Question Getting close to ordering parts, how does this list of components look?

[ThoughtMiner]

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/btTZMZ


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-9700K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor ($389.99 @ Walmart)
CPU Cooler: NZXT - Kraken X62 Rev 2 98.17 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($153.39 @ OutletPC)
Thermal Compound: ARCTIC - MX4 4 g Thermal Paste ($8.09 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - Z390 AORUS PRO WIFI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($194.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial - MX500 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($129.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.44 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce RTX 2080 8 GB ROG Strix Gaming OC Video Card ($749.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT - H500i (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.98 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Sound Card: Creative Labs - Sound BlasterX AE-5 Sound Card ($139.95 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Corsair - LL120RGB LED (Three Fans With Lighting Node PRO) 43.25 CFM 120mm Fans ($97.99 @ OutletPC)
Total: $2252.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-04-10 20:00 EDT-0400

 

[techphantom]

Looks good, but what are you using it for? Why the sound card and 3200mhz ram?

 

[ThoughtMiner]

Looks good, but what are you using it for? Why the sound card and 3200mhz ram?

I'm using it for gaming, but I wanted the sound card because I'm picky about my music when I'm listening.

 

[tennis2]

Try the onboard sound first. You might be pleasantly surprised. Onboard audio is quite good these days.

 

[richiestang_78]

You might be better with a Amp/DAC such as the Fulla from Schitt. https://www.schiit.com/products/fulla-1

They are nice for several reasons, they are insulated from interference inside the case, usually require no special drivers and they are easily accessible right on your desk.

 

[ThoughtMiner]

Try the onboard sound first. You might be pleasantly surprised. Onboard audio is quite good these days.

Good idea. What did you mean about the 3200?

 

[techphantom]

DDR4 - 3200 isn't really necessary for gaming, but looking at the 3000 mhz, it's only a $15 difference, so forget what I said. It's a good deal.

 

[g-unit1111]

DDR4 - 3200 isn't really necessary for gaming, but looking at the 3000 mhz, it's only a $15 difference, so forget what I said. It's a good deal.

Uh... what? Most people generally recommend 3200 around here regardless of the use. The faster the RAM the better it is for overclocking.

That build looks pretty good. I would lose the thermal paste since the Kraken comes with it pre-applied and you don't need any extra.