is this build ok?

[bighead273]

Hi, im building a new pc and could use a little help. This is what I came up with.

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/s9B8KB

I have 2 questions.

1. I'm going to wait until nvidia releases their next set of video cards. I'm not sure what their name is going to be but if its in the 2000s I'll probably get the 2070. Since I'm building the rest of my pc now, do you expect an intel i7-8700k to be a good match for the video card I'll be getting?

2. Basically just wondering if all the parts i picked are compatible. I did some research and pcpartpicker says its fine but thought I'd ask just to be certain.

Thanks.

 

[richiestang_78]

Unless that Mobo has a feature you really want or need, a 120-160 dollar Z370 Mobo will perform exactly the same.

I would recommend getting 3000mhz Speed RAM.

That PSU is not the best quality, get a EVGA Supernova G2 or G3. Here is a list of quality for PSUs
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

 

[n0ns3ns3]

the i7-8700K should be relevant for gaming at least 3-4 years.
as for your list, you are seriously overpaying on the MB while having mediocre (at best):
1. PSU - something like EVGA SuperNova G3 or Corsair RMx with 650w would be more appropriate.
2. RAM - you should be looking at 3000-3200MHz at least CL15 at most.
3. Storage - for ~300CAD you can get a single 1TB SSD like https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/RKhj4D/crucial-mx300-11tb-m2-2280-solid-state-drive-ct1050mx300ssd4

 

[madmatt30]

Saved you $300 & made your build better.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor ($468.75 @ shopRBC)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! - Dark Rock Pro 3 67.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($109.99 @ Newegg Canada Marketplace)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - Z370 AORUS Gaming 5 (rev. 1.0) ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($229.99 @ Memory Express)
Memory: Patriot - Viper 4 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3400 Memory ($154.89 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Samsung - 860 Evo 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($189.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Toshiba - 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($71.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: NZXT - Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case ($220.49 @ Newegg Canada Marketplace)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($113.95 @ Vuugo)
Monitor: Asus - VG248QE 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor ($324.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $1995.02
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-03-23 11:49 EDT-0400

 

[zyh1987]

Hi, im building a new pc and could use a little help. This is what I came up with.

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/s9B8KB

I have 2 questions.

1. I'm going to wait until nvidia releases their next set of video cards. I'm not sure what their name is going to be but if its in the 2000s I'll probably get the 2070. Since I'm building the rest of my pc now, do you expect an intel i7-8700k to be a good match for the video card I'll be getting?

2. Basically just wondering if all the parts i picked are compatible. I did some research and pcpartpicker says its fine but thought I'd ask just to be certain.

Thanks.

1.i don't think there will be another refresh from coffeecake anytime soon, so 8700k will be still your top choice.
you may still need to put a mild oc on the 8700k to get the most out of the graphic card. From all the reviews, it seems that air cooler can't cool 8700k beyond 4.7Ghz all core .
so if you would like to get higher OC. you would either delid the cpu and replace the tim, or get a 240 AIO or both.

2.like other mentioned, picking a 3200 c14 kit or 3600 ddr4 kit will be good, also it's good to have a nvme ssd instead of sata ssd since you are already spending this much.

 

[g-unit1111]

That PSU is not the best quality, get a EVGA Supernova G2 or G3. Here is a list of quality for PSUs
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

Yes I agree. I wouldn't touch a B series with a 10 foot pole. The G2 and some G3 units are much better. Alternately consider the Seasonic Prime / Focus series.

 

[bighead273]

Thanks so much for the help. Ok so how about this:

EVGA supernova 650 g3
Gigabyte Z370 aorus gaming 5 (rev1.0) lga1151 ATX
G.skill ripjaws 2x8gb ddr4 3000

Also some of the RAM im looking at says z170, does that mean it wont work with a z370 motherboard?

 

[madmatt30]

Makea no odds , z370 is a rehash of z270 which is a rehash of z170.

Any ram that'll work on one will work on all 3 chipsets.

 

[n0ns3ns3]

Great PSU.
MB - at this price, i'd go for ASUS ROG Strix Z370-F. it's more of a MB with better VRM and sound and less of a christmas tree toy.
RAM will work as long as it is DDR4. don't forget about timings CL14 would be great. though you'd probably want to play with timings after putting all together. you can get them much lower (which increases both memory bandwidth and responsiveness) then default ones.