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Hey all, I posted here a day or two ago, and since then I have gotten a bunch of feedback, and did some more research and changed my entire build basically. Here is the original post for reference: 

 

And here is my new build: 

 

I will not be overclocking. I intend on using everything as-is out of the box. I intend on using it for gaming and learning to code programs with. 

As for my peripherals, I'd love to get some tips on those, not exactly sure which 1440p 144Hz monitors are the best these days. 

 

*Note* my timeline has changed and most likely will be purchasing very soon.

 

Thanks in advance everyone! 

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CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor  ($329.00 @ B&H) 
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock 4 CPU Cooler  ($74.90 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI MPG X570 GAMING PRO CARBON WIFI ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($249.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($149.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Intel 660p Series 2.048 TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($181.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8 GB GAMING X TRIO Video Card  ($689.99) 
Case: NZXT H500i ATX Mid Tower Case  ($92.99 @ B&H) 
Power Supply: Corsair RMx (2018) 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: Acer ED323QUR Abidpx 31.5" 2560x1440 144 Hz Monitor  ($340.00 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Corsair K63 Special Edition (MX Red) Wireless Gaming Keyboard  ($89.99 @ Amazon) 
Mouse: Corsair Scimitar RGB Wired Optical Mouse  ($59.99) 
Total: $2348.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-07-30 23:42 EDT-0400

 

 

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The only thing I see is the monitor is a little dim. I generally recommend at least 300 nits. this might be a good alternative: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/qnqhP6/samsung-lc27jg50qqnza-270-2560x1440-144hz-monitor-lc27jg50qqnza

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I'll recommend something like this instead...

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor  ($329.00 @ B&H) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($89.95 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Asus TUF GAMING X570-PLUS (WI-FI) ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($199.99 @ B&H) 
Memory: G.Skill Sniper X 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory  ($139.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Mushkin Enhanced Helix-L 1 TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($98.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate Constellation ES 3 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($57.50 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8 GB GAMING X TRIO Video Card  ($689.99) 
Case: Fractal Design Focus G ATX Mid Tower Case  ($52.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: BitFenix Formula Gold 650 W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($75.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit  ($139.99 @ Other World Computing) 
Monitor: Dell S2417DG 23.8" 2560x1440 165 Hz Monitor  ($299.99 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Corsair K68 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($87.50 @ Amazon) 
Mouse: Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum Wired Optical Mouse  ($34.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $2296.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-07-31 03:46 EDT-0400

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