First build. Looking for feedback on my list and a monitor suggestion.

[aushild]

I've been wanting to build a nice gaming PC for several years and now that I'm debt free I'm finally able to do so. I only game on PS4 now because my laptop is from 2012 and struggles to even open Chrome in a reasonable amount of time. So I'm definitely looking forward to enjoying games at something above 30 fps. My budget for just the tower is $1700 USD, so this is the $1700(ish) build I've put together. Just looking to get some feedback on it. Does it make sense putting these parts together? Could I get the same part but from a different brand at a lower price without sacrificing quality? Is there anything I should add? Does it need more hamsters? Where can I get RGB hamsters? Etc. As for peripherals, I have started to look at monitors, but I'm not exactly sure what to pick. I'm thinking 2560x1440 @ 144Hz would be a good fit, but any suggestions for a monitor (just one) that would compliment this build would be much appreciated. I have a wireless mouse that works fine still, but I still need to get a keyboard. Not looking for a fancy one. I'll probably get one from Best Buy on Black Friday. I'll also be getting windows for my OS.

 

I mostly play all kinds of shooters. FarCry, DayZ, PUBG, H1Z1, Planetside 2, Battlefield, BioShock, The Division, and soon Cyberpunk 2077. I'd love to be able to play all of those and others like them on max settings with at least 60fps. I also play smaller games like FTL, The Curious Expedition, Kerbal Space Program, Dungeon of the Endless, Jazzpunk, and Steamworld Heist.

 

Also, there is a microcenter conveniently a few blocks from the place I'm moving into this month.

 

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/BLQ3tp

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-9700K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor ($339.99 @ Newegg) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240R RGB 66.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($104.93 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: MSI MPG Z390 GAMING PRO CARBON ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($187.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Team T-Force Delta RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 970 Evo 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8 GB XC GAMING Video Card ($733.98 @ Newegg) 

Case: Phanteks Eclipse P400A Digital ATX Mid Tower Case ($98.98 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G3 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.98 @ Newegg) 

Total: $1705.82

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-11-20 17:28 EST-0500

[Fasauceome]

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor	$326.99 @ SuperBiiz
CPU Cooler	Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240R RGB 66.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler	$104.93 @ Amazon
Motherboard	Asus TUF GAMING X570-PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard	$164.99 @ B&H
Memory	Team T-Force Delta RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory	$69.99 @ Newegg
Storage	Intel 660p Series 1.02 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive	$97.99 @ Newegg
Video Card	EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8 GB XC GAMING Video Card	$733.98 @ Newegg
Case	Phanteks Eclipse P400A Digital ATX Mid Tower Case	$98.98 @ Newegg
Power Supply	Corsair TXM Gold 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply	$74.98 @ Newegg
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$1712.83
	Mail-in rebates	-$40.00
	Total	$1672.83
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-11-20 16:58 EST-0500

Ryzen ends up being cheaper for the same thing, and also for a gaming PC you don't need such a premium SSD, as it won't yield any difference. I also picked out a nicer PSU.

 

As for monitor,

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/b8VD4D/acer-vg271u-pbmiipx-270-2560x1440-144-hz-monitor-vg271u-pbmiipx

good panel, 1440p 144Hz, solid choice.

[aushild]

On 11/20/2019 at 3:59 PM, Fasauceome said:

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor	$326.99 @ SuperBiiz
CPU Cooler	Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240R RGB 66.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler	$104.93 @ Amazon
Motherboard	Asus TUF GAMING X570-PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard	$164.99 @ B&H
Memory	Team T-Force Delta RGB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory	$69.99 @ Newegg
Storage	Intel 660p Series 1.02 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive	$97.99 @ Newegg
Video Card	EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8 GB XC GAMING Video Card	$733.98 @ Newegg
Case	Phanteks Eclipse P400A Digital ATX Mid Tower Case	$98.98 @ Newegg
Power Supply	Corsair TXM Gold 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply	$74.98 @ Newegg
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$1712.83
	Mail-in rebates	-$40.00
	Total	$1672.83
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-11-20 16:58 EST-0500

Ryzen ends up being cheaper for the same thing, and also for a gaming PC you don't need such a premium SSD, as it won't yield any difference. I also picked out a nicer PSU.

 

As for monitor,

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/b8VD4D/acer-vg271u-pbmiipx-270-2560x1440-144-hz-monitor-vg271u-pbmiipx

good panel, 1440p 144Hz, solid choice.

Thanks for the feedback! I definitely like that SSD more. And the monitor looks like a good option. Although it's not height adjustable. I can't decided if I should even be concerned about that. Can you explain what's nicer about the PSU you picked out? Other than the brand and modularity of each, they look pretty much the same to me.

Thanks again!

[Fasauceome]

6 minutes ago, aushild said:

Can you explain what's nicer about the PSU you picked out? Other than the brand and modularity of each, they look pretty much the same to me

The G3 has a problem in a few circumstances with higher loads, it doesn't come into play much but it doesn't hurt to not have to worry about it. Also the fans on EVGA power supplies are never that great. And of course it doesn't hurt to be $5 cheaper