Hello,
I'm new here, and I haven't built a PC before.
With the release of Nvidia's new Super graphics cards, my goal is to build a long-lasting ITX system this July. I'd like that build to centre around the four components listed in this thread's title. The first three prove to be reliable choices in the Youtube tech community, as I'm sure most of you will aware. My performance aim with the system is to play singleplayer titles such as RE:2, Metro: Exodus and Control at 1440p resolution, with 100fps on high to ultra settings. However, I am aware the ITX form factor can suffer thermal problems, as well as demand certain part and size configurations. Given my lack of experience, I thought to present my thoughts to people more competent than I, in the hopes discrepancies can be identified prior to purchasing the parts.
To construct the build - not including peripherals - my budget is $2000. I am interested in future-proofing the system, so around 16GB of 3200+ RAM and 1TB of storage is preferable. I am uninterested in RGB lighting, although feel free to recommend desk lighting solutions (along the lines of Phillips Hue). My choice of monitor, keyboard and mouse has been made, but given they don't affect the build directly, I've left them out. I'm unsure of which parts to choose. Here are some questions:
-> Memory:
I will be unfamiliar with explanations which contain specialist terminology; so, for example, consider explaining what certain attributes of a component does before proceeding. I've browsed a few builds around here, and each of them was impressive. Glad to be here.
I'm new here, and I haven't built a PC before.
With the release of Nvidia's new Super graphics cards, my goal is to build a long-lasting ITX system this July. I'd like that build to centre around the four components listed in this thread's title. The first three prove to be reliable choices in the Youtube tech community, as I'm sure most of you will aware. My performance aim with the system is to play singleplayer titles such as RE:2, Metro: Exodus and Control at 1440p resolution, with 100fps on high to ultra settings. However, I am aware the ITX form factor can suffer thermal problems, as well as demand certain part and size configurations. Given my lack of experience, I thought to present my thoughts to people more competent than I, in the hopes discrepancies can be identified prior to purchasing the parts.
To construct the build - not including peripherals - my budget is $2000. I am interested in future-proofing the system, so around 16GB of 3200+ RAM and 1TB of storage is preferable. I am uninterested in RGB lighting, although feel free to recommend desk lighting solutions (along the lines of Phillips Hue). My choice of monitor, keyboard and mouse has been made, but given they don't affect the build directly, I've left them out. I'm unsure of which parts to choose. Here are some questions:
-> Memory:
Which RAM?
-> Storage:Which SSD?
-> PSU:How much power is sufficient?
Which PSU?
--> GPU:How will I know which RTX 2070 Super variant will be compatible with the ASRock Z390 Phantom?
I will be unfamiliar with explanations which contain specialist terminology; so, for example, consider explaining what certain attributes of a component does before proceeding. I've browsed a few builds around here, and each of them was impressive. Glad to be here.
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