NVIDIA
GEFORCE
RTX 2070
SUPER FE
$620
The RTX 2070 Super Founders Edition looks even better than older FE cards,
with a mirrored center panel to reflect RGB lighting. With 8GB of GDDR6
video memory and a boost of 1,770MHz, this is a super-powered graphical
heart for our rig. It supports native resolutions up to 8K, it’s VR-ready, and
it’s prepped for ray-tracing action. It is a bit pricey compared to models from
other manufacturers, though, so feel free to stick with your preferred brand.G
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If we’re using a third-gen Ryzen processor, we want the right
board. That means the X570 chipset, and X570 mobos were
prohibitively expensive after Ryzen 3000’s initial release.
Now, you can snag an X570 mobo for under 200 bucks, but
we’re not cheaping out; MSI’s MEG X570 Unify is perfect,
providing great all-around performance. Plenty of heatsinks
mean that this system will stay cool, while Wi-Fi 6 and 2.5G
LAN provide the best Internet connectivity for online gaming.MSI MEG X570
UNIFY $300
M O T H E R B O A R D
CORSAIR DOMINATOR PLATINUM
RGB 16GB (2x 8GB) DDR4-3600 $170
We’ve championed the Dominator Platinum before, and this
time is no different; the Platinum RGB runs fast and looks
good. The solid metal exterior and 12 addressable RGB LEDs
per stick scream “high-end,” and the performance is among
the best available. We contemplated a 32GB kit, but increasing
memory capacity provides diminishing returns for gaming
performance. We’re keeping the frequency high, letting our
Ryzen CPU get the most out of the 3,600MHz memory speed.R
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