GPU: GTX 1080 (I think MSI is cheaper)
Quality not an issue ?
1. All FE cards are the exact same thing
2. ALL FE cards are experiencing thermal throttling
3. Stick with the aftermarket non-refernce designs
4. Worry less about what's cheaper and consider also what's better
http://videocardz.com/60838/msi-geforce-gtx-1080-gaming-x-is-much-better-than-founders-edition
Hardware.Info throttling test is quite simple, 30 minute loop of F1 2015. We are looking at clock stability and temperatures here. NVIDIA’s own reference design suffers from severe throttling just after few minutes. It probably wouldn’t be that bad if not the frequency spikes. While average clock is somewhere around officially
stated boost clock, those spikes cause micro-stuttering, which negatively affects gaming experience.
Hardware.info:
Founders Edition suffers from a horrendous amount of throttling and it runs +- 150 MHz lower all the time.
Meanwhile, MSI GTX 1080 GAMING X generates almost a straight line for GPU frequency (~1910 MHz), with no spikes and rather constant sub-70 C temperature. This should mean that the gaming experience will be much better, and card should theoretically generate better results in most tests. Also according to H.I. this is also the best custom design they so far tested.
MOBO: Z170 MOBO Asus or MSI (whatever the cheapest)
1. Again, cheap the only concern ? Asus unfortunately has gone to a substandard audio solution for all their boards below the $150 price point. Suggested boards in this ($135) price range:
GIGABYTE GA-Z170XP-SLI
MSI Z170A SLI Plus
If budget goes up to $200, Gigabyte Gaming 7 ... up to $290, MSI XPower Titanium
2x8GB (suggest me a specific model)
2666 2 x 8 GB, CAS 15
G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series
Corsair Vengeance LPX
HDD: Seagate Barracuda ST2000DM001 (2TB)
No, Seagate Hybrid Drive ST2000DX001 2TB SSHD is > 50% faster in gaming
SSD: A 240GB or 120GB one
Samsung 750 EVO Series 250GB MZ-750250BW
CPU Cooler: Suggest me a cheaper one with better performance
Those two requirements are generally mutually exclusive. But, since not overclocking ... it really doesn't matter, $25 Hyper 212 will do just fine. Want something better or with better aesthetics, Phanteks PH-TC14-PE
PSU: 750W fully modular PSU
Be aware the 100% modular is actually a disadvantage, only useful when resleeving all your cables. More cost, more failure points, more resistance
http://www.tomshardware.com/news/power-supplies-psu,8016.html
If you can't run a {PC without the 24 pin wire connected, what exactly is the purpose of having it plug in ? It's not like you can leave it in the box so you won't see it.
If this still maters to you for any reason, spend $50 more and get the G2
EVGA 750 B2 was $48 yesterday ... $30 rebates have been running on for 4 weeks, off for 2 weeks kinda thing of late
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/JYyFf7/evga-power-supply-110b20750vr
Monitor: 23 inch thin bezel monitor.
What resolution ? The 1080s power will be totally wasted on a 1080p monitor ... what will you do with 195 fps in BF4 ? ... or 122 fps in Witcher 3 ?
Would suggest picking a proper card for the monitor. If using 1080p, a GTX 1060 will serve just fine with a Asus Acer XB241H bmipr w/ G-Sync ...
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/HPX2FT/acer-monitor-xb241hbmipr
with a 1080, a suitable matching monitor would be 1440p
https://pcpartpicker.com/products/monitor/#r=256001440&sort=a8&page=1&A=1
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