So, I'm looking to build my first computer. I actually have until summer to buy the parts, as I'm overseas right now, so I can wait for sales and such. I just don't really know what to get. It'll be used for some gaming, and probably some streaming and light video editing. Price isn't really an issue, although I'd like to save as much as I can.
I don't really like RGB, but some subdued stuff is okay.
CPU: I already bought a Ryzen 7 2700x, it was about 80 dollars off when I got it. Looking at the AMD leaks I may have jumped the gun, but it should suffice. It's the only part I currently have apart from the cooler it comes with.
Case: I like the Corsair Air 540. I like the looks, the compartmentalization, and the fact that it has an optical drive bay. Second place is the Cooler Master H500. But I'm pretty sure I'm getting the Air 540.
Motherboard: I like how the Asus 470x Prime Pro looks. But if I'm not overclocking or anything, do I really need an x470 board? I was also looking at the b450 Tomahawk and the like. I do like the extra IO on the Prime though...
GPU: Here's where I'm really lost. I was just going to grab an RX 580 since they're cheap, and I don't mind playing games on low. But there's so many cards. Is the extra performance really worth the extra money? Then the AMD leaks came out, and if the high end Navi is really 250 dollars and comparable with the Vega 64 and the 1080, I may have to attempt to wrangle one of them when they come out. Maybe even two, if crossfire is still a thing. I might need the x470 for crossfire though. Are any games even optimized for Crossfire any more?
Cooler: I was just going to use the Wraith Prism. It doesn't seem too bad, and I doubt I'll be overworking it.
PSU: Something appropriate for whatever parts I decide on.
RAM: I don't know. The last one I looked at was the G.Skill Ripjaws V at 3000 or 3200 MHz. They seemed nice? I was planning on getting an 8x2 kit, then possibly another kit if I find I need more.
Fans: Both of the cases I like come with apparently decent stock fans, so I think I'm good here.
Memory: I was going to get a 256 GB or 512 GB NVMe M.2, a probably 1 TB SSD, and maybe a big ol' hard drive somewhere down the line.
I want a blu-ray player too. Just because.
I'm assuming I'll need a streaming card or something if I want to stream console games.
Edit: It appears I missed a build help format thing.
Are you buying a monitor: Yes, but I'll figure that out down the line. I was thinking about getting two. One "gaming" monitor, you know, with the high refresh rate and all that, and one that actually looks good.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: The one with the best prices.
Location: The only stores near where I live that have computer parts are a Best Buy and maybe Walmart? I've never looked for parts there.
Parts Preferences: Whatever is compatible and works well
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: Probably not, but who knows?
Your Monitor Resolution: 1080p, I'm cheap.
Thanks again.
I think that's it. Let me know if I missed anything, and thanks in advance for the help.
I don't really like RGB, but some subdued stuff is okay.
CPU: I already bought a Ryzen 7 2700x, it was about 80 dollars off when I got it. Looking at the AMD leaks I may have jumped the gun, but it should suffice. It's the only part I currently have apart from the cooler it comes with.
Case: I like the Corsair Air 540. I like the looks, the compartmentalization, and the fact that it has an optical drive bay. Second place is the Cooler Master H500. But I'm pretty sure I'm getting the Air 540.
Motherboard: I like how the Asus 470x Prime Pro looks. But if I'm not overclocking or anything, do I really need an x470 board? I was also looking at the b450 Tomahawk and the like. I do like the extra IO on the Prime though...
GPU: Here's where I'm really lost. I was just going to grab an RX 580 since they're cheap, and I don't mind playing games on low. But there's so many cards. Is the extra performance really worth the extra money? Then the AMD leaks came out, and if the high end Navi is really 250 dollars and comparable with the Vega 64 and the 1080, I may have to attempt to wrangle one of them when they come out. Maybe even two, if crossfire is still a thing. I might need the x470 for crossfire though. Are any games even optimized for Crossfire any more?
Cooler: I was just going to use the Wraith Prism. It doesn't seem too bad, and I doubt I'll be overworking it.
PSU: Something appropriate for whatever parts I decide on.
RAM: I don't know. The last one I looked at was the G.Skill Ripjaws V at 3000 or 3200 MHz. They seemed nice? I was planning on getting an 8x2 kit, then possibly another kit if I find I need more.
Fans: Both of the cases I like come with apparently decent stock fans, so I think I'm good here.
Memory: I was going to get a 256 GB or 512 GB NVMe M.2, a probably 1 TB SSD, and maybe a big ol' hard drive somewhere down the line.
I want a blu-ray player too. Just because.
I'm assuming I'll need a streaming card or something if I want to stream console games.
Edit: It appears I missed a build help format thing.
Are you buying a monitor: Yes, but I'll figure that out down the line. I was thinking about getting two. One "gaming" monitor, you know, with the high refresh rate and all that, and one that actually looks good.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: The one with the best prices.
Location: The only stores near where I live that have computer parts are a Best Buy and maybe Walmart? I've never looked for parts there.
Parts Preferences: Whatever is compatible and works well
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: Probably not, but who knows?
Your Monitor Resolution: 1080p, I'm cheap.
Thanks again.
I think that's it. Let me know if I missed anything, and thanks in advance for the help.
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