ITX PC Build Review

[samstanford99]

Can someone have a quick look over my build for me please?

Third PC I've made and I'm pushing small footprint, but lots of power. Looking to do some 1080p video editing, and 1440p 60 fps ultra wide gaming on ultra settings.

I'm fairly confident, but It'd be great if someone could tell me if I've overlooked anything.

There's 2 cpu coolers because I can't decide between them yet - I know the m22 is supposedly better performance and looks better, however the ml 120l is significantly cheaper.

I'm interested in faster ram, but unfortunately the pre owned market for ~3000 isn't great right now.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/P84PXP

Thanks a bunch!

 

 

[ritvarsdavis]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($298.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-L9i 33.8 CFM CPU Cooler ($38.79 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - B360N WIFI Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($189.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($149.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Mini ITX Video Card ($584.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks - ENTHOO EVOLV SHIFT Mini ITX Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - SF 600W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular SFX Power Supply ($113.68 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair - LL140 RGB LED (TwoFans With Lighting Node PRO) 51.5 CFM 140mm Fans ($96.11 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1672.41
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-05-12 19:07 EDT-0400

Intel would be better for 1440p gaming hands down and somewhat same for editing (Intel has 2 cores/4 threads less, but still at 6C/12T which is plenty for anyone who's not earning a living with editing).

Chose a Noctua air cooler instead because those 120mm AiO's are way overpriced and don't offer any substantial performance to justify said price. If going for an AiO, then a 240mm or 280mm should be the minimum).