First Gaming PC Build Help (~$1500 budget)

[JJH0421]

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/JMZs8Y

Above is what I have thus far based on recommendations, however I can't seem to find a cpu cooler that's compatible with the motherboard.

The mobo and case also have a slight issue with the front not having 3.0 usb ports, so I'm unsure if the case/mobo should be different. I know very little, but for the most part the components present seem very good. Surprisingly high end while managing to stay close to my budget (even including the monitor and keyboard.

But I would like to turn to the community for help/advice/suggestions. If there's anything that may need to be done for this build I would love to know.

I also have a microcenter available to me if that's of any importance, I only know that the CPU + Mobo deals are best there. Unsure if I should be getting all of my components there as I would prefer to obtain everything at once.

 

[WildCard999]

The build looks good and as far as a CPU cooler the AMD Wraith cooler is more then sufficient enough for cooling and a bit of overclocking.


If you don't care to overclock and don't need the extra 2 cores/4threads on the Ryzen 2700X then I'd consider this build.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($299.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($27.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - B360M DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($65.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: ADATA - XPG GAMMIX D10 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($157.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial - MX500 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($69.85 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 8GB SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition Video Card ($439.99 @ B&H)
Case: Fractal Design - Focus G (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ B&H)
Monitor: Asus - PB277Q 27.0" 2560x1440 75Hz Monitor ($291.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Keyboard: Redragon - K552-R KUMARA Wired Gaming Keyboard ($33.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1546.64
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-07-13 15:16 EDT-0400

 

[coozie7]

The Wraith cooler supplied with the R7 2700X is plenty good enough, and overclocking, even on an on a X470 MB, is really a wasted effort, at best you'll get an extra 200MHz because the MB will boost the CPU to within an inch of its life anyway.

There's no way around the lack of front panel USB 3.0 ports without some modding; change the case to get around it.

Purists will point out that an Intel build is better suited to a 1080/144Hz monitor, there's no way around the fact that at 1080/high refresh Intel is faster than AMD so unless you will be using the system for tasks that need an 8Core/16Thread CPU you'll be better off with the Blue Team.

That SSD looks, frankly, poor, aim for something better.


Which leaves us this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8600K 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor ($238.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($22.50 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI - Z370-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team - T-Force Delta RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($159.99 @ Newegg Business)
Storage: Crucial - MX500 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($103.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB FTW Hybrid Gaming Video Card ($499.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design - Focus G ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ B&H)
Case Fan: Corsair - CO-9050016-RLED 52.2 CFM 120mm Fan ($18.67 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair - CO-9050016-RLED 52.2 CFM 120mm Fan ($18.67 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: *HP - OMEN 25 24.5" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor ($189.99 @ Best Buy)
Keyboard: ROCCAT - Ryos MK Glow Wired Gaming Keyboard ($53.60 @ Newegg)
Total: $1550.25
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-07-13 15:45 EDT-0400

 

[JJH0421]

The Wraith cooler supplied with the R7 2700X is plenty good enough, and overclocking, even on an on a X470 MB, is really a wasted effort, at best you'll get an extra 200MHz because the MB will boost the CPU to within an inch of its life anyway.

There's no way around the lack of front panel USB 3.0 ports without some modding; change the case to get around it.

Purists will point out that an Intel build is better suited to a 1080/144Hz monitor, there's no way around the fact that at 1080/high refresh Intel is faster than AMD so unless you will be using the system for tasks that need an 8Core/16Thread CPU you'll be better off with the Blue Team.

That SSD looks, frankly, poor, aim for something better.


Which leaves us this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8600K 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor ($238.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($22.50 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI - Z370-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team - T-Force Delta RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($159.99 @ Newegg Business)
Storage: Crucial - MX500 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($103.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB FTW Hybrid Gaming Video Card ($499.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design - Focus G ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ B&H)
Case Fan: Corsair - CO-9050016-RLED 52.2 CFM 120mm Fan ($18.67 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair - CO-9050016-RLED 52.2 CFM 120mm Fan ($18.67 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: *HP - OMEN 25 24.5" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor ($189.99 @ Best Buy)
Keyboard: ROCCAT - Ryos MK Glow Wired Gaming Keyboard ($53.60 @ Newegg)
Total: $1550.25
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-07-13 15:45 EDT-0400

I have my reservations about the i5 series, would I not be better suited at least in terms of future proofing, if I go with an 8th generation i7?

Also off topic question, is there a difference between one stick of 16 gb ram and 2 sticks of 8gb ram?

 

[Finstar]

I have my reservations about the i5 series, would I not be better suited at least in terms of future proofing, if I go with an 8th generation i7?

Also off topic question, is there a difference between one stick of 16 gb ram and 2 sticks of 8gb ram?

In terms of gaming, it's often better idea to get an unlocked i5 and overclock the s**t out of it than to get the more expensive locked i7 or even the unlocked i7. That being unless you're planning to get a GTX 1080 ti and still have budget left over.

And yes there's a massive difference between single and dual channel RAM.
Dual channel being around 30% faster due to more bandwidth.

 

[Finstar]

Since you went with a 144hz 1080p display i went with the i5 and a good cooler to overclock it so that you can really push out those frames.
https://youtu.be/SkTxXrqE5F0

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8600K 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor ($238.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($83.61 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - Z370 AORUS GAMING WIFI (rev. 1.0) ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($156.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial - MX500 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($69.85 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB DUKE OC Video Card ($494.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair - SPEC-OMEGA ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ B&H)
Monitor: BenQ - XL2411 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor ($249.00 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Corsair - K55 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard ($48.25 @ Amazon)
Total: $1610.54
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-07-13 17:03 EDT-0400