Is my GPU being bottlenecked?

[Robotic Taco]

I just finished putting together my part list for my first gaming PC. Here it is: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/T9Kbqk

I was wondering if the GPU that I picked was going to be limited by my CPU or any other components. Also, please let me know if you have any suggestions or edits for my build, or if I'm missing anything. Finally, the case I picked has 2 USB ports. With the keyboard and mouse, that doesn't leave any for flash drives. Will a USB splitter work for a keyboard and mouse?

I want to stay around $1400 or lower. Again, this is my first build so I don't really know what to expect.

Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[WildCard999]

This build is a bit more but has a much better CPU & has a SSD. Also with the build you posted you wouldn't be able to overclock as you picked a locked motherboard.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8600K 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor ($279.89 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - M9i 48.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($19.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock - Z370M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($116.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: SanDisk - SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($41.77 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Mini Video Card ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design - Focus G (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer - GN246HL 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor ($187.49 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Cooler Master - Devastator II Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($25.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1494.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-11-16 16:29 EST-0500

 

[Robotic Taco]

This build is a bit more but has a much better CPU & has a SSD. Also with the build you posted you wouldn't be able to overclock as you picked a locked motherboard.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8600K 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor ($279.89 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - M9i 48.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($19.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock - Z370M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($116.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: SanDisk - SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($41.77 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Mini Video Card ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design - Focus G (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer - GN246HL 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor ($187.49 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Cooler Master - Devastator II Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($25.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1494.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-11-16 16:29 EST-0500

OK, thanks for the help. Is there an advantage to picking the smaller Micro ATX motherboard? Also what's the point of the SSD, if most of my data will be on the HDD? Won't it only speed up what's on the SSD? I have no doubt you're right, I'm just wondering how it works.

 

[WildCard999]

Not really for the board, just smaller and easier to work with and it was cheaper as I was trying to keep everything within budget, the Asrock Pro boards are good. As for the SSD you will want to install your OS on it and maybe a game or two with really long loading screens as it will drastically improve those times as well as general operation of the system and a much quicker boot time.

 

[Robotic Taco]

Not really for the board, just smaller and easier to work with and it was cheaper as I was trying to keep everything within budget, the Asrock Pro boards are good. As for the SSD you will want to install your OS on it and maybe a game or two with really long loading screens as it will drastically improve those times as well as general operation of the system and a much quicker boot time.

How do you pick where to install the OS?

 

[WildCard999]

During the OS installation it will asks you where you want to download Windows, you would select the SSD.

 

[Robotic Taco]

During the OS installation it will asks you where you want to download Windows, you would select the SSD.

Cool. I think that's all I wanted to know. Thanks for all the help, I think I will go ahead and order the parts once Christmas comes around. Do you have any more advice before I buy?

 

[WildCard999]

Nothing I can think of, if I do I'll repost here.