Hi, I need help for a good build, I’m not knowledgable with the parts and gets confused whether the parts are compatible or not so please bear with me.
What I aim for is a 144hz 4k gaming PC, I prefer performance and optimization rather than appearance. I've done some research and narrow down some of the parts and I'd like to hear your opinions.
I have not put any price because I’m not in the US so the price may vary on where I can source the parts but feel free to put the price, If possible the price range is around 2,000 – 2,500usd, maybe maximum is around 3,000 usd. If your suggested build is over 3k please put the price so I can compare it locally.
Feel free to correct anything wrong information. I can start sourcing the parts and might be able to complete it around 2 months time. Thanks in advance!
1. CPU: Intel Core i7-9700k
What I'm looking in a Mobo are 2 to 3 drives, 2 to 4 slots RAM, I'm open for recommendations.
2.2 AMD Motherboard:
I'm not familiar with AMD so maybe you can suggest a good MOBO.
3. GPU:
ROG strix for silent gaming, aside from the speed, I’m not sure what the difference of all 3 ROG RTX2080ti, will some explain this.
MSI Gaming xTrio for overclocking
EVGA XC ultra gaming best double fan cheaper than both ROG and MSI
4.1 Main Drive:
Is it advisable to go with 1TB ssd as the main drive?
4.2 2nd Drive and/or 3rd Drive:
But I'm not sure whether using a hybrid drive has any difference to an HDD when being used as a storage drive, can some give their opinion.
5. RAM:
6. PSU:
7. Cooling:
8. Case:
I'm totally blank with what case I will need to get, any suggestion on a good airflow case?
What I aim for is a 144hz 4k gaming PC, I prefer performance and optimization rather than appearance. I've done some research and narrow down some of the parts and I'd like to hear your opinions.
I have not put any price because I’m not in the US so the price may vary on where I can source the parts but feel free to put the price, If possible the price range is around 2,000 – 2,500usd, maybe maximum is around 3,000 usd. If your suggested build is over 3k please put the price so I can compare it locally.
Feel free to correct anything wrong information. I can start sourcing the parts and might be able to complete it around 2 months time. Thanks in advance!
1. CPU: Intel Core i7-9700k
- I was reading some build posted on the forum and most if not all recommended the i7-9700k is enough and there’s no need to go overboard and for the i9 series.
- I’m not familiar with AMD but I’ve seen a lot of recommendation of Ryzen 7, so I’m open to Ryzen 7 if you guys have any recommendation.
- MSI MEG Godlike Z390 ( From what I’ve read this board is not that good for gaming)
- Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Extreme
- Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Ultra
- ROG Maximus Xi APEX M11A (really expensive)
- ROG Maximus XI HERO M11H
- ROG Strix Z390E
What I'm looking in a Mobo are 2 to 3 drives, 2 to 4 slots RAM, I'm open for recommendations.
2.2 AMD Motherboard:
I'm not familiar with AMD so maybe you can suggest a good MOBO.
3. GPU:
- ROG Strix GeForce RTX2080ti O11G 1350-1665MHz 14000MHz
- ROG Strix GeForce RTX2080ti A11G 1350-1590MHz 14000MHz
- ROG Strix GeForce RTX2080ti 11G 1350-1560MHz 14000MHz
- MSI GeForce RTX2080ti Gaming xTrio
- EVGA GeForce RTX2080ti XC Ultra Gaming (double Fan)
ROG strix for silent gaming, aside from the speed, I’m not sure what the difference of all 3 ROG RTX2080ti, will some explain this.
MSI Gaming xTrio for overclocking
EVGA XC ultra gaming best double fan cheaper than both ROG and MSI
4.1 Main Drive:
- Samsung EVO 970 ssd 500gb / 1TB NVMe
- Samsung EVO ssd 500gb/ 1TB SATA
Is it advisable to go with 1TB ssd as the main drive?
4.2 2nd Drive and/or 3rd Drive:
- Seagate Firecuda Hybrid SSHD 2TB
- 4TB or 6TB HDD (optional)
But I'm not sure whether using a hybrid drive has any difference to an HDD when being used as a storage drive, can some give their opinion.
5. RAM:
- 2x 8gb RAM (Total of 16gb RAM)
- 4x 8gb RAM (depending on the Mobo, will add more RAM in the future)
6. PSU:
- Corsair RM series Full Modular 80plus Gold Power Supply Unit
- Asus Strix Gaming Power Supply 80plus Gold Full Modular.
7. Cooling:
- LC 240 240mm Liquid AIO CPU cooler
- ID-Cooling Auraflow X 120, RGB Aura Sync Liquid AIO CPU cooler
8. Case:
I'm totally blank with what case I will need to get, any suggestion on a good airflow case?