[SOLVED] Can you help me in my Gaming PC Build?

Juker

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Hello, I'm going to make a brand new gaming pc and I have a max total cost of 1800 to spend on my computer. So far i've been searching for components and this is what I have in mind.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/8rLCJb

Is this a viable build and can I get better with my price range?

Thank you for any help.
 
The following will be better.

PSU: It seems EVGA and Corsair decided to drop quality this year. I switched for last years model. Which is better.

CPU: If you are getting a Z390 motherboard. You may as well get an unlocked CPU for overclocking. Even with no OC it has better Turbo Boost and base clock.

Heatsink: The one you chose wasn't ideal for your CPU. It may not handle for Turbo Boost for a long time. Let alone any overclocking. I tried to stick with your aesthetic.

SSD: You'll be much happier with a 1TB NVMe SSD. It'll be much faster and huge games will load far quicker. If you need more storage add a secondary HDD.

GPU: A GTX 2070 Super is a much better GPU and fits in your budget. There are cheaper ones. I went with the Strix as I assume you want RGB and for the RGB to sync with the motherboard.

Other parts: You'll get more bang for your buck with other parts changed. I assume you have a design aesthetic which includes a bunch of RGB. Therefore I left them as is.


PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i7-9700K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor ($362.99 @ Walmart)
CPU Cooler: Scythe FUMA 2 51.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($236.86 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial P1 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($95.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8 GB STRIX GAMING Advanced Video Card ($584.99 @ B&H)
Case: KOLINK OBSERVATORY RGB ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: Corsair RMx (2018) 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($99.95 @ Amazon)
Total: $1670.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-10-11 16:37 EDT-0400
 
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Allocate your budget to where it counts:

PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: Intel Core i7-9700K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor ($362.99 @ Walmart)
CPU Cooler: Scythe FUMA 2 51.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($236.86 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial P1 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($95.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8 GB WINDFORCE OC Video Card ($719.99 @ Amazon)
Case: KOLINK OBSERVATORY RGB ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: SeaSonic FOCUS Gold 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply ($89.90 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($99.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1765.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-10-11 16:56 EDT-0400
 
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Solution
A few changes but as SgtScream has suggested, make your budget count....9700K matched to a Gigabyte Z390 Auros Pro Wifi motherboard which has an excellent 12 phase VRM setup that will allow for great overclocks if required and you save a fair bit. Cooling with the 240mm AIO from Cooler Master (You could change to the tried and trusted Dark Rock 4 for $5 more than the AIO). Crucial 1TB NVMe SSD drive which is great value and at a great capacity. And finally the RTX 2080 Super from EVGA which will provide a great gaming experience and will work the 9700K properly!

You could drop down to $1535 by changing the GPU to the Gigabyte RTX 2070 Super Windforce instead but hopefully this gives you some ideas as to what can be achieved with your budget...which is a lot!

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/zbWGf9

CPU: Intel Core i7-9700K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor ($362.99 @ Walmart)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240L RGB 66.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($65.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z390 AORUS PRO WIFI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial P1 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($95.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($40.90 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8 GB BLACK GAMING Video Card ($703.88 @ OutletPC)
Case: KOLINK OBSERVATORY RGB ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: SeaSonic FOCUS Gold 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply ($89.90 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($99.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1739.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-10-11 18:23 EDT-0400
 
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Thank you for all your help, i've decided to go for the build with the RTX 2080. I have only one final question, If I use water cooling on my Computer what do you recomend.
 
That case according to specification supports up to two 240mm radiators. My suggestion would be the following:
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i RGB PLATINUM 75 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($138.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $138.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-10-12 13:36 EDT-0400


Hello thank you so much, I've never mounted a water cooling system before, do i need to buy anything else like liquid? And thank you so much again for the help!