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GPU Buying Guide - (Read first post) in Desktops ·
wiredotter14 said:It’s pretty common for online retailers to list the same item twice, maybe because of a different supplier or something similar.

Exactly. It's likely just an older price or a different distributor.
Gaming build under $1,500? in Desktops ·
Those are just the official specs for the Core i9. Intel also supports up to 2666MHz on all their newer chips, though you can actually push them up to 4266MHz.

Your build probably won't even hit 350W while gaming.

Regarding the case, I see you're using a Z3. I might go with something a bit higher-end or larger instead:

https://www.newegg.com/p/sharkoon-m2...38386/product/
Gaming build under $1,500? in Desktops ·
The motherboard isn't the best call, mostly because the VRM cooling looks pretty weak. I think there are better, more budget-friendly B450 options out there.

For the PSU, I'd probably go with an EVGA 600 W Gold instead; it comes with a 5-year warranty and feels a bit more solid.
Gaming build under $1,500? in Desktops ·
An RTX 2060 for 4K? Good luck. 😬

The 2080 is about 50% more powerful. Sure, the value isn't quite as great, but at that resolution, your FPS is going to be entirely dependent on your GPU.

Honestly, that’s not a great deal for a 9700K paired with an RTX 2060. It doesn't make much sense either, since you usually grab a 9700K to pair with something like an RTX 2080 at 1080p, but I guess some people $1.25 just don't care.

You might want to look at an i5 8400 or 9400F instead. They tend to perform slightly better in games than a Ryzen 2600, and I think prices have stabilized a bit lately. There are also a few other tweaks I'd probably make to that build.

EDIT: For example,

1 x Palit GF RTX 2080 Dual, 8GB GDDR6
1 x Seagate Barracuda 1TB HDD (3.5, SATA III-600)
1 x Intel Core i5-9400F (2.9GHz, 9MB,
2 x Apacer Panther Gold DDR4 2666MHz, 8GB
1 x Gigabyte Z390-UD
1 x Crucial MX500 500GB SSD
1 x EVGA 550W Gold Power Supply
1 x Antec P7 Mid-Tower Case, Green,
2 x 12cm Black Case Fans

Total: $3805
Build recommendations under $900 in Desktops ·
I don't think it's really worth splurging on a beefier processor or a higher-end motherboard. Maybe just grab a power supply with a longer warranty instead.
GPU Buying Guide - (Read first post) in Desktops ·
Need help with a gaming build! in Desktops ·
George, you might need an eye exam 😬

RX 580 8GB:

The RX 590 nitro+ is actually $30 cheaper here:
Need help with a gaming build! in Desktops ·
Maybe just opt for the RX 580 8GB if you want to pay $133 a bit extra (specifically the XFX version):

1 x AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Processor (6C/12T, 3.9GHz, 19MB, 65W, AM4)
1 x GIGABYTE GA-AB350M-DS3H Motherboard (S.AM4, 4xDDR4,
1 x SAPPHIRE AMD Radeon PULSE RX 580 4GB GDDR5
1 x Fortron Hexa 85+ 550W Power Supply, 80+ Bronze,
1 x Transcend 16GB (2x8GB) JetRAM DDR4 Memory
1 x Sharkoon M25-V Midi Tower ATX Case, without
1 x CRUCIAL MX500 500GB SSD

Total: $1904 ... Future-IT
PowerColor RX 580 - $0.51, $0.51
Used PC builds: What are they worth? in Desktops ·
I'd say maybe around 700-$250. You might get a bit more if you sold everything off individually, I guess.
Small trash cans in Desktops ·
https://www.amd.com/en_us/products/details/example-link-placeholder

This one sports a much better processor. You’ll probably want to grab some extra RAM and an SSD for your laptop too, I guess.

https://www.bestbuy.com/transcend-dram-example

https://www.bestbuy.com/kingston-240g-ssd-example
Build recommendations under $900 in Desktops ·
Uh, I'd say RAM prices will probably drop about 15-20% by the end of winter, so maybe you could just grab one 16GB stick now and pick up another 16GB one in three months.
Corsair DDR4 4GB 2400MHz memory - $62
Build recommendations under $900 in Desktops ·
Cooler Master Hyper 212, socket: 1150, 1151, 1155, 1156, 2011, 2011-3, 2066, AM4, ACFRE00028A
Processor AMD Ryzen 7 1700 x box, 3.4GHz, 16MB Cache, s. AM4
DDR4 32GB (2x16GB) Corsair Vengeance LPX Black, 3000MHz,CL16, CMK32GX4M2C3000C16, CMK32GX4M2D3000C16
Motherboard ASUS ROG Strix X370-F gaming, 90MB0UI0-M0EAY0, s AM4
Power Supply 550W Fortron Hydro GE, ATX 2.4, PPA5504501
Case Fractal Design case, black
SSD 250GB Samsung 970 evo, M.2 2280, MZ-V7E250BW
Graphics Card EVGA RX 570 4G D5 Nitro plus OC, 4GB GDDR5, 256-bit, 1340/1750MHz, 11266-14-20G, 11266-46-20G

Total: $2.75 - ADM

I guess I'd save $367 by going with the 1700 x instead of the Ryzen 7 2700 x since there's maybe a 10% difference. Threw in a high-end board for $67 more.
Buying a new CPU... in Desktops ·
They aren't any slower on an X370, honestly. The actual tech is built into the processor itself, so the motherboard shouldn't really make a difference.
Budget gaming PC build for the kids in Desktops ·
I guess the Ryzen 5 1600 doesn't come with a cooler included.
Time for an upgrade? in Desktops ·
Man, I had just started looking into that 😁

Btw, prices for certain RAM models and capacities have dipped again. You might want to grab these two:

They're using the exact same chips, -$67.
Budget gaming PC build for the kids in Desktops ·
So, I'm looking at this MSI RX580 8 G Armor. It’s a Radeon card with 8GB of GDDR5 and a 256-bit bus, running at 1340/2000MHz (V341-091). It seems decent enough, I guess.
So, I've got an AMD Ryzen 5 1600X BOX, 3.6GHz with 16Mb on the AM4 socket. Just putting that out there, I guess.
Maybe consider some DDR4 16GB (2x8GB) Crucial Ballistix Sport kits, specifically the 3000MHz version (BLS2K8G4D30BESBK). It seems like a solid choice.
So, I'm looking at this 240GB Kingston A400 SSD, the SATA3 version (SA400S37/240G). Just a basic little drive, I guess.
So, I was looking at this Fortron CMT 230 power supply—the 550W Hydro GE model with ATX 2.4 support. It seems like a decent enough option, I guess.
Fortron CMT 230 case, black with a window, no PSU included, ATX.
It looks like the ATX Arctic Freezer 33 covers quite a range, including AM4 and those various Intel sockets. I guess it’s pretty versatile for most builds.
I guess it’s the MSI B450 Tomahawk, an AM4 board.

Total: $2383Maybe 12 monthly installments?

Do you pay in installments or all at once? If you go with the lump sum, the Price1 is about 5% cheaper, I guess.
Time for an upgrade? in Desktops ·
AMD Ryzen 7 1700 box ASUS Prime X370-PRO g. Skill
ASUS PRIME X370-PRO
G.Skill - Ripjaws V 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4 2400MHz
Cooler Master MasterBox K500 4.974

$1.75 - Micro Center

You could probably pick a different case, but this one is $217.
PC Upgrade Ideas in Desktops ·
Douglas Ramos5 said:Someone mentioned to me that these FX 6300 chips tend to fail pretty easily. Is there any truth to that?

Not really.