NEW i7 7700k build feedback

[walterassembler]

Case: Rosewill Computer Case - ATX Mid Tower

Cpu: Intel Core i7-7700K Kaby Lake

Cpu cooler: CRYORIG H7

Motherboard: ASUS ROG STRIX Z270E GAMING LGA1151 DDR4 DP HDMI DVI M.2 ATX

Storage:
256gb M.2 wdfor OS
500gb ssd (purchased)
1tb wd (purchased)
1tb Toshiba (purchased)

Ram: CORSAIR Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB)

Gpu: 1060 6gb single fan (purchased)

Psu: EVGA SuperNOVA 550 G3, 220-G3-0550-Y1, 80+ GOLD

No rizen. No 8th gen Intel suggestions.

 

[sizzling]

Wait for Coffee Lake, it should only be weeks away. The 6 core i5 8600k should match or possibly beat the 7700k for gaming and the replacement to the 7700k which is the 8700k is a 6 core 12 thread, sort of 50% more CPU.

Apart from that this is a good build.

 

[jankerson]

Looks fine to me.

I would have gotten a dual fan GTX 1060 and a 2TB HD instead of the 2X 1 TB ones you got.

 

[walterassembler]

Wait for Coffee Lake, the 6 core i5 8600k should match or possibly beat the 7700k for gaming and the replacement to the 7700k which is the 8700k is a 6 core 12 thread, sort of 50% more CPU.

I'll let first buyers test it and ill go for 8th gen a year from now ones bugs-free is certain. I included I did not want any suggestions on the thread and that's what you do first?

 

[Lucky_SLS]

The H7 cooler is fine for stock cooling, look for a h5 ultimate for oc.
The Strix is a bit costly. U can also try this https://pcpartpicker.com/product/D9X2FT/msi-z270-gaming-m5-atx-lga1151-motherboard-z270-gaming-m5
Y not try the phanteks p400 case?
Also, if that m.2 ssd is a nvme one, try the Intel 600p/pro 6000 on the lower end or the bpx /960 Evo on the higher end.

 

[gaius_iulius]

The Strix is a bit costly. U can also try this https://pcpartpicker.com/product/D9X2FT/msi-z270-gaming-m5-atx-lga1151-motherboard-z270-gaming-m5

It is also in a completely different league.
I know MSI has its fans, but they'll never come even close to an ASUS board.

I'm using the Z270E myself (hover mouse over avatar to see build specs), and it is a superior mobo.
Don't go for second (or third or fourth) best, only to save 60 bucks on the "central command" of your machine.

Cheers,
Gaius

 

[J_E_D_70]

Single fan gpu's are a really bad idea unless you have a small case and must vent the gpu heat directly. Will never, ever, own another one.

What resolution/refresh are you running and what else are you doing? Seems unbalanced towards the cpu, unless the goal is to leave cpu in a long time and replace gpu about mid-life of cpu.

Unless you got a really good deal I think the asus board is about $40 over the sweet spot ($150). Only worth it if you want to squeeze another 100-200mhz on the overclock.