New DS Rig!! old one is 7+ years old. Need HelpPost Date: 2020-02-05 |
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Gorgoth
Newbie Joined: 05 Feb 2020 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2 |
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Topic: New DS Rig!! old one is 7+ years old. Need Help Posted: 05 Feb 2020 at 11:27am |
My current computer is a DS from nov 2012. The only item I have upgraded was the video card which is now a Nv GTX960 4GB. It currenlty has a AMD FX-4100 3.6hz and my motherboard is Asus M5A97 with 8GB ram. Since sindows 7 is now out been seriusly considering a new rig. Im not really sure if I should go with a intel or AMD chip. One factor could be my monitor in this equation. I currently use a Element ELEFW408 40" TV. Should I also replace my monitor???
If you need more information to help me select that would be cool. I know I dont have a listed budget but something that would keep me gaming and so I can run a computer for about 5+ years without the need for updating if possible. Budget: Need to run it by my better 3/4. Expectations: Have a computer that lasts me another 7 years. Usage: Blizzard games, FPS, streaming. Special Needs: Saved Ticket #: 2858188 System Configuration: Chassis Model: Digital Storm Lynx Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 3800X (8-Core) 4.5 GHz Turbo Motherboard: ASUS ROG Strix X570-E Gaming (Wi-Fi) (AMD X570 Chipset) (Up to 3x PCI-E Devices) System Memory: 16GB DDR4 3200MHz Digital Storm Performance Series Power Supply: 600W Digital Storm Performance Series (Supports up to an NVIDIA RTX 2070 GPU) Expansion Bay: TPM Module (Trusted Platform Module) Optical Drive: - No Thanks Storage Set 1: 1x SSD M.2 (1TB Samsung 970 EVO PLUS) (NVM Express) Storage Set 2: - No Thanks 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 2060 6GB (VR Ready) Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio HPC Processor: - No Thanks Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Digital Storm Vortex Liquid CPU Cooler (Dual Fan) (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: Standard Factory Chassis Fans Internal Lighting: - No Thanks Airflow Control: - No Thanks Chassis Mods: - No Thanks Noise Reduction: - No Thanks LaserMark: Option Not Available CPU Boost: Stock Factory Turbo Boost Advanced Automatic Overclocking Graphics Boost: Yes, Overclock the video card(s) as much as possible with complete stability OS Boost: Yes, Disable and tweak all of the non-crucial services on the operating system Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-Bit Edition) Recovery Tools: USB Drive - Windows 10 Installation (Format and Clean Install) Virus Protection: Windows Defender Antivirus (Built-in to Windows 10) Office: Microsoft Office 2019 Home & Student (PC Attach Key PKC Only, No Pre-install) Mouse Pad: - No Thanks Display: - No Thanks Surge Shield: - No Thanks Speakers: - No Thanks Keyboard: - No Thanks Mouse: - No Thanks Branded Gear: - No Thanks Priority Build: - No Thanks, Ship Within 10-15 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed Warranty: Life-time Expert Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty (3 Year Labor & 1 Year Part Replacement) |
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Cretae
DS Veteran Joined: 22 Mar 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7331 |
Quote Reply Posted: 06 Feb 2020 at 5:19am |
For almost exactly the same $$, you could have an Intel based system with the top rated CPU for gaming: the i9 9900K. 8 cores, 16 threads, Turbos to 5 GHz; easily and safely stage one overclocked by DS to 4.7 GHz across all cores.
Along with that, you could have the strong Asus ROG Strix mobo. Corsair Vengeance RAM, 16 GB with a Lifetime warranty vs the DS one year. The Corsair 850W power supply with a 10 year warranty vs DS 1 year. The same Samsung 1TB 970 PLUS NVMe. The better Corsair H 100i PRO cooler with 5 year warranty. The same RTX 2060 GPU. All for a mere $15 extra. Yes, I said $15. A much stronger gaming build with parts virtually guaranteed to perform over the long haul without any sacrifice in performance anywhere. We don't recommend the GPU overclock as the performance bump is not significant, but the card runs hotter all the time. BTW, the config above is: Digital Storm Desktop - Config ID 2859301 Just go to main DS page. Up in the right corner is "Load Config". Click on that and a window opens. Copy and paste the config # (only the #) in the box. Edited by Cretae - 06 Feb 2020 at 6:03am |
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HockeyBuck
DS Veteran Joined: 27 Jul 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1608 |
Quote Reply Posted: 06 Feb 2020 at 1:46pm |
I would strongly agree with Cretae that this Intel based gaming rig beats the pants off of the Ryzen based config originally posted. I also agree you do want to use the Corsair parts for their better performance and longer mfg warranties.
I don't think you are emphasizing the importance of the GPU in this gaming build just yet. I would encourage you to go at least one level stronger on the GPU if you hope for gaming satisfaction for 5+ years ahead. I think the excellent NVidia mid-range RTX 2070 Super would be a much more solid performance choice for a new build than the entry level 2060 Super. The 2070 Super gets you acceptable performance on current 1440P/2K monitors. |
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Gorgoth
Newbie Joined: 05 Feb 2020 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2 |
Quote Reply Posted: 06 Feb 2020 at 11:11pm |
Thank you both for the advice. See below.
Now as far as my monitor is concerned. Using a TV can't be the best use of my computer. Based on this build any recommendations to be able to fully enjoy this set up? 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 Strix Z390-H Gaming (Intel Z390 Chipset) (Up to 3x PCI-E Devices) System Memory: 16GB DDR4 3000MHz Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro (RGB Light Bar) Power Supply: 850W Corsair / EVGA / Thermaltake (Modular) (80 Plus Gold) Expansion Bay: TPM Module (Trusted Platform Module) Optical Drive: - No Thanks Storage Set 1: 1x SSD M.2 (1TB Samsung 970 EVO PLUS) (NVM Express) Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (2TB Western Digital - Black Edition) 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 2070 SUPER 8GB (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) |
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Cretae
DS Veteran Joined: 22 Mar 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7331 |
Quote Reply Posted: 07 Feb 2020 at 4:25am |
I found this. It seems to be the latest model of a highly regarded Acer competitor to a top ASUS model. It checks all the boxes for features you would want at the high end of performance, and it's almost $260 off right now. No idea why the http address is a short novel....
Simply copy and paste and go in your browser. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06ZXZ3QBD/ref=sspa_dk_detail_4?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B06ZXZ3QBD&pd_rd_w=jMzyz&pf_rd_p=45a72588-80f7-4414-9851-786f6c16d42b&pd_rd_wg=8EcCz&pf_rd_r=TGTNEXYXC4NNTEMSJVN8&pd_rd_r=ad157187-ca37-410f-84ec-8c2998c6b8b3&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFWQVpKTEFLSk1TT0smZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA1MTA0MTExTlFUN08zMFM2WUJFJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyMDQ0NjMxUVZZUlpTRjdBRElRJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfZGV0YWlsJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ== The ASUS model I mention has the same features, but goes for ~ $80 more at present. IMO, the two are neck and neck competitors. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WQ4FXY9/ref=psdc_1292115011_t4_B06ZXZ3QBD |
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Alci
Groupie Joined: 16 Apr 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 250 |
Quote Reply Posted: 07 Feb 2020 at 7:48am |
Intel today is not the same company it was 10 years ago. They've been stuck on 14nm lithography for like 6 years now. AMD already is producing chips at 10nm. I'd consider the 3950X.
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HockeyBuck
DS Veteran Joined: 27 Jul 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1608 |
Quote Reply Posted: 07 Feb 2020 at 12:30pm |
For a great monitor I would recommend the Dell-Alienware 34” curved AW3418DW 1440P/2K WQHD IPS G-Sync 120 hZ 4 MS gaming monitor. Got one of these for my son at Xmas and it is a very slick high quality gaming monitor. Can be found on Newegg, amazon, Best Buy.
Your NVidia RTX 2070 Super video card has NVidia G-Sync hardware onboard that matches variable refresh rates with a G- Sync equipped monitors to eliminate screen tearing. Whatever monitor you go with, make sure it’s on the NVidia G-Sync tested and approved list from NVidia at this link.... The list is sortable...you want IPS color quality... https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/products/g-sync-monitors/specs/ |
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