Advice on computer parts for a build

[fusion_atomix]

Hello!

I am looking to build myself a computer and I was hoping for some feedback on the parts I selected and if there was anything I should change. I plan on using this computer mainly for gaming, but I will also be using it for things such as school work, watching sports, web browsing, and pretty much everything else. I have a budget of ~2,000 but the price is a little flexible. I'm not looking to build a serious monster computer, but I do want it to be in the upper tier in terms of performance. I also plan on having 2-3 monitors linked up at a time, I know USB to HDMI is a thing and I use it for my laptop, but I feel that straight HDMI would be better. Are there pieces of hardware with multiple HDMI ports I would need for this?

Here are the parts I picked out:

Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K
Motherboard: Gigabyte X299 Aorus Gaming 7
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB DDR4-2400MHz
GPU: GEFORCE GTX 1080
Storage: Samsung 860 Pro 1TB
PSU: Seasonic SSR-750PX
I am open to suggestions on a case, but I have an old Cyperpower PC that I don't use and could remove its parts and build the new machine in there.

Thanks!

 

[Eximo]

Your motherboard and CPU don't match at all. i7-8700k requires a Z370 or Z390 motherboard. i7-8700k (All K class CPUs) don't come with a CPU cooler, you will need to select one that fits the LGA1151 socket. Cryorig H7 for the basics of having it just work, something like a BeQuiet Dark Rock 4 or Noctua D14 for serious air cooling. Or a 240mm water cooler, assuming it fits in your chassis.

You've selected what would be considered a very high end gaming PC. Only really lacking thing would be the memory speed. Should be DDR4 2666Mhz if you wanted to stick with what is officially supported, but an unlocked processor allows for 3000 or 3200Mhz.

I don't think you need a 1TB Samsung Pro drive, a more suitable Evo drive would save you a lot of money with little loss in everyday performance. Pro drives are really for people with a lot of data transfers, essentially a working drive, like for multimedia production or working on complex 3D designs.

Platinum rated power supplies are expensive, and only a few percent more efficient than say a gold rated supply. You can save a lot of money there.

GTX1080 is an okay choice. Should allow for 2560x1440 at 60hz+ in all titles. Quite a bit more in older games. It can handle 4K at some 40-50FPS depending on game and settings. You can also look into the RTX2070.

As for multiple monitors, a GTX1080 supports three displays as is. Depending on the exact model it will have several display port and HDMI outputs.

 

[Lucky_SLS]

Regarding that cyberpower pc case, if you can post some pics, it will be helpful for us to tell you if it's worth build ur new system in it.

Or you can look at cases like fractal design meshify c, nzxt H500, thermaltake j25, lian li Lan cool one digital.

Tell us what gaming monitor are you planning on buying. The cpu and gpu choices will depend on that.