I am planning a new gaming build and am still not sure about all the parts. Over the time I have procrastinated, I have seen that there may be issues with the parts I am considering. Since I am not an AMD fan (although the recent reviews may change my mind), I am looking at an I7 8700 or 9700. The extreme chips usually run hot so I stay away from them. My last computer had a 2600K. I get alerts and read a lot on the web. Apparently there is a problem with these chips, especially with hyperthreading due to a Zombieload Exploit. I've been told for my use the hyperthreading would be good. However, in order to avoid this attack to those chips, it was advised to shut off hyperthreading, rendering the chip into a 2 or 4 core. Clearly I am not interested in building a computing that will be garbage or an overpriced underperforming hunk of junk. Can folks weigh in on this please? I really do not want to go with AMD - so what do I do?
For a graphics card, I have to admit I do not play the top games since many are military or role playing. I play older games and also need graphics for artwork and photoshop. I was considering the new 1660ti, the 2060 and the 2070. I see rumors that Nvidia is going to release something comparable to a ti card for the 2060 and 2070. I have read reports of problems with the RTX 2000 series cards and now the 1660ti seem to have issues. I never saw so many problems with parts. Again, I would appreciate folks weighing in.
BTW, I am in the US and wanting to build a desktop. My last computer is a dead, paperweight Alienware Aurora 3 piece of garbage. It lasted one year and they voided my warranty because they couldn't fix it and would not replace it. Yes, I should have sued but it is too late for that. Thus the interest in having a custom rig built. I would love to hear everyone's thoughts on the problems and also any advice as to how to proceed. Lots of new stuff is coming soon I hear. But I know you can wait forever for the next best thing. My price range is around $1500 with a little leeway.
Thanks in advance.
For a graphics card, I have to admit I do not play the top games since many are military or role playing. I play older games and also need graphics for artwork and photoshop. I was considering the new 1660ti, the 2060 and the 2070. I see rumors that Nvidia is going to release something comparable to a ti card for the 2060 and 2070. I have read reports of problems with the RTX 2000 series cards and now the 1660ti seem to have issues. I never saw so many problems with parts. Again, I would appreciate folks weighing in.
BTW, I am in the US and wanting to build a desktop. My last computer is a dead, paperweight Alienware Aurora 3 piece of garbage. It lasted one year and they voided my warranty because they couldn't fix it and would not replace it. Yes, I should have sued but it is too late for that. Thus the interest in having a custom rig built. I would love to hear everyone's thoughts on the problems and also any advice as to how to proceed. Lots of new stuff is coming soon I hear. But I know you can wait forever for the next best thing. My price range is around $1500 with a little leeway.
Thanks in advance.