[SOLVED] Need help with best $2000/high end gaming PC parts list

[Zombie_hunter99]

Hi Everyone, I need someone to help me build a parts list. My budget is about 2000 dollars. I was planning on getting a GTX 1080 TI, but I don't know what model to get and what brand. I was deciding between an Intel i7 9700K or i9 9900K. Which one is better for gaming? Should a get a AMD Ryzen processor instead or go with Intel? Also, I want to have a motherboard that has drivers for Windows 7 and Windows 8,1 because I prefer Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 over Windows 10. I don't know what type, brand or model to get that would be compatible with my processor of choice and Windows 7 or Windows 8.1. For this build I want a 2 TB m.2 or NVME SSD. I need 16 GB of DDR4 Ram. I plant on using this computer for playing video games, recording and maybe streaming my game play, watching videos, playing music, doing schoolwork, browsing the internet, and doing some video editing. I want to be able to run all of the latest and past games in 1080P and a solid 60 FPS at the max graphics settings. I plan on getting a 144 HZ or 4K monitor and maybe even a VR headset in the future and I want to be ready. Thank you, hope you can help me and happy holidays.

 

[LordVile]

Be careful Be Quiet coolers are good but the mounting isn’t the easiest

 

[Zombie_hunter99]

I'm picturing MadMatts avatar, if you insist on getting a cheap motherboard. Do not come here complaining about it not posting, instability and BSODS.
Take some advice into serious consideration, as some of us put effort into guiding you. And Matt usually is quite spot on.

I will not complain. I take full responsibility for my decision. Wouldn't the same thing happen with a higher end motherboard or any other motherboard that was made before the 9th generation processors came out.

 

[BringerOfTea]

the chipset supporting coffee lake will most likely not ship with a bios update and therefore would require you to update it to get it to work. I know some motherboards--- the asus maximus series can update bios without going into bios... havent done this meself.

https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1151/ROG_MAXIMUS_X_HERO/E13645_ROG_MAXIMUS_X_HERO_UM_V2_WEB.pdf?_ga=2.104148352.1046331065.1545301488-2059777048.1501851563
but here is how its done page 54.

 

[Zombie_hunter99]

the chipset supporting coffee lake will most likely not ship with a bios update and therefore would require you to update it to get it to work. I know some motherboards--- the asus maximus series can update bios without going into bios... havent done this meself.

https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1151/ROG_MAXIMUS_X_HERO/E13645_ROG_MAXIMUS_X_HERO_UM_V2_WEB.pdf?_ga=2.104148352.1046331065.1545301488-2059777048.1501851563
but here is how its done page 54.

Thank you

 

[madmatt30]

Then issue here is I JLjustvdont see any sensibility in buying that cheap board to run a high end cpu.

The nvme speeds are stated clearly on the specs page, nvme drives run a max of 2x meaning you'll be limited to sata 3 speeds in reality.

The vrm on that board will limit boost speeds on a high tdp chip like the 9700k.

The 9700k is not as hard to run as the 9900k, it's harder to run than the 8700k.

The 8700k has already shown an inconsistency on boost clocks under heavy usage for prolonged periods, the 9700k will do the same.

$400 cpu, €$500 gpu, $60 board - just a terrible choice of component matching.

At a push something like the z390 Pro 4 will do a manageable job, I wouldn't buy anything cheaper.

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/4srmP6/asrock-z390-pro4-atx-lga1151-motherboard-z390-pro4

Its $30 more expensive, has a better vrm setup, will not require updating, has 2 m2 slots & no such limitation on nvme speeds.

Way way better choice.

 

[Lucky_SLS]

Why do I get the feeling that the final partlist is gonna have a maximus mobo, gtx 1080 class gpu and a 9900k ( cuz obviously the op would upgrade to that with the remaining cash)?

It's the partlist I suggested in the first place XD.

But in case you feel that you want a stronger gpu :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor ($369.89 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - MasterLiquid ML240R RGB 66.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: NZXT - N7-Z37XT-B1 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($149.99 @ NZXT)
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($234.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: HP - EX920 512 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda Compute 4 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce RTX 2080 8 GB GAMING OC Video Card ($749.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Lian-Li - LANCOOL ONE DIGITAL ATX Mid Tower Case ($97.47 @ Newegg Business)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.89 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master - MasterFan MF120R ARGB 59 CFM 120mm Fan ($40.60 @ PCM)
Total: $2002.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-12-20 09:35 EST-0500

Both my initial 9900k /1070ti suggestion and 8700k/2080 suggestion are chosen with performance and quality first basis with a touch of aesthetics in mind. And as you can see, this is how 2k gets spent if your part selection is done with no compromise.

 

[jankerson]

I will not complain. I take full responsibility for my decision. Wouldn't the same thing happen with a higher end motherboard or any other motherboard that was made before the 9th generation processors came out.

No, the higher end MB's are higher end motherboards that are stable.

I am running a 9900K currently on a Z370 MB, and it's a high end MB, AORUS Z370 Gaming 5.

But I already was running a 8086K so all I had to do was flash the BIOS to run the 9900K.

Two things that you should NEVER cheap out on are the Motherboard and PSU, those two things are the most important parts in the computer. They are the base that everything is connected to.

 

[Zombie_hunter99]

What do you guys think this motherboard: https://www.gigabyte.com/us/Motherboard/Z370-AORUS-Gaming-7-rev-10#sp

 

[jankerson]

What do you guys think this motherboard: https://www.gigabyte.com/us/Motherboard/Z370-AORUS-Gaming-7-rev-10#sp

Excellent MB.

 

[Zombie_hunter99]

What do you guys think this motherboard: https://www.gigabyte.com/us/Motherboard/Z370-AORUS-Gaming-7-rev-10#sp

Excellent MB.

What about this motherboard: https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/TUF-H310-PLUS-GAMING/

 

[Zombie_hunter99]

Will the Be quiet Dark Rock Pro 4 be adequate to cool the i7 9700K or i9 9900K?

 

[Lucky_SLS]

^ that's a H310 non overclockable, poor vrm design mobo. You also probably have to update the bios for the 9700/9900k in a z370.

Regarding cooling the 9700/9900k, why don't you look at the coolermaster aio I linked above?

Can you just paste the pcpartpicker.com BB code partlist like I did? It will be helpful to make changes.

 

[jankerson]

What do you guys think this motherboard: https://www.gigabyte.com/us/Motherboard/Z370-AORUS-Gaming-7-rev-10#sp

Excellent MB.

What about this motherboard: https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/TUF-H310-PLUS-GAMING/

No way..