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Chrixy

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Hello,

I want to upgrade my CPU, CPU Cooler, Motherboard and Memory in my PC, and I found this: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/VQkNGc (I have everything in this list in my current PC system except the CPU, CPU Cooler, Motherboard and Memory)

I see there is 3 Compatibility Notes here, but I don't really know if this is something I should be worried about or it is just a warning/information or something like that. So I just want to know if I can go with these new 4 items or if there will be problems?

And yes I see that I may need a new PSU, so I will buy a new one if that is 100% nessesary.

Thanks!
-Chrixy
 
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I no longer recommend Asus, due to their horrible customer service. 64gb of ram seems excessive, but I am not sure how much is required for a minecraft server, so it might be necessary, it might not. I would verify before spending that much on ram, you may not need. I would actually recommend, if you have the budget, to step up to a HEDT system, if you want to stick with Intel. The 10th gen chips should be showing up soon, at a much lower price, than in the past. For your server aspirations, it might make more sense to step up to a higher core count model. Otherwise I would recommend the Ryzen 9 3900x, or the upcoming 3950x...
Definitely want a new PSU. Yours is not a quality one. What is the purpose of this system?
Yeah I thought that I needed a new PSU. Do you recommend one?

I will use my system to play VR-games and other games while I record or stream it. I can now play these types of games with no lag, but when I record while I play, it lagges like crazy. I may also host Minecraft servers too, but I don't think I will, but I want to have a system that can do that if I want to.

-Chrixy
 
I would follow this, and come back with all the necessary information. I didn't see a graphics card in that build list either.
https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/how-to-ask-for-new-build-or-upgrade-advice.528714/

Purchase Date: As soon as I can.
Budget Range: I don't really have a budget range..
System Usage: Play heavy games and VR-Games, Record and Stream gameplay, and maybe (most likely not) host a Minecraft Server.
New Monitor: No.
Parts to Upgrade: CPU, CPU Cooler, MotherBoard, Memory and PSU.
New OS: No.
Preferred Website: PcPartPicker.com (I will buy the new parts in a Norwegian storesite).
Location: Norway
Parts Preferences: Intel and NVIDIA.
Overclocking: Most likely.
SLI or Crossfire: Most likely not.
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080 (I have 2 of the same monitor).
Additional Comments: I just want a PC that can do what I want it to do (See System Usage).
Why I'm upgrading: I can't use it for what I want anymore. My PC is over 5 years and a lot have changed in 5 years.
Links: none (Let me know if you need anything)

My current setup:
*Operating System: Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
*CPU: Intel Core i7 4770K @ 3.50GHz 27 °C
Haswell 22nm Technology
*RAM: 8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 799MHz (11-11-11-28)
*Motherboard: Gigabyte Technology Co. Ltd. Z97X-SLI-CF
*Graphics: BenQ XL2411Z (1920x1080@60Hz)
BenQ XL2411Z (1920x1080@59Hz)
Intel HD Graphics 4600 (Gigabyte)
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
*Storage:
-465GB Samsung SSD 860 EVO 500GB (SATA (SSD))
-1863GB Seagate ST2000DM001-1CH164 (SATA )
-WD Black 3D NAND (1000GB M.2 2280 PCI Express 3.0 x4 (NVMe)
*Optical Drives: ASUS DRW-24F1ST
*Case: http://us.coolermaster.com/product/Detail/case/storm-case/trooper.html
*Power supply: Cooler Master G750M, 750W PSU.
 
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I no longer recommend Asus, due to their horrible customer service. 64gb of ram seems excessive, but I am not sure how much is required for a minecraft server, so it might be necessary, it might not. I would verify before spending that much on ram, you may not need. I would actually recommend, if you have the budget, to step up to a HEDT system, if you want to stick with Intel. The 10th gen chips should be showing up soon, at a much lower price, than in the past. For your server aspirations, it might make more sense to step up to a higher core count model. Otherwise I would recommend the Ryzen 9 3900x, or the upcoming 3950x.

https://www.tomshardware.com/news/i...nch-specifications-10th-generation,40526.html

If you wish to stick with the 9900k. I threw in a gigabyte 2060, just so I could get an idea on wattage.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i9-9900K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor ($484.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i RGB PLATINUM 75 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($124.89 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($289.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 64 GB (4 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory ($309.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 860 Evo 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($74.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Black NVMe 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($159.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($87.28 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB GAMING OC PRO Video Card ($349.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Trooper ATX Full Tower Case
Power Supply: Corsair RMx (2018) 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($124.97 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1MT DVD/CD Writer
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2147.06
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-10-29 13:51 EDT-0400
 
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Solution
I no longer recommend Asus, due to their horrible customer service. 64gb of ram seems excessive, but I am not sure how much is required for a minecraft server, so it might be necessary, it might not. I would verify before spending that much on ram, you may not need. I would actually recommend, if you have the budget, to step up to a HEDT system, if you want to stick with Intel. The 10th gen chips should be showing up soon, at a much lower price, than in the past. For your server aspirations, it might make more sense to step up to a higher core count model. Otherwise I would recommend the Ryzen 9 3900x, or the upcoming 3950x.

https://www.tomshardware.com/news/i...nch-specifications-10th-generation,40526.html

If you wish to stick with the 9900k. I threw in a gigabyte 2060, just so I could get an idea on wattage.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i9-9900K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor ($484.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i RGB PLATINUM 75 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($124.89 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($289.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 64 GB (4 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory ($309.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 860 Evo 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($74.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Black NVMe 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($159.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($87.28 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB GAMING OC PRO Video Card ($349.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Trooper ATX Full Tower Case
Power Supply: Corsair RMx (2018) 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($124.97 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1MT DVD/CD Writer
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2147.06
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-10-29 13:51 EDT-0400

Thank you so much. I will go for the parts that you recommended here. Have a nice day!

-Chrixy
 

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