Help with a versatile PC build

[Egn96M]

Hello, I was originally going to post a parts list but I’m suffering from information overload as I haven’t built a PC from scratch for a long, long time and my experience is about 10 years out of date.

I was wondering if you could help? I’m looking to build a versatile PC for a number of interests.

My use cases are:

• Running virtual machines
• Application development (inc within VMs)
• Graphics: gaming, video editing etc.
• Option for VR in the future (I’m thinking SLI at some point, maybe)
• Flexible on the case as long as its not too over the top
• Looking for a monitor that allows the full potential of the graphics card

Approx. budget £2,000 - £3,000

Shortlist parts:

11GB EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti or Black edition

(it’s a very short, short list)

I appreciate any and all help, I’m starting to lose it on this one

 

[Egn96M]

Thanks for the replies.

Based on the above I’m leaning away from the TI & SLI and onto a single:

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/msi-...ddr6-pci-express-graphics-card-gx-35z-ms.html

Do you think this makes sense? Or is it worth not skimping?



With that in mind, would you recommend a change in MOBO to a single GPU socket? Based on Danny75’s response it seems like keeping the GPU up to date will make more sense than getting 2x in SLI?



I really appreciate this help & recommendations.

 

[Egn96M]

My current shopping list is below. I’ve got a couple of questions if you don’t mind:
1. Am I right in thinking I need a separate WIFI card for the MOBO? If yes do you have anything to recommend? Note: I’ll likely upgrade to Fibre Optic next year.
2. Is there a less showy monitor you would recommend? I’m looking for full potential but something low key.
3. You’ll see I’m still on the GPU fence but I’m thinking single GPU only based on what you’ve mentioned

MOBO

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/giga...4-x570-chipset-atx-motherboard-mb-57w-gi.html

GPU?

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/msi-...ddr6-pci-express-graphics-card-gx-35z-ms.html

GPU?

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/giga...ddr6-pci-express-graphics-card-gx-1a0-gi.html

RAM

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cruc...b-kit-2-x-16gb-ddr4-3200-udimm-my-20d-cr.html

Processor

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/amd-....6ghz-socket-am4-processor-oem-cp-3bp-am.html

Cooling

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/be-quiet-dark-rock-pro-4-cpu-cooler-hs-01c-bq.html

PSU

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cors...lar-power-supply-cp-9020195-uk-ca-24s-cs.html

SSD

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cors...-state-drive-cssd-f1920gbmp510-hd-066-cs.html

SSD - Heat Sync

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/ek-water-blocks-ek-m.2-nvme-heatsink-black-hs-001-ek.html

Case

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/be-q...ower-case-black-tempered-glass-ca-13s-bq.html



Anything else to consider before I take the plunge?



I really appreciate this!

 

[Egn96M]

Hello again,

I've order the below based on everyone’s recommendation.

Thanks for all the help!


MOBO

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/giga...4-x570-chipset-atx-motherboard-mb-57w-gi.html

GPU

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/msi-...ddr6-pci-express-graphics-card-gx-35z-ms.html

RAM

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cruc...b-kit-2-x-16gb-ddr4-3200-udimm-my-20d-cr.html

Processor

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/amd-....6ghz-socket-am4-processor-oem-cp-3bp-am.html

Cooling

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/be-quiet-dark-rock-pro-4-cpu-cooler-hs-01c-bq.html

Cooling Fan

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/be-quiet-silent-wings-3-140mm-fan-fg-03c-bq.html

PSU

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cors...lar-power-supply-cp-9020195-uk-ca-24s-cs.html

SSD

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cors...-state-drive-cssd-f1920gbmp510-hd-066-cs.html

Case

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/be-q...ower-case-black-tempered-glass-ca-13s-bq.html

Monitor

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/giga...actical-gaming-monitor-hdmi-dp-mo-000-gi.html

WIFI

https://www.**********/products/asus-pce-ac56-80211ac-dual-band-wireless-ac1300-pci-e-adapter

Thermal Paste

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/akasa-ak-455-thermal-compound-1.5g-th-002-ak.html

 

[Egn96M]

Cheers for that. I was wondering if it was included but didn’t see it in the description.

I'm looking forward to this build!