Need help with compatibility and specs

[Kobe Smith]

So basically i’m considering two pc builds and i’m pretty new to it, Id like you guys to help me check compatibility and optimize it. I’m planning on programming new games as well as gaming in general. I appreciate all help in advance!

AMD Build

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/4vTZRk

Intel Build

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/2MBzYH

 

[Princess Luna]

The AMD build looks a lot better... On both instances however you'll want to go with a different power supply.

[Caennanu]

Like Luna said, the AMD system looks better.

Also if you want to have less hassle, i'd pick a tomahawk MAX for motherboard, maybe the Gaming pro also has a MAX version. They should support 3000 series out of the box due to larger bios size.

You may want to consider getting a 3200mhz memory kit instead of the 3000.

 

Also, is there any specific reason you are opting for an NVME drive? SSD might save you a few bucks, and from personal experience, for gaming and windows it doesn't make a whole lot of difference (nothing noticable anyhow).

[Stormseeker9]

50 minutes ago, Kobe Smith said:

So basically i’m considering two pc builds and i’m pretty new to it, Id like you guys to help me check compatibility and optimize it. I’m planning on programming new games as well as gaming in general. I appreciate all help in advance!

AMD Build

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/4vTZRk

Intel Build

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/2MBzYH

 

Welcome to the forum!

 

I edited your amd built a little. Much better psu, better/OoB working motherboard and added a slight cheaper 1TB SSD. Left the rest as is

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor	$327.89 @ OutletPC
Motherboard	MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard	$114.99 @ Best Buy
Memory	Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory	$82.99 @ Amazon
Storage	Intel 660p Series 1.02 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive	$94.00 @ B&H
Video Card	Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8 GB WINDFORCE OC 3X Video Card	$499.99 @ Newegg
Case	Corsair iCUE 220T RGB Airflow ATX Mid Tower Case	$109.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply	Corsair RMx (2018) 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply	$79.99 @ Newegg
Case Fan	Corsair Air Series White 2 pack 52.19 CFM 120 mm Fan	$19.89 @ OutletPC
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$1349.73
	Mail-in rebates	-$20.00
	Total	$1329.73
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-10-28 07:59 EDT-0400

 

[Herman Mcpootis]

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor  ($327.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI B450-A PRO MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($103.98 @ Newegg) the board you picked was at $150.
Memory: G.Skill Aegis 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($106.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Inland Premium 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($110.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8 GB WINDFORCE OC 3X Video Card  ($499.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair iCUE 220T RGB Airflow ATX Mid Tower Case  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Gigabyte 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1329.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-10-28 08:01 EDT-0400

[Kobe Smith]

1 hour ago, Princess Luna said:

The AMD build looks a lot better... On both instances however you'll want to go with a different power supply.

Ah okay i’m seeing in these replies the power supply is bad or the like idk that so thanks!

[Kobe Smith]

55 minutes ago, Genwyn said:

The AMD build is significantly better, just note that as mentioned on the site you will need to do a bios update if the board isn’t listed as having the bios update preinstalled.

I think AMD still offers its loaner cpu service to do that but ask the retailer if it’s updated.

Then again it’s an MSI board and I don’t know the list by heart but most of theirs have a feature to update without a cpu.

 

The 212 evo sucks, either go stock or get an actually good cooler. Arctic Freezer 34 or BeQuiet Pure Rock for cheap, Dark Rock Pro 4 or Noctua NH D15 for high end.

 

If you’re gonna go Seasonic for the psu go for the prime lineup. The focus golds are OK but have some issues I’m certain someone else will elaborate on.

Ahh okay i’ll make sure to check that and I wasn’t aware the 212 evo was bad lol, also thanks for telling me about the psu I wasn’t aware of that.

[Kobe Smith]

57 minutes ago, Caennanu said:

Like Luna said, the AMD system looks better.

Also if you want to have less hassle, i'd pick a tomahawk MAX for motherboard, maybe the Gaming pro also has a MAX version. They should support 3000 series out of the box due to larger bios size.

You may want to consider getting a 3200mhz memory kit instead of the 3000.

 

Also, is there any specific reason you are opting for an NVME drive? SSD might save you a few bucks, and from personal experience, for gaming and windows it doesn't make a whole lot of difference (nothing noticable anyhow).

I went for the NVME drive as I had seen videos were it loaded faster so i just opted for it, as for the ram that sounds better thanks!

[Kobe Smith]

54 minutes ago, Stormseeker9 said:

Welcome to the forum!

 

I edited your amd built a little. Much better psu, better/OoB working motherboard and added a slight cheaper 1TB SSD. Left the rest as is

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor	$327.89 @ OutletPC
Motherboard	MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard	$114.99 @ Best Buy
Memory	Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory	$82.99 @ Amazon
Storage	Intel 660p Series 1.02 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive	$94.00 @ B&H
Video Card	Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8 GB WINDFORCE OC 3X Video Card	$499.99 @ Newegg
Case	Corsair iCUE 220T RGB Airflow ATX Mid Tower Case	$109.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply	Corsair RMx (2018) 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply	$79.99 @ Newegg
Case Fan	Corsair Air Series White 2 pack 52.19 CFM 120 mm Fan	$19.89 @ OutletPC
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$1349.73
	Mail-in rebates	-$20.00
	Total	$1329.73
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-10-28 07:59 EDT-0400

 

Thanks I actually never thought to get advice on here till I saw a couple of questions I had be answered here. Thank you for the help though, I am not too sure what the OoB stands for but without all of the replies I wouldn’t have known that psu wasn’t good so thanks. Also if I am planning to OC is 550w going to be able to support that?

[Kobe Smith]

58 minutes ago, Herman Mcpootis said:

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor  ($327.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI B450-A PRO MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($103.98 @ Newegg) the board you picked was at $150.
Memory: G.Skill Aegis 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($106.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Inland Premium 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($110.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8 GB WINDFORCE OC 3X Video Card  ($499.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair iCUE 220T RGB Airflow ATX Mid Tower Case  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Gigabyte 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1329.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-10-28 08:01 EDT-0400

thanks for the help, is the case fans not needed for this?

[Herman Mcpootis]

22 minutes ago, Kobe Smith said:

thanks for the help, is the case fans not needed for this?

the case fans included should be good enough.

[Stormseeker9]

1 hour ago, Kobe Smith said:

Thanks I actually never thought to get advice on here till I saw a couple of questions I had be answered here. Thank you for the help though, I am not too sure what the OoB stands for but without all of the replies I wouldn’t have known that psu wasn’t good so thanks. Also if I am planning to OC is 550w going to be able to support that?

I run a 2700x + 2070 both OC'd with a RM550x. SO Yes, 550W will be enough

 

OoB=out of box

[Kobe Smith]

1 hour ago, Herman Mcpootis said:

the case fans included should be good enough.

ok thanks

[Kobe Smith]

58 minutes ago, Stormseeker9 said:

I run a 2700x + 2070 both OC'd with a RM550x. SO Yes, 550W will be enough

 

OoB=out of box

oh okay then thanks!

[Kobe Smith]

6 hours ago, Stormseeker9 said:

I run a 2700x + 2070 both OC'd with a RM550x. SO Yes, 550W will be enough

 

OoB=out of box

just to make sure but is the voltage the same with a 2070 super 3 fan?

[Stormseeker9]

6 minutes ago, Kobe Smith said:

just to make sure but is the voltage the same with a 2070 super 3 fan?

Not sure what voltage has to do with anything here, but I assume you mean wattage; yes it will be enough 

[Kobe Smith]

16 hours ago, Stormseeker9 said:

Not sure what voltage has to do with anything here, but I assume you mean wattage; yes it will be enough 

lol I definitely didn’t mean voltage, but okay cool thanks