Hey all!
So, I am embarking on my first PC build.
CPU: i9-9900K
MB: MSI Maximus Hero XI
RAM: 32gb 3200Mhz Ripjaws V
HD: 1tb 970 Pro
PSU: Corsair RX1000i
Case: Dark Pro 900 r2
GPU: RTX 2080ti (SOON)
Cooling: NZXT Kraken x62
In order to avoid an even more ridiculous lump sum cost, I decided to wait till my tax return comes in to get the RTX 2080ti. But I wanted to at least get the build done and start setting things up before then. A good friend of mine has an old GTX 960 2gb that he said I could pull out and slot in my rig for the time being.
I know this will bottleneck the PC and wont be utilizing the full capabilities, but I was wondering about any potential damages? I assumed that because its going to be bottlenecked by the GPU the CPU wont be sucking down a ton of power. Is that a correct assumption? Can I get away with not going for the water cooling until I get the RTX? Or is it going to be the exact opposite and actually make it work harder?
I’m, relatively impatient and want to get it up and running as soon as possible, but obviously not at the risk of damaging anything. Should I just be patient? Or do you think I can get away with some lower settings gaming?
Appreciate the help!
So, I am embarking on my first PC build.
CPU: i9-9900K
MB: MSI Maximus Hero XI
RAM: 32gb 3200Mhz Ripjaws V
HD: 1tb 970 Pro
PSU: Corsair RX1000i
Case: Dark Pro 900 r2
GPU: RTX 2080ti (SOON)
Cooling: NZXT Kraken x62
In order to avoid an even more ridiculous lump sum cost, I decided to wait till my tax return comes in to get the RTX 2080ti. But I wanted to at least get the build done and start setting things up before then. A good friend of mine has an old GTX 960 2gb that he said I could pull out and slot in my rig for the time being.
I know this will bottleneck the PC and wont be utilizing the full capabilities, but I was wondering about any potential damages? I assumed that because its going to be bottlenecked by the GPU the CPU wont be sucking down a ton of power. Is that a correct assumption? Can I get away with not going for the water cooling until I get the RTX? Or is it going to be the exact opposite and actually make it work harder?
I’m, relatively impatient and want to get it up and running as soon as possible, but obviously not at the risk of damaging anything. Should I just be patient? Or do you think I can get away with some lower settings gaming?
Appreciate the help!