Please review my build before I Press Order

[dennisrcao]

Budget (including currency):  <1000

Country: USA

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for:  Ableton Live 10, I mostly need this computer for audio sound design, running an ableton template of 50 tracks, which always maxes out my Macbook Pro.  This is my first priority. after that I'd also like to occasionally play some games, and basic video editing. 

 

Other details (existing parts lists, whether any peripherals are needed, what you're upgrading from, when you're going to buy, what resolution and refresh rate you want to play at, etc): 

 

I already have  the case and CPU that I was gifted by my friend, I am about to order the rest.

 

CPU - AMD Ryzen 7 1700X 3.4 GHz 8-Core Processor   $0.00

* I already have this, can't change it. 

 

CPU Cooler -  Scythe Mugen 5 Rev. B 51.17 CFM CPU Cooler -  $48.99 

Motherboard -  MSI B450 GAMING PRO CARBON MAX WIFI ATX AM4 Motherboard $159.99 @ B&H 

RAM -  Team T-FORCE VULCAN Z 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory  $89.99 -- Can I go with more RAM? You think 32 GB is enough? I am running gonna use this to run an Ableton File Project that maxes out a 2017 Macbook Pro 2.2 Ghz Intel Core i7 with 16 GB RAM 1600 MHZ DDR3.

 

Storage - 

Inland Premium 512 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive     $64.98 @ Amazon

Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  $53.99 @ Amazon

* I probably have about 1 TB of samples that I would like quick access too, I think SATA should be fine  OR do you think I should go with a bigger solid state? 

 

Video Card -  EVGA GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB KO ULTRA GAMING Video Card ~ - $329.00

* this was recommended by someone in a previous post a few weeks ago, but this is also pretty expensive. I'd just like to run a few games like rocket league or the new age of empires. Mind you also the video output is going to an HD 1080P TV as a monitor. Is there a cheaper option you'd recommend?

 

Power Supply -  be quiet! Pure Power 11 500 W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ~ $ 69.90

 

 

Case - Fractal Design Define R5 ATX Mid Tower Case  $0.00

* I Already have this, can't change it. 

 

 

Thank you all for your help : )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Oswin]

can you give us the Pcpp link? also just to clarify, the sub $1000 budget is for everything except the case and cpu?

[dennisrcao]

Yes Sorry 

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/dennisrcao/saved/#view=9pcxsY

 

does this work? 

[Oswin]

11 minutes ago, dennisrcao said:

Yes Sorry 

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/dennisrcao/saved/#view=9pcxsY

 

does this work? 

remember to quote or mention so that we may get notified of your reply and yes the link works

 

here are some changes i would do:

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU Cooler	Scythe FUMA 2 51.17 CFM CPU Cooler	$59.99 @ Amazon
Motherboard	MSI B450-A PRO MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard	$99.99 @ Newegg
Memory	G.Skill Trident Z 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory	$84.41 @ Amazon
Storage	Silicon Power A80 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive	$117.99 @ Amazon
Storage	Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	$53.99 @ Amazon
Video Card	EVGA GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB KO GAMING Video Card	$309.99 @ Walmart
Power Supply	Fractal Design Ion+ 560 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply	$99.99 @ Newegg
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	$826.35
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-08-29 02:53 EDT-0400

the b450 gaming pro is pretty expensive for what it is so i replaced it with something similar, also fitted in a 1tb ssd, should be plenty for all your software. changed the cpu cooler to something beefier (though it isnt really needed, you can stick with the mugen if you'd like, and lastly changed the PSU because the pure power 11 isnt in stock apparently the TX550m may also be an alternative.  

[dennisrcao]

10 hours ago, Oswin said:

remember to quote or mention so that we may get notified of your reply and yes the link works

 

here are some changes i would do:

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU Cooler	Scythe FUMA 2 51.17 CFM CPU Cooler	$59.99 @ Amazon
Motherboard	MSI B450-A PRO MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard	$99.99 @ Newegg
Memory	G.Skill Trident Z 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory	$84.41 @ Amazon
Storage	Silicon Power A80 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive	$117.99 @ Amazon
Storage	Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	$53.99 @ Amazon
Video Card	EVGA GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB KO GAMING Video Card	$309.99 @ Walmart
Power Supply	Fractal Design Ion+ 560 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply	$99.99 @ Newegg
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	$826.35
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-08-29 02:53 EDT-0400

the b450 gaming pro is pretty expensive for what it is so i replaced it with something similar, also fitted in a 1tb ssd, should be plenty for all your software. changed the cpu cooler to something beefier (though it isnt really needed, you can stick with the mugen if you'd like, and lastly changed the PSU because the pure power 11 isnt in stock apparently the TX550m may also be an alternative.  

Yes looking to cut some costs here. these changes look great, thank you so much! 

[YT_DomDaBomb20]

get an ssd with a dram cache. for example a tc sunbow x3, a 1tb model is only 85 bucks

[dennisrcao]

1 hour ago, YT_DomDaBomb20 said:

get an ssd with a dram cache. for example a tc sunbow x3, a 1tb model is only 85 bucks

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/68c48d/tcsunbow-x3-1-tb-25-solid-state-drive-x3-1tb

this one? 

 

I guess it is cheaper than the one Oswin recommended - Silicon Power A80 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($117.99)

I might go with yours. 

 

[YT_DomDaBomb20]

1 hour ago, dennisrcao said:

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/68c48d/tcsunbow-x3-1-tb-25-solid-state-drive-x3-1tb

this one? 

 

I guess it is cheaper than the one Oswin recommended - Silicon Power A80 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($117.99)

I might go with yours. 

 

Oswin reccomeded a dramless ssd, but it’s nvme, so in a lot of cases it’ll be faster, but in things that need cache, an x3 will be good

[dennisrcao]

On 8/28/2020 at 11:55 PM, Oswin said:

remember to quote or mention so that we may get notified of your reply and yes the link works

 

here are some changes i would do:

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU Cooler	Scythe FUMA 2 51.17 CFM CPU Cooler	$59.99 @ Amazon
Motherboard	MSI B450-A PRO MAX ATX AM4 Motherboard	$99.99 @ Newegg
Memory	G.Skill Trident Z 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory	$84.41 @ Amazon
Storage	Silicon Power A80 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive	$117.99 @ Amazon
Storage	Seagate Barracuda Compute 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	$53.99 @ Amazon
Video Card	EVGA GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB KO GAMING Video Card	$309.99 @ Walmart
Power Supply	Fractal Design Ion+ 560 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply	$99.99 @ Newegg
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	$826.35
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-08-29 02:53 EDT-0400

the b450 gaming pro is pretty expensive for what it is so i replaced it with something similar, also fitted in a 1tb ssd, should be plenty for all your software. changed the cpu cooler to something beefier (though it isnt really needed, you can stick with the mugen if you'd like, and lastly changed the PSU because the pure power 11 isnt in stock apparently the TX550m may also be an alternative.  

I went with your motherboard, finally set up the computer,

so far no problems but I probably would've gone with something with built in Wi-Fi and bluetooth. I had to pick up a usb wi-fi adapter, still need to buy a bluetooth module too. 

[Oswin]

On 8/30/2020 at 5:21 AM, YT_DomDaBomb20 said:

Oswin reccomeded a dramless ssd, but it’s nvme, so in a lot of cases it’ll be faster, but in things that need cache, an x3 will be good

you're saying a P34A80 is a Dramless SSD? source?

[YT_DomDaBomb20]

11 hours ago, Oswin said:

you're saying a P34A80 is a Dramless SSD? source?

nvm, i looked into it further, i think pcpartpicker said it didnt have cache i looked on the silicon power website it does my bad.

 

also, why'd you bring it up weeks later

[Oswin]

6 hours ago, YT_DomDaBomb20 said:

also, why'd you bring it up weeks later

because i just got quoted yesterday and wasn't quoted before?

[YT_DomDaBomb20]

12 hours ago, Oswin said:

because i just got quoted yesterday and wasn't quoted before?

oh didnt realize the op just revived his own thread