Building my first GAMING pc ($1350)

[_Twine_]

I've started to built my first gaming PC.

I found a bunch of the compents that I want in it. I already bought the 7700k but nothing else. I wanted to see if you guys thought it was good and if there is anything that I should change.

Edit: forgot list

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/XzKdNN

(I added a SSD for $50 dollars, making the price $1350)

Thx for any help!

 

[jankerson]

What are they?

 

[_Twine_]

What are they?

Oops I forgot to post the link sorry!!!!

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/XzKdNN

 

[_Twine_]

What are they?

My main concern is obviously the GPU

My limit on them is $560, I know that I won't get the best Graphics card but its what I can afford.

Do you think that's good or are these better?

Msi: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127945&cm_re=Gtx_1080-_-14-127-945-_-Product

Asus: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814126110&cm_re=Gtx_1080-_-14-126-110-_-Product

Gigabyte: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125969&cm_re=Gtx_1080-_-14-125-969-_-Product

ZoTac: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GCAVRSU/?tag=pcpapi-20

 

[jankerson]

What are they?

Oops I forgot to post the link sorry!!!!

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/XzKdNN

Made a few changes, also might want to add a 250GB SSD for the main drive (Highly recommended)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($315.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($29.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI - Z270 GAMING PLUS ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($96.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($199.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Superclocked Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card ($544.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox Lite 5 ATX Mid Tower Case ($33.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1322.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-12-31 23:07 EST-0500

 

[Iridar51]

The components you've selected will work together just fine, and they're well balanced. I won't vouch that they're necessarily the single best choice from every category, but if this is your first gaming PC, you shouldn't worry about it too much.

That said, if you have an option to return your i7 7700k, you should do it, and get a newer CPU, like 8700k, it would be well worth the small added extra.

 

[KittyFish62]

Actually, it's only $1350 after mail-in rebates, so you may not get that money back, as rebates aren't really that reliable. I would also recommend getting a fully modular power supply. Other than that your build looks pretty good. Just make sure when you set it up to enable XMP profiles on your RAM.

 

[KittyFish62]

The components you've selected will work together just fine, and they're well balanced. I won't vouch that they're necessarily the single best choice from every category, but if this is your first gaming PC, you shouldn't worry about it too much.

That said, if you have an option to return your i7 7700k, you should do it, and get a newer CPU, like 8700k, it would be well worth the small added extra.

8th gen CPUs aren't compatible with Z270 motherboards, baka

 

[_Twine_]

The components you've selected will work together just fine, and they're well balanced. I won't vouch that they're necessarily the single best choice from every category, but if this is your first gaming PC, you shouldn't worry about it too much.

That said, if you have an option to return your i7 7700k, you should do it, and get a newer CPU, like 8700k, it would be well worth the small added extra.

I'll look into it. I bought it from Ebay from like this website. Thank you!

 

[_Twine_]

The components you've selected will work together just fine, and they're well balanced. I won't vouch that they're necessarily the single best choice from every category, but if this is your first gaming PC, you shouldn't worry about it too much.

That said, if you have an option to return your i7 7700k, you should do it, and get a newer CPU, like 8700k, it would be well worth the small added extra.

8th gen CPUs aren't compatible with Z270 motherboards, baka

Thats the only reason I didnt go for the 8700 cuz it would be 2 more expenses that I can't really afford xD

 

[_Twine_]

Actually, it's only $1350 after mail-in rebates, so you may not get that money back, as rebates aren't really that reliable. I would also recommend getting a fully modular power supply. Other than that your build looks pretty good. Just make sure when you set it up to enable XMP profiles on your RAM.

Wait why wouldnt I get the rebates? And ty

 

[_Twine_]

What are they?

Oops I forgot to post the link sorry!!!!

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/XzKdNN

Made a few changes, also might want to add a 250GB SSD for the main drive (Highly recommended)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($315.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($29.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI - Z270 GAMING PLUS ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($96.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($199.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Superclocked Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card ($544.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox Lite 5 ATX Mid Tower Case ($33.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1322.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-12-31 23:07 EST-0500

Thank you

 

[KittyFish62]

The i7-7700K is just as good. You really only need those two extra cores if you constantly run other applications while playing games, such as streaming, and since it has 4 more threads it should be perfectly fine even if you were to run background or other processes.

 

[_Twine_]

The i7-7700K is just as good. You really only need those two extra cores if you constantly run other applications while playing games, such as streaming, and since it has 4 more threads it should be perfectly fine even if you were to run background or other processes.

Do you think the Motherboard is ok?

The only reason I picked it is because It has Wifi.

 

[KittyFish62]

tbh it's not bad, though it definitely has some weird placement of stuff. Like, why the heck is there a USB 3.0 header all the way on the side when all the other front panel things are on the bottom? Anyways, it's pretty good value considering the price of the other motherboards, and it's nice to have in-built wi-fi instead of having to install your own card where it might not fit.

 

[_Twine_]

tbh it's not bad, though it definitely has some weird placement of stuff. Like, why the heck is there a USB 3.0 header all the way on the side when all the other front panel things are on the bottom? Anyways, it's pretty good value considering the price of the other motherboards, and it's nice to have in-built wi-fi instead of having to install your own card where it might not fit.

Thank you so much for your help!

 

[KittyFish62]

np