[SOLVED] Help build PC

[seanstev0710]

So I’m checking up on prebuilt PC right now. I was originally planning to build my own but after adding up the cost it was more expensive than a prebuilt one. I plan on spending at most 1.5k USD for the PC. I want some of the components to be based around I7 or i5 8th gen and GTX 1070 or 1080 or even an rtx 20 series whatever is better. Id like rgb for my pc but I dont know how much harder it would be. Should I buy or build?

 

[Darkbreeze]

Prebuilt systems only LOOK like they're less expensive, because mostly they use inferior products. Most of them use cases that are cheaply made, and many of them won't accept replacement hardware later on because the designs are mostly proprietary. They usually include VERY cheap power supplies that in many cases won't live through the first year and often barely support the hardware much less any upgrades you might make later.

The support for most of them is abysmal, and for most plans, will cost you more money if you need to send it back because something goes wrong.

There ARE some prebuilt systems out there that are done well, but of the ones that are, none of them are less expensive than doing it yourself and in EVERY case where a prebuilt costs the same as a DIY system, the hardware will be inferior.

Is there anything you have already, that you DON'T need to be included in the build?

What country are you in?

What is the primary usage of the system?

Are there any "special" considerations?

What prebuit have you been looking at?

 

[seanstev0710]

I currently don’t own a desktop. Im mainly planning to use it for gaming and probably some vr gaming in the future. I’m more than fine with playing at 1440p or even 1080 as long as its at least 60fps and stable. I live in California USA

I’ve been looking at the systems made by Cyberpowerpc.

 

[Darkbreeze]

Oh, for God's sake, whatever you do, avoid Cyberpower PC and iBuypowerPC. Those are the two WORST offenders of all the prebuilt system companies. I can literally link to hundreds of nightmare threads here from people who made that mistake, and sorely regret having done so. I can't overstress the importance of taking that off the table. Do NOT buy one of those systems.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2057263/ibuypower-dismal-customer-service.html#12847450

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2353528/high-end-cyberpower-working-day.html

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-3646224/cpu-case-fans.html#20722881

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-3607005/unboxed-died.html

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-3605380/set-windows.html

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2396305/feedback-gaming.html

I literally have a list of about three hundred more, just like those.


What components do you need EXACTLY? CPU, memory, motherboard, graphics card, storage drives, case, power supply, operating system, mouse, keyboard, monitor, that about cover it? Maybe also a CPU cooler depending on the CPU model.

 

[seanstev0710]

Ive already decided for the the CPU and GPU. Im planning to get the i7-8700 and probably a GTX 1070 or a 1080ti. I don’t know which Motherboard to pick, Storage, RAM and which brand cases are good and not too expensive. For OS Im going for Windws 10. I don’t know if I’d need anything else

 

[Darkbreeze]

This:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor ($369.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-U14S 82.52 CFM CPU Cooler ($63.75 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus - TUF Z370 Pro Gaming ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($154.99 @ B&H)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($104.99 @ Newegg Business)
Storage: Crucial - MX500 250 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($49.85 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.50 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce RTX 2070 8 GB Black Video Card ($499.99 @ B&H)
Case: Corsair - Crystal 460X ATX Mid Tower Case ($104.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ B&H)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($98.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1565.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-01-30 04:13 EST-0500