[SOLVED] Help with building PC - 1500$

[RBDS]

Hi! I need advice with my PC build. I already chose all important component, but I think I can replace some parts with cheaper versions but with same quality. This PC will be used mostly for games.

The main problem is I don't know how much power I need for the whole system and maybe you will have some suggestions about CPU. (right now i'm thinking that maybe better to choose something from AMD).

Also I added monitor that I use maybe it's important too.

The whole system price should be lower then $1500


CPU | Intel - Core i5-9600K 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor | $259.99 @ Walmart
CPU Cooler | be quiet! - Dark Rock Pro 4 50.5 CFM CPU Cooler | $84.99 @ SuperBiiz
Motherboard | ASRock - Z390 Extreme4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | $158.88 @ OutletPC
Memory | Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory | $124.99 @ Amazon
Storage | Samsung - 970 Evo 500 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive | $149.99 @ Samsung
Storage | Seagate - BarraCuda 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $44.89 @ OutletPC
Video Card | Asus - GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB STRIX GAMING Advanced Video Card | $414.99 @ B&H
Case | be quiet! - Pure Base 600 w/Window (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case | $96.98 @ SuperBiiz
Power Supply | EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | $69.89 @ OutletPC


Monitor | AOC - G2590PX 24.5" 1920x1080 144 Hz Monitor

 

[WildCard999]

The EVGA G3 650W is a solid choice for the PSU, you could go with the 550W version as well. Another PSU I'd consider is the Seasonic Focus Gold.

Price to performance I'd take the AMD Ryzen 2600 however for 1080P/144hz you may be better off with the 9600K especially if getting 144 FPS is a must as the 9600K does have better performance per core.

Now if you aren't into competitive gaming then I'd easily go Ryzen 2600/RTX 2070 and go with a 1440P or 3440x1440 ultra wide.

For $1500 this is what I'd get but I'm more into single player games/MMO's & some semi competitive titles.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor ($164.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus - ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard ($129.00 @ B&H)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial - MX500 500 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($69.95 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce RTX 2070 8 GB Black Video Card ($499.99 @ B&H)
Case: Fractal Design - Focus G (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Gold 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: MSI - Optix MAG341CQ 34.0" 3440x1440 100 Hz Monitor ($459.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1523.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-02-27 15:55 EST-0500

 

[jamesanyoung]

only thing I can think of is swapping out the RTX 2016 for a GTX 1660ti - you will save some money and not see too much difference if you play at 1080p.

 

[WildCard999]

only thing I can think of is swapping out the RTX 2016 for a GTX 1660ti - you will save some money and not see too much difference if you play at 1080p.

Maybe they want to try Ray Tracing?

 

[jamesanyoung]

Maybe they want to try Ray Tracing?

Yea, thats possible - OP will have to take that in to account

1660 Ti does not support ray tracing

 

[RBDS]

Price to performance I'd take the AMD Ryzen 2600 however for 1080P/144hz you may be better off with the 9600K especially if getting 144 FPS is a must as the 9600K does have better performance per core.

@WildCard999, thanks for reply! I read several articles about ryzen that it's better for work in applications (video montage) rather in games, but I will think about it! Did you overclock your CPU? Is it worth or raw version from box pretty good?

only thing I can think of is swapping out the RTX 2016 for a GTX 1660ti - you will save some money and not see too much difference if you play at 1080p.

@jamesanyoung thanks for reply! Yes, as @WildCard999 mentioned I want to try RT.

 

[WildCard999]

The Ryzen 2600 is good for both games & rendering. On my system the CPU is stock but XFR2 keeps my clock speed around 3.9ghz while gaming. The stock cooler keeps it around 62C however it's pretty noisy and I'm happy with the FPS so I haven't really got around to it. Keep telling myself when I get the extra $40 I'm going to buy either the Arctic Freezer 34 Duo or CM EVO 212 Black but then I end up spending it on Steam sales...

 

[RBDS]

The Ryzen 2600 is good for both games & rendering.

Ok, thanks! I will change i5 to Ryzen 2600
Also, what another PSU is worth buying? In my region EVGA and PSU that u mentioned are unavaliable 🙁

 

[King Dranzer]

Here is the list:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 2700 3.2 GHz 8-Core Processor ($249.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - B450 AORUS M Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial - MX500 500 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($67.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce RTX 2080 8 GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($674.99 @ Newegg Business)
Case: Corsair - 270R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Monoprice)
Monitor: Acer - XFA240 bmjdpr 24.0" 1920x1080 144 Hz Monitor ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1577.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-02-28 04:26 EST-0500

This is more suitable for competitive gaming and can run all games even high spec games at max setting and push it above 60fps with ease over longer period of time.

 

[RBDS]

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 2700 3.2 GHz 8-Core Processor ($249.89 @ OutletPC)

@King Dranzer thanks for reply! Is cooler from the boxed version is enough? I asked because in your build you don't provide cooler.

 

[King Dranzer]

@King Dranzer thanks for reply! Is cooler from the boxed version is enough? I asked because in your build you don't provide cooler.

Yes it is enough even to achieve a decent OC but not to push it to limits.

 

[WildCard999]

Ok, thanks! I will change i5 to Ryzen 2600
Also, what another PSU is worth buying? In my region EVGA and PSU that u mentioned are unavaliable 🙁

What is available for PSU's in your area?

 

[RBDS]

What is available for PSU's in your area?

The best variant I guess is Seasonic Prime 550W, but it little bit overpriced in Russia. What do you think about Thermaltake Toughpower Grand 850W?

It's little bit hard to mention all PSU's, where a lot of different companies except EVGA and Seasonic overpriced. What good companies for PSU?

 

[WildCard999]

The Thermaltake Toughpower Grand would be fine.

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[King Dranzer]

If you live in Russia you should have given us budget in your currency and stated where you live