It's been about 8 years since I built a new rig so I wanted to run by my picks to ensure I wasn't overlooking anything crucial. Answered the questionnaire below.
1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing. Gaming mostly with some light spreadsheet
2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread ~USD 1,800 range
3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from. USA
4. IF you're buying parts OUTSIDE the US, please post a link to the vendor you'll be buying from.
We can't be expected to scour the internet on your behalf, chasing down deals in your specific country... Again, help us, help YOU.
5. IF YOU have a brand preference. That means, are you an Intel-Fanboy, AMD-Fanboy, ATI-Fanboy, nVidia-Fanboy, Seagate-Fanboy, WD-Fanboy, etc. INTEL and Nvidia preference
6. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts, and if so, what those parts are. Existing monitor, keyboard and mouse.
7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at default speeds. No plans to OC, prefer to build a rig that will handle the games I plan to play.
8. What resolution, not monitor size, will you be using? 1080p or higher
9. WHEN do you plan to build it? Near future unless there is a strong reason to wait.
Note that it is usually not cost or time effective to choose your build more than a month before you actually plan to be using it.
10. Do you need to purchase any software to go with the system, such as Windows or Blu Ray playback software?Just the OS
List of parts below I am considering. Looking for opinions on the case and in regards to airflow, do I need to buy more fans to ensure proper cooling. Are there other cases I should be considering around that price? Also the GPU manufacturer, any stand out as particularly remarkable? MSI also has a great rep for reliable products. I don't mind sacrificing a bit of performance for stability. Lastly, does the storage option make sense? I am still using the older SSD drives with what I consider quick boot up times but I may be behind the times. Appreciate your time and thanks in advance for your feedback.
CPU - Intel Core i7-9700K - $360
Mobo - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS Pro mobo - $190
CPU fan - Noctua NH-U14S w/ NF-A15 140mm Fan
Memory - Corsair Vengence RGB Pro 16GB - $100
GPU - Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Super - Undecided on manufacturers, still waiting to read reviews but leaning towards Asus due to positive prior experience.
SSD - ADATA XPG SX8200 1TB 3D Nand NVMe Gen3x4 PCIe - $150
Power Supply - EVGA SuperNova 750 G3 80 Plus Gold 750W, Fully Modular Power Supply - $138
OS - MS OS Windows 10 Home - $127
Case - Cooler Master Masterbox MB530P ATX Mid-Tower - $103
1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing. Gaming mostly with some light spreadsheet
2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread ~USD 1,800 range
3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from. USA
4. IF you're buying parts OUTSIDE the US, please post a link to the vendor you'll be buying from.
We can't be expected to scour the internet on your behalf, chasing down deals in your specific country... Again, help us, help YOU.
5. IF YOU have a brand preference. That means, are you an Intel-Fanboy, AMD-Fanboy, ATI-Fanboy, nVidia-Fanboy, Seagate-Fanboy, WD-Fanboy, etc. INTEL and Nvidia preference
6. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts, and if so, what those parts are. Existing monitor, keyboard and mouse.
7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at default speeds. No plans to OC, prefer to build a rig that will handle the games I plan to play.
8. What resolution, not monitor size, will you be using? 1080p or higher
9. WHEN do you plan to build it? Near future unless there is a strong reason to wait.
Note that it is usually not cost or time effective to choose your build more than a month before you actually plan to be using it.
10. Do you need to purchase any software to go with the system, such as Windows or Blu Ray playback software?Just the OS
List of parts below I am considering. Looking for opinions on the case and in regards to airflow, do I need to buy more fans to ensure proper cooling. Are there other cases I should be considering around that price? Also the GPU manufacturer, any stand out as particularly remarkable? MSI also has a great rep for reliable products. I don't mind sacrificing a bit of performance for stability. Lastly, does the storage option make sense? I am still using the older SSD drives with what I consider quick boot up times but I may be behind the times. Appreciate your time and thanks in advance for your feedback.
CPU - Intel Core i7-9700K - $360
Mobo - Gigabyte Z390 AORUS Pro mobo - $190
CPU fan - Noctua NH-U14S w/ NF-A15 140mm Fan
Memory - Corsair Vengence RGB Pro 16GB - $100
GPU - Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Super - Undecided on manufacturers, still waiting to read reviews but leaning towards Asus due to positive prior experience.
SSD - ADATA XPG SX8200 1TB 3D Nand NVMe Gen3x4 PCIe - $150
Power Supply - EVGA SuperNova 750 G3 80 Plus Gold 750W, Fully Modular Power Supply - $138
OS - MS OS Windows 10 Home - $127
Case - Cooler Master Masterbox MB530P ATX Mid-Tower - $103
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