Intel Enthusiast Gaming Build: Wrap Up
Today, our goal was to take a look at what we could put together for an Intel-based Mid-High End Enthusiast build that hit a price point of about $2000-2500. This should put the options and selections within the reach of a large segment of enthusiasts who are looking for a good blend of top-end performance but not bank-breaking bills. So take a look at a quick summary of our build here today and see what tickles your fancy.
Intel Enthusiast Gaming Build: Summary
| omponent | Model | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i9-10900K | $499.99 ($599.99) |
| Motherboard | MSI MPG Z490 Gamin Carbon WiFi | $299.99 ($269.99) |
| CPU Cooler | Enermax LIQTECH II 360 | $115.98 |
| GPU | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | $699.99 |
| RAM | G.Skill TridentZ Royal (F4-3200C14D-16GTRG) | $154.99 |
| Hard Drive | Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB | $219.99 ($179.99) |
| PSU | ASUS ROG Thor 850 | $219.99 |
| Case | SilverStone Primera PM02 | $149.99 ($127.36) |
| Total | $2360.91 ($2368.28) |
Intel Enthusiast Gaming Build: Alternate Summary
| Component | Model | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i9-10900F | $422.99 ($429.99) |
| Motherboard | MSI MPG Z490 Gamin Carbon WiFi | $299.99 ($269.99) |
| CPU Cooler | Noctua NH-D15S | $99.99 ($79.90) |
| GPU | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | $499.99 |
| RAM | G.Skill Ripjaws V Series (F4-3200C14D-16GVX) | $99.99 |
| Hard Drive | ADATA XPG SX8100 1TB | $149.99 ($129.99) |
| PSU | Seasonic PRIME PX-850 | $189.99 ($199.99) |
| Case | SilverStone Primera PM02 | $149.99 ($127.36) |
| Total | $1912.92 ($1837.20) |
At the end of the day, we feel that we are left with a couple of very capable machines and a number of different combinations that you could custom tailor to your budget in this $2000-2500 range. There are certainly other options for just about every component we have selected today. However, we feel you can’t go wrong with these items as basics, or at least jumping-off points, for your next Intel Mid-High End Enthusiast Gaming build. This has been our Intel Enthusiast Gaming PC Build Guide.
Final Points
That said, by all means, click through the provided links for each component, if you so choose, or take our suggestions and sit and wait for a minute. We’ll also get a cut if you use our links, but it won’t cost you any more than it would otherwise. You will notice that we have included both “normal retail/list prices” and actual prices at the time of this article when they differed as they do fluctuate over time (or whenever when of the DRAM manufacturers needs to have an “accidental fire”).
Now, for those of you who run a bit leaner on the budget, don’t fret. We have a guide coming up for you next. So, if a $2000-2500 system doesn’t tickle your fancy then stop back soon for our AMD Mid-Range Gaming Build Guide: Summer 2020 update as that guide becomes a “Live” guide as well!
As always, leave your comments below or we will see you in the forums!