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    Switching from Mac - first gaming build - any good? (i5-8400/8600K, GTX 1060/1070)

    Thanks guys. I will definitely get a better PSU. As for the GPU, I will probably go for a used 1060. I will get 16GB RAM. As for the CPU, I'll try to get the 8600K if I still have money left. If not, I'll settle for the 8400
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    Switching from Mac - first gaming build - any good? (i5-8400/8600K, GTX 1060/1070)

    Thanks for the link! The prices are indeed lower! I will definitely use Geizhals. That still leaves me with the question though - which setup would you advise me to choose? Specifically, is the i5-8600K + cooler worth the extra €100-150 over the i5-8400? From what I understand, the purpose of...
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    Switching from Mac - first gaming build - any good? (i5-8400/8600K, GTX 1060/1070)

    Thanks for the helpful answers. You're right, video card prices are just crazy right now and it might be smarter to buy a slightly used GTX 1060 and hold off with the GTX 1070 until the prices drop. I created a PCPartpicker list as suggested and also included a better PSU, as suggested. Prices...
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    Switching from Mac - first gaming build - any good? (i5-8400/8600K, GTX 1060/1070)

    Hello, after years of using a Mac, I’m building my first gaming PC! I’m both happy and stressed at the same time! I’ve done lots of research, I’ve read tens of threads on the topic, but I’d still love your feedback - just to make sure I’m not doing any stupid mistakes. This is going to be...