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Oddyseus
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Hey guys, recently got a well paying job and I want to celebrate my first paycheck with an upgrade to my rig.

 

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/NbfWnH

CPU: Intel Core i5-9600K 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($218.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte B360M GAMING HD Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard 
Memory: ADATA 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) DDR4-2666 Memory  ($66.78 @ Newegg) 
Memory: ADATA 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) DDR4-2666 Memory  ($66.78 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Kingston A400 240 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($31.97 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Samsung 860 Evo 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($74.99 @ Adorama) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 5700 XT 8 GB Video Card  ($399.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Thermaltake Versa H15 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Super Flower Golden Green HX 450 W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply 
Total: $889.39
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-08-31 22:08 EDT-0400

 

I am upgrading the CPU from an i3 - 8100, and GPU from a GTX 1050Ti. Also getting an extra 500GB SSD

 

Any concerns/ thoughts? Just wanted to verify with the good folks here before I place my order.

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get a sabrent rocket instead of the 860 evo, and an i7 8700 instead of the 9600k or just stick to a 9400F.

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Heatsink: Gelid Phantom Black GPU: Palit RTX 3060 Ti Dual RAM: Corsair DDR4 2x8GB 3000Mhz mobo: Asus X570-P case: Fractal Design Define C PSU: Superflower Leadex Gold 650W

 

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5 minutes ago, Oddyseus said:

Why the i7 8700 recommendation? At a quick glance it seems to be more expensive with barely any advantages

having hyperthreading helps it to perform better than the 9600k, hardware unboxed was already noticing some stuttering with the i5s when tested with a 2080ti.

https://www.techspot.com/review/1885-ryzen-5-3600-vs-core-i5-9400f/

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Heatsink: Gelid Phantom Black GPU: Palit RTX 3060 Ti Dual RAM: Corsair DDR4 2x8GB 3000Mhz mobo: Asus X570-P case: Fractal Design Define C PSU: Superflower Leadex Gold 650W

 

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27 minutes ago, Oddyseus said:

Why the i7 8700 recommendation? At a quick glance it seems to be more expensive with barely any advantages

the 9600K is an unlocked CPU in a locked motherboard, would be pointless to get on a B360 like your own. The i7 8700 is the best value i7, has decent boost clocks at the lowest cost for a current gen i7 and with 6 cores and hyperthreading, it's pretty capable.

I WILL find your ITX build thread, and I WILL recommend the SIlverstone Sugo SG13B

 

Primary PC:

i7 8086k - EVGA Z370 Classified K - G.Skill Trident Z RGB - WD SN750 - Jedi Order Titan Xp - Hyper 212 Black (with RGB Riing flair) - EVGA G3 650W - dual booting Windows 10 and Linux - Black and green theme, Razer brainwashed me.

Draws 400 watts under max load, for reference.

 

How many watts do I need? ATX 3.0 & PCIe 5.0 spec, PSU misconceptions, protections explained, group reg is bad

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1 minute ago, Oddyseus said:

Hmmm, what about the i5 9500 or 9600?

 

the i7 8700 is a decent price jump 

just stick with the 9400F then.

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2 minutes ago, Oddyseus said:

 

OK thx for the suggestion, would the GPU be able to fit in my case?

It'll fit just fine. Side note, get the evoke oc if possible, the reference 5700XT is very hot.

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Heatsink: Gelid Phantom Black GPU: Palit RTX 3060 Ti Dual RAM: Corsair DDR4 2x8GB 3000Mhz mobo: Asus X570-P case: Fractal Design Define C PSU: Superflower Leadex Gold 650W

 

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2 minutes ago, Oddyseus said:

Oh even without overclocking? 

Yes. Every AIB card rn will be much better.

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1 hour ago, Herman Mcpootis said:

having hyperthreading helps it to perform better than the 9600k, hardware unboxed was already noticing some stuttering with the i5s when tested with a 2080ti.

https://www.techspot.com/review/1885-ryzen-5-3600-vs-core-i5-9400f/

Would hyper threading be a benefit for me if I purely use it for gaming?

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