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//content.ibuypower.comundefinediBUYPOWERCase: Corsair Graphite Series 760T Full Tower Gaming Case - WhiteProcessor: Intel® Core™ i7-7700K Processor (4x 4.20GHz/8MB L3 Cache) - Intel® Core™ i7-7700KProcessor Cooling: Asetek 550LC 120mm Liquid CPU Cooler - ARC Silent High Performance Fan UpgradeMemory: 16 GB [4 GB X4] DDR4-2400 Memory Module - Corsair or Major BrandVideo Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 - 8GB - ASUS TURBO (VR-Ready) - Single CardMotherboard: ASUS Prime Z270-K -- 2x PCIe x16, 2x USB 3.1, 2x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0 [Intel Optane Ready]Primary Hard Drive: 2 TB Seagate Barracuda Hard Drive -- 64MB Cache, 7200RPM, 6.0Gb/s - includes [FREE] 16GB Intel® Optane™ Memory Accelerator M.2 PCIe NVMe

Would you make any changes?

 

[Herc08]

Since this is a pre-built for you, it looks pretty good. What are you aiming for?

 

[ziggs57]

Since this is a pre-built for you, it looks pretty good. What are you aiming for?

Just for it to be able to run any data bases and programs, play any game and do HTML. Any recommendations?

 

[dark_lord69]

nope, the only think I could nit-pick would be the speed of the RAM. Other than that it looks like a rock solid gaming PC.

 

[ziggs57]

nope, the only think I could nit-pick would be the speed of the RAM. Other than that it looks like a rock solid gaming PC.

I need to add an SSD drive as well. This rig is about $2100. Sound about right or overpaid by too much lol?

 

[RCFProd]

I'd change that build pretty much completely. Go for an RYZEN 5 1600 CPU with a GTX 1080. You'll have better performance in games.

 

[Herc08]

nope, the only think I could nit-pick would be the speed of the RAM. Other than that it looks like a rock solid gaming PC.

I need to add an SSD drive as well. This rig is about $2100. Sound about right or overpaid by too much lol?

This includes a monitor and way better specs than that overpriced thing. Of course you could upgrade to a 2TB, but you probably will not even need it. Not to mention it includes a 1440p/144hz monitor.

NOTE: You may have to reach out to be quiet for a AM4 backplate.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600X 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor ($229.99 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! - Dark Rock 3 67.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-AB350-GAMING 3 ATX AM4 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($126.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Blue 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($83.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.44 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB FTW DT GAMING Video Card ($479.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair - 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($41.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($61.89 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Dell - S2417DG 23.8" 2560x1440 165Hz Monitor ($399.99 @ Adorama)
Total: $1618.25
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-07 11:09 EDT-0400

 

[RCFProd]

nope, the only think I could nit-pick would be the speed of the RAM. Other than that it looks like a rock solid gaming PC.

I need to add an SSD drive as well. This rig is about $2100. Sound about right or overpaid by too much lol?

This includes a monitor and way better specs than that overpriced thing. Of course you could upgrade to a 2TB, but you probably will not even need it. Not to mention it includes a 1440p/144hz monitor.

NOTE: You may have to reach out to be quiet for a AM4 backplate.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600X 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor ($229.99 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! - Dark Rock 3 67.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-AB350-GAMING 3 ATX AM4 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($126.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Blue 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($83.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.44 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB FTW DT GAMING Video Card ($479.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair - 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($41.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($61.89 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Dell - S2417DG 23.8" 2560x1440 165Hz Monitor ($399.99 @ Adorama)
Total: $1618.25
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-07 11:09 EDT-0400

- 1600X is still overpriced imo, 1600 is the best and don't need a CPU cooler
- For the GTX 1080, he should get one from here for 390 USD: https://www.evga.com/products/product.aspx?pn=08G-P4-5180-RX
- Corsair 200R, really? It's not 2012 anymore guys. Much better selection of cases available these days.

 

[Herc08]

It's only $20 more, with a higher base clock. I think it justifies itself just fine. I just picked a nice simple case. I honestly prefer the NZXT S340 more than anything. It's sleek and simple. Also would like to save this guy some money. 2100 for the above overprice iBUYPOWER is doing too much. That EVGA you linked is pretty cool. I will look into that myself and possibly upgrade. I guess we have the 1080 Ti to think for the massive price drops.

 

[ziggs57]

Yes, I felt this was a bit overpriced as well. I know I can do a better build if I take the time and choose my parts. Would you all recommend me buying and setting up my own with a budget of around 2500 to 3000? I regret buying my laptop that is why I probably would never get another gaming one. Battery life is the worst!!!

 

[Herc08]

Yes, I felt this was a bit overpriced as well. I know I can do a better build if I take the time and choose my parts. Would you all recommend me buying and setting up my own with a budget of around 2500 to 3000? I regret buying my laptop that is why I probably would never get another gaming one. Battery life is the worst!!!

The above with a few modifications would work jsut fine. No need to even touch $2,000 unless you want that ultimate 4K/60hz experience. If you are content with 1440p or even 1080p, $2000 is the ceiling, and I doubt you will ever need to touch it.

 

[ziggs57]

Yes, I felt this was a bit overpriced as well. I know I can do a better build if I take the time and choose my parts. Would you all recommend me buying and setting up my own with a budget of around 2500 to 3000? I regret buying my laptop that is why I probably would never get another gaming one. Battery life is the worst!!!

The above with a few modifications would work jsut fine. No need to even touch $2,000 unless you want that ultimate 4K/60hz experience. If you are content with 1440p or even 1080p, $2000 is the ceiling, and I doubt you will ever need to touch it.

Would you guys buy from Ibuypower or Xotic pc?

 

[RCFProd]

No, trash sites.

 

[Herc08]

I honestly wouldn't recommend ANY sites. Building a PC only takes about an 30mins to an 1hr depending on your mechanical skills. The only parts you have to worry about is the CPU and cooler. Everything else is dandy. These guys are getting paid to put together a pc with poor quality parts. However, their marketing is amazing.

I will say though, I like the one iBUYPOWER case with the LCD in the case window. That was pretty cool.

 

[ziggs57]

No, trash sites.

haha alright guys. Yes, I know. It is much easier and cheaper to build your own. I am in IT and doing grad school now. I honestly was being lazy. I should wait for the Vega and Volta you think? I have not been in the gaming laptop build in a while. So what what you guys recommend for a beast build? Will play some games on it. Phasing out my Xbox and PS4. So what do you guys would be solid for HTML data bases, gaming and programming? I will want to watch movies as well from time to time!

 

[ziggs57]

Another thing. I really like the white Corsair T760 case. I need a big one so I can always easily upgrade if necessary. Any recommendations on that?

 

[Herc08]

Another thing. I really like the white Corsair T760 case. I need a big one so I can always easily upgrade if necessary. Any recommendations on that?

At the end of the thing, a case is a case. Some have special features, but it's a case. If you are going the multi-GPU route, then get a full tower case. It really depends on what you wanna do. The above specs should meet all of your needs.

 

[ziggs57]

Another thing. I really like the white Corsair T760 case. I need a big one so I can always easily upgrade if necessary. Any recommendations on that?

At the end of the thing, a case is a case. Some have special features, but it's a case. If you are going the multi-GPU route, then get a full tower case. It really depends on what you wanna do. The above specs should meet all of your needs.

I am really conflicted between at Ryzen 1800X and Intel? Can you give me your opinion? I feel they do not get enough credit?

Here is my original build that I picked.

SeaSonic G Series SSR-550RM 550W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply New 4th Gen CPU Certified Haswell Ready

Samsung 512GB 960 PRO M.2 Internal SSD

Corsair Graphite Series 760T Black Full Tower Windowed Case

G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 2400 (PC4 19200) Intel Z170 Platform / Intel X99 Platform Desktop Memory Model F4-2400C15D-32GVR

MSI B350 GAMING PLUS AM4 AMD B350 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard

ASUS GeForce GTX 1070 8GB ROG STRIX OC Edition Graphic Card STRIX-GTX1070-O8G-GAMING

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X 3.6 GHz Eight-Core AM4 Processor\

 

[RCFProd]

Normal consumers who buy PC's mainly for gaming should go for the Ryzen 5 1600. There's really no use of those people going for Ryzen 7 1700's let alone 1800x's. It doesn't make much sense. This is all you need for high-end gaming at 1440p/4k:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI - B350 GAMING PRO CARBON ATX AM4 Motherboard ($127.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team - T-Force / Night Hawk 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Other: Nvidia GTX 1080 Ti (PNY XLR8) Custom AIB ($639.99)
Total: $1097.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-07 13:49 EDT-0400

 

[Herc08]

He's also going to be maintaining databases as well, which is why a Ryzen 7 would probably be better in this case. Not sure what kind of databases though.

 

[RCFProd]

He's also going to be maintaining databases as well, which is why a Ryzen 7 would probably be better in this case. Not sure what kind of databases though.

Unless It's really intensive database work the 1600 will easily enough, I mean he'll have 6 cores and 12 threads to his disposal lol.

R7 1700 + 32GB RAM if It's extreme work.

 

[ziggs57]

Normal consumers who buy PC's mainly for gaming should go for the Ryzen 5 1600. There's really no use of those people going for Ryzen 7 1700's let alone 1800x's. It doesn't make much sense. This is all you need for high-end gaming at 1440p/4k:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI - B350 GAMING PRO CARBON ATX AM4 Motherboard ($127.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team - T-Force / Night Hawk 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Other: Nvidia GTX 1080 Ti (PNY XLR8) Custom AIB ($639.99)
Total: $1097.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-07 13:49 EDT-0400

Databases mostly SAP procedures for companies. I do some Free lancing aside from work. So this setup can run anything I throw at it and even game hard when I want to? I make websites as well sometimes. I appreciate the feedback RCFProd and Herc08. But if I did not mind spending a few extras on the bells and whistles Liquid cooling good? I want all of the LED lighting as well. Any recommendations on that end friends?

 

[Herc08]

In that case, the above build will work just fine.

For LED, I recommend NZXT Hue+ as it offers amazing coolers, and non-permanent stickers. As long as you have metal inside, it will use magnets to stick. As far as liquid cooling, you probably want to go with an AIO. You can do the custom loop thing, but if you are unsure, going the AIO route is probably best. Again NZXT has the Kraken x62 which works great with the Hue+. There are other coolers out there, but these are ones that I have experience with and enjoy very much.

 

[RCFProd]

Here a bells and whistles enthusiast build, add an NZXT Hue+ and similar accessoires if you like.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700X 3.4GHz 8-Core Processor ($349.75 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: NZXT - Kraken X62 Liquid CPU Cooler ($158.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-AX370-Gaming K7 ATX AM4 Motherboard ($208.00 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Team - T-Force / Night Hawk 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 960 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($247.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Hitachi - Ultrastar 7K3000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB AORUS Video Card ($708.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT - S340 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($98.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $2045.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-07 14:25 EDT-0400