Would 32 GB memory bottleneck a i5-9600k?
2 hours ago, Monkeyofdoom44 said:My budget was around 1500, including peripherals of which I only have a mouse, but then I decided to move it to around 2000.
https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Monkeyofdoom44/saved/#view=7bRK4D
This is the build I'm looking at but it's still a WIP. As for my location, online. I don't really want to deal with actual stores.
Notes to the build:
- That G3 PSU is poor quality for what you're spending on it. I'd grab either this PSU (If you don't mind non-modular) or this PSU for a performance boost at about the same cost.
- That motherboard will not provide proper VRM support for a 9900K. Whether or not you want to overclock, build for it since the 9900K runs heavy and hot at stock.
- Solid CPU cooler upgrade for only a few bucks more.
- If you are not editing and rendering 4K video files, 32GB RAM is a waste on money. Very few games even cap 11GB in use on ultra settings. I suggest 2X8GB for now, and you could always grab 2 more if you need it later.
- Solid SSD upgrade to NVMe and size boost, same amount of HDD space for less.
- GPU upgrade for only a bit more.
- Case choice is up to you, but the Enthoo Pro M is a huge overspend. I'd do either a Cooler Master H500 or the Meshify C
- Upgraded your monitor setup. A 27" 1440p 144hz 1ms Freesync gaming monitor, and a 24" 1080p 75hz 1ms web browsing monitor. Buying 144hz response on a second monitor is stupid spending. You'll never need it for what you'd do on a second monitor.
- I won't argue peripherals, since they are largely a personalized thing. The Z313 speakers share the same base stats as the Z323's though for a savings. Don't overspend on a 2.1 configured sound system.
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I would frankly question whether or not the 9900K is the best route for a gaming pc with a 2k budget that includes monitors. Its gaming performance is negligible compared to the 8700K or 9700K. The difference between an RTX 2060 (or even a Vega 64) and an RTX 2080 would be much greater. I would personally do something more like this:
Build notes:
- I dropped the second monitor, since really this monitor will up the gaming experience pretty heavily, and 27" will dominate most desks' monitor space.
- 8700K is very well priced right now to your budget. The 9700K might still be a better buy, but at a $40 difference, they are pretty comparable.
- Arctic freezer and UD are solid. Unless you're itching for RGB, I wouldn't do the 212 for only a $3 savings..
- Don't overthink RAM. Dual channel, 3000-3200mhz and 15-16cl is solid. 32GB will show no difference to 16GB in current gaming.
- This RTX 2080 is a monster. It's got a great 3 fan cooler, and a really nice clock speed. Were I in the market, I would grab this right up.
- Do note this build is in a sleek all black look
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