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I'm building a system that is going to be specifically oriented for VR gaming. Not that I wouldn't be able to do anything else with it, but VR is where I'm really focused. The problem is that I don't know what "good" looks like. I understand the numbers, but I don't know where they will actually fall on a curve - both in terms of compared to others as well as real world output/effect. So using PCpartPicker, I've compiled a system that I think is good, but I would really like some outside input.
I plan to eventually overclock and (if the system is actually as good as I think it is - worthy of extra love) make it a wall-mounted PC with water cooling.
So here are the components with some reasoning to their selection and the current price listing from the previous mentioned site (rounded):
CPU: Intel i9-9900K $500
So I plan on using the Vive for VR. I would also like to eventually do wireless. They apparently incorporate Intel CPUs with their components and I don't want to have to worry about CPU compatibility issues now or in the future as some had with the wireless Ryzen CPU compatibility recently.
CPU Cooler: Corsair H-60 $60
Honestly, this just seems to be one of the most commonly recommended CPU coolers.
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z390 Aourus Pro ATX LGA 1151 $180
Obviously, CPU determines socket. I have no need for wireless, I want SLI as an option (not outright, but maybe later) I'm pretty sure that there are better boards, but I don't want to pay for features that I won't make use of such as wireless.
RAM: Corsair - Dominator Platinum 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 $280
I'm very weak in terms of RAM and overclocking comprehension. I'm actually dismissing some RAM just because it's too flashy/gaudy/obnoxious. I want quality, dependable RAM that I don't have to worry about, but (I know this is douchy) I want it to fit/blend with the surrounding components.
Storage: Samsung 970 Pro 512 GB M.2 $170
I've actually used their SATA versions and have had no problems at all. The differences between the M.2 SSDs are pretty marginal at this point. I'm only doing 512 because I've never actually used even that much space, and if I actually get close, I have fiber internet. I can wait 20-30 minutes to play a game if I need to download it again.
GPU: ASUS ROG Strix RTX 2080 $800
I'm a real big fan of the ASUS ROG Strix series. I like the way they do their cooling, they give 2-3 HDMI ports; I think it's a great product. It's getting pretty hard to find 1080s these days and I may not be able to actually make the full system purchase for a few months still. So I'm just going to roll with the new gen.
PSU: EVGA SuperNova T2 1000w 80+ Titanium fully modular $265
This is another area that I'm not really super-informed. I wanted a larger power supply so that I would have the power for SLI later. Fully modular and Titanium because I want customization and efficiency.
OS: Win 10 Pro $135
This is quite literally for the GPOs. I know that I can just regedit, but I can spend 5 minutes looking up exact keys, D-Words and paths OR I can toggle a policy enabled, disabled, etc.
Total: $2320
So that's what I'm looking at. Nothing is set in stone, I haven't made any purchase yet. I want to purchase CPU/Cooler/Mobo/RAM together so that I can verify POST. I don't want to find out that a component doesn't work after the return period because I didn't have enough components to actually test it.
I don't know if this would be considered a pricey build (I think it is), but if there are cost-effective alternatives, I'd like to look into them. This is both for cheaper with marginal loss OR more expensive with gain/value. Regardless, please let me know if I'm hitting the mark or falling short, and, what I can or should adjust. Any advise, guidance and/or direction will be greatly appreciated
I plan to eventually overclock and (if the system is actually as good as I think it is - worthy of extra love) make it a wall-mounted PC with water cooling.
So here are the components with some reasoning to their selection and the current price listing from the previous mentioned site (rounded):
CPU: Intel i9-9900K $500
So I plan on using the Vive for VR. I would also like to eventually do wireless. They apparently incorporate Intel CPUs with their components and I don't want to have to worry about CPU compatibility issues now or in the future as some had with the wireless Ryzen CPU compatibility recently.
CPU Cooler: Corsair H-60 $60
Honestly, this just seems to be one of the most commonly recommended CPU coolers.
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z390 Aourus Pro ATX LGA 1151 $180
Obviously, CPU determines socket. I have no need for wireless, I want SLI as an option (not outright, but maybe later) I'm pretty sure that there are better boards, but I don't want to pay for features that I won't make use of such as wireless.
RAM: Corsair - Dominator Platinum 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 $280
I'm very weak in terms of RAM and overclocking comprehension. I'm actually dismissing some RAM just because it's too flashy/gaudy/obnoxious. I want quality, dependable RAM that I don't have to worry about, but (I know this is douchy) I want it to fit/blend with the surrounding components.
Storage: Samsung 970 Pro 512 GB M.2 $170
I've actually used their SATA versions and have had no problems at all. The differences between the M.2 SSDs are pretty marginal at this point. I'm only doing 512 because I've never actually used even that much space, and if I actually get close, I have fiber internet. I can wait 20-30 minutes to play a game if I need to download it again.
GPU: ASUS ROG Strix RTX 2080 $800
I'm a real big fan of the ASUS ROG Strix series. I like the way they do their cooling, they give 2-3 HDMI ports; I think it's a great product. It's getting pretty hard to find 1080s these days and I may not be able to actually make the full system purchase for a few months still. So I'm just going to roll with the new gen.
PSU: EVGA SuperNova T2 1000w 80+ Titanium fully modular $265
This is another area that I'm not really super-informed. I wanted a larger power supply so that I would have the power for SLI later. Fully modular and Titanium because I want customization and efficiency.
OS: Win 10 Pro $135
This is quite literally for the GPOs. I know that I can just regedit, but I can spend 5 minutes looking up exact keys, D-Words and paths OR I can toggle a policy enabled, disabled, etc.
Total: $2320
So that's what I'm looking at. Nothing is set in stone, I haven't made any purchase yet. I want to purchase CPU/Cooler/Mobo/RAM together so that I can verify POST. I don't want to find out that a component doesn't work after the return period because I didn't have enough components to actually test it.
I don't know if this would be considered a pricey build (I think it is), but if there are cost-effective alternatives, I'd like to look into them. This is both for cheaper with marginal loss OR more expensive with gain/value. Regardless, please let me know if I'm hitting the mark or falling short, and, what I can or should adjust. Any advise, guidance and/or direction will be greatly appreciated
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