Casual Gaming Build

[Vectraat]

So I may be on the market for a new computer. Can't get my current desktop SSD to boot and the computer is about 6-7 years old now so I figure I may as well buy something new.

I'd say I'm a casual gamer. Lucky if I play 1-2 new games per year so I don't need something cutting edge. At the same time I don't want to invest in something too outdated. I'll probably be playing Doom Eternal when It's released, and I don't wanna have to crank my graphics all the way down if you get what I mean.

I'd prefer not to spend more than $1500 CAD after taxes, but I could MAYBE do 2K CAD including taxes.

I don't think I have too much in the way of criteria.

I'd prefer a case that looks stylish, is good for cable management, easy to clean and has a window. May get some RGB lighting.

I prefer Intel over AMD, unless there's a legitimately good reason to go with AMD over Intel. I may get a G-sync monitor at some point so I'd prefer Nvidia. 

Right now I have 8x HDD bays, so I'd at least prefer to have that many in my case. Other than that, I don't think I have anything else to add. Obviously I want USB ports at the top/front portion of the case along with headset/mic jacks and plenty of USB ports at the back. 


 

[Herman Mcpootis]

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700 3.2 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($406.95 @ shopRBC) wait for zen 2 if possible.
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - M9i 48.4 CFM CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Motherboard: ASRock - B365M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($103.50 @ Vuugo) 
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($87.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Storage: Intel - 660p Series 512 GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($79.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($72.75 @ Vuugo) 
Video Card: Sapphire - Radeon RX VEGA 64 8 GB NITRO+ Video Card  ($499.00 @ Canada Computers) 
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox NR400 (w/ODD) MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($77.95 @ Vuugo) 
Power Supply: BitFenix - Formula Gold 550 W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($80.90 @ Newegg Canada Marketplace) 
Total: $1439.02
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-06-16 07:16 EDT-0400

[Vectraat]

Thanks. Prefer an Nvidia GPU recommendation over a Radeon card. Definitely have a lot of storage so I'm good for that. No dual headphone jack/microphone ports at top? (Case)

[ahmad13610]

pick what you need and you believe :
PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600X 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($258.00 @ Mike's Computer Shop) 
CPU Cooler: Deepcool - CAPTAIN 360EX WHITE RGB 229.56 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($129.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Motherboard: Asus - Prime X470-Pro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($192.50 @ Vuugo) 
Memory: Team - T-Force Delta RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($109.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce RTX 2080 8 GB GAMING OC WHITE Video Card  ($959.00 @ Canada Computers) 
Case: Thermaltake - Core P3 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($154.99 @ Memory Express) 
Power Supply: Corsair - RMx White (2018) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($144.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Total: $1999.45
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-06-16 11:29 EDT-0400

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39 minutes ago, ahmad13610 said:

pick what you need and you believe :
PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600X 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($258.00 @ Mike's Computer Shop) 
CPU Cooler: Deepcool - CAPTAIN 360EX WHITE RGB 229.56 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($129.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Motherboard: Asus - Prime X470-Pro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($192.50 @ Vuugo) 
Memory: Team - T-Force Delta RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($109.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce RTX 2080 8 GB GAMING OC WHITE Video Card  ($959.00 @ Canada Computers) 
Case: Thermaltake - Core P3 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($154.99 @ Memory Express) 
Power Supply: Corsair - RMx White (2018) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($144.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Total: $1999.45
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-06-16 11:29 EDT-0400

pick what you need and you believe....what does that mean exactly ?

 

No SSD with a $2K build ? 

 

A 2600X doesn't need a 360mm AIO.

 

Did you read the bit where he says he is a casual gamer ? You don't need an RTX 2080 for that. He would be fine with an RTX 2060.