Hey all,
I'd like to get some opinions and advice on my next build.
Approximate Purchase Date: <30 days
Budget Range: $1,000-$1,500
System Usage: Gaming, Photoshop, multi-tabbed browser work, regular "office use"
Monitor Use: existing Asus HDMI (for now)
Parts Needed: Mobo, CPU, RAM, GPU
OS Needed: No, reusing Windows 10 Pro x64
Preferred Vendors: Newegg, Amazon
Parts Preference: Intel, Asus, Nvidia, Samsung, Crucial
Overclocking: maybe, but not required
SLI or Crossfire: not unless you convince me I should
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080, would also like to output to HDTV
Existing Configuration:
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77V-LK (z77)
CPU: Intel i5-3570K
RAM: 16GB DDR3-800
GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050ti (4GB)
PSU EVGA SuperNOVA 750w (will re-use, purchased Dec 2016)
OS: Win10 Pro
Proposed Configuration:
Motherboard: Asus Prime z490-plus (microATX)
CPU: Intel i7-10700K
RAM: 16GB min, unsure on brand/speed
GPU: Radeon RX 570 or Nvidia RTX 2070 (unsure)
PSU EVGA SuperNOVA 750w (will re-use, purchased Dec 2016)
OS: Win10 Pro
I mostly game and do some Photoshop editing.
I've always used ATX form and mid-tower size, but am debating going to microATX to have a smaller rig that will take up less space. Is that a good idea? I've never run dual GPUs and dont see a reason to start.
Looking at Asus Prime z490m-plus, but realize that's not a "gaming" board, and want to pair it with at least a 10th gen i7.
What do you all think? Give me some ideas. Or other suggestions on hardware for this build.
I'd like to get some opinions and advice on my next build.
Approximate Purchase Date: <30 days
Budget Range: $1,000-$1,500
System Usage: Gaming, Photoshop, multi-tabbed browser work, regular "office use"
Monitor Use: existing Asus HDMI (for now)
Parts Needed: Mobo, CPU, RAM, GPU
OS Needed: No, reusing Windows 10 Pro x64
Preferred Vendors: Newegg, Amazon
Parts Preference: Intel, Asus, Nvidia, Samsung, Crucial
Overclocking: maybe, but not required
SLI or Crossfire: not unless you convince me I should
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080, would also like to output to HDTV
Existing Configuration:
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77V-LK (z77)
CPU: Intel i5-3570K
RAM: 16GB DDR3-800
GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050ti (4GB)
PSU EVGA SuperNOVA 750w (will re-use, purchased Dec 2016)
OS: Win10 Pro
Proposed Configuration:
Motherboard: Asus Prime z490-plus (microATX)
CPU: Intel i7-10700K
RAM: 16GB min, unsure on brand/speed
GPU: Radeon RX 570 or Nvidia RTX 2070 (unsure)
PSU EVGA SuperNOVA 750w (will re-use, purchased Dec 2016)
OS: Win10 Pro
I mostly game and do some Photoshop editing.
I've always used ATX form and mid-tower size, but am debating going to microATX to have a smaller rig that will take up less space. Is that a good idea? I've never run dual GPUs and dont see a reason to start.
Looking at Asus Prime z490m-plus, but realize that's not a "gaming" board, and want to pair it with at least a 10th gen i7.
What do you all think? Give me some ideas. Or other suggestions on hardware for this build.
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