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Any mistakes in this i9-9900K build?

Post Date: 2019-10-21
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    Posted: 21 Oct 2019 at 6:40pm
Hi All, returning here after using my 2015 Velox build every day. 2015 build being passed down to son, so need a new build for myself and researching whether or not made any obvious mistakes or incompatible part picks.

Budget: 4k firm (still need additional parts for my other kids computers)

Expectations: currently on 24" monitor @1920x1200 on ultra settings with first generation VR - within 18 months, moving to 2x 27" monitors, 4k plus VR with next generation

Usage: general MS Office work, but gaming on weekends with kids/LAN play FPS/strategy games/survival-build games

Special Needs: none

Saved Ticket #: 2637771

Specifications:

Chassis Model: Digital Storm Lynx
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i9-9900K (5.0 GHz Turbo) (16-Thread) (8-Core) 3.6 GHz
Motherboard: ASUS ROG Maximus XI Hero (Wi-Fi) (Intel Z390 Chipset) (Up to 3x PCI-E Devices)
System Memory: 32GB DDR4 3200MHz Corsair Dominator Platinum DHX (Extreme-Performance)
Power Supply: 850W Corsair RM850x (Fully Modular)
Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
Optical Drive: - No Thanks
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD M.2 (512GB Samsung 970 PRO) (NVM Express) (Extreme Performance)
Storage Set 2: 1x SSD (2TB Samsung 860 EVO)
Storage Set 3: - No Thanks
RAID Config: - No Thanks
RAID Card: - No Thanks
Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Graphics Card(s): 1x GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11GB (VR Ready)
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
HPC Processor: - No Thanks
Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Corsair H100i PRO - 240mm Liquid CPU Cooler (Fully Sealed + No Maintenance)
HydroLux Tubing Style: - Not Applicable, I do not have a custom HydroLux liquid cooling system selected
HydroLux Fluid Color: - Not Applicable, I do not have a custom HydroLux liquid cooling system selected
Cable Management: Premium Cable Management (Strategically Routed & Organized for Airflow)
Chassis Fans: Digital Storm Performance Series (RGB Fans)
Internal Lighting: - No Thanks
Airflow Control: - No Thanks
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Noise Reduction: - No Thanks
LaserMark: Option Not Available
CPU Boost: Stage 1: Overclock CPU - Up to 4.7GHz on All CPU Cores
Graphics Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
OS Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-Bit Edition)

NOTES:
(1) I will be adding a large capacity HD after I get it
(2) I dont need wi-fi in MB so may opt for the other ASUS MB
(3) Worried about 9900K stage 2 overclock so just stage 1 for now

Probably ordering within next day or so. Appreciate any feedback
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Looks good to me.   Think you should opt for the larger Corsair H115i 280 mm AIO cooler...and then you are able to handle that Stage 2 OC on the 9900K much easier.              
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Posts: 7331 		  Quote Cretae Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 22 Oct 2019 at 4:10am
No argument here. Looks good.

You might look at this website for another MOBO option.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/compare/ASUS_MAXIMUS_IX_HERO_vs_MSI_MPG_Z390_GAMING_PRO_CARBON_AC/BHitems/1438191-REG_1437832-REG
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Posts: 8 		  Quote Tampa_Gamer Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 22 Oct 2019 at 5:05am
Thanks for the review/replies. I will take a look at the other MB but to be honest apart from one Gigabyte MB, I have been using ASUS for the past three decades of building/buying computers and they seem to last forever.
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I feel the same way about ASUS mobos...solid quality.   

Edited by HockeyBuck - 22 Oct 2019 at 12:05pm
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Posts: 7331 		  Quote Cretae Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 23 Oct 2019 at 3:30am
Just suggesting a middle ground alternative that compares very well with the Maximus. I own the Asus ROG Strix.
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