1st Time Builder needs help building pc

[druhinb]

Hello everyone! I am a first time pc builder, and am seeking out for advice and tips on both my pc build and the actual building process itself. Here is the current build-
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/k6f8dX

Please let me know how I can improve it, particularly the addition and placement of case fans, etc. Additionally, I do not require a windows stick as I have an acquaintance who works at Microsoft that can get me one. Thanks in advance!

 

[madmatt30]

On a personal level I'd want an ssd in there.
Its the difference between a fast system & a very very fast system.

What kind of budget do you have left to spend??

The system itself is rock solid , the phanteks stock cooling will work ok for you as it stands.

If ypu want to really optimise case cooling there are 2 options depending on how much you want to spend.

Option 1 (cheaper)
Move the included 120mm rear exhaust to the front as an extra intake.
Buy a single 120mm fan & fit as a rear exhaust.
This gives 2 x 120mm intakes , 1 x 120mm exhaust - positive pressure setup.

Option 2
Move the included fromt 120mm intake to the top/rear position as an exhaust & buy a pair of 140mm fans & fit as front intakes.
This gives you 2 x 140mm intakes , 2 x 120mm exhausts - once again positive pressure system.

 

[ArchitSahu]

^ Good Points.

Also note, that a new GPU release is around the corner, so you may want to wait for that just to consider your options. That said, the 1070 is still a good card that you cannot go wrong with.

Also, I am just a bit picky, but if you have got such good components, consider an 80+ Gold PSU?
PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/jTWnRB
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/jTWnRB/by_merchant/

Power Supply: Corsair - RMx 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $99.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-02-22 02:00 EST-0500

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/JPGjxY
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/JPGjxY/by_merchant/

Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($83.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $83.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-02-22 02:00 EST-0500

Both of these are good.

Also, if you are on a tight budget, and want to do only gaming, and no overclocking, consider going for the 8400 to save some money.

 

[The Paladin]

1. you failed to mention what was your monitor resolution
2. here is your pick list changed with better cooler, and SSD and better 2TB Drive for the price.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/WPPsYT
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8600K 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor ($249.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus - ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($189.39 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Team - Night Hawk RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory
Storage: Samsung - 860 Evo 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($94.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Hitachi - Ultrastar 7K3000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition Video Card ($699.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Case: Phanteks - ECLIPSE P400S TEMPERED GLASS ATX Mid Tower Case ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - EVO Edition 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($65.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1471.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-02-22 02:10 EST-0500