Good Computer Build For 2018

[TheOnlyKappa]

Wondering if this is a good build for 2018? Give me feedback on what I should Change.

Thanks

The cost for all the parts is £1389.68

CPU - Ryzen 5 1600X - https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/8hwqqs/amd-ryzen-5-1600x-36ghz-6-core-processor-yd160xbcaewof

CPU Cooler - Fractal Design Celsius S24 8.76 CFM Liquid Cooler - https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/nfzZxr/fractal-design-celsius-s24-876-cfm-liquid-cpu-cooler-fd-wcu-celsius-s24-bk

MOBO - MSI X370 SLI Plus - https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/vwvZxr/msi-x370-sli-plus-atx-am4-motherboard-x370-sli-plus

GPU - Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 8GB G1 Gaming - https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/3fvZxr/gigabyte-video-card-gvn1080g1gaming8gd

RAM - Corsair Vengeance RGB 16GB 3000MHz - https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/ntYWGX/corsair-vengeance-rgb-16gb-2-x-8gb-ddr4-3000-memory-cmr16gx4m2c3000c15

Hard Drive - Western Digital Cavier Blue 1TB - https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/MwW9TW/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex

SSD - Kingston A400 120GB 2.5" - https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/2FDzK8/kingston-a400-120gb-25-solid-state-drive-sa400s37120g

PSU - Corsair RMx 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular - https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/3zNypg/corsair-power-supply-cp9020090na

Case - Phanteks Enthoo Pro M - https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/2mQRsY/phanteks-enthoo-pro-m-tempered-glass-atx-mid-tower-case-ph-es515ptg_bk

 

[feelinfroggy777]

Who knows what will be available in 2018, but it is not a bad system at all.

I would not buy the 1600x and the liquid cooler though. I would get a 1600 and use the stock wraith spire cooler and use the extra money I saved on a 1080ti. The Ryzen chips hit a hard wall at 4.1 ghz regardless of cooling. So going for a liquid cooled system really does not have as much benefit when you can hit 3.8 with the stock cooler on a decent board.

The only real advantage the 1600x has is xfr which only increases the clock speed to max of 100mhz in certain situations. Not enough to warrant the extra cost of the CPU and aftermarket cooler for me.

 

[10tacle]

What resolution do you currently game at? Do you plan on getting a 144Hz G-Sync monitor? 1080p or 1440p or 4K in the future? That GTX 1080 may not be enough. Watch Dogs 2 for example barely gets 60FPS at 1440p with a GTX 1080.

 

[JackNaylorPE]

The only things that stand out are ...

1. You have not stated the intended use so can't comment on CPU / MoBo.

2. From a performance / nose standpoint, there's no place in this world for CLC type cooler. CLC type coolers are limited by low flow pumps and inefficient aluminum rads making them unable to compete with much cheaper air coolers. This cooler loses to the h100i and the H100i loses by a significant margin to the Noctua NH-D15 ... and the H100i needs to be 12 times as loud to get within 3C of the Noc's DCPU temps.

3. The SSD is too small... spring for a 250 GB if ya get one.

4. The Caviar Blue is a slowwww HD. Remember that if its not on the SSD, it gets no advantage from having one. So if your entire game library is on the slow HD, that that will control your gaming experience. For less money you could get a 2 TB SSHD and add the SSD later when money is available. If ya can squeeze the budget up a bit, id do a 250 GB SSD + 2 TB SSHD, the latter comes with 5 year warranty, crushes every other mechanical device , and has a lower RMA rate (and is 50% faster) than a WD Black

5. i think you will find DDR4-3200 available for about the same price.

6. The 550 is OK if ya going to run everything at stock, but if OC'ing Id go larger ... 550 / 620 / 650

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/nB3RsY/seasonic-power-supply-s12ii620bronze
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/62qdnQ/super-flower-power-supply-sf550p14xehx

 

[geofelt]

In 2018, there will be better price/performing products.
It is premature to make any detailed plans now.