Help improving my build

[Weather_Report]

I'm trying to build a PC but I need some help. Can someone please help me improve this build? Is it possible to make this build cheaper without sacrificing performance? I also need help picking out a monitor, preferable one with speakers. Also, should I wait until the new graphic cards are available or should I just buy what's available now? I'm planning on playing the new upcoming games Cyberpunk and Black ops for example. Thanks in advance. 

 

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/3csbt8

CPU: Intel Core i5-9400F 2.9 GHz 6-Core Processor  ($139.99 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Pure Rock Slim 35.14 CFM CPU Cooler  ($35.29 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI MPG Z390 GAMING EDGE AC ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($187.99 @ B&H) 
Memory: G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-4000 CL17 Memory 
Storage: Western Digital Blue SN550 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($104.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Zotac GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 8 GB MINI Video Card  ($588.66 @ Amazon) 
Case: Phanteks Eclipse P300 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: ADATA XPG CORE Reactor 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($159.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1266.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-10-12 11:48 EDT-0400

[Random_Person1234]

I would not recommend getting 9th gen Intel right now, due to limited CPU upgradability. If you must get 9th gen Intel, it's going to struggle to maintain 4000 mhz RAM, just get something around 3000 mhz. Also with an F series locked CPU, you don't need a z390 motherboard, just go with a b or h series motherboard. Overall get 10th gen intel or ryzen 3000, if you could afford ryzen 5000 after cutting back on motherboard and RAM, go for it. Also see if you could snag an RTX 3070 or Big Navi equivalent.

[boggy77]

if you want to stick with intel, at least go 10th gen. 9th gen is already out of date, a i3 -10100 performs the same as the 9400f you picked and it's cheaper.

you also don't need a Z board if you don't have a K cpu that you can voerclock.

giver your budget, I'd wait for the 3070.

 

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	Intel Core i5-10400 2.9 GHz 6-Core Processor	$179.98 @ Amazon
CPU Cooler	Deepcool NEPTWIN V2.0 53.65 CFM CPU Cooler	$42.99 @ Newegg
Motherboard	ASRock B460M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1200 Motherboard	$89.99 @ Amazon
Memory	ADATA XPG Z1 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 CL16 Memory	$50.99 @ Amazon
Storage	Western Digital Blue SN550 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive	$104.99 @ Amazon
Video Card	MSI GeForce RTX 3070 8 GB VENTUS 3X OC Video Card	$550.00
Case	Phanteks Eclipse P300 ATX Mid Tower Case	$49.99 @ Newegg
Power Supply	Antec NeoECO Gold ZEN 700 W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply	$90.99 @ Amazon
Monitor	Acer XV272U Pbmiiprzx 27.0" 2560x1440 144 Hz Monitor	$299.99 @ Amazon
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$1469.91
	Mail-in rebates	-$10.00
	Total	$1459.91
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-10-12 12:41 EDT-0400

 

[Random_Person1234]

1 minute ago, boggy77 said:

if you want to stick with intel, at least go 10th gen. 9th gen is already out of date, a i3 -10100 performs the same as the 9400f you picked and it's cheaper.

you also don't need a Z board if you don't have a K cpu that you can voerclock.

giver your budget, I'd wait for the 3070.

 

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	Intel Core i5-10400 2.9 GHz 6-Core Processor	$179.98 @ Amazon
CPU Cooler	Deepcool NEPTWIN V2.0 53.65 CFM CPU Cooler	$42.99 @ Newegg
Motherboard	ASRock B460M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1200 Motherboard	$89.99 @ Amazon
Memory	ADATA XPG Z1 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 CL16 Memory	$50.99 @ Amazon
Storage	Western Digital Blue SN550 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive	$104.99 @ Amazon
Video Card	MSI GeForce RTX 3070 8 GB VENTUS 3X OC Video Card	$550.00
Case	Phanteks Eclipse P300 ATX Mid Tower Case	$49.99 @ Newegg
Power Supply	Antec NeoECO Gold ZEN 700 W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply	$90.99 @ Amazon
Monitor	Acer XV272U Pbmiiprzx 27.0" 2560x1440 144 Hz Monitor	$299.99 @ Amazon
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$1469.91
	Mail-in rebates	-$10.00
	Total	$1459.91
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-10-12 12:41 EDT-0400

 

Intel caps b series motherboards at 2666 mhz when on an i5 or lower.

[Demonic Donut]

You're getting a Z board when you don't have an unlocked CPU, so you can go cheaper there. You've got such a low power cpu, just pick a board that has the feature set you want, wifi etc, and get a B series board.

 

I'd recommend an AMD 3300x and a decent b550 board but finding a 3300x is like finding a unicorn... But since those aren't available, go with 10th gen intel if you are stuck on Intel.

 

Either way, your CPU is kind of lacking considering your other components.

 

If you can wait, wait for a 3000 series GPU or Big Navi when they come. Also the 5000 series ryzen stuff should be great. The 3600 is an option too, and prices could drop more on them.

 

Your RAM is overkill for the CPU. If you are spending so much on a Z board and fast ram, get an unlocked chip. Also if you decide to go AMD, there isn't much reason to go with RAM faster than 3600.

[boggy77]

1 hour ago, Random_Person1234 said:

Intel caps b series motherboards at 2666 mhz when on an i5 or lower.

yes. so?

[Random_Person1234]

2 minutes ago, boggy77 said:

yes. so?

Not worth it getting 3000 mhz RAM on your build.

[boggy77]

31 minutes ago, Random_Person1234 said:

Not worth it getting 3000 mhz RAM on your build.

It was the same price and had better timings than a 2666 kit.

[Random_Person1234]

2 minutes ago, boggy77 said:

It was the same price and had better timings than a 2666 kit.

Ah, I see, my bad.