Hey,
This is my first post here, hopefully I'm posting in the correct place and in the right format. To cut a very long story, I've been a console gamer for the last few years and want to get back into gaming on PC. I'm aware this PC build is probably complete overkill for what I'm likely to be using it for 99% of the time, but there's a few other things I'd like to mess about with and having this setup might be beneficial. I also plan to buy it built, from I think a reputable retailer in the UK, because firstly I'm concerned about getting a defective component and troubleshooting will be hard and also it is an additional £45 from buying the components myself which I think is worthwhile. Below is the parts list and I'd really appreciate some opinions on my questions below.
Parts list:
CPU: Intel - Core i9-9900K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Corsair - H100i PRO 75 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus - ROG STRIX Z390-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory
Solid State Drive Storage: Samsung - 860 Evo 500 GB 2.5"
Solid State Drive Storage: Samsung - 970 Evo 500 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce RTX 2080 8 GB XC GAMING Video Card
Case: Corsair - Crystal 460X RGB ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: Corsair - RMx (2018) 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
1) Is there anything about the components I've chosen that rings alarm bells? They may not be the best value, but are any know to have issues?
2) Are the motherboard VRM's okay for this processor? Someone has suggested they're not, which if true causes me serious concerns as the retailer claims a 'Free 4.9ghz extreme overclock' is available if desired. If the VRM's on this board are weak for this processor at factory speeds then they will surely fail with an overclock.
3) Should I opt for an additional 'fan kit'. It looks like the case has 3 front fans included. I'm not sure if the additional 'fan kit' upgrades those 3 fans or adds 3 more.
4) Is the water cooling solution a good option or would an air solution be better.
Another suggestion I've had is that the cooler I've selected is too small. I've read they should be 'checked' every 6-12 months too and coolant changed every 5 years. Is this simple?
5) I want to have a 1440p 144/165hz main monitor for gaming and general use and also have 2 1080 monitors too. One monitor for YouTube/movies while working and the other for internet browsing/discord/Skype. I can do that from the video card can't I or would all 3 monitors need to be 1440p?
This has turned into a much longer post than I had intended it to be. If you've read it and have an opinion to give, I am VERY VERY grateful!
Hey, Thank you for the replies Building it myself was an option I looked into. My main reasons for purchasing it for a company that will assemble it for me are getting a working and tested system out of the box without having to worry about a dead component and the free return to base warranty they offer for three years afterwards. For the additional £45 on top of what I can buy the components for at their cheapest prices on PC Parts Picker, I think that's a good deal. I plan to up the cooler to a H150i, that's what the overwhelming majority of System Showcases on PC Part Picker seem to use with the 9900K and will likely look at the motherboards that are most used in the same way.