$2000 gaming/VR build

[sikeda650]

Hi All,

Its been 5 years since I last asked the forum here for build advice, the advice I received here was terrific and my system is still running strong. Very excited to finally be able to start a new build. I just purchased a EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti FTW3 DT, so I have around $1250 remaining to fill out the rest of the build. Thanks in advanced!

Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: Within the next month

Budget Range: $1250, already a 1080TI

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, VR, web surfing, light photoshop

Are you buying a monitor: No

Do you need to buy OS: Yes

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Any is fine, however, I get 5% off at Amazon, so all thing being equal, I would probably use them.

Location: California, USA

Parts Preferences: Any

Overclocking: Yes, I will attempt

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe.

Your Monitor Resolution: I use a projector which is currently 1920x1080, will be upgrading to a 4K projector probably sometime late next year (I hope...)

 

[vapour]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor ($389.99 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($87.95 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus - TUF Z370 Plus Gaming ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($148.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($159.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.69 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB FTW3 GAMING iCX Video Card ($0.00)
Case: Phanteks - Enthoo Pro M Tempered Glass ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1151.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-19 12:42 EDT-0400

 

[g-unit1111]

Here's what I would suggest:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor ($389.99 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Corsair - H115i 104.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus - ROG Strix Z370-I Gaming Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($184.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($180.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 960 EVO 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($117.49 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.69 @ OutletPC)
Case: NZXT - S340 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.89 @ Amazon)
Total: $1238.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-19 14:22 EDT-0400

Or an AMD Ryzen option:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700X 3.4GHz 8-Core Processor ($347.59 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair - H115i 104.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus - STRIX X370-F GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard ($173.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($180.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 960 EVO 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($117.49 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.69 @ OutletPC)
Case: NZXT - S340 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.89 @ Amazon)
Total: $1185.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-19 14:23 EDT-0400

 

[sikeda650]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor ($389.99 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($87.95 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus - TUF Z370 Plus Gaming ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($148.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($159.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.69 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB FTW3 GAMING iCX Video Card ($0.00)
Case: Phanteks - Enthoo Pro M Tempered Glass ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1151.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-19 12:42 EDT-0400

Thanks Vapour! In regards to motherboard, what are your thoughts on the MSI Z370 Kait Gaming?

 

[vapour]

Krait has better rgb, audio and a U2. Will be a good choice too. If you can wait, wait for some detailed reviews come out. Right now only features can be looked at

 

[sikeda650]

Krait has better rgb, audio and a U2. Will be a good choice too. If you can wait, wait for some detailed reviews come out. Right now only features can be looked at

Thanks a lot, appreciate the help!

 

[g-unit1111]

Krait has better rgb, audio and a U2. Will be a good choice too. If you can wait, wait for some detailed reviews come out. Right now only features can be looked at

No, those Krait motherboards are terrible. They may have better RGB, but are prone to long term failure. MSI makes a lot of good motherboards, but the Krait series aren't one of them.

 

[vapour]

@g-unit1111
I am not recommending krait, I only said what feature diff they have and ask him to wait for more reviews to come out and then decide.

 

[g-unit1111]

@g-unit1111
I am not recommending krait, I only said what feature diff they have and ask him to wait for more reviews to come out and then decide.

Previous generations of the Krait motherboards have shown to fail hard overclocking tests due to poor capacitors. That is why they are not recommended. Aesthetics like RGB are usually one of the last things we emphasize in builds.

 

[vapour]

@g-unit1111
I am not recommending krait, I only said what feature diff they have and ask him to wait for more reviews to come out and then decide.

Previous generations of the Krait motherboards have shown to fail hard overclocking tests due to poor capacitors. That is why they are not recommended. Aesthetics like RGB are usually one of the last things we emphasize in builds.

Agreed. Can you recommend a good one to him based on your experience?

 

[sikeda650]

@g-unit1111
I am not recommending krait, I only said what feature diff they have and ask him to wait for more reviews to come out and then decide.

Previous generations of the Krait motherboards have shown to fail hard overclocking tests due to poor capacitors. That is why they are not recommended. Aesthetics like RGB are usually one of the last things we emphasize in builds.

Agreed. Can you recommend a good one to him based on your experience?

Thanks guys, yes, I'd be great to hear other mb recommendations.

 

[g-unit1111]

Agreed. Can you recommend a good one to him based on your experience?

If you're going with Z370:

- Asus Prime Z370A: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813119038
- Gigabyte Z370 Aorus: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813145035
- Asrock Z370 Extreme 4: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157789
- Asrock Z370 Taichi: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157792
- MSI Z370 Gaming Pro Carbon: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813144107

 

[sikeda650]

Agreed. Can you recommend a good one to him based on your experience?

If you're going with Z370:

- Asus Prime Z370A: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813119038
- Gigabyte Z370 Aorus: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813145035
- Asrock Z370 Extreme 4: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157789
- Asrock Z370 Taichi: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157792
- MSI Z370 Gaming Pro Carbon: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813144107[/quotemsg]

Awesome, thanks g-unit!

 

[vapour]

Among those 5, if you can afford, I would strongly recommend taichi and gaming pro carbon

 

[g-unit1111]

Among those 5, if you can afford, I would strongly recommend taichi and gaming pro carbon

I have the X370 Taichi and it is an excellent board.

 

[sikeda650]

Thanks again guys for your advice, very helpful!