Intel i3 9100F X4 Based "Tomahawk" build (4.2GHz boost clocks)

[phill]

Really cheap chinese ones.

This guy can afford a Great CPU cooler. And AIOs to me fail, best to custom Loop. Btw this is a msdt we are talking about iirc, not hedt.

Understand and agree. I was just going with a general out look on coolers Since my first custom loop, never looked back Either way tho, you could leave a stock cooler on for your parents, unless its too noisy or too close to the temps you don't agree with, then you could change it for something basic that just works

 

[storm-chaser]

I just ordered one of these: (DEEPCOOL Gamer Storm White ATX Mid Tower with 120mm AIO water cooling)

And one of these (Antec 900 W Gaming PSU):

And an 8GB DDR4 3600MHz kit:

And a proper SSD:

Only thing left is to pick out a suitable GPU and perhaps compliment the system with a secondary SSD for gaming... Then it's off to the races.


Almost forgot, I ordered up another 16GB kit of DDR4 for another secret project I've been working on. It's speed shall remain classified for the time being.

Spoiler: mystery memory

 

[hat]

I'm with @EarthDog on this....

Built a PC for my sister and her family... No overclock no nothing. I will possibly end up swapping it out at some point for a Ryzen system since at the moment a dual core Celeron is probably not the best thing in the world for them (granted no high end gaming etc and just browsing the internet) but still.. Overclocking can just lead to problems, give them a hassle free PC experience

Again as EarthDog mentions, no point overclocking for the average user, they aren't going to be saying "Thanks, that extra 1.76% of performance by overclocking the RAM is really noticeable....."

(1.76% was just random numbers and not actual figures or fact )

I used to overclock everything I could get my hands on. My mom had a Socket A Sempron 3000+ and it got overclocked. Last computer I built her I think used a BSEL modded Conroe-based Celeron...

 

[Toothless]

That 900w seems a bit over the top but hey, if it works.

 

[storm-chaser]

That 900w seems a bit over the top but hey, if it works.

That 900 W PSU is actually going in a different system (system specs are highly classified). The trusty 650W Antec Neo Power Blue workhorse will go with the Tomahawk build and get shipped up north to my parent's place.

I will detail these installs and document my progress here - expect an update by the end of the week. But be patient. It will be a few weeks until some of these projects come together due to the fact that I will be out of town all of next week and still need to order a couple parts before I can start on assembly.

 

[kapone32]

I just ordered one of these: (DEEPCOOL Gamer Storm White ATX Mid Tower with 120mm AIO water cooling)
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And one of these (Antec 900 W Gaming PSU):
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And an 8GB DDR4 3600MHz kit:
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And a proper SSD:
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Only thing left is to pick out a suitable GPU and perhaps compliment the system with a secondary SSD for gaming... Then it's off to the races.


Almost forgot, I ordered up another 16GB kit of DDR4 for another secret project I've been working on. It's speed shall remain classified for the time being.

Spoiler: mystery memory

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You love your parents that is for sure.

 

[storm-chaser]

You love your parents that is for sure.

Only the best for Mom and Dad, right? But yeah, I did go a little overboard...

They are certainly going to be "futureproofed" for quite some time, yes indeed. And when I go up there every month or so to visit with them over the weekend I will have something to tinker with.

But as already pointed out, some of these items are going in my 9600KF rig... so it's not going to be as performance lopsided as it might look like right now. and we are still under budget with this build, might have room left over for another SSD.

 

[kapone32]

Only the best for Mom and Dad, right? But yeah, I did go a little overboard...

They are certainly going to be "futureproofed" for quite some time, yes indeed. And when I go up there every month or so to visit with them over the weekend I will have something to tinker with.

But as already pointed out, some of these items are going in my 9600KF rig... so it's not going to be as performance lopsided as it might look like right now. and we are still under budget with this build, might have room left over for another SSD.

Nice there is nothing wrong with that I commend you for not cheaping out on a build for your parents. It will be interesting to know who will use it more between Mom and Dad when the computer boots in 10 to 15 seconds and the internet just works .

 

[storm-chaser]

Nice there is nothing wrong with that I commend you for not cheaping out on a build for your parents. It will be interesting to know who will use it more between Mom and Dad when the computer boots in 10 to 15 seconds and the internet just works .

As my mom, in rather comedic fashion, once said when I asked her to right click on my computer for some remote assistance... Her response: "I'm sitting right in front of it!"

You kind of had to be there to get the joke but nevertheless it shows the huge generational gap when it comes to computing and technology. All they want or need? Internet, email, youtube, shopping, that's about it. So yeah, so long is I can get them on the internet they will be happy. I will be up there quite a bit as spring is just around the corner so I will have something fun to play with in my spare time.

 

[phill]

I used to overclock everything I could get my hands on. My mom had a Socket A Sempron 3000+ and it got overclocked. Last computer I built her I think used a BSEL modded Conroe-based Celeron...

I think most of the overclocking now doesn't exist like it used to with X58/X79/X99 etc.. But, everything is getting very quick now anyways so I guess it matters a little less Still never stops you messing about with it and hoping to make things faster Nothing like free performance I believe