Hey everyone,
It's been a long time since I've posted on these forums, and an even longer time since my last build- This was when I was in highschool in 2009, and now that I've graduated and am working I really want to jump back in.
I've been catching up on hardware changes since them, but it goes without saying that A LOT has happened. I've got a few ideas of what I want to do, but definitely need some help figuring out the details!
For the processor, I want to build around a Ryzen 7 3700X. The system will be used for compiling code, UX/UI design, some 3d modeling, some audio production, and some gaming- not the main focus since it's been a while since I've played any intensive games, but I am looking forward to Cyberpunk and the new Elder Scrolls. Aside from those, the games I usually play are strategy games, but very casually. I also want to be future-proofed as much as I can. Budget wise I'm flexible, but would like to stay around $1500.
So far, the only component I've actually purchased is a case, the Fractal Design Define R6, without the window. For graphics, I was thinking the RTX 2070, but am very flexible here. I also am very eager to try out one of the new PCI 4.0 NVME m.2 hard drives, and have been looking at the gigabyte Aorus pci 4.0 1TB. As far as motherboards go, an x570 may be the only choice since I'm keen on the pci 4.0 slots.
Also, is it worth getting an AIO water cooler for either the gpu or the CPU? And if so, is one more likely to benefit from liquid cooling than the other? I'm not going to be overclocking, but would like the temperatures to be within reason and lower noise.
Greatly appreciate any help! Can't wait to hear some ideas.
p.s: I want to build around Ryzen for 2 reasons- firstly, I'm intrigued by their 7nm process, secondly, I put a little money I had saved into AMD stocks back when they were on the Phenom II and was very pleasantly surprised by their growth over the past few years; I feel like I should return the favor
It's been a long time since I've posted on these forums, and an even longer time since my last build- This was when I was in highschool in 2009, and now that I've graduated and am working I really want to jump back in.
I've been catching up on hardware changes since them, but it goes without saying that A LOT has happened. I've got a few ideas of what I want to do, but definitely need some help figuring out the details!
For the processor, I want to build around a Ryzen 7 3700X. The system will be used for compiling code, UX/UI design, some 3d modeling, some audio production, and some gaming- not the main focus since it's been a while since I've played any intensive games, but I am looking forward to Cyberpunk and the new Elder Scrolls. Aside from those, the games I usually play are strategy games, but very casually. I also want to be future-proofed as much as I can. Budget wise I'm flexible, but would like to stay around $1500.
So far, the only component I've actually purchased is a case, the Fractal Design Define R6, without the window. For graphics, I was thinking the RTX 2070, but am very flexible here. I also am very eager to try out one of the new PCI 4.0 NVME m.2 hard drives, and have been looking at the gigabyte Aorus pci 4.0 1TB. As far as motherboards go, an x570 may be the only choice since I'm keen on the pci 4.0 slots.
Also, is it worth getting an AIO water cooler for either the gpu or the CPU? And if so, is one more likely to benefit from liquid cooling than the other? I'm not going to be overclocking, but would like the temperatures to be within reason and lower noise.
Greatly appreciate any help! Can't wait to hear some ideas.
p.s: I want to build around Ryzen for 2 reasons- firstly, I'm intrigued by their 7nm process, secondly, I put a little money I had saved into AMD stocks back when they were on the Phenom II and was very pleasantly surprised by their growth over the past few years; I feel like I should return the favor