Advice on building a Gaming PC?

[baileynufc]

Down below is a link to a list of parts for a new Gaming PC that I am wanting to build from scratch, I am only a beginner PC Builder and I would appreciate advice off other people to know if they are all compatible with each other? will they run well? is the PC Case good enough and big enough for them all to fit?

This is mainly for Gaming on PC as I would like to run AAA games smoothly and fast with 60FPS.

The most important advice I'm wanting is about the GPU as I've heard from others that it wont run well with i7-7700K so was wondering what other GPU would run
well with it.

Thank You!

LINK - https://pcpartpicker.com/user/BaileyNUFC/saved/#view=XGdBP6

 

[jacobweaver800]

Down below is a link to a list of parts for a new Gaming PC that I am wanting to build from scratch, I am only a beginner PC Builder and I would appreciate advice off other people to know if they are all compatible with each other? will they run well? is the PC Case good enough and big enough for them all to fit?

This is mainly for Gaming on PC as I would like to run AAA games smoothly and fast with 60FPS.

The most important advice I'm wanting is about the GPU as I've heard from others that it wont run well with i7-7700K so was wondering what other GPU would run
well with it.

Thank You!

LINK - https://pcpartpicker.com/user/BaileyNUFC/saved/#view=XGdBP6

The system itself is great, except for the GPU, that 1050 ti will run moder AAA titles at 60 fps, however that card doesn't pair well with a 7700k, I can get you specs to a better build that should suit your needs better than this one.

 

[jacobweaver800]

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/DRcRvn

This is a good balanced build for around 1000 USD, if the price is too much you can drop from a GTX 1070 to a GTX 1060 if need be, but this should easily be able to do AAA titles at 80+ FPS depending on the settings, and should easily do 60+ FPS maxed out on AAA titles.

 

[justin.m.beauvais]

Nothing is wrong with the build, but as others have told you, the 1050 Ti is really quite under-powered for the 7700K. You probably want something more like a 1060 6 GB for a minimum. The 1070 Ti would be the sweet spot,

 

[jacobweaver800]

Nothing is wrong with the build, but as others have told you, the 1050 Ti is really quite under-powered for the 7700K. You probably want something more like a 1060 6 GB for a minimum. The 1070 Ti would be the sweet spot,

What I listed above is the same price with a GTX 1070 and a lower end Ryzen 5 1600x, I know people will criticize for using a Ryzen 5 1600x but it is a great budget CPU in the Ryzen lineup and it allowed to upgrade from a 1050ti to a 1070 in the same budget with 16gb's of ram a decent PSU and a 120gb SSD.

 

[manddy123]

As said, weak GPU to pair up with a 7700K, since you're aiming for a very high-end CPU, you should get at least a 1060 6GB to combine those two and achieve Ultra performance @1080p.

Also, that PSU is cheap and bad, very bad. Stay away from it if you can. There are plenty others 550W PSUs that will do the job much better.
As per example, the CXM 550W model, a SuperNOVA G2 or G3 550W, SeaSonic EVO 520W or the FOCUS model...

 

[jacobweaver800]

As said, weak GPU to pair up with a 7700K, since you're aiming for a very high-end CPU, you should get at least a 1060 6GB to combine those two and achieve Ultra performance @1080p.

Also, that PSU is cheap and bad, very bad. Stay away from it if you can. There are plenty others 550W PSUs that will do the job much better.
As per example, the CXM 550W model, a SuperNOVA G2 or G3 550W, SeaSonic EVO 520W or the FOCUS model...

I still think the OP can stay away from High end I7 and intel in general, I listed an Ryzen 5 1600x system with a GTX 1070 that will beat an I7 and a 1060

 

[WildCard999]

Intel
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($298.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock - H310M-DGS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($59.54 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial - Sport LT 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($168.44 @ Adorama)
Storage: Western Digital - Blue 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($74.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.90 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GT OCV1 Video Card ($299.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design - Focus G Mini (Black) MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($54.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair - TXM Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1080.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-05-11 12:44 EDT-0400

AMD
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor ($197.80 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - X470 AORUS ULTRA GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard ($140.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team - 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($175.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital - Blue 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($74.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.90 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GT OCV1 Video Card ($299.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design - Focus G (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($45.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair - TXM Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1024.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-05-11 12:45 EDT-0400

 

[jacobweaver800]

Intel
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($298.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock - H310M-DGS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($59.54 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial - Sport LT 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($168.44 @ Adorama)
Storage: Western Digital - Blue 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($74.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.90 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GT OCV1 Video Card ($299.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design - Focus G Mini (Black) MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($54.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair - TXM Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1080.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-05-11 12:44 EDT-0400

AMD
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor ($197.80 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - X470 AORUS ULTRA GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard ($140.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team - 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($175.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital - Blue 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($74.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.90 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GT OCV1 Video Card ($299.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design - Focus G (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($45.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair - TXM Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1024.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-05-11 12:45 EDT-0400

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/DRcRvn

I think I got you beat for gaming with this one. Were looking at a faster GPU and 1tb more storage for games and other files.

 

[WildCard999]

It's good gaming wise but 120gb really isn't enough for a SSD and that EVGA BT isn't really that good quality wise. I'd probably go CXM over it.

I thought 8400 initially for the Intel build which would allow a GTX 1070 however I figured the 8700 will last much longer and at 1080P it's a bit more balanced.

 

[jacobweaver800]

It's good gaming wise but 120gb really isn't enough for a SSD and that EVGA BT isn't really that good quality wise. I'd probably go CXM over it.

I thought 8400 initially for the Intel build which would allow a GTX 1070 however I figured the 8700 will last much longer and at 1080P it's a bit more balanced.

That 450w PSU isn't the best, and I know it but that 450w PSU is enough for the 389w total power draw for that system. It can be upgraded to a 550w but it isn't completely necessary.

 

[bajgur]

As said, weak GPU to pair up with a 7700K, since you're aiming for a very high-end CPU, you should get at least a 1060 6GB to combine those two and achieve Ultra performance @1080p.

Also, that PSU is cheap and bad, very bad. Stay away from it if you can. There are plenty others 550W PSUs that will do the job much better.
As per example, the CXM 550W model, a SuperNOVA G2 or G3 550W, SeaSonic EVO 520W or the FOCUS model...

I still think the OP can stay away from High end I7 and intel in general, I listed an Ryzen 5 1600x system with a GTX 1070 that will beat an I7 and a 1060

imho and cmiiw
AMD will never beat intel in gaming, unless someone create game engine that utilize multiple core.

: peace :

 

[jacobweaver800]

As said, weak GPU to pair up with a 7700K, since you're aiming for a very high-end CPU, you should get at least a 1060 6GB to combine those two and achieve Ultra performance @1080p.

Also, that PSU is cheap and bad, very bad. Stay away from it if you can. There are plenty others 550W PSUs that will do the job much better.
As per example, the CXM 550W model, a SuperNOVA G2 or G3 550W, SeaSonic EVO 520W or the FOCUS model...

I still think the OP can stay away from High end I7 and intel in general, I listed an Ryzen 5 1600x system with a GTX 1070 that will beat an I7 and a 1060

imho and cmiiw
AMD will never beat intel in gaming, unless someone create game engine that utilize multiple core.

: peace :

I'm not saying Ryzen beats Intel at gaming, I know it doesn't but you get a cheaper CPU with the same number of cores and hyperthreading and overclocking where as you wouldn't with the direct competitor of the R5 1600x the I5 8600 and 8600k (the K is overclockable but it doesn't have hyperthreading like I7's or any of the Ryzen chips) However, Ryzen beats the I7 and I5 in multithreaded workloads, and there are game engine's in the works to take better advantage of Ryzen.