Thoughts.

[Optane^]

Hey guys!

So I have a 13' MB Pro that my girlfriend and I want to sell and try and build her a gaming machine. I can probably get around $1100 for the laptop so I have about that much to play with.

My question is, do I buy her a new build for $650 or upgrade mine and just buy her a new card for my pre-existing 4790K build. Here's what I want for myself. It's either going to be $650 for her build, or $950 for a card & my upgrades.

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i7-9700K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor  ($363.99 @ B&H) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 RGB Black Edition 57.3 CFM CPU Cooler  ($38.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte H370 AORUS Gaming 3 WIFI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($134.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($67.98 @ Amazon) 
Case: Fractal Design Meshify C ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair RMx (2018) 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($94.89 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $790.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-11-04 16:23 EST-0500

 

CPU - I wanna stream and I'm an Intel fanboy.

Cooler - Thought about a Corsair H100i RGB PLATINUM but i figured a 212 will do find for now

Mobo - Needs wifi. If there are any better boards for not $300 that have wifi, please let me know

Ram - Basic ram, nothin' fancy.

Case - Wanted the NXZT 500i but i heard temps suck and I like fractal. (Going for a white theme here.)

PSU - One of the best PSU's under $100. 

 

If i was going to just buy her a card, it would probably be a MSI Radeon RX 580 8 GB ARMOR OC.

 

If i was going to buy her a build for herself and say screw my upgrades it would be this.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($117.58 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI B450 GAMING PRO CARBON AC ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($139.89 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($67.98 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon RX 580 8 GB ARMOR OC Video Card  ($159.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT H510 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.98 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM (2015) 450 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply  ($58.89 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $614.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-11-04 16:26 EST-0500

 

Only req here is mobo needs wifi. (Doesn't need storage as I have some spare storage.)

 

Let me know your thoughts! Thanks!

[Turtle Rig]

17 minutes ago, Optane^ said:

Hey guys!

So I have a 13' MB Pro that my girlfriend and I want to sell and try and build her a gaming machine. I can probably get around $1100 for the laptop so I have about that much to play with.

My question is, do I buy her a new build for $650 or upgrade mine and just buy her a new card for my pre-existing 4790K build. Here's what I want for myself. It's either going to be $650 for her build, or $950 for a card & my upgrades.

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i7-9700K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor  ($363.99 @ B&H) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 RGB Black Edition 57.3 CFM CPU Cooler  ($38.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte H370 AORUS Gaming 3 WIFI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($134.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($67.98 @ Amazon) 
Case: Fractal Design Meshify C ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair RMx (2018) 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($94.89 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $790.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-11-04 16:23 EST-0500

 

CPU - I wanna stream and I'm an Intel fanboy.

Cooler - Thought about a Corsair H100i RGB PLATINUM but i figured a 212 will do find for now

Mobo - Needs wifi. If there are any better boards for not $300 that have wifi, please let me know

Ram - Basic ram, nothin' fancy.

Case - Wanted the NXZT 500i but i heard temps suck and I like fractal. (Going for a white theme here.)

PSU - One of the best PSU's under $100. 

 

If i was going to just buy her a card, it would probably be a MSI Radeon RX 580 8 GB ARMOR OC.

 

If i was going to buy her a build for herself and say screw my upgrades it would be this.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($117.58 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI B450 GAMING PRO CARBON AC ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($139.89 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($67.98 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon RX 580 8 GB ARMOR OC Video Card  ($159.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT H510 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.98 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM (2015) 450 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply  ($58.89 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $614.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-11-04 16:26 EST-0500

 

Only req here is mobo needs wifi. (Doesn't need storage as I have some spare storage.)

 

Let me know your thoughts! Thanks!

Both builds are good.The 9700k is pretty much same speed as a 9900k so I don't know what games she likes to play but its a beast of a CPU.  The Ryzen is a downfall compared to it.

[Optane^]

7 minutes ago, Turtle Rig said:

Both builds are good.The 9700k is pretty much same speed as a 9900k so I don't know what games she likes to play but its a beast of a CPU.  The Ryzen is a downfall compared to it.

9700K would be for me haha. She'd be getting the 4790K (that i use now) with a new 580. or the ryzen build.

[Meganter]

I died a little seeing a 9700k with a H370 motherboard and a 212. Otherwise these are fine builds.

[Optane^]

Just now, Plouffe said:

I died a little seeing a 9700k with a H370 motherboard and a 212. Otherwise these are fine builds.

You know any other wifi boards that arent $250+ and white?

 

212 is temporary. 

[Meganter]

6 minutes ago, Optane^ said:

You know any other wifi boards that arent $250+ and white?

 

212 is temporary. 

The Asus Prime-A is under 180$ and white/black.

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/2k3H99/asus-prime-z390-a-atx-lga1151-motherboard-prime-z390-a

Not wireless though

[Turtle Rig]

29 minutes ago, Optane^ said:

9700K would be for me haha. She'd be getting the 4790K (that i use now) with a new 580. or the ryzen build.

Yes the 9700k gives almost identical frame rates as the 9900k.  Good choice with the 9700k my friend.  Also don't get me wrong this is no slouch, it will render and do all sorts of things on the desktop and what not. 

[Optane^]

20 minutes ago, Plouffe said:

The Asus Prime-A is under 180$ and white/black.

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/2k3H99/asus-prime-z390-a-atx-lga1151-motherboard-prime-z390-a

Not wireless though

Yeah, I really need wifi. I could buy a card ig. what about other white boards.

[Meganter]

9 hours ago, Optane^ said:

Yeah, I really need wifi. I could buy a card ig. what about other white boards.

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	Intel Core i7-9700K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor	$363.99 @ B&H
Motherboard	Gigabyte Z390 AORUS PRO WIFI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard	$192.99 @ Amazon
Memory	Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory	$67.98 @ Amazon
Case	Fractal Design Meshify C ATX Mid Tower Case	$89.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply	Corsair RMx (2018) 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply	$79.99 @ Newegg
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$814.94
	Mail-in rebates	-$20.00
	Total	$794.94
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-11-05 03:38 EST-0500

 

 

Same brand and color but with Wi-FI and allows max OCl.

Downgraded the PSU for a 550w which is enough for less