Noob here, trying to get a PC that I can first and foremost place GTAV Online at 1080p 60fps max settings. I've done a ton of research and came to a few options, however I am always open to others. (I prefer not to spend more than $1500) 1. Alienware Aurora R7 - https://www.amazon.com/Alienware-Gaming-PC-Desktop-Aurora/dp/B076BHG74V 2. iBUYPOWER - https://amzn.to/2UxsAOA 3. Dell XPS (not sure on spec options) - http://wild.link/dell/AImeDA Basically, this is where my research has led me with prebuilt and what specs I should look for. I am also considering building a PC as a first timer, but I'd just like to know if any of these prebuilt options would get the job done first. Thanks in advance.

That case is just fine. For the CPU, if you won't OC then I'd shift over to the 9400F for a lot cheaper. Much better value. It still beats the 2600x, but instead of being $140 more, it's $10 more (which is definitely worth the extra performance). Here's a revised build based on your feedback and with the tower you chose: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant Type Item Price CPU Intel - Core i5-9400F 2.9 GHz 6-Core Processor $174.89 @ OutletPC CPU Cooler Cooler Master - Hyper 212 Black Edition 42 CFM CPU Cooler $31.99 @ Amazon Motherboard Gigabyte - Z390 UD ATX LGA1151 Motherboard $109.99 @ Amazon Memory Crucial - Ballistix Sport LT 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory $89.29 @ Newegg Storage Intel - 660p Series 1 TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive $102.99 @ Newegg Video Card Gigabyte - GeForce RTX 2070 8 GB WINDFORCE Video Card $479.99 @ Newegg Case NZXT - H500 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case $69.99 @ Amazon Power Supply Corsair - RMx (2018) 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply $63.98 @ Newegg Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts Total (before mail-in rebates) $1143.11 Mail-in rebates -$20.00 Total $1123.11 Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-04-12 19:05 EDT-0400

Looking for a PC for 1080p max settings 60fps on AAA games

By eman1000
April 12, 2019 in New Builds and Planning

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Go to solution Solved by jerubedo, April 12, 2019

10 minutes ago, eman1000 said:

This looks great. So basically for strictly gaming (and without oc since I'm a noob), the 9600k will give me the best value over an i7 and the 2600x? The only thing is it's about $140 more to have a 9600k over a 2600x, but if it's better than it's worth it.

Edit: Also, does it matter if I get this case instead: NZXT - H500 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case

I just like how it looks more and I don't care for RGB

That case is just fine. For the CPU, if you won't OC then I'd shift over to the 9400F for a lot cheaper. Much better value. It still beats the 2600x, but instead of being $140 more, it's $10 more (which is definitely worth the extra performance). Here's a revised build based on your feedback and with the tower you chose:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type	Item	Price
CPU	Intel - Core i5-9400F 2.9 GHz 6-Core Processor	$174.89 @ OutletPC
CPU Cooler	Cooler Master - Hyper 212 Black Edition 42 CFM CPU Cooler	$31.99 @ Amazon
Motherboard	Gigabyte - Z390 UD ATX LGA1151 Motherboard	$109.99 @ Amazon
Memory	Crucial - Ballistix Sport LT 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory	$89.29 @ Newegg
Storage	Intel - 660p Series 1 TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive	$102.99 @ Newegg
Video Card	Gigabyte - GeForce RTX 2070 8 GB WINDFORCE Video Card	$479.99 @ Newegg
Case	NZXT - H500 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case	$69.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply	Corsair - RMx (2018) 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply	$63.98 @ Newegg
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$1143.11
	Mail-in rebates	-$20.00
	Total	$1123.11
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-04-12 19:05 EDT-0400