First PC Build, Suggestions for RAM and Storage? (2080ti/i9-9900k)

[KingSlayer05]

My current specs:

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/PxRNsk

CPU: Intel Core i9-9900K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor  ($504.99 @ Best Buy) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 CHROMAX.BLACK 82.52 CFM CPU Cooler  ($99.95 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z390 AORUS PRO WIFI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($180.67 @ Amazon) 

• Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($139.99 @ Amazon) 
• Storage: Crucial BX500 2 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($199.99 @ Adorama) 
• Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($39.99 @ Adorama) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11 GB Black Video Card  ($1106.98 @ Newegg) 

Case: Fractal Design Meshify C ATX Mid Tower Case  ($96.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair RM (2019) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($119.99 @ Best Buy) 
Custom: IC Graphite Thermal Pad (30 X30 mm)  ($9.97 @ Amazon) 

 

Total: $2499.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-03-10 00:30 EDT-0400

 

I know I would like a 2 TB SSD and 1TB harddrive. However I've been told there are much better options. I'd like to ask and see what you guys think.

 

This is my first real build and I would really appreciate any help I can get. Would rather look dumb now and ask questions instead of spending money and making a mistake later.

 

Thanks!

[jones177]

Don't get the Black. It is best to stay away from cards that have a boost clock lower than 1635mhz. 

The Blacks also have a power limit of 112%. The XC and XC Ultra have a power limit of 130%. You need the higher power limit if you want a decent overclock or later go on water.  It will also be better on a resale later on.

 

On a budget I would go with the XC Ultra.

[KingSlayer05]

8 minutes ago, jones177 said:

Don't get the Black. It is best to stay away from cards that have a boost clock lower than 1635mhz. 

The Blacks also have a power limit of 112%. The XC and XC Ultra have a power limit of 130%. You need the higher power limit if you want a decent overclock or later go on water.  It will also be better on a resale later on.

 

On a budget I would go with the XC Ultra.

I'm sorry man forgive my stupidity I'm not that familiar with everything. You're referring to the ram? I dont see where it says anything about 1635mhz.

[jones177]

1 minute ago, KingSlayer05 said:

I'm sorry man forgive my stupidity I'm not that familiar with everything. You're referring to the ram? I dont see where it says anything about 1635mhz.

Video Card: EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11 GB Black Video Card  ($1106.98 @ Newegg) 

 

EVGA BLACK.

It boosts to 1560mhz and is 112% on the power limit.

[dizmo]

That's such an entry level SSD in a build like that.

These are better options:

• https://pcpartpicker.com/product/MTFKHx/sabrent-rocket-q-2-tb-m2-2280-nvme-solid-state-drive-sb-rktq-2tb
• https://pcpartpicker.com/product/kQZzK8/adata-xpg-sx8200-pro-2-tb-m2-2280-nvme-solid-state-drive-asx8200pnp-2tt-c
• https://pcpartpicker.com/product/xM97YJ/hp-ex950-2-tb-m2-2280-solid-state-drive-5ms24aaabc
• https://pcpartpicker.com/product/LxXnTW/sabrent-2-tb-m2-2280-solid-state-drive-sb-rocket-2tb
• https://pcpartpicker.com/product/dQ66Mp/samsung-860-evo-2tb-25-solid-state-drive-mz-76e2t0bam

Why do you want a 1TB HDD?

[KingSlayer05]

9 minutes ago, jones177 said:

Video Card: EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11 GB Black Video Card  ($1106.98 @ Newegg) 

 

EVGA BLACK.

It boosts to 1560mhz and is 112% on the power limit.

Ah gotcha. I'll look into that.

[Juular]

That PSU are a bit expensive too, you can get Corsair RMx or Bitfenix Whisper for this price.