- Jan 19, 2019
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Hello all,
Its been a while since I've built a PC but a friend requested I build one for him. I wanted to get a second opinion to make sure I chose the right parts and that everything is compatible. I will post the parts list bellow and answer the questions from the "How to ask for new build advice" sticky.
Approximate Purchase Date: Next month
Budget Range: $1000
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Movies, Internet, School
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: New Systrem
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg/Amazon/TigerDirect
Location: North Texas, USA
Overclocking: Maybe in the future
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 1080p
Additional Comments: Want something that is somewhat future proof
PARTS
CPU - Intel i5 9600k
https://www.amazon.com/Intel-i5-9600K-Desktop-Processor-Unlocked/dp/B07HHLX1R8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=27SHV2ZVF4PYS&keywords=i5+9600k&qid=1547921329&sprefix=i5+%2Caps%2C249&sr=8-1
MOBO - GIGABYTE Z390 AORUS PRO WIFI LGA 1151 (300 Series)
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16813145091
GPU - GIGABYTE Radeon RX 580
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125962&Description=rx%20580&cm_re=rx_580-_-14-125-962-_-Product
PSU - Rosewill Hive 550Watt
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182131&Description=rosewill%20550%20hive&cm_re=rosewill_550_hive-_-17-182-131-_-Product
RAM - G.Skill 8GB DDR4 (One stick for now and we can add another later if needed)
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820232419&Description=8gb%20ddr4&cm_re=8gb_ddr4-_-20-232-419-_-Product
HDD - Crucial MX500 500GB 3D NAND SATA M.2 Type 2280SS Internal SSD
https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-MX500-500GB-2280SS-Internal/dp/B077SQ8J1V/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=500+gb+m.2&qid=1547921184&sr=8-4
OS - Windows 10 Home Retail
CASE - Antec 1200 (An old one I already have)
The other parts like CPU heatsink/thermal paste etc I think are pretty straight forward. I would appreciate any input y'all have. I chose the CPU and MOBO combo with the intention of overclocking in the future should the situation require it. Thank you all so much!
Its been a while since I've built a PC but a friend requested I build one for him. I wanted to get a second opinion to make sure I chose the right parts and that everything is compatible. I will post the parts list bellow and answer the questions from the "How to ask for new build advice" sticky.
Approximate Purchase Date: Next month
Budget Range: $1000
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Movies, Internet, School
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: New Systrem
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg/Amazon/TigerDirect
Location: North Texas, USA
Overclocking: Maybe in the future
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 1080p
Additional Comments: Want something that is somewhat future proof
PARTS
CPU - Intel i5 9600k
https://www.amazon.com/Intel-i5-9600K-Desktop-Processor-Unlocked/dp/B07HHLX1R8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=27SHV2ZVF4PYS&keywords=i5+9600k&qid=1547921329&sprefix=i5+%2Caps%2C249&sr=8-1
MOBO - GIGABYTE Z390 AORUS PRO WIFI LGA 1151 (300 Series)
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16813145091
GPU - GIGABYTE Radeon RX 580
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125962&Description=rx%20580&cm_re=rx_580-_-14-125-962-_-Product
PSU - Rosewill Hive 550Watt
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182131&Description=rosewill%20550%20hive&cm_re=rosewill_550_hive-_-17-182-131-_-Product
RAM - G.Skill 8GB DDR4 (One stick for now and we can add another later if needed)
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820232419&Description=8gb%20ddr4&cm_re=8gb_ddr4-_-20-232-419-_-Product
HDD - Crucial MX500 500GB 3D NAND SATA M.2 Type 2280SS Internal SSD
https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-MX500-500GB-2280SS-Internal/dp/B077SQ8J1V/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=500+gb+m.2&qid=1547921184&sr=8-4
OS - Windows 10 Home Retail
CASE - Antec 1200 (An old one I already have)
The other parts like CPU heatsink/thermal paste etc I think are pretty straight forward. I would appreciate any input y'all have. I chose the CPU and MOBO combo with the intention of overclocking in the future should the situation require it. Thank you all so much!
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