Building my first PC

[rey2017]

Hi, I'm building my first PC and I'm not really sure of what exactly I'm doing so I just want to make sure everything will work together.

Motherboard: Asrock z390m pro 4
CPU: Intel Core i9-9900kf
Graphics Card: Asus Dual Geforce rtx 2070 8gb gddr6
Cooling: Bequiet Dark Rock Slim/Bequiet Pure Wings 120mm fan
PSU: EVGA 650w 80+ Gold
RAM: 2x8gb Klevv Bolt x ddr4 3600mhz

[Fasauceome]

1 minute ago, NZgamer said:

I'd go Ryzen if I were you. Much better value. Also, forget SLI. It's poorly optimised, put that money towards a 2080Ti.

"Asus dual" refers to a specific model of GPU

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/cNGnTW/asus-geforce-rtx-2070-super-8-gb-dual-evo-oc-video-card-dual-rtx2070s-o8g-evo

 

But the funds should indeed be cut from the CPU and go to the GPU

[rey2017]

I have limited options since I'm going through a third party to build it. With AMD 9 3900x I can do asrock x570m pro4 or asus tuf b450m, my main fear is that my motherboard won't be the best for my cpu, i'd rather go with intel since i understand it more and i'm opting for a more powerful cpu over gpu to cover video editing

[Jack0f5pades]

8 minutes ago, rey2017 said:

i'm opting for a more powerful cpu over gpu to cover video editing

The Intel would be more powerful for gaming because of a higher frequency per core, and AMD would be better for workloads like editing because of the higher number of cores and threads. X570 is the highest end chipset for AM4 at the moment, but B450 is still a good option depending on the board. Overall, if it's purely for video editing, the 3900X machine would be a better choice.

[Eschew]

3 minutes ago, rey2017 said:

I have limited options since I'm going through a third party to build it.

Hey there. Is building it yourself not an option...? You'll have better control over it's specs/customization, and... it's fun? 

 

21 minutes ago, rey2017 said:

RAM: 2x8gb Klevv Bolt x ddr4 3600mhz

Might want to increase RAM capacity, especially if you plan on working with 4K footage (32 GB is usually recommended for 4K video editing).

 

23 minutes ago, rey2017 said:

PSU: EVGA 650w 80+ Gold

Got any info on the PSU model? Also, what does your storage look like?

[rey2017]

2 minutes ago, Jack0f5pades said:

 but B450 is still a good option depending on the board

it's an asus tuf b450m plus gaming

[rey2017]

3 minutes ago, Eschew said:

Got any info on the PSU model? Also, what does your storage look like?

not really past the name, i've got a 1tb m.2 nvme ssd and 2tb 7200rpm hdd along with a 2tb external hard drive

[rey2017]

I'm hoping to balance both video editing and gaming (around 4k 60)

[Jack0f5pades]

Just now, rey2017 said:

it's an asus tuf b450m plus gaming

What's the price of the entire system looking like?

[dizmo]

Build it yourself, save money and have access to more parts.

If you're video editing you should be going with Ryzen.

In your current build, you should get a better cooler.

 

[rey2017]

6 minutes ago, Jack0f5pades said:

What's the price of the entire system looking like?

with i9 and z390 $3,500 aud 
amd 9 and b450m is $3,300 aud
amd 9 and x570m is $3,700 aud

a 2080 would push me past 4,000 which I don't want

[Fasauceome]

1 minute ago, rey2017 said:

with i9 and z390 $3,500 aud 
amd 9 and b450m is $3,300 aud
amd 9 and x570m is $3,700 aud

If you edit professionally, the extra $200 spending is worth it for the X570 board

[Jack0f5pades]

Just now, rey2017 said:

with i9 and z390 $3,500 aud 
amd 9 and b450m is $3,300 aud
amd 9 and x570m is $3,700 aud

I'd go with the X570 board, as the B450 one you mentioned is often sold for >$100USD. I would feel more comfortable with a high end chip like the 3900X in the X570 board, which for that price difference, is well worth it. 

 

However, like others here, I still offer that it is almost always cheaper to build a system yourself, and it can even be fun to learn. Just saying

[rey2017]

how do the amd  and x570m hold up for high end gaming? ultra/high settings/4k but no more than 60fps

[Shrekpad]

2 minutes ago, rey2017 said:

how do the amd  and x570m hold up for high end gaming? ultra/high settings/4k but no more than 60fps

The ryzen 9 will do fine. A 2070 would have a harder time pushing 4K 60fps on ultra or high settings.

[Fasauceome]

15 minutes ago, MarfP said:

All depends on the features. 

I wouldn't spend 120$ for a high end B450 for sure, but there's the X570 Gaming K4 around 140$ is makes no sense to buy the B450... 

Looks like this is a prebuilt PC with very limited options. Therefore the X570 and B450 boards in question being the only two options, the X570 is preferable to avoid power throttling