Tactical Nuke's first computer build! (MINIMIZNG COSTS)

[Tactical Nuke]

I'm asking specifically for a high-end sound card for a reason. I'm doing music production.

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[Tactical Nuke]

cleaned out my PC, no noticeable difference

I think I may have just made my graphics card worse, I accidentally touched the green circuit board with my bare hand and the duster started spraying liquid onto things

[pefu19]

why tf would you need a sound card, your motherboard has one already integrated in
nvm sorry

[K3k0m@n]

afaik getting an internal sound card isn't worth it due to the amount of interference inside of the computer case (especially due to the GPU) - might as well get an external DAC

[Soukuw]

Don't buy a sound card buy more ram

[Mr Queeba]

afaik getting an internal sound card isn't worth it due to the amount of interference inside of the computer case (especially due to the GPU) - might as well get an external DAC

i thought sound cards were designed to protect from interference?

[Kyuande]

the i5 and 8gb is fine for gaming, he just needs a better GPU.

He doesn't need a sound card though. But since his is broken on his PC, a cheap one will be fine.

He's using a studio application so it's HIGHLY recommended to get at least 12GB RAM (just get 16GB anyway) (I know I am late), the i5 is fine as long as it can handle instructions given from the application.

For best GPU results get a GPU that has 11GB VRAM. A 1070/1080 ASUS is pretty much overkill in my opinion but should be able to run any game at 4K at high settings (possibly ultra) - also great at studio production. I haven't tried any AMD video cards so I have a feeling they'll have better performance in studio than nvidia would.

[Tactical Nuke]

is there a reason why the gtx geforce 1070 isn't showing a price on my list

it keeps tricking me into thinking the price of my PC went down $1000

nvm it's showing again - https://pcpartpicker.com/list/y7trd6

does anyone know if prices will come down for christmas season and if so by how much

[K3k0m@n]

i thought sound cards were designed to protect from interference?

they are but performance on interference is still worse then it just being completely outside of the computer

[Tactical Nuke]

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/VhRdpb

new parts list, I changed some things

I need help finding a cheaper version of 4 x 8gb ddr4-3000, or 2 x 16gb ddr4-3000 w/o compromising quality (last time someone just took away rgb)

also I need some feedback on the cpu cooler/switching to ryzen 7 1800x/geforce gtx 1080

[Tactical Nuke]

I also need a 23" 60hz monitor, 1920x1080 resolution that's under like 150$

the monitor I picked is no longer for sale

[Tactical Nuke]

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Q7gG7h

new list

[Sylvanor]

will u actually buy this?

>>$2486.04

[Kyuande]

Why 2 different monitors they have different resolutions
I recommend getting a better cooler

What is your updated budget?

[Tactical Nuke]

budget is still $2500, which is why I'm asking for help bringing down costs without sacrificing quality