Upgrading rig, need advices/recommendation!

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So this is my current setup and plan. I'm not sure if its perfect, but if you do have any recommendation as to how i can shift my parts around, please do tell me!

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I do know that Ryzen CPU are generally better for price/performance, but i've have to stick to intel to prevent any "waste" in my existing build as seen above!

MAIN RIG - > Monitor (3440x1440p @ 100hz)
CPU -> Need some recommendation on this, I normally won't bother about bottlenecks but recently came across this bottlenet website and have been checking it non stop. ITs very confusing, mixed feeling about this, is this really smth to be bothered about?

https://pc-builds.com/calculator/

What would be ideal for 2070super?

GPU -> Picked GALAX GEFORCE® RTX 2070 SUPER EX GAMER mainly because of white theme, is 2080super worth the extra $$$?

RAM -> Recommend some rams, perhaps G.skill trident again or corsair RGB Pro.


SUB RIG ITX BUILD -> Monitor (1080p @ 144hz)
Decided to go for ITX build as there's a size constraint issue, but if its not worth to go for ITX, perhaps recommend me some ATX build?

Mobo -> Any recommendation for ITX mobo?

CPU COOLER -> Depending on the case recoommendation, what cooler do it need?

Case -> Any ITX case to reconmmend?

Both rig are mainly used for:

1. Gaming(Apex, GTA V, Monster Hunter etc),
2. Video editing 2-3min videos

Summary of what is needed to buy.
1. CPU - For Main Rig
2. GPU - For Main Rig
3. RAM - For Main Rig

4. ITX Mobo - for Sub Rig
5. Maybe cpu cooler? - For Sub Rig
6. ITX Case - For Sub Rig

Total Budget for all items: $1k-1.5k!

Thank you in advance! Will appreciate any advices!:s12:
 
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What's your space constraint for your secondary rig? Providing dimension will help a lot more to select chassis.

Current combo choice you can make is most likely yet another Intel 6C6T 9400F + B360 ITX motherboard. 9700K will be already cost double of that. Already off your budget especially when you are also squeezing in another high end graphics card + RAM Kit + chassis + CPU cooler.

You need to increase your budget.
 
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CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-9400F + MSI B360i Gaming Pro AC @ $397
RAM: G.Skill Trident Z RGB DDR4-3200 CL16 16GB Dual Channel Kit [Black] @ $145 (Newegg SG)
Do check for warranty coverage.
GPU: Zotac RTX 2070 Super 8GB GDDR6 AMP Extreme @ $799
With RGB LED on the side but not too flashy.
Quiet and relative cool running.

CASE: Raijintek Ophion Evo @ $189
174 x 375 x 290mm. Please verify dimensions of available space at premise.


GRAND TOTAL: $1485*^°"

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What's your space constraint for your secondary rig? Providing dimension will help a lot more to select chassis.

Current combo choice you can make is most likely yet another Intel 6C6T 9400F + B360 ITX motherboard. 9700K will be already cost double of that. Already off your budget especially when you are also squeezing in another high end graphics card + RAM Kit + chassis + CPU cooler.

You need to increase your budget.

CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-9400F + MSI B360i Gaming Pro AC @ $397
RAM: G.Skill Trident Z RGB DDR4-3200 CL16 16GB Dual Channel Kit [Black] @ $145 (Newegg SG)
Do check for warranty coverage.
GPU: Zotac RTX 2070 Super 8GB GDDR6 AMP Extreme @ $799
With RGB LED on the side but not too flashy.
Quiet and relative cool running.

CASE: Raijintek Ophion Evo @ $189
174 x 375 x 290mm. Please verify dimensions of available space at premise.


GRAND TOTAL: $1485*^°"

Prices from Lazada unless indicated, exclude shipping fees.

*after Lazada DBS/POSB $10 off min $80 spending Bank coupon [TBA every Thursday]
^after Lazada DBS/POSB $30 off min $300 spending Bank coupon [TBA every Thursday]
°after Lazada SAFRAPERKS 8% discount max $5 Cart promo code [Ends 31/08/19]


Ah.. ITX build like much more expensive ah..,

If i were to get ATX/MATX, there will be more headroom to breath for parts right?

As i'm thinking of putting the sub rig on a shelf, something that doesn't have the powerbutton at the top?
 

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Ah.. ITX build like much more expensive ah..,

If i were to get ATX/MATX, there will be more headroom to breath for parts right?

As i'm thinking of putting the sub rig on a shelf, something that doesn't have the powerbutton at the top?
At most squeeze out another $50-60

It will be better if you can really measure your shelf space dimensions, weight tolerance first.

Ophion Evo has its power button and USB port on lower half front.
 

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Shelf has a dept of around 30cm, length/height shouldnt be an issue. As for weight tolerance, it's all good!

Ophion Looks just nice in terms of size!

If i were to use back my h440, means can fork out another $200-250?

Also, which would be the better choice, i5 9400F, i5 9600k or i7 8700?
 

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CPU: i5 8400
GPU: 1070ti

Would upgrading the GPU from 1070ti to 2070super make a significant different? Or will there be a potential bottleneck issue?
 
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