Okay friends, I have done as much research as I could possibly stand and I'm about to buy all these parts. I would love a second opinion before spending this much money.
I also listed secondary options for a few pieces and put specific questions of mine below the part list.
Side notes:
CPU: Intel Core i7-9700K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 CHROMAX.BLACK 82.52 CFM CPU Cooler
GPU: Asus GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11 GB ROG Strix Gaming OC
(GPU 2nd option: MSI Geforce RTX 2080ti Gaming X Trio Triple Fan?)
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z390 AORUS ULTRA ATX LGA1151
(Motherboard 2nd option: Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Master?)
Sound Card: Soundblaster Z (already owned)
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory
Storage: Seagate BarraCuda 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM (already owned)
Case: Cooler Master MasterBox NR600
(Case 2nd option: Lian Li LANCOOL II-X ATX Mid Tower Case)
PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA G1+ 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
Thermal Paste: Arctic Silver 5 (dot method)
My Questions:
I also listed secondary options for a few pieces and put specific questions of mine below the part list.
Side notes:
- I don't care about spending time overclocking. (Should I? I've never done it before. I just don't like spending tons of time to get minimal increase.)
- I want to purchase everything locally at Micro Center, so some items have been ruled out if they are out of stock at Sharonville, OH Micro Center.
CPU: Intel Core i7-9700K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 CHROMAX.BLACK 82.52 CFM CPU Cooler
GPU: Asus GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11 GB ROG Strix Gaming OC
(GPU 2nd option: MSI Geforce RTX 2080ti Gaming X Trio Triple Fan?)
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z390 AORUS ULTRA ATX LGA1151
(Motherboard 2nd option: Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Master?)
Sound Card: Soundblaster Z (already owned)
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory
Storage: Seagate BarraCuda 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM (already owned)
Case: Cooler Master MasterBox NR600
(Case 2nd option: Lian Li LANCOOL II-X ATX Mid Tower Case)
PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA G1+ 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
Thermal Paste: Arctic Silver 5 (dot method)
My Questions:
- Am i correct in choosing the Asus 2080ti over the MSI? Looked like MSI had barely better performance, but ASUS had much better cooling. I also prefer look of ASUS. (Reviewed specs here: https://www.techpowerup.com/review/msi-geforce-rtx-2080-ti-gaming-x-trio/ and https://www.techpowerup.com/review/asus-geforce-rtx-2080-ti-strix-oc/ )
- Thoughts on NR600 case vs Lian Li?
- Do i need the Soundblaster Z with either of those Mobos? From what i read, the Master board had better audio, so if i get the Ultra should i keep the sound card or sell it? If i get the Master is the sound card redundant?
- PSU lookin' alright?
- Any other thoughts on the build?
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