ᐅ settings pc enthusiast 【2020】 amd and intel?

The Enthusiast PC configuration today is one of the most important since it allows us to play at great performance in great resolutions: Full HD 1920 x 1080, 2K 2560 x 1440 and 4K UHD resolution, work with multiple high-performance tasks: graphic design, render as Adobe Premiere Pro.

As in the previous configurations, we have looked for the best quality and price in each of the components, although taking into account the loose budget in which we operate;). We hope you like it!

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Enthusiastic Configuration Version AMD (AM4) and Intel (1151)

	Model	Price
Box	Cooler Master MasterCase H500P Mesh White (with RGB lighting)	152.46 EUR Buy on Amazon
Processor	Intel Core i9-9900K (8 cores 16 threads with integrated graphics)	479.22 EUR Buy on Amazon
Motherboard	Gigabyte Z390 Aorus PRO	189.99 EUR Buy on Amazon
Processor	AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (8 cores 16 threads, no integrated graphics)	317.08 EUR Buy on Amazon
Motherboard	GIGABYTE X570 AORUS Elite	216.90 EUR Buy on Amazon
RAM	Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3200 CL16	191.82 EUR Buy on Amazon
CPU heatsink	NZXT Kraken X62	109.40 EUR Buy on Amazon
Graphics card (NVIDIA option)	EVGA GeForce RTX 2070 Super XC Gaming	503.89 EUR Buy on Amazon
Graphics card (AMD option. The CPU does not have to be AMD )	Waiting for custom RX 5700 XT models
SSD 1 (NVMe)	Samsung 970 EVO PLUS 500GB	133.00 EUR Buy on Amazon
SSD 2 (SATA)	Crucial MX500 1TB	120.99 EUR Buy on Amazon
Power supply	Corsair RM750i	153.25 EUR Buy on Amazon

Intel Price: € 2, 150

AMD Price: € 2, 050

To start, we have chosen the Cooler Master H500P Mesh White. It is a model that, at a price that is not at all exorbitant in a configuration like this (150 euros) combines three great advantages: build quality, excellent cooling and modularity. All this including RGB lighting that will be liked by many.

Next, in the option for the "blue side" we have the new 9th generation Intel Core i9 9900K (8 cores and 16 processing threads, that is, with HyperThreading). This CPU promises to be a beast in video games thanks to the high clock frequencies it achieves, and it will be the best option for those who are going to take advantage of Intel QuickSync.

Regarding the motherboard, we have opted for the Gigabyte Z390 Aorus PRO, thanks to a balance between price and high-end features, and for its VRM with very good capabilities.

On the “red side” we have before us the ideal processor for multitasking / games at a very good price, this Ryzen 7 3700X, a wonderful 8-core and 16-thread processor for any task that takes advantage of them, such as streaming games or editing Of video. Because it does not get too hot, we can use it without problems with the heatsink that comes standard ( which even has RGB? ), Although the best thing for a configuration for enthusiasts is to include the liquid cooling that we have proposed.

As for the motherboard for this option we have a very TOP, such as the Gigabyte X570 Aorus Elite, the most balanced board in the high-end of the X570.

We turn to RAM, the lucky ones are the G.Skill Trident Z with 16GB of capacity and speeds of 3200Mhz which will perform perfectly in our equipment mounted by both Intel and AMD, in addition to also offering us the fashionable RGB lighting .

Regarding refrigeration, we have the liquid NZXT Kraken X62 which, in addition to offering an unbeatable aesthetic, will keep our processors very fresh, being compatible with both.

Regarding storage, we have opted for a 100% SSD configuration, mainly for the sound and speed it provides. For the main operating system, programs and games, we have a 500GB Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVMe drive, which will give breakneck speed, while for data storage and other games or programs we have included a SATA SSD, a less fast one but still respectable Crucial MX500.

As for graphics cards, we have two options in both AMD and NVIDIA. Please note that the brand of CPU and GPU can be chosen totally independently, so all combinations (AMD CPU, AMD GPU / Intel CPU, AMD GPU / Intel CPU, NVIDIA GPU / AMD CPU, Nvidia GPU) are more that correct and compatible.

• AMD RX 5700 XT: The newest addition to AMD graphics with NAVI architecture. With a very competent performance, characteristics and efficiency, although we do not recommend its purchase until custom models come onto the market, since the reference one has quite high temperatures. EVGA RTX 2070 SUPER: belonging to the new generation of NVIDIA graphics cards, so it has ray tracing capabilities that we can take advantage of in games like Battlefield V. In general, it is more powerful than the RX 5700 XT. We have chosen an EVGA model, NVIDIA's premium assembler, of very high quality and which also has a 3-year warranty with excellent technical support.

You can check the performance of these graphics cards in our comparison: "RX 5700 XT vs RTX 2070 SUPER: a high level showdown"

To finish to power such equipment we have the Corsair RM750i, a source of great quality / price, with a 10-year warranty, Gold certification, which will not resist any graphics that we put on it, without a doubt a safe purchase.

Do you need assembly? We recommend you to our friends in Aussar. For the purchase of a PC you can add a free 12 cm mat or fan.

BUDGET IN AUSSAR CONFIGURATION INTEL BUDGET IN AUSSAR CONFIGURATION AMD

Enthusiast Configuration AMD (TR4) and Intel (2066) Version

	Model	Price
Box	be quiet! Dark Base Pro 900 Rev 2	246.05 EUR Buy on Amazon
Processor	Intel Core i9-10900X (10 cores 20 threads)	659.90 EUR Buy on Amazon
Motherboard	ASUS ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING	390, 69 EUR Buy on Amazon
Processor	AMD Threadripper 3960X (24 cores 48 threads)	463.00 EUR Buy on Amazon
Motherboard	MSI Creator TRX40	734.90 EUR Buy on Amazon
RAM	Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3200 CL16	191.82 EUR Buy on Amazon
Intel CPU heatsink	NZXT Kraken X72 360mm	192, 45 EUR Buy on Amazon
AMD CPU Heatsink	Enermax Liqtech 360 TR4 II	158.82 EUR Buy on Amazon
Graphic card	NVIDIA MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti GAMING X TRIO	Products not found Products not found
HDD	Seagate Barracuda PRO 4TB	352.00 EUR Buy on Amazon
SSD 1 (NVMe)	Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB	218.93 EUR Buy on Amazon
Power supply	Corsair HX1200i	269.90 EUR Buy on Amazon

We go to the most TOP configurations not suitable for all pockets. ?

We start with the impressive Full Tower Be Quiet! DARK BASE PRO 900 ORANGE rev. 2, an immense very spacious box, very configurable and modular, offering multiple organization options, maximum quality in every corner, fans with very good air flow and silent, all the connections that we can imagine, some to be highlighted as the option to Smartphone wireless charging on the top, compatibility with all sizes of motherboard and power supplies, side with tempered glass and of course, let's not forget the RGB lighting.

This box is so modular, configurable, imposing and interesting that we can mount the components completely inverted, use part of the box as a benchtable, mount the visible part with the components on the right instead of the left side… box that lacks NOTHING and that will give us a great game. We love!.

We continue on the blue side with the Intel Core i9-10900X (10 cores 20 processing threads) that offers us an ideal performance to play and use for streaming, which we will accompany with the ASUS ROG STRIX X299-XE GAMING board, great quality in ATX format that will be able to support our processor and even higher than it (such as the 18-core Core I9-10980XE), with good finishes, stable and highly configurable BIOS, capacity to overclock the RAM memories up to 4133Mhz, connection Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac and Bluetooth V4.2.

To cool our processor we have nothing more and nothing less than liquid cooling NZXT Kraken X72 360mm which in addition to offering an aesthetic and combining will keep our processor very fresh, (although it is compatible with both, for the Threadripper version we have a special version) With 140mm fans and RGB lighting with mirror effect on the pump, we will not have to worry about temperatures anymore.

We continue with the red side in which we have the impressive AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X (24 cores 48 threads of processing) which is positioned as a beast for everything you demand that it will not flinch, to accompany it we have the MSI Creator TRX40, We like the good work that MSI does in this particular range offering a balance of high quality boards and good prices. With this board we can put even the most powerful TR4 family presented so far (AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 32 cores), we have the OC capacity to 3200Mhz RAM, but unlike the Intel version, we can use ECC memories. We also have wireless connections like Wi-Fi 802.11 AX and Bluetooth 5.

To cool this monster piece we have the Enermax Liqtech 360 TR4 II liquid capable of having cool processors with a TDP of up to more than 500W, offering quality fans with great air flow and static pressure.

As for the graphic section we have in both cases the recently presented does nothing the Nvidia RTX 2080 Ti, a card to play without equal, with the new Ray Tracing technology, we will not play the same way in games like Battlefield V, and in those who do not use this technology, the performance jump is brutal. Also for work and productivity, editing, design… The MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti GAMING X TRIO model offers us a refrigerated monster with three high-quality, low-noise fans, 11GB of GDDR6 memory and RGB lighting wherever you look .

To store our games and our operating system with the programs, we have the popular Samsung 860 EVO of 1TB of capacity for our operating system, software and games that demand fast hard drive access, while, for the rest, our data and the challenge of the video games will be stored in the Seagate Barracuda PRO 4TB storage, the latter with free data recovery service included in case it fails (very unlikely but could happen). Two storage systems of great quality, reliability and durability.

To finish, these monsters have to be well fed, here comes into action the Corsair HX1200i, an incredible power supply with 10 years of warranty, 80 Plus Platinum efficiency, and that can deliver 1200W of constant power if necessary, so that we are ready for what the future holds, including Multi-GPU configurations with extreme overclocks. It is one of the best models on the market for its quality, reliability, sound and protections. Furthermore, it can be controlled by software.

Intel Price: € 3, 800

AMD Price: + € 4, 000

BUDGET IN AUSSAR CONFIGURATION AMD

Final words and conclusion

We hope that all the budgets that we have updated are the ideal ones and to everyone's satisfaction, the truth is that we have been amazed with the proposed monsters, especially the last option;). You can also take a look at our other settings:

• Advanced PC Configuration / Gaming Silent PC Configuration

We'd love to read your thoughts in the comments! We also remind you that you can request custom configurations in our Hardware forum. Advice is free as always! If you buy with the links