Build my first gaming PC

[CLHughes]

Hey guys, I really want to build my first gaming PC. I made a config on pcpartpicker so can you please check it out and give me some feedback, thanks!

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/dtLcjc

 

[CyberBlade]

Replace your CPU with 7700k and rest of the things looks fine.

 

[FD2Raptor]

You don't really need 32GB of RAM for gaming but you can totally opt for 2x8GB of DDR4 and use the saving instead to push the graphic card from a GTX 1080 to a GTX1080 Ti which would then give you 4k@60fps capability.

 

[True Buie]

Heyo CLHughes

Since it seems like budget isn't really a struggle for you, I'd say there's somthing you should change.
First of all the SSD. You can get the Intel p600 256GB m.2. It has some serious read/write speed gains upon the 850 evo. A little more expensive, but it'll give you insane read/write speeds.
Next thing on the list is the PSU. I'd say go for something like the EVGA SuperNova 650W G2. There's no reason to skimp on the PSU, therefore you should get a better quality one
The CPU should be a 7700K instead.

Otherwise it all seems fine.
Cheers

 

[sizzling]

A 7700k is a better choice and that PSU is crap quality, no way does it belong in a nice build like that. Any tier 1 or 2 of 600w or more would be much better http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html?_ga=1.45879201.444711102.1480286851

 

[CLHughes]

Okay, thanks for all your help, I have taken everyone's opinions into account and changed the part list, let me know what you think, thanks again!

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/rQBqQV

 

[sizzling]

Nice.

Just one thing. Will the pc be on the floor or a desk? Apparently if on the floor with that case your pc will fill with dust very quickly as there is a lack of air filters. Now I haven't owned that case but its what I have read in reviews.

 

[CLHughes]

The PC will be on my desk

 

[sizzling]

Cool, I do like the look of that case.

 

[CLHughes]

Yeah, one of my favourite things about the case is that you can side mount the GPU to really show it off!

 

[FD2Raptor]

Uh, I don't think that the EVGA SuperNOVA NEX is better than the Corsair CXM (newer 2015 model):

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story6&reid=486

...excellent voltage stability numbers, averaging 1.33% in the hot box
...ripple control was excellent at 18mV at worst, and this unit passed all efficiency requirements...
It has all the ingredients needed to give you stable, reliable power for one heck of a long time.

http://www.hardocp.com/article/2014/05/16/evga_supernova_nex650g_650w_power_supply_review/9
(Unless I'm mistaken, all SuperNova NEX Gold are FSP Aurum based)

...The voltage regulation in particular was not exactly stellar as we saw the 12v rails drop by up to 0.49v (~4%)...

...this unit starts off testing in good shape with all of the rails showing peak trace amplitudes of less than ~10mV. As testing progressed, the traces increased until the final peak trace amplitudes were ~40mV on the 12v rails, ~20mV on the 5v rail, and ~30mV on the 3.3v rail.

Despite the image, CP-9020061 refers to the newer 2015 version; it's the CP-9020015 that is the old green label 30 degrees rating edition.

 

[True Buie]

As @FD2Raptor said. The EVGA Supernova NEX isn't that much better than the newer Corsair CX models. Although go for maybe the EVGA supernova 650w G3 instead.

 

[Lucky_SLS]

if u want to water cool everything and show off with RBG :

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforce-gtx-1080-ti-water-cooling,4975.html

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor (£310.90 @ Alza)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z270-Gaming K3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (£124.80 @ Aria PC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory (£113.39 @ Aria PC)
Storage: Corsair Force LE 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£71.99 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£64.41 @ Ebuyer)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Founders Edition Video Card (£699.00 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Thermaltake Core P5 ATX Mid Tower Case (£102.66 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (£97.64 @ Amazon UK)
Case Fan: Thermaltake Riing 12 RGB 48.8 CFM 120mm Fans (£75.46 @ Amazon UK) [EK Kit is not RBG]
Other: EK Water Blocks EK-KIT X360 (£300.00)
Other: EK Water Blocks EK-FC Titan X Pascal (£115.00) [if u want to]
Other: EK-FC Titan X Pascal Backplate (£34.00)
Total: £2109.25
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-14 10:19 GMT+0000

 

[Chugalug_]

Improved list, get this.
Ping this thread again in a few weeks when the aftermarket 1080tis are out, you'll want to hold off on buying your GPU until then.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor (£310.90 @ Alza)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X52 Liquid CPU Cooler (£130.80 @ Alza)
Motherboard: Asus STRIX Z270H ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (£132.89 @ CCL Computers)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory (£113.39 @ Aria PC)
Storage: Samsung 960 Evo 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive (£121.98 @ Ebuyer)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£62.88 @ Ebuyer)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Founder Edition Video Card (£699.00 @ Amazon UK)
Case: NZXT S340 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case (£74.98 @ Ebuyer)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS UK 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (£73.48 @ Amazon UK)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit
Total: £1720.30
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-14 10:24 GMT+0000

 

[FD2Raptor]

Here we go again.....................

 

[CLHughes]

??

 

[Chugalug_]

Wat

 

[Lucky_SLS]

FD2 might be telling me for the partlist for some parts with excessive shipping costs not in the list XD
we had a chat abt it a bit back
P.S. : i am just lazy XD

 

[FD2Raptor]

It's not you Lucky. I just can't seem to get along with how mere 3 posts/barely 30 minutes earlier, OP already said that he likes the case aesthetic and here come the guy who will just brush it all to the side.

 

[Chugalug_]

That's a few threads you've done this on now....
You need to brush aside your pride or anger and accept others' opinions as a basis for discussion rather than an insult or a 'point grab' as you've put it before.
I put in the S340 Elite because it is a cheaper substitute with higher build quality that gives off a better RGB effect. Keep in mind the P5 is acrylic and scratches quite easily, hence why I swapped it out.
If @CLHughes is set on it though it can be subbed in no problems though.
I've decided to go for a more performance oriented build while keeping the looks of OP's original idea in order to keep in line with the desired color scheme.
It seems more balanced from my point of view, that's all.