About Ready To Build A New Machine

[DaddyAce]

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.

[Shuffler]

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.

[Chalenge]

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.

[Shuffler]

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.

[Drane]

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

[Denniss]

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.

[Drano]

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

That's the one I have. Really like it. Well organized with lots of room and looks great.

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[Shuffler]

That's the one I have. Really like it. Well organized with lots of room and looks great. (Image removed from quote.)

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Which radiator setup is that?

[Drano]

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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[Shuffler]

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?

[Drano]

Yeah plenty. I just liked how it looks.

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[Shuffler]

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.

[Max]

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.

[atlau]

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.

[Shuffler]

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

CPU: Intel Core i9-10900K 3.7 GHz 10-Core Processor  ($549.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair iCUE H150i ELITE CAPELLIX 75 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($189.99 @ Best Buy)
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z490 AORUS ULTRA ATX LGA1200 Motherboard  ($289.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory  (out of stock again as price not included)
Case: Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic ATX Full Tower Case  ($139.99 @ Adorama)
Total: $1199.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 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