Is there any way to improve on my build?

[_Platinum_]

So lookin to build a new pc for the first time in 5 years, been a little out of the loop, so is there anyway i can improve this while staying at around $2500?
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/6JPM3b

 

[Finstar]

Looks pretty good though there are some small changes that could be made.
1. NZXT coolers have really bad price/performance and their CAM software collects data about you.
2. M.2 SSD would be much faster at that budget.
3. A regular Windows version might cost a slightly more than an OEM version but it'll be much easier to work with since it'll be tied to your Microsoft account instead of motherboard.

 

[_Platinum_]

Looks pretty good though there are some small changes that could be made.
1. NZXT coolers have really bad price/performance and their CAM software collects data about you.
2. M.2 SSD would be much faster at that budget.
3. A regular Windows version might cost a slightly more than an OEM version but it'll be much easier to work with since it'll be tied to your Microsoft account instead of motherboard.

Thanks for the reply, any specific m.2 you would recommend?

 

[Finstar]

Looks pretty good though there are some small changes that could be made.
1. NZXT coolers have really bad price/performance and their CAM software collects data about you.
2. M.2 SSD would be much faster at that budget.
3. A regular Windows version might cost a slightly more than an OEM version but it'll be much easier to work with since it'll be tied to your Microsoft account instead of motherboard.

Thanks for the reply, any specific m.2 you would recommend?

Crucial MX500 or any Samsung.

 

[bmockeg]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor ($347.89 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: EVGA - CLC 280 113.5 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus - ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($186.92 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance RGB Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung - 970 Evo 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($195.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.90 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB AORUS Video Card ($804.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT - H500i (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($94.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer - XG270HU 27.0" 2560x1440 144Hz Monitor ($344.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $2509.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-07-13 18:57 EDT-0400

My recommendation.
1. EVGA CLC 280 has very good cooling and has RBG also cheap price.
2. Gigabyte Aurous 1080ti actual boost is over 1800mhz and the best 1080ti IMO. Has RBG.
3. Seasonic focus gold very good PSU and adds a little room with your power hungry CPU and GPU for extra boosts and overclocking.
4. Samsung 970EVO m.2 drive, awesome performance.
5. You could go cheaper on the motherboard and get all the performance you need for closer to $140.

 

[_Platinum_]

Alright, thanks for the answers you guys, ill take your advice into consideration and order the parts later today. Also is an anti-static wristband all that necessary?

 

[Karadjgne]

Nope. It's an idiots safety precaution is all. Static electricity is nothing more than a difference in charge between 2 objects. So the case sitting on a table has a certain charge built up, you standing on the floor has another. When you touch the frame, that charge equalizes. An anti-static band, mat etc does the same thing, except constantly.

So as long as you touch the frame before inserting anything, every time, you are good. The idiots part is when ppl forget to touch the frame.

Me personally, I'm lazy and meticulous, so I lean my forearms on the frame when adding/doing anthing inside a pc. Problem solved.

Is one necessary? No, not really, is it worth the money? No, not really. Can it save your butt if you forget to touch the frame? Most probably.

 

[King Dranzer]

Here is the list:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor ($347.89 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair - H115i PRO 55.4 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus - ROG MAXIMUS X CODE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($246.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($177.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial - MX500 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($109.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB STRIX GAMING Video Card ($799.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Phanteks - Enthoo Pro TG RGB ATX Full Tower Case ($104.74 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Dell - S2716DGR 27.0" 2560x1440 144Hz Monitor ($454.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2586.23
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-07-14 04:10 EDT-0400

Complete ASUS ROG RGB build with G-Sync monitor.
Phanteks Enthoo Pro is better case to work in as it makes the build easy and effort-less. It is also equally good looking case.