re: PC Discussion - Gaming, Performance and Enthusiasts

Posted by Korin

Member since Jan 2014

37935 posts

Posted on 7/1/19 at 3:50 pm to finchmeister08

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i guess based on my current list of parts i plan to buy, 1080p at 60 hz.
i definitely need a new monitor. i'm currently running to 24" LCD tvs with an old HP monitor. i may snag one on black friday or something.

Well a 1660 Ti would be best for 1080p 60hz. Wait until the Ryzen 5s come out next week and see how they compare to the i5 9400F ($140 at Microcenter).
If you don't mind buying used you can get a 1070 for around $225 on Ebay.
I'd buy this right now IF the Ryzen 3s weren't coming out next week.

i5 9400F + Gigaybte B360M ($180 bundle at Microcenter)
16 Gb (2x8 Gb) 2666 15 CAS ($60)
Samsung 860 Evo SSD ($79; M.2 version is $10 more)
EVGA 1660 Ti ($270)
Corsair 200R ($66)
EVGA B3 550W ($65)

That's basically what I have right now and I rarely drop below 60 FPS at 1080p on Ultra. I bump it down to High for certain games that aren't optimized well like Metro Exodus and Assassin's Creed Odyssey.

This post was edited on 7/1/19 at 4:03 pm

Posted by finchmeister08

Member since Mar 2011

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Posted on 7/1/19 at 4:08 pm to Korin

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Well a 1660 Ti would be best for 1080p 60hz.

how future proof is the 1660ti vs the vega 56? i do plan on upgrading to a better monitor by the end of the year.

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Posted by Korin

Member since Jan 2014

37935 posts

Posted on 7/1/19 at 4:16 pm to finchmeister08

Then I'd probably get a Vega 56 since it's roughly the same price/cheaper.

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Posted by Hu_Flung_Pu

Central, LA

Member since Jan 2013

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Posted on 7/1/19 at 4:18 pm to Korin

I wouldn't even PC game at 1080p 60hz with no plans to upgrade. Stick to consoles. Such a waste.

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Posted by Korin

Member since Jan 2014

37935 posts

Posted on 7/1/19 at 4:19 pm to bluebarracuda

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Yea like $220 brand spankin new right now

Vega 56? The cheapest one on PCPP is $300.

Posted by finchmeister08

Member since Mar 2011

40083 posts

Posted on 7/1/19 at 4:26 pm to Hu_Flung_Pu

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I wouldn't even PC game at 1080p 60hz with no plans to upgrade.

would my current build plan not allow me to upgrade to a 144hz monitor and benefit from it?

here's my amazon wish list. don't mind the 2 ryzen cpus. they're just there to remind me to get the 3rd gen ryzen cpu.

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Posted by Hu_Flung_Pu

Central, LA

Member since Jan 2013

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Posted on 7/1/19 at 4:36 pm to finchmeister08

yeah, it can. I was just stating that I wouldn't.

Posted by Korin

Member since Jan 2014

37935 posts

Posted on 7/1/19 at 4:47 pm to finchmeister08

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here's my amazon wish list. don't mind the 2 ryzen cpus. they're just there to remind me to get the 3rd gen ryzen cpu.

Ditch that PSU. It's not even listed on LTT.
I'd get 3200 RAM for Ryzen too.

Posted by bluebarracuda

Member since Oct 2011

19365 posts

Posted on 7/1/19 at 4:53 pm to Korin

Is that PSU even 80+ rated?

I have a Corsair cx600 (non-modular, bronze rated) or something like that I can ship you for like $35

Posted by finchmeister08

Member since Mar 2011

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Posted on 7/1/19 at 5:06 pm to bluebarracuda

What’s 80+ designate?

Posted by bluebarracuda

Member since Oct 2011

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Posted on 7/1/19 at 5:14 pm to finchmeister08

It's efficiency

Posted by LSU Coyote

Member since Sep 2007

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Posted on 7/1/19 at 5:23 pm to finchmeister08

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What’s 80+ designate?

Know your curves

Posted by finchmeister08

Member since Mar 2011

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Posted on 7/1/19 at 5:23 pm to Korin

How’s this one?

CORSAIR VS Series, VS650, 650 Watt, 80+ White Certified, Non-Modular Power Supply LINK

Posted by Korin

Member since Jan 2014

37935 posts

Posted on 7/1/19 at 5:27 pm to finchmeister08

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How’s this one?

CORSAIR VS Series, VS650, 650 Watt, 80+ White Certified, Non-Modular Power Supply

Don't know about that one either.

https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/1045610-new-psu-tier-list/

I've got the EVGA B3. It's tier B on there and is fully modular. $60 right now.

Posted by LSU Coyote

Member since Sep 2007

56426 posts

Posted on 7/1/19 at 5:28 pm to finchmeister08

Idk anything about the compacitors in that unit. Quick Google search and they aren't the best with aging. But honestly if they age well within 5yrs who cares about anything after that, you will probably upgrade to modular by then one would think.

It's okay entry level.