My first proper PC :D

[maaajkel]

After years of playing on mid-range, it was time to purchase something new and exciting! Here are the specs of my new PC, share your thoughts down below!

Case
NZXT H511 MID-TOWER GAMING CASE (BLACK)
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i7 Eight Core Processor i7-9700K (3.6GHz) 12MB Cache
Motherboard
Gigabyte Z390 UD: ATX, LG1151, USB 3.1, SATA 6GBs - RGB Ready
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 2666MHz (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
8GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 2070 SUPER - HDMI, 3x DP GeForce - RTX VR Ready!
1st Storage Drive
6TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 5400RPM, 256MB CACHE
1st M.2 SSD Drive
512GB Intel® H10 NVMe SSD + 32GB Intel® Optane™ (up to 2300MB/sR | 1300MB/sW)
Power Supply
CORSAIR 650W CV SERIES™ CV-650 POWER SUPPLY
Processor Cooling
PCS FrostFlow 240 Series RGB High Performance Liquid Cooler
Thermal Paste
ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND
LED Lighting
50cm RGB LED Strip
Sound Card
Asus Xonar SE 5.1-Channel Gaming Audio Card
Wireless/Wired Networking
WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 2,400Mbps/5GHz, 300Mbps/2.4GHz PCI-E CARD + BT 5.0
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Capture/Streaming Cards
Elgato Game Capture HD60 PRO - PCIe Card
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00001]

Cheers!

 

[apersonwhoexists]

What do you plan to use the PC for, just gaming? Or video editing/multi-tasking/productivity etc. ? AMD CPU's are now way better than Intel CPU's so I would highly advice you to change to an AMD CPU if possible - more performance for a better price. Also, you don't need a sound card unless you are an audiophile or produce music professionally.

 

[maaajkel]

Hiya again. I read a lot during waiting time for it to be built and here are the changes I`ve made:

Case	NZXT H511 MID-TOWER GAMING CASE (BLACK)
Processor (CPU)	Intel® Core™ i7 Eight Core Processor i7-9700K (3.6GHz) 12MB Cache
Motherboard	Gigabyte Z390 UD: ATX, LG1151, USB 3.1, SATA 6GBs - RGB Ready Change to: Gigabyte Z390 AORUS PRO: ATX, LG1151, USB 3.1, SATA 6GBs - RGB Ready
Memory (RAM)	32GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 2666MHz (2 x 16GB) Change to: 32GB Corsair VENGEANCE RGB PRO DDR4 3200MHz (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card	8GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 2070 SUPER - HDMI, 3x DP GeForce - RTX VR Ready!
1st Storage Drive	6TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 5400RPM, 256MB CACHE Partitions: 3000GB, 2000GB, 1000GB
1st M.2 SSD Drive	512GB Intel® H10 NVMe SSD + 32GB Intel® Optane™ (up to 2300MB/sR | 1300MB/sW) Partitions: 262GB, 250GB
DVD/BLU-RAY Drive	NOT REQUIRED
Memory Card Reader	NONE
Power Supply	CORSAIR 650W CV SERIES™ CV-650 POWER SUPPLY
Power Cable	1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling	PCS FrostFlow 240 Series RGB High Performance Liquid Cooler
Thermal Paste	ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND
LED Lighting	50cm RGB LED Strip Change to: 2x 50cm RGB LED Strip
Extra Case Fans	NONE Change to: 3x CoolerMaster MasterFan MF120R ARGB + Controller Kit
Sound Card	Asus Xonar SE 5.1-Channel Gaming Audio Card Change to: ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Wireless/Wired Networking	WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 2,400Mbps/5GHz, 300Mbps/2.4GHz PCI-E CARD + BT 5.0
USB/Thunderbolt Options	MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS

If you have any thoughts and advise, that`s highly appreciated.

 

[SpyderTracks]

What do you plan to use the PC for, just gaming? Or video editing/multi-tasking/productivity etc. ? AMD CPU's are now way better than Intel CPU's so I would highly advice you to change to an AMD CPU if possible - more performance for a better price. Also, you don't need a sound card unless you are an audiophile or produce music professionally.

Without knowing any answers it’s impossible to advise.

 

[maaajkel]

Mostly for gaming (like 99% of time), amateur video editing and possibly streaming. After years of playing on budget pc I wanted to get something that will last for few years/be great little machine/give me loads of fun and joy.

 

[SpyderTracks]

Mostly for gaming (like 99% of time), amateur video editing and possibly streaming. After years of playing on budget pc I wanted to get something that will last for few years/be great little machine/give me loads of fun and joy.

For those uses it’s not a good platform. That i7 doesn’t have multithreading so won’t be very good at editing or streaming. An AMD build would give significantly more power for the same price point. I would cancel and get some advice on something more suitable.