PC Build Advice/Review II: 3090 or Bust.

[Zetanio]

http://www.microcenter.com/product/4...0p_LED_Monitor

http://www.microcenter.com/product/4...22_LED_Monitor

http://www.microcenter.com/search/se...=&Ntx=&Ntk=all

All these are VESA mountable and 21-24 inches. I can get to that microcenter in about 20 minutes from my crib so I can run out there and grab shit.

[Zetanio]

Also

http://www.microcenter.com/product/4...Search+Results

[Tokitoki]

I'm going to go sit outside that store after work and ask everyone if they're Zetanio.

[Zetanio]

You won't see me. I'm like a ghost.

[Tokitoki]

Shit.

[Gryffes]

Just look for someone who looks like Zets avatar. Checkmate.

[Zetanio]

Help me out here folks.

[Zetanio]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VRKVGJG..._t2_B00QS0AKVK seems good

https://www.amazon.com/Acer-G257HU-s...=amazon0606-20 seems small for a 25" screen. Guess it's a widescreen.

[Gryffes]

Wear a black cap and t-shirt, he'll never spot you.

[Zetanio]

Wearing hats is for nerds.

[Tokitoki]

I thought it was decided? If you're looking to just do Excel and Bloombergs software, just get one of the ones you posted. I have two Dell monitors for my work PC and have had zero issues with them. They're old E2011H.

For gaming, no crazy refresh rate, $400 is a lot to work with.
This Dell is only 60hz refresh rate, but it's 24" and only 120
This one from AOC is a 25" IPS 60Hz refresh rate and is 1440 fr 279
This one's from Acer 24" with 144Hz refresh rate for 199
If you want to use up all that extra budget, this is an Acer Predator 24" with 144Hz and G-Sync for your Nvidia card at $400

Out of those, I think the Acer 24" for 199 is probably the best deal. I got an ASUS one that's similar on sale for $205; usually goes for $280. Seems like $200 is a good deal, but I don;t know much about monitors.

[BaneTheBrawler]

my parents finally have my old bedroom mostly emptied out, so GF and I are looking to start building up our game room. i'll be building her a PC to match mine, so I already have a list of all the components (which will be a lot cheaper this time around) I want. at this point the things we want are mostly cosmetic: case, keyboard, mouse, etc. my keyboard is getting up there in years and I wouldn't mind an upgrade, so my question is...


what is a quality full-sized keyboard with backlighting and programmable LEDs that comes in both black and white, in the range of ~$100 (but maybe over if quality is superb)? Likewise, quality mouse with programmable buttons which comes in black or white, similar budget. Comparable to the g400, perhaps. Been pretty pleased with my g400, but might not work with the aesthetic we want. Emphasis should be on quality, with budget being a secondary concern. I'm willing to pay a reasonable premium for something that will work well for 5+ years. If I have to replace it every year or two, I'm not saving any money.

[Kalmado]

my parents finally have my old bedroom mostly emptied out, so GF and I are looking to start building up our game room. i'll be building her a PC to match mine, so I already have a list of all the components (which will be a lot cheaper this time around) I want. at this point the things we want are mostly cosmetic: case, keyboard, mouse, etc. my keyboard is getting up there in years and I wouldn't mind an upgrade, so my question is...


what is a quality full-sized keyboard with backlighting and programmable LEDs that comes in both black and white, in the range of ~$100 (but maybe over if quality is superb)? Likewise, quality mouse with programmable buttons which comes in black or white, similar budget. Comparable to the g400, perhaps. Been pretty pleased with my g400, but might not work with the aesthetic we want. Emphasis should be on quality, with budget being a secondary concern. I'm willing to pay a reasonable premium for something that will work well for 5+ years. If I have to replace it every year or two, I'm not saving any money.

I absolutely love my G.Skill Ripjaw 780KM with Cherry MX Reds. I just have the red LED so I can't speak to the software quality of setting RBG lighting. I also recently bought a budget mechanical made by Bestek for $18 with blacks (unsure of which type). I bought it for work and really liked it but I needed the 10 key so I ended up buying Velocifire VM01 104 Key with Outemu Browns for $30 when it was on sale. I really enjoy it for what it is and the cost. Much better than membrane.

[Gryffes]

my parents finally have my old bedroom mostly emptied out, so GF and I are looking to start building up our game room. i'll be building her a PC to match mine, so I already have a list of all the components (which will be a lot cheaper this time around) I want. at this point the things we want are mostly cosmetic: case, keyboard, mouse, etc. my keyboard is getting up there in years and I wouldn't mind an upgrade, so my question is...


what is a quality full-sized keyboard with backlighting and programmable LEDs that comes in both black and white, in the range of ~$100 (but maybe over if quality is superb)? Likewise, quality mouse with programmable buttons which comes in black or white, similar budget. Comparable to the g400, perhaps. Been pretty pleased with my g400, but might not work with the aesthetic we want. Emphasis should be on quality, with budget being a secondary concern. I'm willing to pay a reasonable premium for something that will work well for 5+ years. If I have to replace it every year or two, I'm not saving any money.

The chinese mech boards are good. They use proper mech keys, massively cheaper than overpriced "gaming" edition western mech boards.
I have a filco mech board from pre- the cherry patent on mech keys expiring and my chinese magicforce 65% board is the same quality as my expensive filco.

[Kalmado]

Wearing hats is for nerds.

You watch your mouth!

If you can be patient for them to come back into stock, Monoprice has open box Acer 21.5" LED 1080p for $50 each.

Acer 21.5" IPS 1080P $100 each shipped.

[Gryffes]

Pretty much gonna go ryzen , just trying to decide between 1600 vs 1700. 50% price difference for 33% more cores.

[Kalmado]

Pretty much gonna go ryzen , just trying to decide between 1600 vs 1700. 50% price difference for 33% more cores.

What size/brand board you looking at? I'm still undecided, but I'm going mATX. I need mb, ram, and gpu and then I'm set. Maybe some new fans too.

[Gryffes]

I'm keeping my current case ( nzxt h440 ) and most components - going mobo+ram+cpu ( 1600 and 1700 both include a cooler ).


Mobo:
GIGABYTE GA-AB350-Gaming - it has 8 usb ports on the back, vs the 6 on a lot of others. Plus it has agesa 1.0.0.6 already

Ram: G.SKILL F4-3200C14D-16GFX 16 GB

CL14 + 3200mhz. A bit pricier but most of the other stuff is CL16. I guess this is overpaying a bit but should be good for next gen as well.

[Kalmado]

I'm keeping my current case ( nzxt h440 ) and most components - going mobo+ram+cpu ( 1600 and 1700 both include a cooler ).


Mobo:
GIGABYTE GA-AB350-Gaming 3 - it has 8 usb ports on the back, vs the 6 on a lot of others. Plus it has agesa 1.0.0.6 already

Ram: G.SKILL F4-3200C14D-16GFX 16 GB

CL14 + 3200mhz. A bit pricier but most of the other stuff is CL16. I guess this is overpaying a bit but should be good for next gen as well.

I was looking at the Gigabyte Gaming 3 mATX. One less fan header, no rear optical audio port, but two more SATA ports and the rear USB drives. The MSI B350M Mortar Arctic has two less SATA ports but onboard optical audio port, four fan headers, and I really like the USB 3.0 header layout. Ram I haven't even really looked at since I'm unsure of what MB I'm going to get.

[Zetanio]

I'm gonna grab two of the cheap AOC's.

Gonna blow the rest of the budget on a good gaming screen. Anything ~400 bucks for a decent 2K 27"?