I have already posted a spec once, however I have looked again and decided to increase my budget, this is what I am now looking at.

I will be using Prepar3d version 4, your comments will be appreciated.

Fractal Focus G Black gaming case

Motherboard - Gigabyte Z390 UD LG1151

Processor Intel i7-9700K 3.6 ghz 12mb cache

Memory (ram) 32GB Corsair Vengence DDR4 266MHz ( 2 x 16 GB)

Graphics - Nvidia Geoforce RTX2070 Super

HDD - 2TB Seagate Barracuda 7200 rpm

SDD 1TB Intel H10 NVM SSD + 32GB Intel Optane (upto 1800MB/s R   1800 MB/s W

Power supply - Corsair 650W VS Series

Cooling - PCS 120 Series Frostflow High Performane Liquid Cooler

24 X DVD writer

Sound - onboard 5.1

USB - 5 rear, 2 front ports

wifi card - Intel wifi 6 AX200

 

and thats about it, I also have to say my knowledge on ssd drives is limite.

Personally, I'd be waiting for FS2020 to come out.

If you do go ahead, you need to change the RAM to at least 3200mhz stuff

If you intend to overclock the 9700K, and you really should, the 120 series AIO cooler will hold you back. Look at a 240 series AIO at a minimum.

Greg

I'd take a hard look at whether you really want Optane memory in that config, too. 

@ wgkd -  I agree about the Optane, I know understand exactly what it is and what it does. Thanks

 

Figured that as I will be running P3D V4 that this is probably the best place to post as it targets P3D users.

I've listed the spec of my build below, I will be using it for Flight Simulation with Prepar3D.

I have just the monitor to buy, funds are limited due to putting my money in to the new pc.

Whats your thoughts on this monitor with my setup?

I will be using a smaller monitor for aircraft GPS.

Computer spec below: (it is ordered and in build, so this will be the end product)

Case
CORSAIR OBSIDIAN SERIES™ 750D FULL TOWER CASE
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i7 Eight Core Processor i7-9700K (3.6GHz) 12MB Cache
Motherboard
Gigabyte Z390 UD: ATX, LG1151, USB 3.1, SATA 6GBs - RGB Ready
Memory (RAM)
32GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3000MHz (2 x 16GB)
Graphics Card
8GB NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 2070 SUPER - HDMI, 3x DP GeForce - RTX VR Ready!
1st Storage Drive
2TB SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA-III 3.5" HDD, 6GB/s, 7200RPM, 256MB CACHE
1st M.2 SSD Drive
1TB INTEL® 760p M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (upto 3230MB/sR | 1625MB/sW)
DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
24x DUAL LAYER DVD WRITER ±R/±RW/RAM
Power Supply
CORSAIR 650W TXm SERIES™ SEMI-MODULAR 80 PLUS® GOLD, ULTRA QUIET
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Processor Cooling
CoolerMaster MasterLiquid Lite 120 High Performance Liquid Cooler
Thermal Paste
STANDARD THERMAL PASTE FOR SUFFICIENT COOLING
LED Lighting
50cm RGB LED Strip
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Wireless/Wired Networking
WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 2,400Mbps/5GHz, 300Mbps/2.4GHz PCI-E CARD + BT 5.0
USB/Thunderbolt Options
MIN. 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL + MIN. 2 FRONT PORTS
Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64 Bit

The CPU cooler is pretty underwhelming...a single 120mm radiator is not enough to cool an overclocked 9700K...and if you're spending the $$ on a Z390 board and a 9700K you'll want to get that CPU running at 5+ GHz.

You can get away with a 650W PSU, but I'd use at least a 750W.  I don't like pushing up close to the PSU's rated output.

What latency on the RAM?  At 3000 MHz, CAS 15 is average, and CAS 16+ is slow bargain basement binned stuff.

A 4K monitor is a big order for a 2070 Super.  4K will load up your video card pretty hard...really, you'd be better off sticking with UHD (2560x1440) below a 40" screen size.

I merged this thread with your previous one.  Do not post duplicate threads across multiple forums.

I have to agree with Bob re the cooler choice and PSU. Don't skimp on those. Maybe get yourself a 1440p monitor rather than the 4K one and use the money saved to invest in better cooling and power.

edit: You could also save on the full tower expense. Not really necessary unless you're planning massive expansions further on down the line.

Cheers!

Edited February 24, 20206 yr by speedyTC