On new disks, the drive will show a single area of unallocated space. If there are partitions, select each one and then "delete".

Select the unallocated space and click Next. Windows detects that the PC was booted into UEFI mode, partitions the drive using the GPT and begins the installation.

NOTE: Any data on the drive will be lost.