Safari's Gaming Rig

I was just reviewing the build document I uploaded and realized the version of Windows I listed was the dvd version.
You will need the usb media version.
The version I selected from PLE was the only Windows 10 Pro version they had, so you may have to find your OS from another source.
Here is a link to a pricing website for Australian retailers for the usb version of Windows 10 Pro.
https://www.shopbot.com.au/pp-microsoft-windows-10-pro-3264bit-retail-usb-price-523272.html
The prices listed are actually cheaper anyway.

Other than that the only other part I’m having second thoughts on is the case. I think the case will suite your aesthetic, but the rgb will have a separate control from the cooler and memory so it adds an extra degree of difficulty when you want to synchronize your color scheme.

Here is the Corsair case from PLE: Corsair iCue 465X RGB Smart White Mid Tower Case


The price is identical to the one on the uploaded list.
The only reason I didn’t choose it from the start is it has a glass front which will inhibit the airflow somewhat and reduce the cooling effectiveness of the front fans. It has gaps around the edges of the front for airflow, but tests have shown its not as efficient as a direct uninhibited intake from the front. Though it should be good enough for your purposes. The cooler I previously selected should still work with this case. In both cases you would keep the default fan configuration and install the radiator and fans in the top mount. Your assembly technician should be able to figure that out.

If you get a Corsair case with iCue rgb control then it will all be controlled form the same application and synchronized. Then in the future if you need another keyboard I would recommend Corsair K95 and it will all be unified. I use the K95 myself and have the colors set to identify different key groups, and across the top there is a band of LEDs that I have set to the temperatures of the cpu cores and gpu so a they heat up the LEDS change from blue to show they are cool then progressively goes yellow, orange then red as they heats up.

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I think that’s clever about the colour scheme adapting to the running temperature.

Oh I forgot to say that DVD OS is fine and preferred, I don’t want Blu-Ray player though. But I need to have a DVD player on the computer for all my US country coded dvd’s that cannot play in a region locked Blu-Ray. Oh and I like the glass cover. :smiley: I think they look awesome with all the lights.

This will be the last computer I buy so it is okay to go slightly over budget. So better off to fill those ram slots up and go off with a bang. My nephew will be getting it when I kick the bucket myself. If he wants it.

I need to surround myself with pretty and more pretty. YaY I can’t wait to get it.

Thank you for the time you put in for me. I love you lots. Oh I was going to say you can always fly over and assemble it. LoL but I don’t think it’s allowed right now even if we could organize it.

Thank you again Duvago you are the best. I’ll even think about ESO maybe. No promises.

Hugs from Safari

In that case I’d recommend the following:

  1. Get the usb version anyway
    • It’s the current preferred method for installing Windows OS
    • It’s cheaper
  2. Get an external usb dvd drive
    • Almost noone builds desktop PCs anymore with dvd drives built in.
    • The cases I suggested for you don’t have front facing drive bays that would accommodate a dvd drive (most modern cases don’t)
      You could get a different case that does have a front facing internal drive bay that could accommodate a dvd drive, but it would reduce the airflow from the front of the case and wouldn’t look as nice. You should be able to find a decent external dvd in a white enclosure to match your case.

For the memory, sure go ahead and get 2 of the memory kits I selected if you can afford it.

For gaming, ESO was just a suggestion that I thought you’d be most likely to be interested in. I have other games I’d like you to try. For example, right now I’m spending a lot of time playing Fallout 76. It’s not high fantasy with lots of bright colors, but it has an extensive base building system for making your own home, and a lot of appearance customization options with outfits and equipment, and in general the game has a lot of interesting places to explore with great environmental story telling.

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Okay I’ll get an external DVD drive. At least then I can use it when I go to hospital. That netbook I bought for out of house use doesn’t have DVD Rom either. Those bastards charge a fortune for tv hire or network access, do they think patients are loaded or something?

If I was loaded I would NOT use that shitty hospital. I’d use the awesome private hospital. Their food is spectacular in there. I recall from when I was a teenager and had surgery there. LoL my folks paid that bill.

Oh the reason for my post… I got side tracked a little there hehehe.

I got an email from PLE yesterday telling me I can pre-order the new processor they are going to release them from the 21st of May. But holy moly they are sooooooooooo NOT cheap. $999 from the top end of the scale.

A few days late… and lots of dollars over budget. =P

I rebuilt my own computer about 6 months ago. I am more of an AMD CPU, Nvidia GPU, and tend to trust Gigabyte components in my computer builds. That said, I did try to make a decent Intel suggestion via the PLE Custom Computer Build website for you to consider.

I did my best to make a computer build that would offer as close to what you listed (Intel, Nvidia, LED for shiny, and $3000 budget). The link below is a White case and hardware with LED for sparkle. I tried to keep as much of the components in the mid to high range gaming quality. Performance should be above average with no need to learn advanced over clocking techniques. Just turn it on, plays games, and have fun.

The white color scheme would make Pink/Purple LED lighting look better, but white components cost a bit more. This limited funds for a second storage drive.

I did a second build that uses AMD Ryzen, Nvidia, less shiny, and sparkles. This is a gaming performance build that is as close to my current computer system. I just thought it might help for comparison.

The AMD Ryzen offers similar performance, but cost is lower. This allowed for a second drive with more space for games.

I will put a few specific suggestions below that I have learned from my computer build…

  • Your OS drive should be SSD. NVME is better, but pricey. SATA SSD is good, and is 5 times the speed of the best mechanical hard drive. A mechanical hard drive is still okay for most gaming, and is still the most cost efficient for large storage capacity.

  • The Nvidia RTX 2070 Super is the best cost to performance. The Nvidia RTX 2060 Super is okay if you only plan to use 1080p resolutions with high settings. The Nvidia RTX 2080 Super is pricey, and does not add much more performance. The Nvidia RTX non Super GPUs offer less performance, and have not been reduced in price to account for this fact. MSI brand has good utility software named Afterburner that I have used for years. EVGA brand has good mid to high end cards for affordable prices.

  • System memory at an affordable price for performance is confusing. High speed is better, but costly. Decent speeds are around 3200 MHz to 3600 MHz. Then a low CAS Latency is suggested, but again is costly. Around CAS 16 is pretty good. There is a equation that uses the Speed and CAS Latency to help determine the best performance. I found that it just gave me a headache, and made my wallet lighter. Just find some memory that you can afford, and if looks matter you like the appearance.

I was more of a power user with my older computers. My current computer I have gone for a balanced build that performs well, and keeps things simple. My last few months have been great. No overheating, crashing, odd problems, and far less swearing at my computer. I will admit the new components are more user friendly, and most gaming components are designed to self over clock as needed. Most experts also claim that computer hardware is 4+ years ahead of software, so in theory most current computers have 5 years of use before performance seems reduced.

So I hope this might help if you are still deciding on what to buy/build. Honestly the primary rule is that you are happy with it in the end. So I hope you can make it shiny, sparkles, pink/purple awesomeness.

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AMD made bad design choices, and now has a class action lawsuit for the FX-8xxx and FX-9xxx series processors. That is how I was able to afford an AMD Ryzen upgrade due to owning 3 of the wrongly labeled CPUs. They were functional, but the AMD FX CPU were not 8 cores as stated. Still was a decent 4 core with extra sub cores that spread the work out. AMD Ryzen are slower per core speeds, but uses more cores to handle the work load. They do also heat up fast if over clocked to extremes. I view Intel and AMD as two hard workers that use very different tactics to get a job done. Neither is overall better, but aspects of each is better in certain areas. Intel is still masters of single core work load, and that is still important for gaming.

A $4000 budget will make the Intel build better. I made some changes that increase the Intel CPU to I9 9900K, a NVME OS drive, a 2 TB SSD secondary, and upgrades to some white Corsair LED sparkles for the case and CPU cooler. The 9th generation I9 Intel is a favored gaming CPU. The 10th generation I9 Intel are also good, but being so new it has the dreaded “early adopter” tax.

Oh and not sure if this might be an option but…

Pink Kitty Ear Headphones ???!!! =P

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This is my current video card and I can attest to its quality. I’ve had no problems with it and I think you would enjoy its performance as much as I do. So I recommend this particular video card if you can get it. I purchased it last year during the black Friday deals and ended up paying $100 off its listed price. Definitely a good option if you can afford it.

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@Lyn - It’s decided that is the card I’m going to choose when I place the order. There’s still a couple of things to tweak yet. Plus I was being a little thrifty when @Duvago mentioned the new generation CPU’s are coming soon, I thought this would make the previous generation even better for a bargain.

Kelryth taught me how to multi-quote what a shame there’s no badge for this skill set. :stuck_out_tongue:

I love that term, did you make it up @JGP or is it another one of those things I’ve never come across before?

With regards to the Kraken kitty pink headset. You created a monster JGP (I think my husband wants to have a serious talk with you). I was just about to get a set because they were only $40 dearer then the ASUS ROG PNK Headset. But then something stopped me and decided to go compare some specs. I’m not sure if the kraken kitty has 7.1 surround sound. They might even be a down grade from my current set. But either way not getting them. Because of what I found when researching the difference.

Here in lays the monster. OMG OMG OMG
#1 Headset - $9.05 cheaper than at PLE pats JGP on the back husband is pleased at this minute saving.
Screenshot Headset

#2 Keyboard big big sigh that poor poor brand spanking new Logitech G710+ will be staying in it’s box as a backup keyboard for when hardware breaks when the shops are shut. thumbs up for JGP - Husband might take this keyboard for himself (the Logitech NOT the pink monstrosity) but he knows his wife well and is more likely to get the malfunctioning Razer Black Widow II (with green lights)
Screenshot Keyboard

#3 Mouse
Screenshot Mouse

Just to get a little crazier
#4 Mouse Pad - I’m not sure I’m this crazy, but maybe if I got @Valfera to print and paint me one on his flash 3D printer the postage cost would equal the same value anyway.
Screenshot Mouse Pad

#5 Kitty Ears sold separately - Now now don’t be rolling your eyes at me you’ve known I’m a weirdo for many years now.
Screenshot Kitty Ears

Ummm well at least my very last computer ever is going to be extra shiny extra awesome and just extra everything, most importantly it will be extra special because the friends that mean sooooooooooo much to me will have had a hand in putting it together. And it will be PINK!

Thank you everyone it means a lot to me. But I think I’m in for more sleepless nights yet.

@Alphea and @Senzoba what do you think? Oh if you can believe, I did buy the Pink PlayStation 2 when it was released.

Hugs from Safari <— still a rebel

@Safari I love and can’t wait and when are you joining discord I keep looking for your name but don’t see it

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Very very very very soon. Duvago is going to help you with Path finder Achievement. Do you want me to tell him you’re online. We have to remember that he has actual Real life work to do from home.

I know me and him play after he gets off of work and i’m skipping pathfinder achievement me and him have been playing on alts in classic wow

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Bloomin’ RatBag’s just couldn’t wait :stuck_out_tongue:

Okay bed time for me.

We’ll be playing with you on our main chartacters

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Viewing all your new upcoming rig build, one would assume you like the color pink… :grin:

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That’s a very true thought. It is my favourite colour. Even my car’s number plates are(were) Flamingo PINK. Had to change the colour when bought a different car. The pink didn’t look good with the burgundy paint. So ordered matching plates. Can’t afford to be too choosy when purchasing second hand cars :smiley:

I can not lay claim to that tax term. Smarter minds coined it. I just suffer from it. =P

I did think you might appreciate the kitty ear headphones. Glad you found some that will work for you. Sound quality, and comfort, does matter more then appearance. I prefer analog sound (3.5 mm plugs) over the more common digital audio (USB plug). Most affordable headsets use USB for easy use on computer, consoles, mobile devices. Also Virtual 7.1 Surround Sound software requires USB plug usage. I still like having a dedicated hardware sound processing device, but new technology has made software based sound the main stream option.

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Do you remember my character in Neverwinter: Dungeons & Dragons is wearing a set of the kitty ears that we earned from the Halloween event? I think you finally or wandering free crafted aspects of my toons awesome outfit.

The ASUS ROG PNK headset has both types of connections. USB and 3.5mm head phone jack. I thought that’s what I read.

Hugs from Safari
Doc appointment tomorrow morning am off to bed now.

Okay so my old pc has decided it hates me and has cracked the shits. It won’t start up. It probably died of a broken heart with abandonment issues. Or that freaking scorching heatwave fried its brainbox.

It’s at the PC health retreat getting a new hard drive and hopefully it will enjoy it’s days at the spa. It might even forgive me for leaving it in a closed area without the windows open during Summer (I’m nothing like those parents who leave their kids in the car while they are at the casino gambling away their food budget). I was at least at home sweltering right along with it.

Here’s hoping it has not suffered total amnesia and will give up withholding the precious data stored within. Or it just might meet the wrong end of a sledgehammer.

Can you believe it had the audacity to flash me with its pretty blue lights that used to match Razer Black Widow I? Maybe it was protesting the uncoordinated Black Widow II’s ghastly green illuminations. Who knows?

Sooooooooooo that means still no gaming or discord yet. But we really need to finalize the specs of my new rig so that I can order it. We really have to ensure the new system can handle the heat in my corner of the world. So cooling systems of utmost importance.

Fingers crossed Ole PC senior has not suffered a complete system meltdown or poor Husband won’t be getting my cast offs. Oops I mean Hand-me-downs, no I mean much pre-loved dear once faithful friend that does NOT bare grudges of neglectful ownership.

@Senzoba was not me that someone saw pop into discord. Trust me you will know when I finally do get in there. The hair on the back of your neck will rise as you sense a shift in the dynamics. As others realize what’s happening there may be a mass exodus, there may be some stampede like behaviour as people fear the worse and rush out the door to flee the oncoming disaster that they can feel heading towards them. There might be a rush of AFK’s. You might see a flood of pings as most flock to find the self deafen mode (if discord supports those features). So much to learn. Either way you will be able to tell it’s happening by the behaviour of those around you. Bit like the way wildlife behave before the oncoming storm.

@Alphea @Duvago @JGP would love to talk to you about finalizing the build pretty please with cherries on top and chocolate sprinkles
BIG Cheesy Grin It needs to compliment the ASUS ROG bits I’m getting. The budget is completely up the Wahzoo. Will have to keep the PC cost to under $4000.

JGP I loved how you put the builds together at PLE, from that I can just click add to cart. I’d like lyns video card. Duvago’s motherboard. Needs lots of Light Bling with the ability to change colour according to temperature. Oh and I think the I5 will be good enough for me. And definitely not the Comet Lake range. Coffee Lake will be fine too. I’m don’t really want multiple hard drives. Only games, and I only need room for SWTOR, WOW, DCUO, RIFT and ESO. Maybe a couple of others in the future. So one SSD drive is plenty. I’d like to fill all 3 RAM slots(do they still put 3?). This is my very very very last PC ever, so we must get it perfect with both brains and bling. Emphasis on the BLING.

Can we just type the name of the components directly into a reply so we don’t have to divert off by clicking outside this page. Then once all individual bits and bling are decided then we, as in JGP, can put the custom build into PLE and then we can okay it and I can just click add to cart and pay?

I will post a picture of a prebuild, so I can show you roughly what I want the end result to look like. For the bling factor.

I will not apologize for the wall of text, because you know me and if you can’t handle an excessive amount of chatter, then you shouldn’t be reading my posts because they would be a danger to your mental well being. :grin:

Oh one more thing @revzman You haven’t checked in for a while, I need to know you are okay. I posted something special for you in star wars section so stop staring at your wife’s ass and pay attention RatBag.

Here are two build lists with the specs you listed. Both have lots of white/silver and RGB lighting. Should match the keyboard/mouse/headset theme as much as possible. I made sure to add in custom white power cables, and a RGB lighting kit for extra blinky flashy. Memory should be paired, 2 sticks or 4 sticks, to perform best. 2 x 8GB kit is -plenty for most gaming usage. I could not find a 4 x 4GB kit in white with RGB listed on PLE. A single Samsung QVO 2TB SSD for OS and storage should be fast, and hold 10 to 15 current title games with ease. The Corsair case and AIO cooling should do well for cooling, but a warm room is hard for any cooling to overcome.

This first build is with the 10th Gen I5 10600K 4.1 GHz 6 core 12 Thread processor.

The second build is with the 9th Gen I5 9600K 3.7GHz 6 core 6 Thread processor.

So I would suggest the 10th Gen I5 10600K over the 9th Gen I5 9600K. The price difference is rough $175, but performance is more on the 10th Gen I5 10600K side. Both have 6 cores, but the I5 10600K has higher potential speed while also doing double the workload. I learned the hard way about the importance of cores, threads, and speed. The newer CPU will give you the longer life span, and the “early adopter” tax is not so bad in this area.

I used ASUS parts since you wanted the ASUS keyboard/mouse/headset, and Corsair parts to make the RGB and iCue use easy. Cosair iCue and ASUS AURA RGB software should sync colors for you. The changing light based on temp is iCue software based if I read information correctly. I use a monitoring software that shows numbers in the lower right corner of my screen.

Hopefully this give you a good starting point.

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