[SOLVED] Few build thoughts

SSKraKenGames

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Hello,

I am currently torn on what build would make most sense. I am looking at recording and streaming my game play. I wouls mainly be gaming on 1080p but im not opposed to gaming at higher resolutions. I do prefer max settings, especially as a viewer. Ill post my current setup and then some options im considering.

Corsair Vengeance 4GBx2 DDR3 1600 CL9-9-9-24 Dual Channel
Windows 10 Home 64bit
i5 3570k Unlocked 3.4ghz quad core LGA1155
Corsair Neutron GTX 120GB
WD Caviar Black 1TB
ASRock Z77 Extreme4
Antec Twelve Hundred Full Tower
XFX Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 1050MHZ 3GB GDDR5
Corsair TX850M

Nothing crazy and wad built in like 2014. With the info above, what build should I be considering?

Corsair Vengeance 8GBx2 DDR4 3200 CL16
Windows 10 USB
i5 10400 6core 12thread 2.9ghz 4.3ghz turbo LGA 1200
WD Blue SN550 1TB M.2 NVMe
Seagate BarraCude 2TB Sata 7200RPM
ASRock Z490 Phantom
MSI MPG Gungnir 110R Mid Tower
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1660 TI 6GB
GIGABYTE GP-P850GM 850w

Or

Corsair Vengeance 8GBx2 DDR4 3200 CL16
Windows 10 USB
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6core 12thread 3.6ghz 4.2ghz turbo AM4
WD Blue SN550 1TB M.2 NVMe
Seagate BarraCude 2TB Sata 7200RPM
ASRock B550 Phantom Gaming 4
MSI MPG Gungnir 110R Mid Tower
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1660 TI 6GB
GIGABYTE GP-P850GM 850w

If there are better components, please let me know! I have 2 "dream" builds that ill add below. Any help is appreciated! If im matching weird items together please let me know! Also, below are the builds im really thinking of if I had the extra 800 or so I'd love to do those builds.

G.SKILL Trident Z RGB 2x16GB DDR4 3600 CL17
Windows 10 USB
i9 10850K 10core 20thread 3.6ghz to 5.0ghz turbo LGA 1151
WD Blue SN550 1TB M.2 NVMe
Seagate BarraCude 2TB Sata 7200RPM
Gigabyte Z490 Aorus Elite LGA 1200
MSI MPG Gungnir 110R Mid Tower
EVGA GeForce RTX 3070
GIGABYTE GP-P850GM 850w

And

G.SKILL Trident Z RGB 2x16GB DDR4 3600 CL17
Windows 10 USB
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12core 24thread 3.8ghz 4.6ghz boost AM4
WD Blue SN550 1TB M.2 NVMe
Seagate BarraCude 2TB Sata 7200RPM
ASRock B5500 Pro4
Gigabyte X570 Aorus Elite
EVGA GeForce RTX 3070
GIGABYTE GP-P850GM 850w
 
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Do you have a budget?

For gaming, the graphics card is all important.
The $300 GTX1660ti represents a significant boost in that category.

One rule of thumb for a balanced gamer is to budget 1/2 the cost of the graphics card for the cpu. You are about right in that category
The i5-10400 and the 3600 each have 12 threads which is sufficient.
only 4-6 of them are likely to be effectively used for a game, leaving plenty left for streaming.
The single thread performance is similar.
The performance of the single master thread is what games need most.
Functionally, you would be equally happy with either processor.

On ram, intel is not tied to ram for performance.
2666 speed is fine. But ryzen does, look more to 3600 speed for the 3600.

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Do you have a budget?

For gaming, the graphics card is all important.
The $300 GTX1660ti represents a significant boost in that category.

One rule of thumb for a balanced gamer is to budget 1/2 the cost of the graphics card for the cpu. You are about right in that category
The i5-10400 and the 3600 each have 12 threads which is sufficient.
only 4-6 of them are likely to be effectively used for a game, leaving plenty left for streaming.
The single thread performance is similar.
The performance of the single master thread is what games need most.
Functionally, you would be equally happy with either processor.

On ram, intel is not tied to ram for performance.
2666 speed is fine. But ryzen does, look more to 3600 speed for the 3600.

On drives, I suggest abandoning the HDD. You can always add storage later .
On a budget, look at the 1/2tb intel 660P or 665P.
The top reasonable performer is going to be the samsung 970 evo plus.
I do not think the 980 pro is worth it if you are budget constrained.
I like intel and samsung because of quality.
They make their own components and can do a better job of integration.
The drive is one place where you can't tolerate issues.

If you have aspirations of upgrading a i5-10400 to a stronger K suffix processor or to the upcoming rocket lake, then a Z490 based motherboard is the correct pick.
If that is unlikely, then any lga1200 motherboard at half the price will do.

Similarly, if you might upgrade to a 5000 series ryzen, spend a bit more for a X570 based motherboard.
ryzen 5000 looks very good, primarily because of the 19%ipc gain.
Rocket lake is rumored to be similar, but that will not come until Q1.

Cases are a personal thing.
Buy a case with the looks you love.
I recently came across a review of the Lian li lancool mesh:
https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/lian-li-lancool-ii-mesh-performance-review
There is a RGB version also.

Your psu pick is reasonable.
I would think 750w would be fine, even for a 3080 future card.
I have no problem overprovisioning a PSU a bit. Say 20%.
It will allow for a stronger future graphics card upgrade.
It will run cooler, quieter, and more efficiently in the middle third of it's range.
A PSU will only use the wattage demanded of it, regardless of it's max capability.

I like the seasonic focus units. This time of year, Seasonic often has sales; look for them.
Here is a good 850w unit with a 7 year warranty:
https://www.newegg.com/seasonic-focus-gm-series-focus-gm-850-750w/p/N82E16817151231

On your future dream builds, look for ryzen 5000 series processor or intel rocket lake. The better ipc is what will distinguish them.

3080 is currently the card to get if you will game at 4k resolution.

Put in your plans a large wide high resolution monitor.
It will be more immersive for gaming.
Multi window capability is great for normal desktop work.
 
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