Build 64 – Dovahkiin: 4K Gaming Computer

Dovahkiin is a 4K gaming computer, designed around a 12-core Ryzen 9 3900X processor and an RTX 2080 Super 8GB video card.

Description

Dovahkiin is a 4K gaming computer, designed around a 12-core Ryzen 9 3900X processor and an RTX 2080 Super 8GB video card.

General System Design

This build is designed around a 12-core Ryzen 9 3900X processor and an RTX 2080 Super 8GB video card.

Software Workload/Customer Need

This customer was looking for a new powerful 4K gaming computer that would last a long time and be easily upgraded over time. This build was also designed for live streaming.

This customer also purchased Devon Rex and Pei Baby, after seeing Toa.

System Spec

Processor (CPU): AMD Ryzen 9 3900X

CPU Cooler: Corsair H150i Pro RGB

Motherboard: Gigabyte X570 AORUS PRO WIFI

Memory: GSkill Trident Z RGB 2x16GB DDR4-3200

Storage (SSD): HP EX950 1TB NVME

Storage (SSD): Intel 660p 2TB NVME

Video Card (GPU): EVGA RTX 2080 SUPER 8GB XC GAMING

Power Supply (PSU): EVGA SuperNOVA G3 850W

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M TG SE

Fans: 6x Corsair ML120 PRO RGB w/Lighting Node PRO

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Design Rationale

  • The Ryzen 9 3900X gave the customer a great amount of single-core performance for gaming and multicore performance for heavily-threaded tasks.
  • To ensure the CPU runs at full speed, air cooling with a dual-tower is recommended. The customer preferred liquid cooling with an RGB 360mm AIO for visual appeal.
  • The customer wanted a stable motherboard with a good amount of desktop functionality.
  • The customer wanted at least 32GB of RAM, with RGB as well.
  • The customer upgraded both drives in our default storage setup, doubling the capacity of both.
  • We recommended the RTX 2080 Super for gaming and streaming performance.
  • The overall design of the build meant that a 850W power supply was recommended.
  • We used a bigger white mid-tower case to fit the build.
  • We used our high-end RGB fans to ensure proper airflow and static pressure.

Customer Review

“Chris and his team are very knowledgeable and also very patient.

I am totally new to computers and was worried someone would take advantage of my lack of knowledge. He explained everything thoroughly and was honest during the entire build.

We are just about a year in with our PC and it is still running wonderfully. I highly recommend Top Flight Computers for all computer related needs.”

Nicole, Cary NC

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