Looking for a awesome pc build for gaming/streaming/editing

[karbolynmlg]

Hey everyone,

I am looking for advice on a pc build. This would be a brand new build and I’m looking to be conservative with the budget but at the same time if it’s make or break in performance then I’d pay the extra price. I’m looking to do a lot of video editing, gaming, and streaming. I have had intel computers my entire life, and I don’t know if the AMD new line is worth it over the price of intel. I am trying to stay under $2000 but would like to build the best gaming, streaming, and editing computer for the price. Don’t get me wrong, it would be nice not to spend the entire budget but looking to game on a 240hz Alienware moniter. I also don’t want to have to worry about bottle necking, FPS issues, and other issues if possible (I know nothing is perfect and issues can arise.) best performance for the best price, but if someone could assist in whether or not one build max, is going to be justified over a 1500, or below pc. Thanks in advance and if you have any questions, feel free to ask.

I take it I will need a new OS but I have the mouse, monitor and keyboard.

 

[gingerrankin]

Currently the most important piece and (by far), most expensive of the gaming computer is the GPU. It can represent 50% of the total cost. Also, from the chosen GPU it is relatively easy to determine the minimum for the rest of the elements

To determine the GPU you need it is necessary to know the monitor you are going to use (mainly the resolution). It is very different if it is a Full HD, a QHD (2K) or a 4K.

 

[karbolynmlg]

To be honest I was looking at the Alienware AW2518HF but was also looking at ultra-wide or 4K moniters. I’m kind of set on the Alienware for gaming and other purposes unless you believe something is better. I was looking at a 1080 TI but I don’t know what type of ti. I’m just having issues trying to get the rest. Don’t really know that much with regards to builds.

 

[gingerrankin]

GTX 1080 ti is a good GPU that allows you to play up to 4K, but not quite fast enough for 4K gaming at top quality preset. Maybe it will be better to stay in QHD or FHD and get more FPS and high setting.

To pair with a GTX 1080 TI you need a CPU Intel (I7-8700K o I7-8700 if you dont like OC) or a AMD (Ryzen 7 2700x or 2700).

If you like OC need also a very good mobo (chipset Z370 if intel) or (chipset X470 if AMD).
If you dont like OC can choose a cheaper B360 intel, B450 AMD.

You need a 450W / 550W PSU. Choose a PSU of "gold" quality. You do not need more power unless you want to put two GPUs, but above all that is of quality.

 

[failboat]

power consumption on 8700k can peak over 130W. not that you will max it frequently. I'd still go with a 550-650W+ psu. 1080ti is a 250W gpu. it's best to have 100W or more over what you might need. The PSU has best efficiency around 50%. OC parts may pull some more power. a brown out can destroy all components.

https://www.tomshardware.co.uk/intel-coffee-lake-i7-8700k-cpu,review-34037-12.html
https://www.tomshardware.co.uk/asus-rog-strix-geforce-gtx-1080-ti-oc,review-34051-4.html

 

[logainofhades]

Gaming, streaming, and editing, you are going to want a Ryzen 2700x. Does your budget include the monitor? That price is ludicrous for a 1080p monitor. You are in 1440p territory with that one. This is with the assumption that the monitor is not part of the total budget.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 2700X 3.7GHz 8-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - R1 Universal 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.84 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock - X470 Master SLI/AC ATX AM4 Motherboard ($148.87 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Sniper X 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3600 Memory ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: ADATA - XPG 512GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($102.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Toshiba - P300 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Mini Video Card ($629.89 @ OutletPC)
Case: Fractal Design - Meshify C TG ATX Mid Tower Case ($88.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.82 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Monitor: Dell - S2716DG 27.0" 2560x1440 144Hz Monitor ($446.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $2117.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-09-05 12:59 EDT-0400

 

[karbolynmlg]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from karbolynmlg : "Looking For HELP"

Hey everyone,

I am looking for advice on a pc build. This would be a brand new build and I’m looking to be conservative with the budget but at the same time if it’s make or break in performance then I’d pay the extra price. I’m looking to do a lot of video editing, gaming, and streaming. I have had intel computers my entire life, and I don’t know if the AMD new line is worth it over the price of intel. I am trying to stay under $1500-$2000 USD but would like to build the best gaming, streaming, and editing computer for the price. Don’t get me wrong, it would be nice not to spend the entire budget but looking to game on a 240hz Alienware moniter. I also don’t want to have to worry about bottle necking, FPS issues, and other issues if possible (I know nothing is perfect and issues can arise.) best performance for the best price, but if someone could assist in whether or not one build max, is going to be justified over a 1500, or below pc. Thanks in advance and if you have any questions, feel free to ask.

I take it I will need a new OS but I have the mouse, monitor and keyboard.

 

[bignastyid]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from karbolynmlg : "New System Old"

Old Thread Topic Used

You will need an I7 at least. Even a 7700k isn't recommended for gaming and streaming at the same time. I would recommend a Ryzen 2600 if you decide to get a newer platform.

Here is a good start.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor ($165.99 @ Walmart)
Motherboard: ASRock - Fatal1ty X470 Gaming K4 ATX AM4 Motherboard ($141.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $452.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-09-04 19:59 EDT-0400

MERGED QUESTION
Question from karbolynmlg : "Looking to Upgrade or Buy New System"

Hey Guys,

I built my last PC, and it was quite an interesting process considering I had previously only built pre-built systems. At the time, I was told by multiple people that the build I have currently was great for its time, while also considering budget. Now with that said its been some time. I also ran into some issues with my motherboard quite a while ago, and I had to warranty it out for a new one because the motherboard just failed completely. I am kind of in a dilemma, because quite a while ago I started to get back into gaming and streaming, as well as content creation which goes alongside my actual job and work. So I don't know if it would be easier and cheaper to upgrade using currently what I have or if its even worth to do so, or just build a new one and sell parts from current build. Below are the specs for my current build:

CPU: Intel Core i5 4690K @ 3.50Ghz (Haswell 22nm Technology)
GPU: Nvidia Geforce GTX 970 (4GB)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme 3 (Haswell Model)
RAM: G. SKILL PC3-12800 16GB UDIMM 1600 MHz PC3-12800 DDR3 Memory
SSD: Crucial 250GB SSD
Storage: WD 1 TB Drive
Power Supply: CORSAIR CX Series CX600 600W 80 PLUS BRONZE

With that said, I know the computer is still decent even with the aging of the computer and still does fine at running certain games at max graphics, and others at high if not ultra. The problem I have ran into is streaming, as well as content creation. I also have frame rate drops and issues on games like PUBG, Fortnite, COD, Battlefield, and other games. What I am looking to do is know if any of this is salvageable, and upgrade from what I have or just buy a new pc and sell the parts.

Personally, I would prefer to just build a new system and stay up to date with the new technology, but also try to save some money if I can upgrade. Other than that, I do have a keyboard, mouse, monitor. I would like to go all out on this computer and make sure it can handle anything I can throw at it, but again I don't want to overkill it by any means. I would just like to be able to create, stream, upload, graphic stuff for work, as well as game without having to worry about FPS issues, bottle necking, another means of issues that I am currently running into. Any information from anyone with experience and better knowledge of computer builds, equipment, and computers nowadays would be helpful, so I can make up my mind.

EDIT: I guess I should add that I was interested in getting this monitor (Alienware 25 Gaming Monitor: AW2518HF) and before I do I want to make sure I get a good monitor that can support the 240hz as well as the FPS.) If you can tell, I know a little bit about computers and building but not that much. Any help is appreciated.

Thanks so much!

 

[bignastyid]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from karbolynmlg : "New Gaming Rig Looking For Help"

Hey Guys,

I built my last PC, and it was quite an interesting process considering I had previously only built pre-built systems. At the time, I was told by multiple people that the build I have currently was great for its time, while also considering budget. Now with that said its been some time. I also ran into some issues with my motherboard quite a while ago, and I had to warranty it out for a new one because the motherboard just failed completely. I am kind of in a dilemma, because quite a while ago I started to get back into gaming and streaming, as well as content creation which goes alongside my actual job and work. So I don't know if it would be easier and cheaper to upgrade using currently what I have or if its even worth to do so, or just build a new one and sell parts from current build. Below are the specs for my current build:

CPU: Intel Core i5 4690K @ 3.50Ghz (Haswell 22nm Technology)
GPU: Nvidia Geforce GTX 970 (4GB)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme 3 (Haswell Model)
RAM: G. SKILL PC3-12800 16GB UDIMM 1600 MHz PC3-12800 DDR3 Memory
SSD: Crucial 250GB SSD
Storage: WD 1 TB Drive
Power Supply: CORSAIR CX Series CX600 600W 80 PLUS BRONZE

With that said, I know the computer is still decent even with the aging of the computer and still does fine at running certain games at max graphics, and others at high if not ultra. The problem I have ran into is streaming, as well as content creation. I also have frame rate drops and issues on games like PUBG, Fortnite, COD, Battlefield, and other games. What I am looking to do is know if any of this is salvageable, and upgrade from what I have or just buy a new pc and sell the parts.

I would just like to be able to create, stream, upload, graphic stuff for work, as well as game with out having to worry about FPS issues, bottle necking, an other means of issues that I am currently running into. Any information from anyone with experience and better knowledge of computer builds, equipment, and computers nowadays would be helpful so I can make up my mind.

EDIT: I guess I should add that I was interested in getting this monitor (Alienware 25 Gaming Monitor: AW2518HF) and before I do I want to make sure I get a good monitor that can support the 240hz as well as the FPS.) If you can tell, I know a little bit about computers and building but not that much. Any help is appreciated.

Thanks so much!

So your i5 limits your multitasking capabilities, so you'd need to change that and changing that means changing mobo and ram, also your psu is older now so that could do with updating, and aiming for 240hz on more recent games a 970 isn't going to cut it either. So you need all new.

Cheap Ryzen Build -
PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/3Hbh29

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 2200G 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($98.89 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - B450M DS3H Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($69.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: *G.Skill - Aegis 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($133.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card ($369.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($88.17 @ OutletPC)
Total: $760.92

Good Ryzen build -
PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/t6LPvn

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600X 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor ($224.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair - H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($109.18 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus - ROG STRIX X470-I GAMING Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard ($206.90 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($289.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB GAMING X Video Card ($694.00 @ B&H)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($85.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1610.94

 

[bignastyid]

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