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General Forums => Hardware and Software => Topic started by: Shuffler on September 22, 2020, 03:18:19 PM
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Will actually be using some parts from my current rig. The PS (evga 1000 watt gold), GPU (RTX 2070), and my current SSDs and HDDs.
I have really had good luck with Gigabyte boards so I plan to base it on a Gigabyte Z390 AORUS Ultra with an i9-9900K 9th gen processor.
Have not really kept up with the hardware when I am not in a build mode. I can go crazy on ram but I really don't think that much is needed. I was thinking of going with just 32 gigs. Might do some game streaming in the near future. I will need a good fan or cooler for the processor too.... along with a good updated case.
Suggestions..... ????
Cases? Coolers/Fans? Ram?
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Suggestions..... ????
Cases? Coolers/Fans? Ram?
Just one case but lots of the other two. Trust me, I'm A+ certified (wait, do you have to renew that?).
P.S. Remember to periodically turn it off then back on.
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Get Z490 and 10700K, same as your intended build but newer + better priced.
Or wait for October 8 and AMD's Zen 3 announcement
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But with the new Zen 3 he'd hafta move to Canada and use his PC to heat the home. :old:
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For my 60th alittle over a year ago I upgraded my rig :
MSI Z390-A PRO LGA1151 mb with Noctua NH-D15S, Premium Dual-Tower CPU Cooler with NF-A15 PWM 140mm Fan on a Intel Core i9-9900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W in a Cooler Master HAF 912 - Mid Tower Computer Case with High Airflow, Supporting up to Six 120mm Fans and USB 3.0 with 32 gb ram and a 2070 gpu
It pushes the vive pro vr nicely in AH3
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Eagler
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For my 60th alittle over a year ago I upgraded my rig :
MSI Z390-A PRO LGA1151 mb with Noctua NH-D15S, Premium Dual-Tower CPU Cooler with NF-A15 PWM 140mm Fan on a Intel Core i9-9900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W in a Cooler Master HAF 912 - Mid Tower Computer Case with High Airflow, Supporting up to Six 120mm Fans and USB 3.0 with 32 gb ram and a 2070 gpu
It pushes the vive pro vr nicely in AH3
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Eagler
My current rig is hampered by the MB and chip. Long in tooth is putting it nicely (i5 first gen, Gigabyte P55 USB3).
It actually runs AHIII full on. It runs RDR2 fairly well. It falls of it's rocker in MSFS 2020.
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It falls of it's rocker in MSFS 2020.
No guns in that game, right? Not worth it. :old:
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Get Z490 and 10700K, same as your intended build but newer + better priced.
Or wait for October 8 and AMD's Zen 3 announcement
Well... I can build the Z490 using the Gigabyte Z490 AORUS Ultra board and the i9-10900K with the same liquid cooler and ram for $190 more.
PCPartPicker Part List (https://pcpartpicker.com/list/9ykvGc)
CPU: Intel Core i9-10900K 3.7 GHz 10-Core Processor (https://pcpartpicker.com/product/cwFKHx/intel-core-i9-10900k-37-ghz-10-core-processor-bx8070110900k) ($529.99 @ Best Buy)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i RGB PLATINUM 75 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (https://pcpartpicker.com/product/JYCD4D/corsair-h100i-rgb-platinum-750-cfm-liquid-cpu-cooler-cw-9060039-ww) ($159.99 @ Best Buy)
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA ATX LGA1200 Motherboard (https://pcpartpicker.com/product/cHLwrH/gigabyte-z490-aorus-ultra-atx-lga1200-motherboard-z490-aorus-ultra) ($289.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 32 GB (4 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory (https://pcpartpicker.com/product/3yQG3C/corsair-vengeance-rgb-pro-32gb-4-x-8gb-ddr4-3200-memory-cmw32gx4m4c3200c16) ($177.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1157.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker (https://pcpartpicker.com) 2020-09-22 17:30 EDT-0400
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Don't forget ....
https://www.simpit.co.nz/?v=6159ea64725a
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Don't forget ....
https://www.simpit.co.nz/?v=6159ea64725a
LOL Just not that into it. Not the time anyway. This will do for my RDR2 and MSFS 2020 and my video editing.
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I am itching to pull the trigger but will wait for some feedback.
Have only looked at a few cases too. I like the new style that hides all the cables. I'll probably even grab a M2 drive or two.
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I am itching to pull the trigger but will wait for some feedback.
Have only looked at a few cases too. I like the new style that hides all the cables. I'll probably even grab a M2 drive or two.
I just built a new system last month. I went with this case. (Very roomy)
Asus Tuf Gaming GT501 (https://www.newegg.com/black-grey-asus-tuf-gaming-atx-mid-tower/p/N82E16811173034?Description=ASUS%20TUF%20Gaming%20GT501&cm_re=ASUS_TUF%20Gaming%20GT501-_-11-173-034-_-Product&quicklink=true)
(btw. M.2 drives are the shizzle) Is that the word I'm looking for. :uhoh
Coogan
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I just built a new system last month. I went with this case. (Very roomy)
Asus Tuf Gaming GT501 (https://www.newegg.com/black-grey-asus-tuf-gaming-atx-mid-tower/p/N82E16811173034?Description=ASUS%20TUF%20Gaming%20GT501&cm_re=ASUS_TUF%20Gaming%20GT501-_-11-173-034-_-Product&quicklink=true)
(btw. M.2 drives are the shizzle) Is that the word I'm looking for. :uhoh
Coogan
I changed the ram to 4 x 32 gig of the same brand/type for a total of 128 gig.
That case looks pretty good.
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I changed the ram to 4 x 32 gig of the same brand/type for a total of 128 gig.
Nothing wrong with a little head-room. Future proof. :aok
Coogan
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I made sure it did not light up like Times Square on New Years eve
Who over 16 needs their ram to light up?
Eagler
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Those specs oughta work for ya Shuff. As for a case, my current build is in a Lian Li PC 011 Dynamic. I like it a lot. Stylish with glass panels and a joy to build in. Really well designed but geared more towards liquid cooling. If the glass isn't your thing they have a similar case for air, PC 011 Air with more focus on airflow. The Fractal Design Meshify-C is another good case for air.
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I changed the ram to 4 x 32 gig of the same brand/type for a total of 128 gig.
Sheesh, what a waste of money.
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I made sure it did not light up like Times Square on New Years eve
Who over 16 needs their ram to light up?
Eagler
Well I talk to my house.... lights, fans, a/c-heat, vacuum, garage, cameras bbq pit..... so why not. LOL
My lights in my home can do 16 million different colors on command too. :rofl
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My mobo has lights. The AIO cooler has lights. The fans have lights. The video card has lights. So why not the memory too? No need for them to be super bright, just tweak em how you like. It looks pretty in that 011D case too. Corsair and Asus have an agreement so that the Corsair software will control the Asus lighting. Corsair iCue works great as long as you don't try to update it! Last time I tried that required a windows reset to straighten out!
Oh and as to the memory. 128 gigs? Sheesh! That's like way overkill unless you're doing a lot of CAD work or 4k video editing. More is better than less but there's a point where it's a hindrance to the controller for what you're trying to do. Don't need near that much for just gaming. I have 32 which seems to work fine.
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Oh and as to the memory. 128 gigs? Sheesh! That's like way overkill unless you're doing a lot of CAD work or 4k video editing. More is better than less but there's a point where it's a hindrance to the controller for what you're trying to do. Don't need near that much for just gaming. I have 32 which seems to work fine.
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Agreed!
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I knew there would be folks crying about "That's too much RAM!! This is pure BS.
Is it too much CPU?
Is it too much GPU?
Is the SSD or M.2 too much?
Get with the time fellas'.
RAM is not that expensive.
You old farts probably drive your vehicles with the gas gauge pegging empty. (wouldn't want too much gas) LMFAO!!!
Coogan
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It's not a question of expense, it's a question of the extra stress all that memory puts on the memory controller on the cpu. Yes it's capable of handling it but there's a difference if using the PC for gaming rather than as I described above. If only gaming you're not helping yourself any with all that extra memory that will NEVER get used in that application. You'll only be slowing yourself down.
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I knew there would be folks crying about "That's too much RAM!! This is pure BS.
Is it too much CPU?
Is it too much GPU?
Is the SSD or M.2 too much?
Get with the time fellas'.
RAM is not that expensive.
You old farts probably drive your vehicles with the gas gauge pegging empty. (wouldn't want too much gas) LMFAO!!!
Coogan
It's not too much ram if one is into working with AutoCAD, Thermodynamics, Nuclear Physics, DOE/HVAC=R Load calculations etc, Video editing, Studio recording/ DAC and other audiophile software stuff or Graphics design etc
If he wants to buy it because he can afford it he can just use (2) 32 GB sticks totaling 64 GBs on his new computer and probably have better experience and testing results than if he was to use all (4) 32 GB sticks.... which would most likely hinder the performance a bit more than just using (2) 32 GB sticks....
As for getting with the times.... I usually fill the tank every time I need to get gas and most likely drive faster on the road, highway etc than any other person on this bbs
As Drano stated there is a point/ line at which once a person crosses it regarding SYSTEM RAM, they will start seeing diminishing results
Edit: I started my reply before Drano, I just type a lot slower, heh
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And conversely, all that RAM would be absolutely necessary for someone needing to do higher RAM consuming work like TC and I said. Too little RAM would seriously degrade performance in those kind of apps. So there's a use for it. That's why the mobo will handle it.
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While I do cad and 3D work, also video/sound editing, I do not do that much on this machine. Of course I may do more editing with the new machine.
I remember the first 120 mb drive I bought. Everyone told me I would never fill that up.
You can bet that the chip is designed to handle more than the max of 128 gig. Granted not much will use it in today's world.
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Are 2 sticks ram better than 4?
https://www.techspot.com/article/1971-more-ram-modules-better-for-gaming/ (https://www.techspot.com/article/1971-more-ram-modules-better-for-gaming/)
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Yeah I see what they're saying there but they only tested with 16gb of mem in either config.
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Oh and Shuff if you wanted to just get two sticks of that memory and want it to look like four Corsair has you covered. They make dummy ram sticks that just have the LEDs on them. Check it
https://www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Products/Accessories-%7C-Parts/PC-Components/Memory/CORSAIR-VENGEANCE-RGB-PRO-Light-Enhancement-Kit/p/CMWLEKIT2
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I don't care if it looks like 4 or not. I might drop it back to 2 x 32.
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Graphics (32,000x32,000px) work on a 32GB system can feel like the 1980s with 5-10 minute waits. 64GB makes a huge difference there.
Don't ask, lol.
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Shuffler, I went with the Fractal Define 7 case for my latest rebuild, a very flexible case in terms of options for how you might set it up. I looked at a lot of options and this seemed to be the best for my preferences. Went with the ASUS Rog Strix Z-390-E Gaming, and also like this board. For CPU I went with the i7-9700K, as I felt the i9 did not give you enough extra for the greater $, at least when I was buying.
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Those specs oughta work for ya Shuff. As for a case, my current build is in a Lian Li PC 011 Dynamic. I like it a lot. Stylish with glass panels and a joy to build in. Really well designed but geared more towards liquid cooling. If the glass isn't your thing they have a similar case for air, PC 011 Air with more focus on airflow. The Fractal Design Meshify-C is another good case for air.
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I'll have liquid cooled processor.
The Fractal case I saw on Parts Picker, liked it a lot. I need to check out the case you have.
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The only problem I can see is how Windows will handle that much RAM. Things have gotten much better since I last tested that much, but Windows really isn't that stable on anything over 32GB. You may have to go to the commercial edition, which is what I did with AutoCAD and 3DS Max in order to get the Quadro cards stable. Otherwise you run the risk of unscheduled reboots, system crashes, and worse. Certainly, if I was going to build a new system I would go to Puget Systems and let them find something optimal for my needs. I doubt I would go liquid either way.
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Shuffler, I went with the Fractal Define 7 case for my latest rebuild, a very flexible case in terms of options for how you might set it up. I looked at a lot of options and this seemed to be the best for my preferences. Went with the ASUS Rog Strix Z-390-E Gaming, and also like this board. For CPU I went with the i7-9700K, as I felt the i9 did not give you enough extra for the greater $, at least when I was buying.
I like that case too. I am leaning towards the Lian Li PC 011Dynamic I think.
You bought / shopped the Gen 9 pdocessors. I am shopping the Gen 10.
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Lian Li makes this awesome case and it's very highly rated.
https://www.amazon.com/Lian-Li-PC-O11DX-Tempered-Computer/dp/B07F2R5TFQ/ref=psdc_572238_t1_B07R7DXCCH (https://www.amazon.com/Lian-Li-PC-O11DX-Tempered-Computer/dp/B07F2R5TFQ/ref=psdc_572238_t1_B07R7DXCCH)
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I would actually buy 2 sticks of high quality 32GiB RAM and use 2 RGB dummies if you really need the RGB (RGB gives more FPS!!!!).
High quality RAM is something like Crucial Ballistix 3200/3600 CL16 (version with RGB existing + red/white Heatspreader).
Be warned that many of these RGB control programs actually have an adverse effect on performance, many of them are really badly programmed and consume CPU resources.
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Lian Li makes this awesome case and it's very highly rated.
https://www.amazon.com/Lian-Li-PC-O11DX-Tempered-Computer/dp/B07F2R5TFQ/ref=psdc_572238_t1_B07R7DXCCH (https://www.amazon.com/Lian-Li-PC-O11DX-Tempered-Computer/dp/B07F2R5TFQ/ref=psdc_572238_t1_B07R7DXCCH)
That's the one I have. Really like it. Well organized with lots of room and looks great. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200924/25784bb604f158b6e5a47c0da1c79fe6.jpg)
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That's the one I have. Really like it. Well organized with lots of room and looks great. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200924/25784bb604f158b6e5a47c0da1c79fe6.jpg)
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Which radiator setup is that?
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Which radiator setup is that?
Corsair H150i Pro.
I swapped the fans that came with it for Corsair QL fans, they have lights on both sides. Those 3 are inlet, the other 6 are outlet. The video card mount is a Phanteks. It was rated better and cheaper than the Lian Li.
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Corsair H150i Pro.
I swapped the fans that came with it for Corsair QL fans, they have lights on both sides. Those 3 are inlet, the other 6 are outlet. The video card mount is a Phanteks. It was rated better and cheaper than the Lian Li.
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Was there not enough room for your card without the mount?
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Yeah plenty. I just liked how it looks.
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WOW I just pulled the trigger on the processor. Unless you want to pay $300 more than their suggested price, you have to wait and look.
Best Buy has them at $529. I got on the alert list last Thursday and received an alert at 12:30 am on Friday. I looked at it and thought that I would get it in the morning. NOPE!! Sold out already.
I just looked real quick and saw Newegg had some in at $549. I jumped on it. Should be here Friday.
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Early on you mentioned wanting a i9-9900K. Is that what you just purchased?
Do you have a spec list to share? I'm looking to update my system and would like to see what you've chosen.
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Early on you mentioned wanting a i9-9900K. Is that what you just purchased?
Do you have a spec list to share? I'm looking to update my system and would like to see what you've chosen.
I hope not. 9900k runs 379 at best buy.
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Early on you mentioned wanting a i9-9900K. Is that what you just purchased?
Do you have a spec list to share? I'm looking to update my system and would like to see what you've chosen.
I posted earlier but adjusted it some.....
PCPartPicker Part List (https://pcpartpicker.com/list/F4sGmg)
CPU: Intel Core i9-10900K 3.7 GHz 10-Core Processor (https://pcpartpicker.com/product/cwFKHx/intel-core-i9-10900k-37-ghz-10-core-processor-bx8070110900k) ($549.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair iCUE H150i ELITE CAPELLIX 75 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (https://pcpartpicker.com/product/8jFKHx/corsair-icue-h150i-elite-capellix-75-cfm-liquid-cpu-cooler-cw-9060048-ww) ($189.99 @ Best Buy)
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA ATX LGA1200 Motherboard (https://pcpartpicker.com/product/cHLwrH/gigabyte-z490-aorus-ultra-atx-lga1200-motherboard-z490-aorus-ultra) ($289.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory (https://pcpartpicker.com/product/LPK2FT/corsair-vengeance-rgb-pro-64-gb-2-x-32-gb-ddr4-3600-memory-cmw64gx4m2d3600c18) (out of stock again as price not included)
Case: Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic ATX Full Tower Case (https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Hwkj4D/lian-li-pc-o11dx-atx-full-tower-case-pc-o11dx) ($139.99 @ Adorama)
Total: $1199.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker (https://pcpartpicker.com) 2020-09-28 21:10 EDT-0400
I have Gigabyte RTX 2070, EVGA 1000 watt 80+ Gold modular, 2 x 860 EVO 1 TB drives, 6 x Corsair iCUE QL120 fans
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An improvement with the RAM. $200 on an AIO is insane. You'd get better cooling out of a fan setup.
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10850K would have been a far better deal, just -100 MHz but also -100$
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An improvement with the RAM. $200 on an AIO is insane. You'd get better cooling out of a fan setup.
If you are going to OC, you are better off with a liquid cooled system. The case will have 9 fans total.
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That's why I went that way. Works like a champ. OC'd the old PC on air using a high end Zalmann (remember them?) cooler. That one's still running too. AIO wasn't available back in the day. Thought I'd give it a shot. So far so good. Even tho as a plumber you'd think I'd be perfectly OK going to a full on water cooled setup. I just... Can't! That whole water and electricity thing. Eventually I'll get over it and go there.
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All parts are in. I'll do some preliminary work in the afternoons and the build Saturday.
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All parts are in. I'll do some preliminary work in the afternoons and the build Saturday.
Thats some self control. I wouldn't be able to resist!
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Thats some self control. I wouldn't be able to resist!
I did not say it was easy...... I am just really busy right now. :neener:
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All up and loading my software.... MSFS2020 Premium, Red Dead II Ultimate, Adobe Cloud with full subscription, pictures, Videos I was working on...
Sent 2 sets of 3 pack lights back (Corsair LL) and 2 sets of QL coming. I am not overclocking it right now so the three fans on the rad should be ok for a few days.
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How does it push AH?
Did you order your vr headset yet?
If not you are wasting that horsepower.
Eagler
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How does it push AH?
Did you order your vr headset yet?
If not you are wasting that horsepower.
Eagler
AH doesn't even make it warm up.
Runs Red Dead Redemption 2 online on Ultra, and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 on Ultra smooth as silk.
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Well there goes the crappy cpu excuse :)
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Eagler
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Yeah my rig runs AH in VR (RiftS) pegged at 80FPS in all situations with all settings except environmental on high. Post lighting off, just don't like any of the effects. It'll dip into the low 50s in IL2 with a lot of clouds and stuff blowing up or on fire. There I have mods for the clouds and effects that are more better than stock and that's the price. But that's a different animal graphically from AH.
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I posted earlier but adjusted it some.....
PCPartPicker Part List (https://pcpartpicker.com/list/F4sGmg)
CPU: Intel Core i9-10900K 3.7 GHz 10-Core Processor (https://pcpartpicker.com/product/cwFKHx/intel-core-i9-10900k-37-ghz-10-core-processor-bx8070110900k) ($549.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair iCUE H150i ELITE CAPELLIX 75 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (https://pcpartpicker.com/product/8jFKHx/corsair-icue-h150i-elite-capellix-75-cfm-liquid-cpu-cooler-cw-9060048-ww) ($189.99 @ Best Buy)
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA ATX LGA1200 Motherboard (https://pcpartpicker.com/product/cHLwrH/gigabyte-z490-aorus-ultra-atx-lga1200-motherboard-z490-aorus-ultra) ($289.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory (https://pcpartpicker.com/product/LPK2FT/corsair-vengeance-rgb-pro-64-gb-2-x-32-gb-ddr4-3600-memory-cmw64gx4m2d3600c18) (out of stock again as price not included)
Case: Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic ATX Full Tower Case (https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Hwkj4D/lian-li-pc-o11dx-atx-full-tower-case-pc-o11dx) ($139.99 @ Adorama)
Total: $1199.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker (https://pcpartpicker.com) 2020-09-28 21:10 EDT-0400
I have Gigabyte RTX 2070, EVGA 1000 watt 80+ Gold modular, 2 x 860 EVO 1 TB drives, 6 x Corsair iCUE QL120 fans
Shuf if ya had to do it over again would you wait for the new Ryzen chips?
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Shuf if ya had to do it over again would you wait for the new Ryzen chips?
No.. I am real happy with this setup.
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:aok
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Well... I can build the Z490 using the Gigabyte Z490 AORUS Ultra board and the i9-10900K with the same liquid cooler and ram for $190 more.
PCPartPicker Part List (https://pcpartpicker.com/list/9ykvGc)
CPU: Intel Core i9-10900K 3.7 GHz 10-Core Processor (https://pcpartpicker.com/product/cwFKHx/intel-core-i9-10900k-37-ghz-10-core-processor-bx8070110900k) ($529.99 @ Best Buy)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i RGB PLATINUM 75 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (https://pcpartpicker.com/product/JYCD4D/corsair-h100i-rgb-platinum-750-cfm-liquid-cpu-cooler-cw-9060039-ww) ($159.99 @ Best Buy)
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA ATX LGA1200 Motherboard (https://pcpartpicker.com/product/cHLwrH/gigabyte-z490-aorus-ultra-atx-lga1200-motherboard-z490-aorus-ultra) ($289.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 32 GB (4 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory (https://pcpartpicker.com/product/3yQG3C/corsair-vengeance-rgb-pro-32gb-4-x-8gb-ddr4-3200-memory-cmw32gx4m4c3200c16) ($177.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1157.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker (https://pcpartpicker.com) 2020-09-22 17:30 EDT-0400
Great build! I was looking to accomplish something similar today that would be VR ready and last up to 5years. For VR, I settled on the HP reverb g2 VR headset based on some of the other forum reviews here. This set the requirements for the graphics, which set the requirements for the desktop. Unfortunately, it seems most of the recommended graphics cards are sold out... so to buy something now, I spent all day researching the systems pre-populated with the compatible graphics cards... looked at all the major gaming brands (HP, DELL, MSI, Asus and more). I wanted an intel processor, moderate to high end graphics card and VR when the reverb g2 starts shipping. I ended up paying a little bit more. But, I'm satisfied with the result. For those of us who have never built one before, this might be the most affordable current option. Here is what I settled on and some links I found during my research. Good luck everyone!
The inspiration:
https://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,400948.0.html
The comparison that sold me on the reverb:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ny_OPsxHQmU&feature=youtu.be
The HP Reverb G2 headset:
https://www8.hp.com/us/en/vr/reverb-g2-vr-headset.html
The HP Reverb G2 datasheet:
http://h20195.www2.hp.com/v2/GetDocument.aspx?docname=4AA7-7491ENW
The HP Reverb G2 specs (and recommended graphics requirements):
https://www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetPDF.aspx/c06630565.pdf
The HP Reverb G2 price:
https://www.connection.com/product/hp-reverb-g2-virtual-reality-headset/1g5u1aa-aba/41024161?cm_mmc=HP-_-Reverb-G2-_-VR-Headset-_-Pre-Order
$599 plus tax for preorder
The Nvidia RTX 2070 super graphics card I settled on (seems like any graphics above it was a $500 desktop system price jump too):
https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/rtx-2070-super/
The desktop product line:
https://us.msi.com/Desktop/Aegis-R-10th
The specs:
https://asset.msi.com/pdf/main/us/desktop/Aegis%20R%2010SD-053US.pdf
The price:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/msi-aegis-rs-gaming-desktop-intel-core-i7-10700f-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforece-rtx-2070-super-1tb-ssd-black-black/6431197.p?acampID=0&cmp=RMX&loc=Hatch&ref=198&skuId=6431197
$1,399 plus tax
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That should do the job.
The only thing I see about it is the processor. The f denotes no on board video. Not a big deal but I like to have that as a fail safe if my video card should fail.