Latest 2019 i5 9400F paired with GTX 1660 Ti build list:For a gaming PC build, the performance of the graphics card is crucial. The recently released GTX 1660 Ti from NVIDIA is a sweet product for gamers, with performance almost on par with the GTX 1070, outperforming the GTX 1060. Paired with Intel’s latest 9th generation i5 9400F, it can run 99% of AAA games at high settings smoothly. (Related reading: GTX 1660 Ti vs. 1060/1070 performance comparison)
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Latest 2019 i5 + GTX 1660 Ti Gaming PC Build List |
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| Components | Brand and Model | Price |
| CPU | Intel Core i5 9400F (9th Gen) | ￥1180 |
| Cooler | Deepcool Gammaxx 400 | ￥89 |
| Motherboard | ASUS B360M-K | ￥649 |
| Memory | ADATA 8GB 2400 DDR4 | ￥309 |
| Graphics Card | Galax GTX 1660 Ti 6G | ￥2299 |
| Storage | Intel 760P 256G M.2 NVME | ￥399 |
| Case | Segotep G7 Plus | ￥159 |
| Power Supply | Antec VP450P | ￥259 |
| Keyboard and Mouse | Custom Choice | — |
| Monitor | Custom Choice | — |
| Total Price: | 5343 yuan | |
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Build QQ (WeChat same number): 156169653 Brand new genuine, Taobao transaction |
The i5 9400F, as a member of Intel’s 9th generation processors, should currently have the lowest price (there is no definite news on the release of the 9th generation i3 yet). In terms of processor performance, the i5 9400F has nearly the same specifications as the previous generation i5 8400, but the i5 9400F has a 0.1GHz higher base frequency. However, the i5 9400F lacks an integrated graphics card, so if you plan to build a PC with the i5 9400F, you must pair it with a dedicated graphics card.
Intel Core i5 9400F
The i5 9400F still uses a 14nm process and LGA1151 socket type, which means it is compatible with motherboards used by Intel’s 8th generation processors. The specifications of the i5 9400F are 6 cores, 6 threads, 9MB L3 cache, a default frequency of 2.9GHz, a boost frequency of 4.1GHz, and a power consumption of 65W, without integrated graphics. The choice of motherboard model is generally based on the CPU. As the i5 9400F is a non-overclockable CPU, it is recommended to pair it with a B360 chipset motherboard. There is no need for high-end motherboard models. For motherboard brands, I personally recommend choosing from ASUS, Gigabyte, or MSI.
ASUS B360M-K
Here, I have chosen the ASUS B360M-K. This motherboard uses a 5-phase power supply design, which works well with non-overclocked i5 and i7 processors. The ASUS B360M-K has 2 memory slots and can support a maximum of 32GB of memory, which is sufficient for general users. The graphics card is the most important component for a gaming PC. A mainstream i3 or i5 does not have a bottleneck in gaming performance, but the graphics card needs to be carefully considered. The specific choice of graphics card model depends on the games you play. Previously, the GTX 1060 was favored by gamers as a mainstream graphics card, but it is somewhat inadequate for handling large AAA games at high resolutions, while the higher-end GTX 1070 is often not affordable for average users.
Galax GTX 1660 Ti 6G
Here, the PC configuration website recommends a graphics card that matches the performance of the GTX 1070 but is reasonably priced—the GTX 1660 Ti. The GTX 1660 Ti uses the new Turing architecture design, which is evident from its name. The prefix of 1660 Ti is GTX, indicating that the GTX 1660 Ti does not have RT Cores for ray tracing or Tensor Cores for deep learning. The GTX 1660 Ti uses a complete TU116 core with 24 groups of SMs, totaling 1536 stream processors, GDDR6 memory, with a memory frequency of 12000MHz and a memory bandwidth of 288GB/s, and a TDP of 120W.
ADATA 8GB 2400
For memory, a single 8GB DDR4 stick has been chosen. 8GB is sufficient for most games, but if the budget allows, consider upgrading to 16GB of memory.
Intel 760P 256G
In terms of storage, NVMe SSDs are currently the fastest, although they are relatively expensive. The selected model for this configuration is the Intel 760P 256G SSD, with read and write speeds reaching 3210MB/s and 1315MB/s, respectively. If you have greater storage capacity needs, consider adding a mechanical hard drive for additional storage. For the power supply, choose an appropriate wattage based on the total power consumption of the system. Since this platform does not have high power consumption, a power supply rated above 400W is sufficient. For power supply brands, my usual advice is: no need for high-end, but definitely avoid unknown brands.
Antec VP450P
Antec power supplies have good quality and reputation. The selected Antec VP450P has a rated power of 450W, active PFC, and a conversion efficiency of 85%, running very quietly.
Segotep G7 Plus
Just look at the pictures for the case. If you don’t like the recommended case, you can swap it for one you prefer, as long as it is not a mini case, since smaller cases may not fit the graphics card or CPU cooler. Summary: Latest 2019 i5 9400F + GTX 1660 Ti Gaming PC Build List This configuration’s performance is sufficient to meet the needs of various gamers, whether you want to play battle royale games or large single-player games, you can run them at maximum settings (1080P resolution), and even run some large single-player games smoothly at 2K resolution. Finally, a complaint about the latest i5 9400F: its performance is almost identical to the i5 8400, but it has removed the integrated graphics. Although integrated graphics are almost useless for gamers, having them is better than not having them at all, at least if the dedicated GPU fails, you can still use the integrated graphics as a backup. Fortunately, the price of the i5 9400F is 200 yuan cheaper than the i5 8400, and I believe many users who care about price and like to chase new products will buy it.