Which build before I buy

[lmeneses]

Ok, so these are my two builds. My main purpose for this pc is gaming, which for me, means the higher the frames, the better. Main game I play is Rainbow Six Siege. For other uses, I may try streaming, but it is unlikely I would do a lot of it. Also, I will not be running any editing or software programs for a long while, and by the time I do, I will probably just upgrade either build I purchase.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD - Ryzen 7 2700X 3.7 GHz 8-Core Processor	$279.99 @ Amazon
Motherboard	ASRock - Fatal1ty X470 Gaming K4 ATX AM4 Motherboard	$114.99 @ Newegg
Memory	Team - T-Force Delta RGB 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory	$74.99 @ Newegg
Video Card	XFX - Radeon RX 580 8 GB GTS Black Edition OC+ Video Card	Purchased For $206.02
Case	Thermaltake - Core G21 Tempered Glass Edition ATX Mid Tower Case	Purchased For $30.00
Power Supply	Corsair - TXM Gold 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply	Purchased For $33.97
Monitor	MSI - Optix MAG24C 23.6" 1920x1080 144 Hz Monitor	$140.00
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$899.96
	Mail-in rebates	-$20.00
	Total	$879.96
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-11-22 13:02 EST-0500

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type	Item	Price
CPU	Intel - Core i5-9600K 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor	$249.99 @ Newegg
CPU Cooler	Deepcool - GAMMAXX 300 R 40 CFM CPU Cooler	$0.00
Motherboard	ASRock - Z370 Extreme4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard	$110.00
Memory	Team - T-Force Delta RGB 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory	$74.99 @ Newegg
Video Card	XFX - Radeon RX 580 8 GB GTS XXX ED Video Card	Purchased For $206.02
Case	Thermaltake - Core G21 Tempered Glass Edition ATX Mid Tower Case	Purchased For $30.00
Power Supply	Corsair - TXM Gold 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply	Purchased For $33.94
Case Fan	Cooler Master - MasterFan MF120R ARGB 59 CFM 120mm Fan	$0.00
Case Fan	Cooler Master - MasterFan MF120R ARGB 59 CFM 120mm Fan	$0.00
Case Fan	Cooler Master - MasterFan MF120R ARGB 59 CFM 120mm Fan	$0.00
Monitor	MSI - Optix MAG24C 23.6" 1920x1080 144 Hz Monitor	$160.00
Other	JBtek All Black Sleeved PWM Fan Splitter Cable 1 to 2 Converter, 2 Pack	Purchased For $0.00
Other	VVIVID XPO Blood Red 3D Carbon Fiber 5ft x 1ft Vinyl Wrap Roll with Air Release Technology	Purchased For $0.00
Other	Airgoo® Music Dynamic Computer RGBW LED Light Strip with Remote control - for PC Computer Mid Full Tower Case Gaming Computer Case - Fit for NZXT ThermalTake Corsair Case	Purchased For $0.00
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	$864.94
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-11-22 13:18 EST-0500

 

[DVA]

With whichever build you go for, I'd still advise you to grab a pair of 2x8 RAM. Team Force does have 3200Mhz for around $119.99 I believe on Newegg. I know it seems like a lot more if you're on a tight budget, but it's well worth it. Trust me. 

[Fasauceome]

If you're doing all gaming I either recommend an i5, or get a Ryzen 5 and spend some more on the graphics card

[lmeneses]

12 minutes ago, fasauceome said:

If you're doing all gaming I either recommend an i5, or get a Ryzen 5 and spend some more on the graphics card

Ok, unfortunately I purchased the gpu a while back when I was still new to computers lol so its too late  but thank you for the input! I think I will go with the i5 build, as it is cheaper too 

[DVA]

18 minutes ago, lmeneses said:

Ok, unfortunately I purchased the gpu a while back when I was still new to computers lol so its too late  but thank you for the input! I think I will go with the i5 build, as it is cheaper too 

The i5 9600k also has similar performance to the 8700k, performing slightly under. A truly great chip. 

Also, just gonna drop this here...

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820331026

 

[lmeneses]

7 hours ago, DVA said:

The i5 9600k also has similar performance to the 8700k, performing slightly under. A truly great chip. 

Also, just gonna drop this here...

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820331026

 

if they weren't sold out lol

[DVA]

17 hours ago, lmeneses said:

if they weren't sold out lol

Just found this and it made me think of your need for RAM. Did you still need it? https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820331039&ignorebbr=1

 

[lmeneses]

2 hours ago, DVA said:

Just found this and it made me think of your need for RAM. Did you still need it? https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820331039&ignorebbr=1

 

oh, shoot, yes I do. Thanks!

[DVA]

3 minutes ago, lmeneses said:

oh, shoot, yes I do. Thanks!

$30 bucks more for twice the RAM