My possible new build

[yekretsam]

Hi!

I am trying to replace my now > 7 years old rig (except for the GPU) with an entirely new setup (only plan to keep the power supply).

I don't regularely follow the development of those components and especially prices so i hope you can help me with your feedback about compatibilty and possible overpriced components that no sane person would not replace with something else

My old build:
- Asus P8Z68-V
- GTX 970
- Intel Core i5-2500K
- Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600 C9 2x4GB

My current plan for the new build:
- Asus ROG STRIX Z370-F GAMING
- GTX 1080
- Intel Core i7-8700K
- Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GB
- Cooltek 600045760 Antiphon Black
- Noctua NH-D15

I did a comparison on userbenchmark.com:
http://www.userbenchmark.com/PCBuilder/Custom/S94-M46.14719.19175.89203vsS67449-M347462.137575.494791.89530?tab=CPU

And have a amazon list for the components (i am not entirely sure about all the different varients e.g. of the GTX 1080):
https://www.amazon.de/registry/wishlist/2Z343TCDJY2SH

Thanks!

Have a great day,
Tom

 

[bmockeg]

You plan to keep a 7 year old PSU???

 

[yekretsam]

Hi,

i wasn't aware of a reason why i shouldn't, but your question seems to propose otherwise 😀

 

[sizzling]

PSU components deteriorate with time and usage. Also when a PSU fails it can damage other components. I personally wouldn’t risk a nice new system on a 7 year old psu even if it was a top quality unit. There is also a chance it does support all the power states modern cpu’s have.

 

[yekretsam]

Good to know, i'll definitely get a new one then, thanks a ton!

 

[bmockeg]

Sizzling summed it up nicely. For the system you are building, if you can afford it, a new quality PSU is recommended.

 

[yekretsam]

Thanks for the help concerning the PSU, any other things i might not have considered? everything compatible? anything you would do different?

 

[vMax]

Overall a nice setup that is all compatible and will work very well. Just in case, make sure you have factored in an SSD or already have one as that is so important as a boot drive and speeds the PC and load time considerably making a much better PC....

 

[yekretsam]

Hi vMax thanks, i do have one already and will add another 1tb for this build. (i would argue that this is my main bottleneck with my current build)

What i also struggle with is understanding compatibility of case and cpu cooler. I know the NH D15 is 165mm according to the spec and the Cooltek 600045760 seems to be 19,5 in width, so how do i know if that will work?

 

[vMax]

Sadly the maximum CPU cooler hiegth for that case is 160mm, just short of the 165mm required.

http://www.cooltek.de/en/tower-cases/antiphon/12/antiphon

Look in the right hand column where it shows maximum CPU height..

 

[yekretsam]

oh thanks a lot! then i'll be thinking about getting a Corsair Carbide Series 270R

 

[vMax]

You need a PC case with at least 165mm more like 170mm...some examples below in the same price range..

The Anidees AI-05S can accommodate your CPU Cooler

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/anidees-ai-05s-bw-midi-tower-black-ca-03e-ad.html

So can the Fractal Define R4

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/fractal-design-define-r4-midi-tower-case-black-window-ca-038-fd.html

 

[vMax]

oh thanks a lot! then i'll be thinking about getting a Corsair Carbide Series 270R

Yep, the Corsair Carbide 270r more than works..