pc help (build)

[gray plume]

post it here

[wet jay]

Well, sorry for the wait. That took too long to find out how to make a link. Just for some background information. This is my current Gaming PC build, with all parts that I own (aside from the thermal paste, but that's for down the line). I don't have a budget as of yet, but I am asking what I should prioritize buying first if and when the time comes
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/xpBnC6

This works

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pc

pc help (build)

[wet jay]

Also, some things aren't 1:1 because they aren't on PCPartPicker, like I have a chinesium PCCooler (that's literally the name of the company), the keyboard is an HP Encoder (generic red switch keyboard) and generic dual Ethernet port expansion card

[gray plume]

are you saying these are parts you want to buy for ur build later?

wait

no im stupid

thats ur current pc

okay so, you want to know what you should be upgrading first

[wet jay]

Yeah everything aside from the mx4 grease is all stuff I own

And I should mention

everything here I got for sale

[gray plume]

i would say, since you have 1440p and 4k monitors, i'd highly recommend you prioritize getting a new GPU and power supply

[wet jay]

Mm hmm

[gray plume]

also holy shit, i built in a mx330 before lol, that bitch is tight

[wet jay]

I have a much bigger case on the side that fits a Corsair a500 in it XD

[gray plume]

haha nice

but yeah, i'd save up for a better gpu and power supply

aim for a 750 or 850w psu and get a 6700xt/6800xt

that mouse looks dated imo, but especially i'd recommend upgrading ur headphones and buying a dedicated microphone, those are just things that I think is worth upgrading

your cpu, cooler and motherboard are more than fine

[wet jay]

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/8FrYcf/silverstone-ps14-e-atx-mid-tower-case-sst-ps14b-eg

That's the other case I have atm

[gray plume]

that would only fit mATX motherboards

so it wouldn't work with ur x470

[wet jay]

Really? I have a full sized z390 in it currently

With a 9700k

[gray plume]

wait my bad LOL i thought that said mATX mid tower

i have this thread in a smaller window rn

[wet jay]

Ah, that'd do it

[gray plume]

otherwise, i dont have any other recommendations for you

[wet jay]

All that makes sense

[gray plume]

6700xt and 6800xt should see heavy price reductions around the holidays, pair that with a good power supply and voila

you're set to enjoy higher refresh rate 1440p gaming

[wet jay]

Yeah with the next gen amd stuff coming out I hope the current gen stuff gets reduced in price

[gray plume]

me too dude, im waiting for that rn

ive been eyeing ebay for the used market

[wet jay]

Also I have a dedicated mic, but yeah I know my g332 is crap

[gray plume]

6700xt averages $350 for used

[wet jay]

I had a Corsair hs60 pro, but I had to give that to a bro since his headset went kaput

[gray plume]

damn, you're a good man

[wet jay]

Also I couldn't find it, but that 3rd nvme is on a run of the mill riser card

[gray plume]

how is ur mic crap btw, any specifics?

[wet jay]

Yeah the p2 is crap, but I spent $70 on that crap

[gray plume]

oof

try to get a blue snowball, should be like $40 $50

[wet jay]

Oh I lost the box for it last summer, I forget what it is

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on sale

[wet jay]

I think fefine?

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fifine

fefine

ik what ure atlking about

[wet jay]

It's a mic company

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https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Snowball-Condenser-Microphone-Cardioid/dp/B014PYGTUQ/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3SP4Y2T1PODXK&keywords=blue+snowball&qid=1666320106&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjc4IiwicXNhIjoiMi4zMSIsInFzcCI6IjIuMDgifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=blue+snowbal%2Caps%2C75&sr=8-3

[wet jay]

Oh yeah, those things as well

One last thing. On the headset thing specifically, I found this on Amazon prime day, and it's still on sale
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08DCKP6D4?tag=rtings-hp-d-amazon-20&ie=UTF8

[gray plume]

stay away from headsets honestly is my advice

whats ur budget

for headphones

[wet jay]

At the moment, $60, but I can bump it up

I know audio quality is crap at this price range

But I haven't given it 2 thoughts really. I'm no audio expert, I just see lines and graphs

[gray plume]

haha

[wet jay]

With fps in games that's easy. With sound, it's a bit harder to quantify

[gray plume]

i just think studio headphones have better comfort and sound profiles

[wet jay]

Makes sense. they aren't spending money on extras like rgb

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https://www.amazon.com/Philips-SHP9500S-Precision-Over-ear-Headphones/dp/B00ENMK1DW/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3LC9UFJKRH9SG&keywords=philips+headphones&qid=1666320485&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI1LjA4IiwicXNhIjoiNS4yMSIsInFzcCI6IjQuODUifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=phllips+eadphones%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-3&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc

This is the pair that I own, a tad pricey but very comfortable (relatively loose, so they're stay at home headphones for sure) and they're open back

so you get a more natural surround sound stage

however, that does mean u can hear outside noises more

[wet jay]

I don't know why you listed that last thing as bad

I live in a house with brothers. Hearing each other is a good thing

Great advice. Thanks a lot

[gray plume]

some people prefer more isolated sounds

I do however, have a $200 DAC to fully take advantage of the audio drivers of it

[wet jay]

Nice

I wish I had half of that audio technical knowledge how

[gray plume]

okay so il explain it for ya

[wet jay]

My grandfather has cassette, vhs, even laserdisc at his house. The man loves music

Even did the speakers in his house himself XD*

But that's off topic

I'll upgrade his audio equipment later

As for my PC, it seems clear: Gpu and PSU first, then headset and better mic

[gray plume]

most headphones, especially studio grade ones, actually require more power than regular 3.5mm drivers provide to access its full frequency range.

A DAC is an Digital to Analog Converter, and what they do is basically provide the necessary power and also clean the audio coming through to your headphones. its super basic what im saying im sure someone can better explain it in detail but thats the gist

[wet jay]

Hmm

Oh, so that's what the physically larger jacks in things like amps are for?

[gray plume]

basically yea

[wet jay]

The more you know

Again, thanks for the help

[gray plume]

np

[wet jay]

Last question

If I move my stuff to the more spacious ps14e, should I get some 140mm fans for it?

Arctic sells 5 packs for dirt cheap, like $40 new and $25 on their b stock ebay

[gray plume]

honestly

thats up to you; for me, i wouldn't bc it would not make a difference, all you need is air to flow

however, if noise if of importance, getting high PFM fans at 140mm means u can push the same volume of air at a lower RPM and therefore lower noise level

[wet jay]

Makes sense

👍

I best be off

[gray plume]

aight

cya

[wet jay]

I dunno if anyone would see this chat given it's over, but if you do I forgot to post my mic, so here it is
https://www.amazon.com/Microphone-Condenser-Recording-Streaming-669B/dp/B06XCKGLTP/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?crid=39J4K70LS3LQK&keywords=fifine+microphone&qid=1666374186&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIzLjY1IiwicXNhIjoiMy40OCIsInFzcCI6IjMuNDIifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=fifine+microphone%2Caps%2C173&sr=8-8

[gray plume]

i know a friend who owns one

it hurts when they scream into it