Looking for thoughts on this build(will be my first build) trying to future proof the best i can in the 1500$ price range

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i am trying to stay in the 1500$ price range for my first build. i am open to intel vs AMD

I have a Case (digital storm Maurader) i bought 4 years ago and a 600W corsair GS i could try and cannibalize and a 1TB hard drive.


like the title says i am trying to future proof the best i can. the 1080Ti is overkill for my current needs

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/6prM7h
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/6prM7h/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($195.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair - H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ Corsair)
Motherboard: MSI - B350 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard ($101.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($126.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($179.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Gaming OC 11G Video Card ($683.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.89 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: LG - WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($46.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1515.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-13 16:54 EDT-0400


thank you for any thoughts and opinions.
 
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That case is fine to reuse, but the PSU is... showing it's age. (if it's actually a Corsair GS)
Here's the case: http://www.corsair.com/en-us/vengeance-c70-mid-tower-gaming-case-military-green

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($195.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! - Dark Rock 3 67.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($64.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard ($87.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($112.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial - MX300 525GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($155.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Gaming OC 11G Video Card ($683.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair - C70 Military Green (Green) ATX Mid Tower Case (Purchased For $0.00)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG - WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($46.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1428.49
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-13 17:31 EDT-0400
 
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Your current build is quite good. I did make some changes.

SSD: The WD Black NVMe SSD is much faster. The 850 Evo is great for a SATA SSD. However, no SATA SSD can compete with an NVMe model in terms of performance. They have much higher sequential and random read/write speeds.

PSU: The Corsair RM750x gives you more headroom. It also has a ten year warranty the G2 has a 7 year warranty.

CPU Cooler: An air cooler is generally more reliable and quieter. They have fewer moving parts. Unless you are doing extreme overclocking the H5 Universal will keep that CPU cool.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($195.69 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H5 Universal 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($52.91 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Motherboard: MSI - B350 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard ($106.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($126.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Black 512GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($198.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Gaming OC 11G Video Card ($683.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair - RMx 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG - WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($46.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1511.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-13 17:46 EDT-0400
 
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Yes that is the case. if no liquid cooling is needed will the cooler that comes with the CPU be sufficient or will an upgrade still be advised. why the ASrock over the MSI besides its 20$ cheaper?
 
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I will need to upgrade my main monitor as well. but i can live with the one i have for now, if need be i could hook up to the 4K TV in the short term.
 
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You only need a liquid cooler for extreme overclocking, high ambient temps or a very confined case. Such as a slim mini-ITX case.

That case has plenty of room for airflow. If you aren't overclocking or just performing a mild overclock. The default AMD Wraith Spire is plenty. It is a decent cooler. People achieve good overclocks with it. Although it does run warmer than higher end aftermarket options.

Most people use liquid cooling because it looks nifty or they mistakenly think it is needed. For the average person performing an overclock. A Be Quiet! Pure Rock or Cryorig H7 is plenty. Anything beyond a Scythe Mugen Max/5 or Cryorig H5 Universal is usually overkill.

A moderately priced CPU cooler with excellent case airflow will generally outperform a high end cooler with poor case airflow. As it is using cooler air. While the 2x120mm currently in the case is plenty for most uses.

If you really want to improve cooling for the GPU and CPU. Get the Cyrorig H7 for the CPU. Then install some more case fans. The Arctic F12 PWM is an excellent choice. They have a budget price but they compete with high end fans two or three times their price. In terms of low noise, high airflow and high static pressure. They can be daisy chained, are variable speed and come in a value pack. They are my fan of choice on a budget.
https://www.amazon.com/F12-PWM-PST-Value-pack/dp/B00NTUJTAK/
 
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As far as additional fans do i need a controller? i think the case has room for 5 the 3 pre mounted and room for 2 on top.

i pulled from both your recommendations i went with the MSI because when comparing them on PPP the ASrock doesn't support the 3000 DDR4 https://pcpartpicker.com/products/compare/yBtWGX,Y4kwrH/


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($195.69 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($40.66 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Motherboard: MSI - B350 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard ($101.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($112.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial - MX300 525GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($155.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Gaming OC 11G Video Card ($683.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair - C70 Military Green (Green) ATX Mid Tower Case (Purchased For $0.00)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.89 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: LG - WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($46.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1417.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-14 12:27 EDT-0400
 
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What kind of preferences do you have with controlling fans? Do you want to twiddle with settings/knobs all the time and how much time do you want to spend on the initial setup?

If you are confident that your MB can supply the usual 1A or so via its fan headers, you could use splitters to run 2 fans from each header. How many fan headers are there on your MB?

There are even splitter cables that get the current from molex but supply a PWM signal from the MB. Also you can consider fitting low noise adapters to your fans and running them at constant RPM.

So many ways to set it up depending on your preference. There are internal fan hubs (for larger setups I would say) which you can control remotely or set up to measure temperatures in various locations and behave accordingly.
 
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Looking at your link it seems like there could be 3 fan headers (including CPU) available. IMO control from MB is one of the best and easiest ways to control fans.

In your case it could then be that or run the directly from PSU (+maybe low noise adapter).
 
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