[SOLVED] System purchase advice

[AtotehZ]

Hello everyone,

I'm buying a system before the end of the year and I could use some advice on whether I need to wait for or exchange anything. I've put this together :

MOBO: ASRock Z390 Taichi Ultimate https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16813157856
CPU: Intel i9 9900K https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16819117957
GPU: ASUS RTX 2080 https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16814126339
RAM: Patriot Extreme Performance Viper 4 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E1XR5X6
PSU: Seasonic FOCUS Plus 650 Gold https://www.newegg.com/p/1B4-01KF-00036
COOLER: Noctua NH-U12S https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16835608040
CASE: Fractal Design Define R6 ext. ATX https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16811352091

I already have storage. It will be transferred from the old machine. A Samsung 850 EVO 1TB SSD, a Samsung 830 Series 512GB SSD and 4 TB storage.

I need the features of the Taichi as I utilize most of its features. I have 10Gbit net at home and 600/600Mbit internet and use 6x USB-A and 2x USB-C.
I'm not sure about i9-9900K vs Ryzen9 3900X. (Taichi comes in an AMD variant as well)
I'm not sure whether RTX 2080 is the way to go or if I should sacrifice the extra to go Super, if it's worth it.
I'm not at all sure whether I have the right RAM.
I'm confident the current system will only require ~560W.. 608W with TDP in consideration(according to PSU calculators online).
The NH-U12S should be sufficient for my needs and is cheaper than the NH-D15 which would've been the alternative.
I'm a lot about a simple sleek effective design so Fractal Design is almost non-negotiable, but if you can find other cases that embody this spirit, go for it.

It will be used for streaming and gaming. The monitor is an Asus PG279Q and will run at 165hz G-sync when possible. It will also be used for VR games.

 

[1LiquidPC]

A few quick questions. Any plan to OC, either platform option? If so, the cooler isn't really up for that with 9900k. I tested mine with NH-U14S and was hitting over 90C under loading when dialing in OC. Since your gaming at 1440P, FPS on 3900x or 9900k should be very close, at least at stock. Given you plan to stream though, I'd seriously consider the Ryzen just from the additional cores for down the road. I can vouch for both platforms being great options. Running 9900k and 3900X based builds myself.

Case should work well, bought 2 R5s for family and client build. 32GB is good idea as well given your usage and current prices. Seasonic is a great PSU brand, but I believe the focus series is more budget oriented. Never used that particular brand RAM myself, so would have to go with avg. reviews there. For GPU, I think the Super is somewhere in 10-15% faster on average.

 

[mdd1963]

I'd opt for 9900K over 3900X, given your objectives, especially w/ 165 Hz refresh rate...

 

[AtotehZ]

I will probably do a light OC at some point yes. Nothing more than 4000 to 4200 MHz. I think NH-U14S will do fine. According to https://noctua.at/en/cpu/Intel_Core_i9-9900K combined with reviews it tells me that you have to go 4800 to 5000 Mhz before you have a problem.

I still need to know whether I should wait for any upcoming releases and also the which RAM to go for.

Thank you, both of you.

 

[1LiquidPC]

Thanks for the update. What kind of future releases are you referring? On AMD front, the 16-Core 3950X is set to arrive in a few weeks. Intels side, the rumored 10-Core Comet Lake should be hear sooner or later. Same architectures though as current, basically more cores vs 9900k and clocked a bit higher in some models. Will require another chipset though.

Regarding RAM, always used either Corsair or G.Skill for the past 17 yrs or so. Used OCZ before that, for those who remember

 

[AtotehZ]

I think Ice Lake and Comet Lake will be 2020. Can't wait that long.

So my current changes to the build are:
Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S -> Noctua NH-U14S
RAM: Patriot Extreme Performance Viper 4 -> G.Skill Ripjaws V (both 32GB and 3200MHz and CL 16)
GPU: RTX 2080 -> RTX 2080 Super

Anyone knows whether there's a notable difference between the dual and triple fan versions? Will one be more silent or cool than the other? Having a hard time finding benchmarks detailing that.

 

[1LiquidPC]

Makes sense with timeframe. Nothing solid from Intel regarding timeframe or even official notice of the products. I'd imagine the triple fan would be a little cooler/quieter from lower fan speeds overall. Speed is likely the same on them, unless one is officially listed higher. In that case, may hold a higher boostclock in same conditions. Cooler is a bit better from 140mm fan vs 120mm. RAM should be fine, unless you find a good deal on 3200 CL14. Should be very similar in gaming though. Ryzen benefits more from faster frequency and lower latency memory.

 

[AtotehZ]

Gave best answer based on overall assistance. I was able to get a good deal so I've placed an order.