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Timothy Kim60 said:If there's extra cash left over, maybe grab a better motherboard with beefier VRMs—even if you aren't planning on pushing for 5GHz (like an extreme 4 Z370 from Asus or something similar). Also, a semi-passive power supply like a Seasonic Focus or a Corsair RM would be a smart move!
That Asrock extreme is actually a little cheaper than the board I posted. Do you really think it's the better choice?
I'm definitely swapping out the HDD. By the way, how do you like that monitor?
Also, should I go with a 1070ti or one of those 1080s? It looks like there are plenty of them available online right now, so I'm torn on which one to pick!
So, I finally ditched my old case! Now I'm looking for some fresh ideas on what might be worth swapping out. Does anyone have suggestions for budget-friendly parts that don't sacrifice quality? Also, can I squeeze in a decent, reasonably priced GTX 1080? Silence is also a huge priority for me—does anyone have experience with those be quiet! power supplies? Are they actually quiet?
I am open to any and all suggestions!
Thanks a bunch! 🙂
Intel Core i7-8700 3.2 GHz Socket 1151 processor .................. $867
Asus MB PRIME Z370-A .................................. $467
DDR4 16GB (2x8GB), DDR4 3000, CL15, Corsair Vengeance LPX ... $467
SSD Samsung 500 GB 970 evo, M.2 2280 PCIe .......................... $400
Western Digital Black, 2TB, SATA3, 7200rpm, 64MB Cache ........... $333
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 Ti WINDFORCE 8GB DDR5 ........... $1333
Corsair Carbide Series 330 R blackout edition Ultra Silent ........... $283
Corsair RMx Series RM750x .................................................. . $300
monitor Acer XF270HU, 27", IPS, 2560x1440, 144Hz, 4 ms ........... $1333
Cooler Noctua NH-L12S .................................................. .................. $133
Total value $5917
So, about graphics—is the 1080 actually a massive step up from the 1070Ti?
And what’s the deal with all the different brands like MSI, Gigabyte, Asus, and Palit anyway? Is there really a big difference?
Timothy Kim60 said:First thing's first—you absolutely have to find a cheaper retailer. You can order from maybe three or four big-name shops that offer better prices; they’ll usually build the PC for you for free and handle shipping, plus you can pay cash on delivery when the package arrives. Are you even paying with cash?
Which shops do you recommend? I haven't bought anything at all in years, so I don't even know where to start looking! Probably going with cash.
Hey everyone! I'm looking to put together a gaming rig with a budget of around $2,200 to $2,300.
I've been messing around on Newegg and pulled this rough list together, but I really need some advice! Please, let me know what you think or if there are better parts out there.
Thanks!
- Intel Core i5 8400 BOX, LGA 1151, 2.8GHz, 9MB cache, HexaCore
- GIGABYTE B360 AORUS gaming 3, Intel B360, DDR4, ATX, LGA 1151
- 16 GB DDR4 2800MHz, G.SKILL Trident Z series, F4-2800C15D-16GTZB, 2x8GB kit
- SSD Samsung 500 GB 970 evo, SATA 3, 550/520 MB/s
- 2 TB Western Digital, WD2005FBYZ, SATA, 128MB cache, 7200rpm, 3.5", Desktop HDD
- Gainward GeForce GTX 1070, 8GB DDR5
- ANTEC P110 Luce, ATX, window, black, no PSU included
- 850W CHIEFTEC Proton Series, BDF-850C, ATX v2.3, 140mm fan, 80+ Bronze
- Dell Alienware AW2518H, 25" monitor, Nvidia G-Sync, 1ms, 400cd/m2, 1000:1, black
$5167