Looking to build gaming computer.

mackcrush39

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Oct 8, 2018
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10,510
Approximate Purchase Date: Around Christmas

Budget Range: High, can spend upwards of 3-4k

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Movies/Music Downloads, surfing the net.

Are you buying a monitor: Yes I will buy a monitor to match what ever system I end up getting. Monitor recommendations are appreciated. Unsure if I should go with a ultawide or a multi monitor set up.

Parts to Upgrade: New build

Do you need to buy OS: Yes

Please note that if you're using an OEM license of Windows, you will need a new one when buying a new motherboard.

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: anywhere that ships to Canada for cheep

Location: Halifax, NS Canada

Parts Preferences: Intel, Nivida

Overclocking: Yes

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe if It makes a different

Your Monitor Resolution: \, 1920x1080, 1920x1200 or 4K if they are worth it?

Additional Comments: Looking to make a really nice gaming rig, colored cases lights ect all that jaz.

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Want something new I am using an Alienware 51 that was specked out 4-5 years ago dual gtx970s retail was 5100 from dell. Figure it will be cheeper to attempt to build my own.
 
I had fun making this build for you :)

Have a look.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8086K 4GHz 6-Core Processor ($529.99 @ Amazon Canada)
CPU Cooler: NZXT - Kraken X62 Liquid CPU Cooler ($199.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Motherboard: Asus - ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($259.99 @ PC-Canada)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LED 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-3466 Memory ($532.58 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Samsung - 860 Evo 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($131.25 @ shopRBC)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($73.75 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB STRIX GAMING Video Card ($1067.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: NZXT - H700 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($179.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: Corsair - RMx (2018) 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($159.99 @ Corsair)
Case Fan: NZXT - Aer RGB120 (3-pack) 61.4 CFM 120mm Fans
Case Fan: NZXT - Aer RGB140 (3-pack) 71.6 CFM 140mm Fans
Keyboard: Corsair - STRAFE RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard ($144.02 @ Amazon Canada)
Mouse: Corsair - GLAIVE RGB Aluminum Wired Optical Mouse ($76.68 @ Amazon Canada)
Headphones: Corsair - VOID PRO RGB (Black) 7.1 Channel Headset ($120.77 @ Amazon Canada)
Total: $3476.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-10-08 16:03 EDT-0400

So I went with 3 main brands here.

Asus for Mobo and GPU.
NZXT for Case, Fans and AIO Cooler.
Corsair for RAM, PSU and peripherals.

Note that, NZXT's fans are out of stock on Amazon Canada so you might need to buy the on NewEgg or NCIX. You'll also need an NZXT Hue+ RGB controller for this build to work. You can buy it here:
https://www.amazon.ca/NZXT-Hue-Advanced-Lighting-AC-HUEPS-M1/dp/B018YZ0H1O/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1539027212&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=hue+%2B&dpPl=1&dpID=31CXT9Nw0wL&ref=plSrch

So here's why I chose this build...

Asus's motherboard has Aura Sync, which is compatible (meaning the RGB can be sync-ed together) with Corsair's RGB ram, and the NZXT Hue +. The GPU will also be part of the sync.

The Hue+ is where all of the NZXT fans connect to. It also includes LED strips in the box. The NZXT cooler will also be sync-ed with the NZXT fans and LED strips. Although the two stock 140mm fans on the cooler itself have no RGBs. This is why I got a 140mm AER RGB Triple Pack on top of the 120mm AER RGB Triple Pack.

The 3x120mm fans go on the front of the case.

Two of the 3x140mm fans are to replace the stock fans on the AIO cooler and the third one is for the back of the case.

Finally, you can use Corsair's iCue software to link your keyboard, mouse amd headset to the RAM sticks. That keyboard is Corsair's best RGB-wise. Change the headsrt and mouse as needed.

As for the OS and monitor. I'll leave this to you whether you want an official Windows 10 license or want to buy an OEM license.

As for the montior, honestly curved is just aesthetics. You will need to chose whether you want a 60Hz 4k monitor or a 144hz 2k monitor. Or a 2k 144hz curved monitor but these are as expensive as a 4k monitor.

Hope you like it!
 
Price changing is fine, more looking for good builds and I`ll deal with pricing closer to when I will get it.


 
Thank you! I have no problem waiting, I have a decent Alienware 51 right now that's about 3-4 years old, still gets the job done, I just want to start looking at either upgrading or building my own the next time around.



 
Intel:
9th Gen -
RTX -
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-9600K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor ($279.99 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Corsair - H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($100.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI/ac ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($161.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($144.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Blue 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11GB Dual OC Video Card ($1950.85 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT - H500 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Amazon)
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 ($94.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Dell - S2716DG 27.0" 2560x1440 144Hz Monitor ($459.00 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Logitech - G Pro Wired Gaming Keyboard ($108.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech - G403 Prodigy Wired Optical Mouse ($42.99 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Corsair - VOID PRO RGB (Black) 7.1 Channel Headset ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $3705.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-10-09 22:27 EDT-0400

GTX -
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-9600K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor ($279.99 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Corsair - H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($100.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - Z390 Phantom Gaming SLI/ac ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($161.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($144.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Blue 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB AMP Edition Video Card ($679.99 @ B&H)
Case: NZXT - H500 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Amazon)
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 ($94.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Dell - S2716DG 27.0" 2560x1440 144Hz Monitor ($459.00 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Logitech - G Pro Wired Gaming Keyboard ($108.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech - G403 Prodigy Wired Optical Mouse ($42.99 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Corsair - VOID PRO RGB (Black) 7.1 Channel Headset ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2434.66
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-10-09 22:28 EDT-0400

8th Gen -

RTX -
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor ($379.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair - H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($100.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus - Prime Z370-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($159.00 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($144.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Blue 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11GB Dual OC Video Card ($1950.85 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT - H500 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Amazon)
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 ($94.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Dell - S2716DG 27.0" 2560x1440 144Hz Monitor ($459.00 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Logitech - G Pro Wired Gaming Keyboard ($108.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech - G403 Prodigy Wired Optical Mouse ($42.99 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Corsair - VOID PRO RGB (Black) 7.1 Channel Headset ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $3802.54
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-10-09 22:29 EDT-0400

GTX -
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor ($379.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair - H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($100.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus - Prime Z370-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($159.00 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($144.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Blue 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB AMP Edition Video Card ($679.99 @ B&H)
Case: NZXT - H500 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Amazon)
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 ($94.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Dell - S2716DG 27.0" 2560x1440 144Hz Monitor ($459.00 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Logitech - G Pro Wired Gaming Keyboard ($108.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech - G403 Prodigy Wired Optical Mouse ($42.99 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Corsair - VOID PRO RGB (Black) 7.1 Channel Headset ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2531.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-10-09 22:29 EDT-0400

i9 -
RTX - (This is the 9th gen version of the i9 with the 2080Ti)
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i9-9900K 3.6GHz 8-Core Processor ($579.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair - H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($100.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI - MPG Z390I GAMING EDGE AC Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($165.00 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($144.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Blue 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11GB Dual OC Video Card ($1950.85 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT - H500 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Amazon)
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 ($94.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Dell - S2716DG 27.0" 2560x1440 144Hz Monitor ($459.00 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Logitech - G Pro Wired Gaming Keyboard ($108.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech - G403 Prodigy Wired Optical Mouse ($42.99 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Corsair - VOID PRO RGB (Black) 7.1 Channel Headset ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $4008.54
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-10-09 22:31 EDT-0400

(i9 with more cores with the 2080)
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i9-7920X 2.9GHz 12-Core Processor ($1099.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair - H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($100.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI - X299 RAIDER ATX LGA2066 Motherboard ($184.99 @ B&H)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($144.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Blue 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce RTX 2080 8GB WINDFORCE OC Video Card ($789.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT - H500 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Amazon)
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 ($94.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Dell - S2716DG 27.0" 2560x1440 144Hz Monitor ($459.00 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Logitech - G Pro Wired Gaming Keyboard ($108.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech - G403 Prodigy Wired Optical Mouse ($42.99 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Corsair - VOID PRO RGB (Black) 7.1 Channel Headset ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $3387.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-10-09 22:53 EDT-0400

Ryzen -
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 2700X 3.7GHz 8-Core Processor ($299.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair - H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($100.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI - X470 GAMING PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($144.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Blue 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11GB Dual OC Video Card ($1950.85 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT - H500 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Amazon)
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 ($94.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Dell - S2716DG 27.0" 2560x1440 144Hz Monitor ($459.00 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Logitech - G Pro Wired Gaming Keyboard ($108.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech - G403 Prodigy Wired Optical Mouse ($42.99 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Corsair - VOID PRO RGB (Black) 7.1 Channel Headset ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $3663.53
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-10-09 22:54 EDT-0400