Is this a good build? suggestions please.

[simonak92]

Hi All,

Looking to build my first gaming pc. I have previously brought pre-built systems before. This time I would like to build one myself. I have picked out an outline on the parts i intend to include in this build. I would like to ask for any suggestions/advice on the parts I have used, considering some of you have much more experience/knowledge it seems stupid not to.

List below:

PCPartPicker part list: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/QQvQr7
Price breakdown by merchant: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/QQvQr7/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7740X 4.3GHz Quad-Core Processor (£239.94 @ Aria PC)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - MasterLiquid Lite 120 66.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler (£39.48 @Ebuyer)

Motherboard: MSI - X299 RAIDER ATX LGA2066 Motherboard (£204.26 @ More Computers)

Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory (£140.40 @ Aria PC)

Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£139.96 @ Aria PC)

Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£50.36 @ Amazon UK)

Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB GAMING X Video Card (£730.00 @ Box Limited)

Case: Fractal Design - Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case (£74.76 @ Amazon UK)

Power Supply: Corsair - Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£55.47 @ Amazon UK)
All help would be much appreciated, thanks for taking the time to read my post!

 

[Mattz982]

I would suggest two things, different PSU and Hard drive.
Last time I heard, the 2TB Seagate Barracuda drives had some issues, don't know if it's still relevant but i just avoid them, simple solution is just get a different make.
Second, Corsair CX seriers PSU's are just cheap and unreliable. I did run one for 2 years with no issues, but really for a system like this you need to be looking for a higher end psu. Check the Tom's Hardware PSU tier list for what model to get, then go with the appropriate wattage. Generally most EVGA and Corsair PSU's are alright, apart from the very lowest ones.