Planning for first build

[IIStateFarmII]

Budget (including currency): 650~ American Eagles

Country: USA

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: apex legends, graphic design (Adobe CC) and minimal 3D modeling

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 have a 1660 super GPU before we begin, I did some research and threw together a quick pc part picker. Would someone be able to help me out, could I downgrade/ need to upgrade anything??

Currently Micro center has the i7-9700k on sale that's why I put in my own price.

 

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	Intel Core i7-9700K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor	$200.00
CPU Cooler	NZXT Kraken M22 Liquid CPU Cooler	$79.98 @ Amazon
Thermal Compound	Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5 g Thermal Paste	$6.70 @ Amazon
Motherboard	Gigabyte Z390 I AORUS PRO WIFI Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard	$164.99 @ Amazon
Memory	Patriot Signature Premium 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-2666 CL19 Memory	$64.98 @ Amazon
Case	NZXT H210 Mini ITX Tower Case	$79.98 @ Amazon
Power Supply	SeaSonic S12III 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply	$51.98 @ Newegg
Case Fan	Corsair AF120 (2018) 52 CFM 120 mm Fans 3-Pack	$44.99 @ Best Buy
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$703.60
	Mail-in rebates	-$10.00
	Total	$693.60
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-12-23 20:27 EST-0500

 

 

Kind Regards,

 

Jake, from StateFarm

[Dr Seuss]

Do you really need a liquid cpu cooler? That seems a little overkill for a budget build, especially with a 1660 super. And is there a reason you're going with mini itx? 

[IIStateFarmII]

can't seem to figure out how to delete this response  *sigh*

[IIStateFarmII]

3 minutes ago, Dr Seuss said:

Do you really need a liquid cpu cooler? That seems a little overkill for a budget build, especially with a 1660 super. And is there a reason you're going with mini itx? 

No real reason for the water cooler, if there's a cheaper/better fan that would be awesome as clearly, i am a noob. As for the Mini itx, i was hoping to have a white mini case, just for easy storage tbh. that way i could sit it on the desk.

[Dr Seuss]

8 minutes ago, IIStateFarmII said:

No real reason for the water cooler, if there's a cheaper/better fan that would be awesome as clearly, i am a noob. As for the Mini itx, i was hoping to have a white mini case, just for easy storage tbh. that way i could sit it on the desk.

I would go with a micro atx case and mobo, as they are probably the cheapest route out of the three sizes. As far as a cpu cooler, Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo is my base recommendation, by far not the best cpu cooler, but in my experience the best for budgeting. Just don't go overclocking your cpu and expect it to keep up without checking

 

The problem with mini itx cases is that they are so small they can heat up really easily if it doesn't have good air flow. If you can get the fans in and can afford the itx, go for it, but the atx or micro atx are a lot easier to keep cool as there is more space for airflow

Edited December 24, 2020 by Dr Seuss
forgot something

[IIStateFarmII]

15 minutes ago, Dr Seuss said:

I would go with a micro atx case and mobo, as they are probably the cheapest route out of the three sizes. As far as a cpu cooler, Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo is my base recommendation, by far not the best cpu cooler, but in my experience the best for budgeting. Just don't go overclocking your cpu and expect it to keep up without checking

Finally clicked thanks!

Edited December 24, 2020 by IIStateFarmII
Dumbass over here

[Wh0_Am_1]

If you are going to grab a z390 you need to capitalize on one of things currently locked down on lower chipsets. The ram speed at least grab a 3200 mhz kit.

[IIStateFarmII]

1 minute ago, Wh0_Am_1 said:

If you are going to grab a z390 you need to capitalize on one of things currently locked down on lower chipsets. The ram speed at least grab a 3200 mhz kit.

Agreed, thought it was thanks!