Complete rig update

[myselfolli]

So I am currently planning to... essentially completely replace every part of my current build. Here's what's up:

 

My current build:

CPU: i5-6600k

GPU: MSI GTX 980ti

RAM: 16GB HyperX Kingston Fury

Storage:

    Samsung 960EVO 250GB (OS Drive)

    Samsung 950EVO 500GB (Steam)

Mobo: Asus z170-A

PSU: Corsair HX750

Cooling: Corsair H100i v2

Case: NZXT s340 elite

Bits and bobs: A CableMod vertical mount GPU bracket

 

^ which is not bad, but I feel like we can do better

 

So here's the plan for the new build:

https://de.pcpartpicker.com/list/MfpsQZ

CPU: i9-9900k

GPU: Asus RTX 2080ti

RAM: 64GB? not really sure

Storage:

    I'll keep my current SSDs plus probably another 1 or 2 TB SSD

Mobo: very much undecided, as long it follows a black & white color scheme, I'm happy ^^

PSU: I suspect the HX750 will suffice

Cooling: I think I'll stick with an AIO, since I don't feel confident building a custom loop. I don't know if I'll stick with the h100 though, I'm open to suggestions

Case: I like the s340 and I'll stick with it

Bits and bobs: vertical mount GPU bracket (because I'm a sucker for looks)

                          sleeved cables?

 

I'll also upgrade my monitor from my current 27'' 1440p monitor to either one ultrawide (4k?) or two 4k 16:9s.

 

I'm mostly using my rig for productivity (programming, some AI) purposes, and some light gaming on the side. I know the rig is pretty overpowered, but I'm in the unusual position of having money to burn (about 2.500€), so I thought I'd 'invest' it into my PC. I could up my budget a bit if needed, but I'd like to stick to the 2,5k.

I'm happy to see any suggestions and/or changes you'd make to the rig. I live in Germany, so please keep that in mind when choosing parts.

 

Cheers!

[Radium_Angel]

4 minutes ago, myselfolli said:

Cheers

Does your current rig not do what you want it to do? "investing" is a PC is a sure fire way to turn a large sum of money into a small one, as you know nothing holds its value. If you wish to invest in something that will actually grow in value, a  PC isn't it. If, on the other hand, you just want to upgrade for the sake of upgrading, then have at it.

[myselfolli]

3 minutes ago, Radium_Angel said:

Does your current rig not do what you want it to do? "investing" is a PC is a sure fire way to turn a large sum of money into a small one, as you know nothing holds its value. If you wish to invest in something that will actually grow in value, a  PC isn't it. If, on the other hand, you just want to upgrade for the sake of upgrading, then have at it.

That's why I wrote 'invest' I am aware that this essentially the same as burning my money.

 

I'm really just upgrading for the sake of upgrading. And because I enjoy having a powerful PC ^^

[TH3R34P3R]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type	Item	Price
CPU	Intel - Core i9-9900K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor	€527.99 @ Mindfactory
CPU Cooler	Corsair - H100i v2 70.69 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler	Purchased For €0.00
Motherboard	Gigabyte - Z390 AORUS MASTER ATX LGA1151 Motherboard	€275.01 @ Mindfactory
Memory	G.Skill - Trident Z Royal 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory	€198.00 @ Amazon Deutschland
Memory	G.Skill - Trident Z Royal 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory	€198.00 @ Amazon Deutschland
Storage	Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Video Card	Gigabyte - GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11 GB AORUS Video Card	€1357.01 @ Mindfactory
Case	NZXT - S340 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case	Purchased For €100.00
Power Supply	Corsair - HX Platinum 750 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply	Purchased For €155.00
Operating System	Microsoft - Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit	Purchased For €100.00
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	€2911.01
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-02-04 16:33 CET+0100

 

 

i got you silver ram (sorta goes with the white and black scheme. also, a cheaper graphics card, because you don't need to spend 1500 on a card you can get for 1350 (or cheaper if you want other models) 

 

 

[Radium_Angel]

6 minutes ago, myselfolli said:

That's why I wrote 'invest' I am aware that this essentially the same as burning my money.

 

I'm really just upgrading for the sake of upgrading. And because I enjoy having a powerful PC ^^

Ah, well then, carry on!

And sell me the old parts

[LukeSavenije]

I would say either any atx aorus board or the asrock extreme4 will do. personally would choose the aorus master. I would personally get a 2080 ti ftw (if you can find them any cheap) or a xc ultra.

 

I just love evga's consumer service

[myselfolli]

52 minutes ago, LukeSavenije said:

I would say either any atx aorus board or the asrock extreme4 will do. personally would choose the aorus master. I would personally get a 2080 ti ftw (if you can find them any cheap) or a xc ultra.

 

I just love evga's consumer service

I haven't really had any experience with EVGA, but I've heard nothing but good things about their customer serivce, yeah.

 

But like I said, I'm a sucker for looks, so the FTW edition or whichever card I end up going for has to fit in visually. I know it's stupid, but when I'm investing so much money into a rig ike that, I want it to be quite the eye candy as well ^^

[LukeSavenije]

17 minutes ago, myselfolli said:

I haven't really had any experience with EVGA, but I've heard nothing but good things about their customer serivce, yeah.

 

But like I said, I'm a sucker for looks, so the FTW edition or whichever card I end up going for has to fit in visually. I know it's stupid, but when I'm investing so much money into a rig ike that, I want it to be quite the eye candy as well ^^

well, you wanted a black/white colour scheme, so gray/black should fit in nicely