You need to look at you board spec sheets. M2 SSDs are Sata 3 that share bandwidth with Sata 3 ports on the board. Go M2 NVME it will take bandwdith PCI-E @ 4x speed.AVOlio wroteWhat do you guys think about This so far?
And what does it mean in the warning at the bottom?
When I use the M.2 slot, will one regular sata slot actually be disabled?
What would You choose?
What about Intel next Gen cpu's?
Any idea when is the release date?
From a quick search online, it's called cannon lake?
Any idea when is the release date?
From a quick search online, it's called cannon lake?
So far, I have thought about this combination:
-I7 9700k. 433+48$=481$
-MSI MEG Z390 ACE. 311+34$ = 345$
-G SKILL Trident Z 16Gb (2x8Gb) 3200MHz 160+18=178$
Total = 1004$.
What do you think?
Later on i can get an nvme SSD.
Do you recommend the Intel 660p that pcandparts have in stock now?
-I7 9700k. 433+48$=481$
-MSI MEG Z390 ACE. 311+34$ = 345$
-G SKILL Trident Z 16Gb (2x8Gb) 3200MHz 160+18=178$
Total = 1004$.
What do you think?
Later on i can get an nvme SSD.
Do you recommend the Intel 660p that pcandparts have in stock now?
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What types of games do you play? If they are CPU intensive like civilization 6 i would spend the extra 100$ on the i9 9900k as it is multi threaded 8C/16T unlike the i7 9700k 8C/8T and in my opinion the 9900k is more future proof and worth the extra 100$. As for the motherboard and ram they are solid choices just remember to enable the xmp profile so the ram operate at the advertised clock. I would not buy the intel 660p as the read/write speeds are not on par with samsung's nvme and they are budget orienteded SSDs and have some drawbacks but still better than any HDD. Check : https://youtu.be/OffzVc7ZB-oAVOlio wroteSo far, I have thought about this combination:
-I7 9700k. 433+48$=481$
-MSI MEG Z390 ACE. 311+34$ = 345$
-G SKILL Trident Z 16Gb (2x8Gb) 3200MHz 160+18=178$
Total = 1004$.
What do you think?
Later on i can get an nvme SSD.
Do you recommend the Intel 660p that pcandparts have in stock now?
Mutiplayer I play like games pubg and Battlefield.bobo619 wroteWhat types of games do you play? If they are CPU intensive like civilization 6 i would spend the extra 100$ on the i9 9900k as it is multi threaded 8C/16T unlike the i7 9700k 8C/8T and in my opinion the 9900k is more future proof and worth the extra 100$. As for the motherboard and ram they are solid choices just remember to enable the xmp profile so the ram operate at the advertised clock. I would not buy the intel 660p as the read/write speeds are not on par with samsung's nvme and they are budget orienteded SSDs and have some drawbacks but still better than any HDD. Check : https://youtu.be/OffzVc7ZB-oAVOlio wroteSo far, I have thought about this combination:
-I7 9700k. 433+48$=481$
-MSI MEG Z390 ACE. 311+34$ = 345$
-G SKILL Trident Z 16Gb (2x8Gb) 3200MHz 160+18=178$
Total = 1004$.
What do you think?
Later on i can get an nvme SSD.
Do you recommend the Intel 660p that pcandparts have in stock now?
Single player, basically any sort of triple a title that comes out, I play it, like far cry, fallout, middle earth shadow of war, tomb raider and any other games that I find interest in playing.
Also, and I forgot to mention this in my first post, but I have an HTC vive.
And even though I'm not using it now, when I finally graduate, I'm gonna set up a specific room for it and start playing VR.
I already own fallout 4 vr.
So, back to my choice,
I was already somewhat thinking that, If I buy the msi carbon pro Ac motherboard instead of the Meg ACE and save a bit on the mb choice then I would add that extra amount to the cpu and get the i9 9900k.
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bobo619 wrote
What types of games do you play? If they are CPU intensive like civilization 6 i would spend the extra 100$ on the i9 9900k as it is multi threaded 8C/16T unlike the i7 9700k 8C/8T and in my opinion the 9900k is more future proof and worth the extra 100$. As for the motherboard and ram they are solid choices just remember to enable the xmp profile so the ram operate at the advertised clock. I would not buy the intel 660p as the read/write speeds are not on par with samsung's nvme
I agree with that.
i9 9900k is the fastest mainstream gaming cpu with 8C/16Th with the 1st two cores running at 5Ghz turbo boost & the 8th Core running at 4.7Ghz turbo boost. That is excellent for single threaded gaming performance and games that scale well on more than 5 cores , a double win with out any OC.
Note: As I discussed in my i9 9900k thread , to OC the i9 9900k the VRM of the board need to be solid - both in the VRM Amp & VRM Stages. The i9 9900k needs some good power when OC'd , therefore for a sustained good OC without any VRM thermal or power cpu throttling.
As for the NVME choice the Samsung 970 EVO is top notch in R/W speeds & highly recommended choice in the industry.
Source: PCgamer.com
970 Evo Plus is out
It's faster than a 970 Pro
It's faster than a 970 Pro
So as per this image,
The msi Meg Ace is not good for the 9900k?
Not sure how accurate is this, but you can get the Gigabyte Aorus Pro Wifi and it is 100$ cheaper than the Ace.AVOlio wroteSo as per this image,
The msi Meg Ace is not good for the 9900k?
@Aly
It's out of stock at pcandparts.
Only good ones available are msi
It's out of stock at pcandparts.
Only good ones available are msi
6 available in stock at Macrotronics.AVOlio wrote@Aly
It's out of stock at pcandparts.
Only good ones available are msi
Ok so, update :
I9-9900k. 540+60=600$
Gigabyte aorus pro wifi. 250$
G skill trident z 16Gb (2x8) 3200mhz. 160+18=178$
Total : 1028$
I9-9900k. 540+60=600$
Gigabyte aorus pro wifi. 250$
G skill trident z 16Gb (2x8) 3200mhz. 160+18=178$
Total : 1028$
AVOlio wroteOk so, update :
I9-9900k. 540+60=600$
Gigabyte aorus pro wifi. 250$
G skill trident z 16Gb (2x8) 3200mhz. 160+18=178$
Total : 1028$
Go with the ROG Maximus Hero XI or the MSI Godlike.
Aly wroteNot sure how accurate is this, but you can get the Gigabyte Aorus Pro Wifi and it is 100$ cheaper than the Ace.AVOlio wroteSo as per this image,
The msi Meg Ace is not good for the 9900k?
All Hero XI , Formula XI , and Code XI uses a beefy 4 phases design that deliver above 200 W of power to the i9 9900k. The end results what matters not the embedded design it self. Many boards uses 8 or 10 phases VRM but with low Amp per VRM power stage
You need simply a quality z390 board to OC the i9 9900k , similar story with a z370 on the i7 8700k.
Overclock.net did a very detailed table and divided all the z390 ( From Asus and other Brands into Tiers)
The Hero X , Formula and Code are Tier 2 Boards
https://www.overclock.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=228376&d=15
8 × SiC639 50A PowerStage on the Formula , Code , Hero XI will ensure 200 - 250 W no power throtelling at all. With proper case cooling you can OC a i9 9900k normally and this matches testimonies of end hardware enthusiasts actually owning such boards. End result is very solid.
https://www.reddit.com/r/intel/comments/9uck6r/whos_running_9900k_on_z390_maximus/
22 days later
Here are the items I got so far :
i9-9900k
Kingston HyperX Predator 2x8GB DDR4 3600MHz RGB
Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Master
Seasonic 850W titanium (my old psu cpu pins weren't fitting on this board's)
3x12cm RedDragon RGB fans with controller.
Intel 660p 500Gb nvme SSD.
In the process of building the rig now.
Although Im thinking of getting a new case.
What are your suggestions? Budget is 100-150$.
i9-9900k
Kingston HyperX Predator 2x8GB DDR4 3600MHz RGB
Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Master
Seasonic 850W titanium (my old psu cpu pins weren't fitting on this board's)
3x12cm RedDragon RGB fans with controller.
Intel 660p 500Gb nvme SSD.
In the process of building the rig now.
Although Im thinking of getting a new case.
What are your suggestions? Budget is 100-150$.
Good Parts.AVOlio wroteHere are the items I got so far :
i9-9900k
Kingston HyperX Predator 2x8GB DDR4 3600MHz RGB
Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Master
Seasonic 850W titanium (my old psu cpu pins weren't fitting on this board's)
3x12cm RedDragon RGB fans with controller.
Intel 660p 500Gb nvme SSD.
In the process of building the rig now.
Although Im thinking of getting a new case.
What are your suggestions? Budget is 100-150$.
I suggest to go with the
Cougar Panzer EVO RGB - for local availability
Personally ,
I went with the
Corsair Crystal Series 680X RGB
https://www.amazon.com/CORSAIR-Crystal-Airflow-Tempered-Glass/dp/B07MSQ63WS
Along with
Corsair Premium PCIe 3.0 x16 Extension Cable 300mm
https://www.amazon.co.uk/CORSAIR-Premium-Extension-Cable-300mm/dp/B07LGS7TD7
Along with some Corsair RGB LL (including the new white ones).
All shipped from Amazon.
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I went with the Xigmatek Aquarius.
I also got a new cougar helor 360mm aio.
I opened the box and took a glance at it, it's perfect for me, I loved it.
Will install everything tomorrow.
I also got a new cougar helor 360mm aio.
I opened the box and took a glance at it, it's perfect for me, I loved it.
Will install everything tomorrow.
9 days later
Where did you get the Gigabyte Z390 Aorus master as i can't find it here and don't want to import it from amazon because some reviews says they are getting DOAAVOlio wroteHere are the items I got so far :
i9-9900k
Kingston HyperX Predator 2x8GB DDR4 3600MHz RGB
Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Master
Seasonic 850W titanium (my old psu cpu pins weren't fitting on this board's)
3x12cm RedDragon RGB fans with controller.
Intel 660p 500Gb nvme SSD.
In the process of building the rig now.
Although Im thinking of getting a new case.
What are your suggestions? Budget is 100-150$.
I got five of them (Amazon) none were DOF.bobo619 wroteWhere did you get the Gigabyte Z390 Aorus master as i can't find it here and don't want to import it from amazon because some reviews says they are getting DOAAVOlio wroteHere are the items I got so far :
i9-9900k
Kingston HyperX Predator 2x8GB DDR4 3600MHz RGB
Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Master
Seasonic 850W titanium (my old psu cpu pins weren't fitting on this board's)
3x12cm RedDragon RGB fans with controller.
Intel 660p 500Gb nvme SSD.
In the process of building the rig now.
Although Im thinking of getting a new case.
What are your suggestions? Budget is 100-150$.