New 2k Build - Feedback Needed

[Cloaky]

Hey there folks!

I am building a new PC, budget is 2k USD (no need to consider OS + Monitor + Keyboard + Mouse), and I need some feedback! This is my very first time doing it 

The computer is going to be mainly used for gaming and I want to be as small (physical size) as possible!

I will be using a 1080p monitor / 144Hz (G-Sync) monitor.

 

A few questions I asked myself: Ryzen 9 or 7? 3700x or a 3800x? i7-9700 or a 3700x?

What do you think?

 

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor  ($308.89 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D9L 46.44 CFM CPU Cooler  ($54.95 @ Amazon) 
Thermal Compound: ARCTIC MX4 4 g Thermal Paste  ($9.94 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Asus ROG Strix X570-I Gaming Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard  ($249.99 @ B&H) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory  ($159.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 970 Evo Plus 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($115.80 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8 GB DUAL EVO OC Video Card  ($729.99 @ B&H) 
Case: Thermaltake Core V21 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G3 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($127.98 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan: Noctua NF-A8 PWM 32.66 CFM 80 mm Fan  ($15.95 @ Amazon) 
Case Fan: Noctua NF-A8 PWM 32.66 CFM 80 mm Fan  ($15.95 @ Amazon) 
Case Fan: Noctua NF-A20 PWM 86.46 CFM 200 mm Fan  ($29.95 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1879.37

[boggy77]

even smaller

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor	$308.89 @ Amazon
CPU Cooler	Noctua NH-L9a-AM4 33.84 CFM CPU Cooler	$39.90 @ Amazon
Motherboard	Gigabyte X570 I AORUS PRO WIFI Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard	$219.00 @ Amazon
Memory	G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory	$159.99 @ Newegg
Storage	Silicon Power 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive	$134.99 @ Newegg
Video Card	EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8 GB XC HYBRID GAMING Video Card	$709.99 @ Newegg
Case	Silverstone SG13 Mini ITX Tower Case	$57.99 @ B&H
Power Supply	Corsair TXM Gold 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply	$83.98 @ Newegg
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$1774.73
	Mail-in rebates	-$60.00
	Total	$1714.73
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-02-25 07:21 EST-0500

 

[BobbyPdue]

If you can fit an ATX computer into your life I would do that for your first build.  Mini ITX systems can be very difficult and their cooling capacity is usually compromised for the sake of form factor.  

 

I would avoid the Thermaltake V series since they aren't well made and waste a lot of space.  I would also avoid the SG13 due to it's lack of airflow and difficultly in building.  Cable management is very difficult in that case and I had previously shortened the 24pin and EPS cables on a non-modular powersupply to avoid blocking too much airflow from the cases one and only fan and it took me several hours of measuring, cutting, and crimping to make right.  

 

Most ITX cases are difficult to build in, but some are easier than others especially ones that you can get custom made power cables for.  If you can expand your budget a bit I would recommend the Dancase A4 with a custom set of non-sleeved cables from PSLATE customs and an Asetek 645LT AIO CPU liquid cooler.  If you can't I would pick the Meshify C Mini (mATX), H210 from NZXT, Nano S, or Phanteks Evolv ITX.   

 

Lastly I would go with a sata M.2 SSD and save some money.  The only time I actually notice the difference is on boot-up and it's just a second or two. 

 

2 hours ago, boggy77 said:

EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8 GB XC HYBRID GAMING Video Card

I don't think that will fit in the SG13 chassis and if it did you'd feed warm air into an already marginal cooler for the 3700x in that case.  

[Guest]

The Fractal Meshify Mini is a nice mATX case with good airflow.

 

The two extra 140mm fans can be put in the front, and move the 120mm to the roof. 

 

Bear in mind there are new gpu's due from Nvidia sometime this year. Might be a better idea to buy something like a 2060 Super or even a 1660 Super for the short term, especially as you have a 1080p screen. Then see what the new cards are like and upgrade then.

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor  ($307.99 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Scythe Mugen 5 Rev. B 51.17 CFM CPU Cooler  ($48.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI B450M GAMING PLUS Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($89.97 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Team T-FORCE VULCAN Z 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($129.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: HP EX920 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($129.94 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8 GB BLACK GAMING Video Card  ($693.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Fractal Design Meshify C Mini MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Cooler Master MWE Gold 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($94.99 @ Amazon) 
Case Fan: ARCTIC F14 PWM PST 74 CFM 140 mm Fan  ($9.09 @ Amazon) 
Case Fan: ARCTIC F14 PWM PST 74 CFM 140 mm Fan  ($9.09 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1604.02
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-02-25 10:14 EST-0500

[Cloaky]

On 2/25/2020 at 9:21 AM, boggy77 said:

even smaller

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor	$308.89 @ Amazon
CPU Cooler	Noctua NH-L9a-AM4 33.84 CFM CPU Cooler	$39.90 @ Amazon
Motherboard	Gigabyte X570 I AORUS PRO WIFI Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard	$219.00 @ Amazon
Memory	G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory	$159.99 @ Newegg
Storage	Silicon Power 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive	$134.99 @ Newegg
Video Card	EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8 GB XC HYBRID GAMING Video Card	$709.99 @ Newegg
Case	Silverstone SG13 Mini ITX Tower Case	$57.99 @ B&H
Power Supply	Corsair TXM Gold 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply	$83.98 @ Newegg
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$1774.73
	Mail-in rebates	-$60.00
	Total	$1714.73
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-02-25 07:21 EST-0500

 

Why going to the Gigabite motherboard?

 

On 2/25/2020 at 12:19 PM, lee32uk said:

The Fractal Meshify Mini is a nice mATX case with good airflow.

 

The two extra 140mm fans can be put in the front, and move the 120mm to the roof. 

 

Bear in mind there are new gpu's due from Nvidia sometime this year. Might be a better idea to buy something like a 2060 Super or even a 1660 Super for the short term, especially as you have a 1080p screen. Then see what the new cards are like and upgrade then.

 

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor  ($307.99 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Scythe Mugen 5 Rev. B 51.17 CFM CPU Cooler  ($48.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI B450M GAMING PLUS Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($89.97 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Team T-FORCE VULCAN Z 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($129.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: HP EX920 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($129.94 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8 GB BLACK GAMING Video Card  ($693.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Fractal Design Meshify C Mini MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Cooler Master MWE Gold 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($94.99 @ Amazon) 
Case Fan: ARCTIC F14 PWM PST 74 CFM 140 mm Fan  ($9.09 @ Amazon) 
Case Fan: ARCTIC F14 PWM PST 74 CFM 140 mm Fan  ($9.09 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1604.02
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-02-25 10:14 EST-0500

That make sense... I have decided to downgrade the 2080 super to a 2070 super and save 150 USD!

[boggy77]

1 hour ago, Cloaky said:

Why going to the Gigabite motherboard?

Cheapest mini itx x570 board. It's quite decent actually