Post Graduation 1st new build

[Dr.Yoga]

Hey everyone... I'm Yoga and I just finished my studies... currently trying to build my own PC but I'm kind of stumped when it comes to cases, fans, PSU and the whole lot. I'm from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The prices for pc parts are extremely high and I'm trying to build something within my means. That being said I'm looking to build an Intel system with i7-9700k paired with a MSI GTX 1660 ti Gaming X. Planning to use the rig for gaming only and maybe streaming in the distant future. Please do suggest a set up that would work... thank you. Below is something I came up with could any1 complete the rig or help suggest something different all together?

[Skipple]

9700k, 1660ti, 1440p, 165Hz.

We have a HELL of a mis-match here.

 

You need to downgrade your CPU, and really upgrade the GPU here to get 1440p, 144hz.

 

Here is my suggestion: 

 

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 3.8 GHz 6-Core Processor	$234.74 @ Amazon
Motherboard	MSI B450-A PRO ATX AM4 Motherboard	$84.95 @ B&H
Memory	Team T-FORCE VULCAN Z 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory	$54.99 @ Newegg
Storage	HP EX920 512 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive	$62.99 @ Newegg
Storage	Seagate BarraCuda 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	$44.47 @ Walmart
Video Card	MSI GeForce RTX 2080 8 GB VENTUS OC Video Card	$634.99 @ Newegg
Power Supply	Corsair CXM 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply	$44.99 @ Newegg
Monitor	Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQ 27.0" 2560x1440 165 Hz Monitor	$421.99 @ SuperBiiz
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$1644.11
	Mail-in rebates	-$60.00
	Total	$1584.11
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-11-20 23:59 EST-0500

 

Case is purely your choice. This is currently a full ATX build but could easily be done in a mATX form factor with a smaller case.

 

Congrats on completing your studies! 

 

 

 

[Slottr]

This is a little bit more balanced:

 

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	Intel Core i7-9700K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor	$339.99 @ Newegg
CPU Cooler	Noctua NH-U12S 55 CFM CPU Cooler	$59.95 @ Amazon
Motherboard	Gigabyte Z390 AORUS ELITE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard	$175.98 @ Newegg
Memory	Team T-FORCE VULCAN Z 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory	$54.99 @ Newegg
Storage	HP EX920 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive	$114.97 @ Amazon
Video Card	Sapphire Radeon RX 5700 XT 8 GB PULSE Video Card	$408.98 @ SuperBiiz
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	$74.99 @ Newegg
Monitor	Acer NITRO VG0 23.8" 1920x1080 144 Hz Monitor	$198.99 @ Amazon
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$1538.83
	Mail-in rebates	-$20.00
	Total	$1518.83
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-11-20 23:59 EST-0500

 

Though I don't know the market over there, so I can't say much

[Dr.Yoga]

wow thank you both for this input... probably would go for the build @Slottr created... and thank you for the well wishes @Skipple...

[boggy77]

37 minutes ago, Dr.Yoga said:

wow thank you both for this input... probably would go for the build @Slottr created... and thank you for the well wishes @Skipple...

you need to balance the gpu and monitor a bit better. the 5700xt @Slottr suggested is a bit overkill for 1080p, while your initial 1660ti won't push 165fps at 1440p. 

I would probably go with the ryzen 3600 to save some money, and get the 5700xt with a 1440p 144Hz monitor. 

 

[Dr.Yoga]

my Idea of the build was to make it future proof... from what I understand, the monitor I chose has G-sync, and runs at 1440p.. If I were to run the 1660 ti at 1440p, the g-sync would enable the monitor to output a smooth visual over the screen.. and also i wouldn't need to change the monitor if I upgrade the graphic card a year or 2 later to RTX 2080 which then would be able to utilize the 165Hz. Do correct me if I've understood this wrong.

[Prof. Lucifer]

4 hours ago, Dr.Yoga said:

my Idea of the build was to make it future proof... from what I understand, the monitor I chose has G-sync, and runs at 1440p.. If I were to run the 1660 ti at 1440p, the g-sync would enable the monitor to output a smooth visual over the screen.. and also i wouldn't need to change the monitor if I upgrade the graphic card a year or 2 later to RTX 2080 which then would be able to utilize the 165Hz. Do correct me if I've understood this wrong.

But it's the same with freesync so in two years of you were to upgrade you could just get another and gpu