Build Check: i7 with RTX3080
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Yeppers.
What is your intended use for this build? The more details the better.
I'm mostly a solo gamer, favorites include Mass Effect, Witcher 3 and RDR2. Really looking forward to Cyberpunk, and TBH this is the primary reason for this build. Also do the occasional racing sim. Will likely get into VR at some point. Wife might use it for Revvit.
If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for? (Screen resolution, framerate, game settings)
I've got two 1440p 60hz monitors, although I will probably only game on one (is that what they all say?). I'll most likely upgrade one next year to an ultrawide. I've never been able to run anything at full, so looking forward to that.
What is your budget?
Under 2k.
In what country are you purchasing your parts?
United States.
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| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i7-10700K 3.8 GHz 8-Core Processor | $382.82 @ B&H |
| CPU Cooler | be quiet! Dark Rock 4 CPU Cooler | $74.90 @ Amazon |
| Motherboard | Gigabyte Z490 VISION G ATX LGA1200 Motherboard | $199.99 @ Amazon |
| Memory | Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory | $68.98 @ Amazon |
| Storage | Crucial P1 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive | $104.99 @ Adorama |
| Video Card | EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 10 GB XC3 ULTRA GAMING Video Card | - |
| Case | Fractal Design Meshify C ATX Mid Tower Case | $98.89 @ B&H |
| Power Supply | Corsair RMx (2018) 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply | $161.98 @ Newegg |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total | $1092.55 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-09-26 13:47 EDT-0400 |
Additional details.
Mainly I'm looking for a gut check. Everything seems compatible, but don't want to throw a way money on pieces that aren't fully utilized, or get something that is just wrong. I thought about waiting til Black Friday/Cyber-Monday, but don't want to spend the holiday trying to jump on deals.
I've assembled this list with Intel because of a deal going now, and the fact thatI can use the integrated graphics while I wait to find a 3080.
The system will be going in the bedroom (small house, WFH), so keeping it quiet and not glowing like a cyberpunk noodle stand is a goal.
Posted Sep 26, 2020, 5:52 PM UTC
Looks great, but you'll want to put in Noctua case fans if quietness is a priority. 140mm fans at slower speeds are better at cooling and quietness than 120mm fans at higher speeds. check your case to see how many 140mm fans it supports. ideally you want 2 fans in the back/top blowing out and 2/3 fans blowing in at the front.
also just fyi black friday/cyber monday deals on pc parts are not worth waiting for. at most you'll save 50-100 bucks for your entire system.
Thanks for that, fans will be the first upgrade.