Building a gaming PC

[ourofma]

I just realised I haven't logged in for 5+ years, I was building my first budget PC then. (I still have it and it's time to upgrade)

I'm not sure If I should wait for Ryzen but I've waited long enough!

Purpose of build: Gaming(1440p, 4K), hopefully streaming and editing.
(budget is >2000euros or at least I'm trying to keep it there)

Here it goes:

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K (Planning on overclocking)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H105 73.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z270X-Gaming 5
RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000
GPU: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 8GB G1
Case: NZXT H440 ATX Mid Tower
PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold

What I'm missing: SSD

I have a mechanical HDD and I want a 480-500 GB SSD. I don't know if I should go with samsung or try SanDisk, toshiba etc. Never had an ssd so I have no clue what to to expect!

Things I still consider: Getting faster RAM, other case(?), maybe go for another partner instead of Gigabyte 1080, another cpu cooler(?)

Looking for all the help and recommendations I can get. Thanks in advance!

 

[Chugalug_]

What's your budget?
I'll put together a list for you.
You'll also want a good monitor.
Do you need monitor, peripherals or OS included?

 

[ourofma]

What's your budget?
I'll put together a list for you.
You'll also want a good monitor.
Do you need monitor, peripherals or OS included?

Budget is under 2000 euros(PC only), or around the price tag.

I have a 700 euros budget for monitor, which I'll get a month after I build the PC. So I'll survive with 1080 until then!
I will migrate the OS(windows 7) till I buy windows 10 so I don't include it in my PC budget.
Mouse and keyboard I have but I'll upgrade to colorful ones later

 

[envy14tpe]

The parts you selected are great but I'd opt for the G2 over the NEX. Yes, a ssd is a must too. Samsung 850 evo is a great 500gb version.

The RAM is fast enough, the G1 is great. How about the NZXT X62 or x61?

 

[Chugalug_]

What country are you in?

 

[ourofma]

The parts you selected are great but I'd opt for the G2 over the NEX. Yes, a ssd is a must too. Samsung 850 evo is a great 500gb version.

The RAM is fast enough, the G1 is great. How about the NZXT X62 or x61?

NEX availability seems limited, is corsair worth it for PSUs?
Honestly I forgot about the krakens, I'll check them out for sure.

 

[ourofma]

What country are you in?

Austria.

 

[envy14tpe]

Corsair makes some PSUs too, but I'd skip the CX series, and get RMi one. Here is a fairly accurate list of quality PSUs. Choose Tier 1 or 2. http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

 

[Chugalug_]

What country are you in?

Austria.

I'll be sourcing the parts from Alternate.at, i'll get back to you soon.

 

[ourofma]

What country are you in?

Austria.

I'll be sourcing the parts from Alternate.at, i'll get back to you soon.

Alternate.at doesn't seem to have variety of products, I mainly look at mindfactory.de because they seem to have the best prices along with Amazon.de

Thanks for taking the effort to help

 

[envy14tpe]

I'd look for a better case that has better airflow. the H440 is kinda old too.

 

[Chugalug_]

Get this, assuming you want to keep the same look as the H440.
The S340 Elite is a smaller version with a tempered glass window and some updated features like good VR integration etc.
https://de.pcpartpicker.com/list/mhh8xY
Get one of these monitors later down the line or PM me for updated prices when the time comes, i've listed a 24" and 27" option.
I prefer 27" myself as i've used a 27" monitor for years and adjusted, but it's a personal choice. The 24" is far better value though, and has a higher pixel density. Also much better for keeping track of everything on screen if you don't have the desk space to put it far back.
http://de.pcpartpicker.com/product/CwgPxr/dell-s2417dg-238-165hz-monitor-s2417dg
http://www.mindfactory.de/product_info.php/27Zoll--68-58cm--Asus-PG279Q-schwarz-2560x1440-DisplayPort-HDMI_1014728.html
You absolutely need a good mechanical keyboard and ergonomic mouse, when you're buying those look for the Corsair K70 line with Cherry MX Blue, Red or Speed switches and the Razer Deathadder Elite.

 

[Desk__480]

Get this, assuming you want to keep the same look as the H440.
The S340 Elite is a smaller version with a tempered glass window and some updated features like good VR integration etc.
https://de.pcpartpicker.com/list/mhh8xY
Get one of these monitors later down the line or PM me for updated prices when the time comes, i've listed a 24" and 27" option.
I prefer 27" myself as i've used a 27" monitor for years and adjusted, but it's a personal choice. The 24" is far better value though, and has a higher pixel density. Also much better for keeping track of everything on screen if you don't have the desk space to put it far back.
http://de.pcpartpicker.com/product/CwgPxr/dell-s2417dg-238-165hz-monitor-s2417dg
http://www.mindfactory.de/product_info.php/27Zoll--68-58cm--Asus-PG279Q-schwarz-2560x1440-DisplayPort-HDMI_1014728.html
You absolutely need a good mechanical keyboard and ergonomic mouse, when you're buying those look for the Corsair K70 line with Cherry MX Blue, Red or Speed switches and the Razer Deathadder Elite.

2 weeks of owning s340 and its simply an amazing case with amazing cable management. Defentily a top end case for anyone.