Long time gamer, first time builder

[Hazunia]

Budget 2 - 2,5k euros, flexible

Aim: Gaming

Monitor: MSI Optix MAG27CQ

Peripherals needed: OS?? Somehow able to migrate previous key? Without an optic bay?

Why upgrading:
Current PC GTX 970 / i7-4790K / 16 GB 1333 Mhz DDR3, prebuilt (Obviously), bought for 970 euros several years ago.

Still somewhat competent, but aging is starting to show aging in certain games. FPS dropping even below 20 at times, having to use lower settings to a point that people would become headless after a short range in Kingome Come: Deliverance.More importantly, having some actual disposable income now and somewhat keen to get something more high end for once.

 

Preferrances:
Reliability, quiet, comfortable (To build, to live with), nothing too flashy.

 

Previous knowledge / experience:
Nada, zilch, nothing.

Played with pcpartpicker for like 2 years and watched a lot of LTT, JayzTwoCents and others a lot.

 

Carrying over from previous PC:

Keyboard, mouse, headset, 2 TB intel 660p, maybe an unknown 1 TB SATA SSD

 

Need help with:

Part picking:

- Am I able to build a complete PC with everything I've selected so far, am I missing something small, but very significant?

- Are there somehow incompatible parts? Size? Version? Support?)

- What case am I supposed to go with? Originally wanted to go with be quiet! Dark Base Pro 900 Rev 2 but got unsure, if it would choke the PC from lack of airflow.

 

What I've currently picked for just below 2,2k euros at a local store:

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Hazunia/saved/wq4XP6

 

Like stated, I've thought about building my own PC for a long, LONG time, never had the courage, but now I'm slowly starting to get the confidence to try.

The build started at like way over 5k build and switched from intel i9 9990k to i7 9700k and eventually now to AMD. and I feel like it's just about ready to be built.

 

Questions lingering in my mind:

Is the Motherboard appropriate for the plan?

Should I wait for DDR5 to be released and revise the build more again later?

Should I wait for intels answer to AMDs processors?

WHICH FREAKING CASE SHOULD I USE???

Am I competent enough to actually handle the cable management?

I'm far too insecure and in dire need of friends.

 

P.S.

Yes, I'm aware building is supposedly easy, yet all of these long time professional IT youtubers seem to wreck their PCs on a regular basis and a lot of common people posting comments how they mucked up. So it seems to me like it's people who know what they're doing telling noobies it's easy when it's only easy for THEM, not for us peasants. And sometimes it's hard even for the pros it seems.

[Fasauceome]

3 minutes ago, Hazunia said:

Played with pcpartpicker for like 2 years and watched a lot of LTT, JayzTwoCents and others a lot.

Basically all you need at this point

 

4 minutes ago, Hazunia said:

WHICH FREAKING CASE SHOULD I USE???

Fractal Design Meshify C, really stylish and breathes great. Just toss an extra 120mm fan up front for airflow.

 

5 minutes ago, Hazunia said:

Should I wait for DDR5 to be released and revise the build more again later?

You're gonna be waiting a while for that.

[Hazunia]

But.... am I missing something vital, yet minor that is easy to overlook? Cables? Anything?

Are the parts sensible? I don't really have anything to make a meaningful comparison with.

[boggy77]

5 hours ago, Hazunia said:

But.... am I missing something vital, yet minor that is easy to overlook? Cables? Anything?

Are the parts sensible? I don't really have anything to make a meaningful comparison with.

it looks good and sensible. you're probably overspending on that PSU, but other than that it looks fine. see if you can find a bitfenix whisper for cheaper, it's a better quality psu and usually cheaper.

[Hazunia]

@boggy77 Thank you so much!! I wouldn't be able to make that call on my own.

I really needed to hear that small bit of validation as well. I was 100% sure I was missing something, or something was just super dumb.

 

Just need to select the case to slap all of this into, but your small statement, from someone who actually knows what they're talking about means so much to me!!

Truly, I'm super greatful!

 

Making the edit right away with bitfenix whisper M 750 W.

[Hazunia]

As an update, I feel like I'm starting to get reay with my parts list, however I still have some questions regarding the build. I'm hoping it's fine to revive this post to ask for questions.

 

The part list url is still the same obviously: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Hazunia/saved/#view=wq4XP6

 

1. Pcpartlist warns that the RAM clearance might not be enough with tall heat spreaders. Is this a worry?

2. Should I install the radiator on the front, or get a smaller cooler for the top?

3. How should I configure the fans?

 

My thought is that the radiator on front as all intakes provides the CPU with fresh air.

The roof and back fans as exhausts.

If I place the roof fans as intakes, wouldn't it interfere with the exhaust from the back and push warm air to the bottom?

If I put a smaller radiator on top with exhaust, wouldn't it lower the temperature delta and thus reduce cooling for the CPU?

 

Obviously I am still of course asking for general advice as well as any mentions of something I might be missing from being able to actually complete this build.

Naturally I'd also be very appreciative of any input and criticism possible.

 

Thank you everyone, this forum has been invaluable for my confidence with doing this.

[Hazunia]

Just in case someone has been following this, I've placed in my order in the lists current form.

There were some last second changes and additions, but nothing radical.

 

Now I just have to wait for about 10 days for the delivery of the parts.

The total cost was 2 655 euros.

I live in Finland and everything's more expensive here, not to mention the virus tax.

 

Not sure if I'm supposed to keep this updated on the progress, or not, but hey....

At least I have The Verges build guide to help me.