The i9 Era



Uses and Users

These computers are mainly used for video games, social media, entertainment, and productivity. Users include almost everyone, if you're including people with smartphones and people who do the things listed above.


Common Programing Languages and Operating Systems

Common languages are Java, Python, Javascript, C++, and C#. Examples of operating systems are Microsoft's Windows 10, Apple's macOS Mojave, and Linux's Ubuntu.


Available Hardware

CPU's include Intel Core i5, i7, i9 8th Gen and 9th Gen Processors, Amd Ryzen 3 , 5, 6, and Threadripper 2nd Gen Processors. Graphics Cards include nVidia GeForce GTX Series Discrete GPUs, and Amd RX Series Discrete GPUs. Memory includes Corsair/G. Skill/Kingston DDR4 RAM. Storage includes Samsung/Western Digital/Seagate/Toshiba SSD and HDD's. Everything before this generation is also available.


High End Build Example

CPU: AMD Threadripper 2990 WX 3 GHz 32-Core 64-Threads
Memory: G. Skill Trident Z 128GB DDR4
Storage: Samsung 960 EVO 1TB
Graphics Card: 2x nVidia GeForce GTX 1080Ti 11GB SLI Configuration
Price: Around $6,500

Low End Build Example

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaw Series 2x 4 GB DDR3
Storage: Western Digital Blue 1TB HDD
Graphics Card: nVidia GeForce GTX 1050Ti
Price: Around $500