[SOLVED] $2000ish Gaming Build Advice

[wildchicken]

Hi Everyone,

I am a long time lurker and reader of this forum and really appreciate all of the advice everyone gives. I recently decided its time for a new comp since my current computer is about 8 years old (i5-2500k with nvidia 1070). I am interested in primarily gaming with some VR gaming. Thank you in advance!

Approximate Purchase Date: within the next month
Budget Range: 2k to 2.5k USD

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Games....light web surfing

Are you buying a monitor: Yes

Do you need to buy OS: Yes - I still have Windows 7 so probably time to get to 10
Please note that if you're using an OEM license of Windows, you will need a new one when buying a new motherboard.

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: any is fine

Location: Denver, CO USA

Parts Preferences: I am leaning toward Intel. I would also love a 2080 GPU

Overclocking: Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: no

Your Monitor Resolution: 1440p not sure if I want 4k yet. Maybe at 144hz

Additional Comments: RGB for the case would be fun but not required

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: As much as possible I would prefer to play as many games as possible at fast settings for as long as I can (who doesnt....)

 

[bmockeg]

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i9-9900K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor ($471.99 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360R RGB 66.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z Neo 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Intel 660p Series 2.048 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($204.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8 GB GAMING X TRIO Video Card ($749.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ Adorama)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx (2018) 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer XG270HU 27.0" 2560x1440 144 Hz Monitor ($304.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $2541.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-11-22 01:59 EST-0500

You should be able to use your windows 7 key for windows 10.

 

[wildchicken]

Thank you! This looks very good!

 

[LordVile]

Boop:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/WCsNPn

 

[g-unit1111]

Here's what I would suggest:

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor ($326.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H115i RGB PLATINUM 97 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte X570 AORUS ELITE WIFI ATX AM4 Motherboard ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32 GB (4 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Intel 660p Series 1.02 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($97.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Intel 660p Series 1.02 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($97.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8 GB BLACK GAMING Video Card ($713.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define S2 ATX Mid Tower Case ($144.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G3 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($104.95 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($99.95 @ Amazon)
Total: $2116.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-11-22 14:00 EST-0500

Then you can add whatever monitor you want.

 

[wildchicken]

Thank you all.

I know there is a whole debate on Intel and AMD, I thought I had read somewhere that the nvidia cards favor intel in performance, is that incorrect?

 

[bmockeg]

Thank you all.

I know there is a whole debate on Intel and AMD, I thought I had read somewhere that the nvidia cards favor intel in performance, is that incorrect?

Cards don’t favor anything. Intel will perform a little better in most games. If you want to get the absolute best FPS possible then intel is the way to go.

 

[wildchicken]

Cards don’t favor anything. Intel will perform a little better in most games. If you want to get the absolute best FPS possible then intel is the way to go.

Makes sense

 

[Emory91]

If your windows 7 key is OEM and it doesn't work just call Microsoft support and they will give you a new key to use for windows 10. I've done it a few times with older OEM keys and they sometimes grumble about it but always hand it over. Usually takes about 20-30 minutes.

 

[wildchicken]

If your windows 7 key is OEM and it doesn't work just call Microsoft support and they will give you a new key to use for windows 10. I've done it a few times with older OEM keys and they sometimes grumble about it but always hand it over. Usually takes about 20-30 minutes.

Good to know! I will give that a try