Assemble a part list pcpartpicker.com/ >Example gaming builds; click on blue titles to see notes pcpartpicker.com/user/pcbg/saved/ >How to assemble a PC youtube.com/watch?v=69WFt6_dF8g Want help? >State the budget & CURRENCY >Post at least some attempt at a parts list >List your uses, e.g. Gaming, Video Editing, VM Work >For monitors, include purpose (e.g., photo editing, gaming) and graphics card pairing (if applicable)
CPUs based on current pricing: >Athlon 200GE - HTPC, web browsing, bare minimum gaming (can be OC'd on some MSI mobos) >R3 2200G - Recommended minimum gaming >R5 2600/X - Good gaming & multithreaded work use CPUs >i7-9700k/8700k - Extreme setup with RTX 2080/Ti >R7 2700/X - Best high-end CPU on a non-HEDT platform >Threadripper/Used Xeon - HEDT
RAM: >Always choose at least a two stick kit; 2x 8GB is recommended >CPUs benefit from high speed RAM; 3000CL15 or 3400CL16 is ideal >All AMD chipsets and Intel Z chipsets support XMP
Graphics cards based on current pricing: >Used cards can be had for a steal; inquire about warranty 1080p >GTX 1060, RX 570, RX 580 for older or less demanding titles >RTX 2060 thanks to 6gb VRAM is only good as a short-term solution; consider 1070/Ti or Vega 56 1440p >RTX 2070 if you're fine with adjusting settings or drops below 60fps - Vega 56 ONLY if on sale >RTX 2080 if you're looking for very high (100+) framerate and you have a CPU and monitor to match 2160p (4k) >RTX 2080 >RTX 2080 Ti is better, but very expensive
General: >PLAN YOUR BUILD AROUND YOUR MONITOR IF GAMING >A 256GB or larger SSD is almost mandatory; consider m.2 form factor >Bottleneck checkers are worthless >rentry.co/pcbg-more
>RTX 2060 thanks to 6gb VRAM is only good as a short-term solution; consider 1070/Ti or Vega 56 here we go again
Ayden Parker
Does anyone here play Rust?
Thinking about getting a computer almost exclusively for it, just one 1920x1080 monitor. Aiming at 60 fps I guess. Medium to high settings.
Everyone just seems to have extremely different experiences on rather similar machines, and the Steam sys reqs are really weird. I don't know what I need. What are your experiences?
>Baby's first gaming PC >Budget is $1100 Burgerbux >Goal is 1080p/>60fps (100+fps ideally) -Rate/comment on where performance can be improved or money can be saved (inb4 buy used or smaller ssd) -Recommendations for good mouse/keyboard ($100 budget for those. Any money saved there can go towards PC)
Did you put a previous version of this build up in the last thread? I think I replied to it. I see you changed to RX580 but Armor cards have piss poor cooling.
Its possible, Ive been tweaking my prospective build over the last few days based on certain recommendations. Isnt the MK2 supposed to have significantly better cooling than the original? If not, can you recommend a comparable RX580 that wouldnt have cooling problems?
Been looking to get back into rust, what region you from?
Lucas Miller
ROG STRIX is known for best cooling although I find the Sapphire Nitro works well enough. The MSI Armor cards are always just lower quality versions of the MSI Gaming/X cards
Ryder Hall
What can I do to make swapping my mother board out easier for me? At least in terms of getting shit set back up. I am dreading having to reinstall the operating system, reinstall all launchers and games, reinstall all this other shit. I don't think there is a way around it but I figured I'd ask. Like when I get the mobo, what should I do while my PC is up and running to make the transition easier data wise? I already backed up my data in terms of pictures and what not. However, I imagine I will need to format my SSD and then reinstall the operating system again when the new mobo gets put in? I created a windows 10 media flash drive to hopefully make the installation a bit smoother.
Christopher Johnson
It has way better cooling than aero1, not quite as good as gaming x. On the other hand, mkii has backplate and gaming x doesnt.
Anthony Watson
EU, specifically Sweden. I'm assuming it's a bliss since the servers and the time-zone will be far away from the hacking chinks.
James Hernandez
Just looked into some prices for ROG STRIX and thats out of my price range for this build. Sapphire though is. I'll look into that one a little more. How do the MSI Gaming and X cards compare to the Sapphire?
Oliver Wilson
Sapphire Nitro and the XFX are considered some of the best. The game bundle with the msi card might make it worth for you though depending on what you like to play
Ryan White
Why does every fucking 4TB drive on Amazon has it's speed listed as 7200RPM but the model number states 5400RPM?
Jesus fuck
Jayden Brooks
Usually only the 2TB model is 7200.
Christian Rivera
>1440p >>RTX 2070 if you're fine with adjusting settings or drops below 60fps - Vega 56 ONLY if on sale What the fuck man, the 2070 is perfectly okay for 1440p.
John Walker
Jesus christ OP is getting worse and worse. It's just one person shitting up the whole thread.
Samuel Thompson
Who?
Jeremiah Phillips
I approve of the gay Linus fanservice in the OP of every thread. Thank you.
Juan Wilson
Some drone
Hunter Bennett
Should I just skip this gen if I have a 1060? I'm getting the urge to upgrade but looking at the prices for a 2070 makes me want to puke.
thoughts? looking to push 240fps on all major esports titles for the foreseeable future, and i dont think a 2060 is enough for that.
Adrian Evans
Sold out mate.
Wyatt Barnes
x_X u aint wrong...
Daniel Flores
How can people do this with confidence? I mean after the crypto explosion. I mean right now I know you can get a 1070 for 200-225 used compared to 300+ new. Is 100+ on a budget worth a questionable condition/no warranty?
Connor Sanchez
Any use for one of those PWM splitter cables when you already have enough PWM headers for all fans you use? I ordered one thinking I would need it and it turns out I don't because I can't place another fan where I would like it.
Aaron Reyes
No miner would touch a 1080ti and so but my one used already brings a level confidence. From there all you need is a little common sense.
Ethan Cox
Found a used Vega 56 on CL for $260. What are the chances it's gone to shit?
Kayden Perry
Very likely
Cooper Thompson
Kk, and if it's not gone to shit, how good would it be for 1440p?
Isaac Lee
It really needs to stop, there is nithing short term about a 2060. Its g2g for 4 to 6 years easily. My 970 was still able to max out all the new games at 1080p and was just beginning to get into the 50s
Henry Gutierrez
My pp in d midle
Benjamin Roberts
Why are we avoiding CL14?
I See it suggests CL15 and 16.
Luke Moore
Which is the better air cooler: MSI core frozr xl or Deepcool Assassin 2?
Thomas Evans
Anyone else get anxiety when it comes to putting a PC together? I have done it before but something about putting it all together really bugs me. Like what happens if you do everything and finally push that power button and then.. nothing happens? Heart breaking. Now you gotta retrace your steps and shit.
How do I get over that? What if a part came broken in the box? Its all fcuked up. Now I am stressing myself out. FUCK! All I am doing is a simple upgrade of some parts soon. Processor particularly.
Jason James
Pretty solid, nothing amazing but iirc you can flash it to make it perform at 64 levels. Even so it’s a solid mid-level 1440p card
Evan Jones
>How do I get over that? preparation, practice. also start lifting or something, and check your test levels.
Asher Bailey
CL14 is stupid expensive in comparison to CL15/16. A 3200CL16 will perform around the same as a 3000CL14 but is far cheaper.
Josiah Gomez
I do lift but what makes you think I should check my test levels?
Nolan Hall
gin helps, I've never built a pc sober and assembly used to be part of my job
William Parker
Ty user
So my planned build is: 2700x B450 Tomahawk 16gb 3200 CL14 2060 MSI Ventus OC 860 Evo 1TB HAF XB case 650W
Also have a NH D15 and a Pixio 1440/144hz monitor already.
Total build price is around $1400. Any issues? Everything has checked out so far im just tired of flipping on GPUs and waiting for next gen shit. My current rig is a FX 8350 and a RX480.
Bentley Hughes
What's best the best value for a amd build at max frames 1080p: rx 580/90 Vega 56
Austin Cook
The reason people go for cl14 is because it's likely b-die and at 1.5 V can reach much higher frequcienes provided your motherboard and IMC allow it.
Angel Stewart
my biggest hang up right now isn't even putting it all together I guess. I am just worried about reinstalling everything. Like should I do anything to my current hard drive before I replace the motherboard? Or just get the new mobo, take out the old and put in the new. Put all hard drives back in and boot it up? I imagine I should format my old hard drive and reinstall the operating system but not sure if microsoft is going to make me buy another copy. I had purchased windows 8.1 at the time and upgraded to windows 10 via the free upgrade. Not sure how that transfers to another if I swap mobo
Adrian Rodriguez
because there's a strong positive correlation between excessively fearful/non-confrontative/anxious behaviors/feelings and low test in males
Anthony Brooks
is this thing for sale or not? I can't find anything
>have a NH D15 You'll need to get the AM4 bracket for it.
Hudson Kelly
UPS related question here.
Mobo: B450M Bazooka CPU: Ryzen 5 2600 RAM: 16GB DDR4 3000MHz Corsair Vengeance GPU: 4GB RX580 planning to upgrade to a 1070 Ti or 1080 or Vega 56 or 2060 PSU: Upgrading to a 650w gold rated (EVGA or Corsair, please give input on this choice, whether for wattage or brand or model)
Would a 1000VA/500w UPS be compatible with any of those setups? Otherwise, I can get a 1500VA/900w UPS.
get a real mouse, get a cheaper keyboard. look for a cheaper monitor. you will get 240+ in csgo and overwatch on all low 1080p.
Oliver Watson
It looks like the ultimate MinMax build. Congratulations.
Austin Moore
you motherfuckers... you tricked me. you told me pc gaming was the best, called me a poorcuck consolefag, blah blah blah... now i finally have a decent pc and there's fucking nothing to play. even the games here i could have just played on my ps4. i can't believe i fell for the pc gaming meme, fuck my life
the 580 is hot garbage for 144hz, get something 2060 or above if you want consistent framerates at that res
Carson Sanchez
>Burden of choice is so hard Quit being a bitch if you didn't want to be a performance queen on multi plats you shouldn't have built a PC. There are no exclusives to PC it's the qol you're paying for. Own your choices nobody tricked you.
Ayden Clark
Is ryzen cpu okay for building a plex server? is not having a igpu really cumbersome?
Nathaniel Wood
So, I'm new to all this and am currently buying parts for my first PC. I already know I'm getting a RTX 2060, but does it matter what brand of 2060 I get? There's lots of choice, and I don't know what's good value for money whatsoever.
Daniel King
Get fucked, kid. This entire thread was designed to troll idiots like you into building a PC.
Bentley Nelson
Just keep it strictly low-mid in price range. Don't go for the absolute bottom tier if you're going to use it as is because some coolers are amazingly terrible. More money won't get you more performance but it may get you a cooler GPU, better reliability and quieter fans.
Connor Adams
Zotac AMP has a non-shit cooler, and is pretty cheap.
Carson Turner
Linus is gay??!!!
Daniel Anderson
I heard Ventus cooling is gay, get something else lad. Congratulations on the HAF, I have the 912 and I love it.
Julian Butler
I just play old games on my PC now, I'll only play Doom Eternal this year PS4 exclusives are where it's at boyo, PCs are for multiplats.
Levi Gutierrez
Would a 580 be good enough if I generally play older games and flight sims? Or should I just wait until this thing dies and do a complete rebuild?
Got around $600 to build a new one. Built my own computer 2 years ago but it randomly crashes and I hate it so I'm upgrading. I just wanna play Cyberpunk.
>but it randomly crashes I'm sure it's not random and there is a cause to it. 2 years isn't old
Bentley Wright
I can't tell if it's the PSU or the RAM causing the issue. I've had to buy multiple motherboards because they keep burning capacitors and stop working. I'm only just learning how computers work so it's difficult for me to diagnose the problem.
