So, I really want a 13700K cpu - I keep these machines running for at least 6 years, typically.
for motherboards I can wait and get:
OR
I can go local to Microcenter or Amazon now:
I am at the point where I need a machine, I can wait if it makes a difference though.
6 Sata connections would be great, more is better for the older HDD I have.
figure the following items to be added:
CPU Cooler - i was leaning towards the Arctic Liquid Freezer 240
RTX 3080 - though Microcenter does have a few EVGA 3070 available for about $200 cheaper. I am not too worried about EVGA getting out of video cards. I have never had an issue with their products, but then there is always the first time...
32GB ram - best I can get.
2 optical drives
1 sound card
1 possibly 2 Samsung m.2 2280 2tb
2 Ironwolf Pro 18tb storage
if it matters, my PSU is a EVGA P2 1000w
I need to update the keyboard and mouse, will decide later though i have always used Logitech G series in the past.
Monitor - I am kinda lost on this, figure 25" minimum up to 30" max - leaning towards 27"
I need one that will definitely be functional for Adobe / colors - kinda leaning towards the Alienware / Dell but i would like to play some games if i ever get time. Not sure if i should jump to 1440 or stay with 1080.
Personally, I WANT the Z790 DDR5 because it is the NEW stuff... but do I NEED it - probably not.
heck the video cards I have picked out may be more than I need, but again I do keep for years.
I like to build it once and be done, no upgrading till I have to do the whole machine.
for motherboards I can wait and get:
- Asus Z790 Maximus Hero DDR5 - sometime in December per Amazon $629.99
- MSI Z790 MPG Edge DDR5 - Sometime after Thanksgiving $379.99
OR
I can go local to Microcenter or Amazon now:
- Asus Z690-A ROG STRIX Gaming DDR4 $309.99
- MSI Z790 MAG Tomahawk Wifi D4 $309.99
- MSI Z790 MPG Edge Wifi D4 $369.99
- MSI Z690 MPG Edge Wifi DDR4 $299.99
I am at the point where I need a machine, I can wait if it makes a difference though.
6 Sata connections would be great, more is better for the older HDD I have.
figure the following items to be added:
CPU Cooler - i was leaning towards the Arctic Liquid Freezer 240
RTX 3080 - though Microcenter does have a few EVGA 3070 available for about $200 cheaper. I am not too worried about EVGA getting out of video cards. I have never had an issue with their products, but then there is always the first time...
32GB ram - best I can get.
2 optical drives
1 sound card
1 possibly 2 Samsung m.2 2280 2tb
2 Ironwolf Pro 18tb storage
if it matters, my PSU is a EVGA P2 1000w
I need to update the keyboard and mouse, will decide later though i have always used Logitech G series in the past.
Monitor - I am kinda lost on this, figure 25" minimum up to 30" max - leaning towards 27"
I need one that will definitely be functional for Adobe / colors - kinda leaning towards the Alienware / Dell but i would like to play some games if i ever get time. Not sure if i should jump to 1440 or stay with 1080.
Personally, I WANT the Z790 DDR5 because it is the NEW stuff... but do I NEED it - probably not.
heck the video cards I have picked out may be more than I need, but again I do keep for years.
I like to build it once and be done, no upgrading till I have to do the whole machine.