Opinion on build?

[agentghast]

This build is going to be used for gaming, video editing and programming. (Mainly gaming) whats your guys opinion? is this the best one possible for this price?[PCPartPicker part list]
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor](https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/sxDzK8/intel-core-i7-8700k-37ghz-6-core-processor-bx80684i78700k) | £292.80 @ Aria PC
**CPU Cooler** | [NZXT - Kraken X62 Rev 2 98.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler](https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/2RdFf7/nzxt-kraken-x62-rev-2-982-cfm-liquid-cpu-cooler-rl-krx62-02) | £124.79 @ Aria PC
**Motherboard** | [Asus - ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard](https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/8sRFf7/asus-rog-strix-z370-e-gaming-atx-lga1151-motherboard-strix-z370-e-gaming) | £188.39 @ Box Limited
**Memory** | [Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory](https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/MYH48d/corsair-memory-cmk16gx4m2b3000c15) | £173.99 @ Amazon UK
**Storage** | [Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/CbL7YJ/seagate-barracuda-2tb-35-7200rpm-internal-hard-drive-st2000dm006) | £47.94 @ Aria PC
**Video Card** | [Asus - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB STRIX GAMING Video Card](https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/Z8cMnQ/asus-geforce-gtx-1080-ti-11gb-video-card-strix-gtx1080ti-o11g-gaming) | £983.99 @ Aria PC
**Case** | [NZXT - S340 Elite (White) ATX Mid Tower Case](https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/F28H99/nzxt-ca-s340w-w2-atx-mid-tower-case-ca-s340w-w2) | £72.79 @ Box Limited
**Power Supply** | [Corsair - RMx 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/Rp8H99/corsair-power-supply-cp9020091na) | £81.99 @ Ebuyer
| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
| **Total** | **£1966.68**

 

[Lutfij]

Could you please pass on the BB code for the entire build? I'm sure we could refine it some more. You should look towards DDR4-3200Mhz ram kits, an SSD and I think you can shrink the footprint of the build without sacrificing the performance.

 

[agentghast]

Could you please pass on the BB code for the entire build? I'm sure we could refine it some more. You should look towards DDR4-3200Mhz ram kits, an SSD and I think you can shrink the footprint of the build without sacrificing the performance.

do you mean this ? https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/WLFP3b

 

[rgd1101]

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Question from agentghast : "Opinion on build?"

Hey guys whats your opinions on this build? Itll be used for gaming, video editing and programing (mainly gaming though).
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/QcYrJV

It's a very good build. You can do everything you want on it.

It's a very good build. You can do everything you want on it.

is that the best I can get at that price point? Any changes I should make?

You are adding an SSD? Apart from that its really nice, hoping to build similar in April (get bonus in March).

You are adding an SSD? Apart from that its really nice, hoping to build similar in April (get bonus in March).

Yh im planning to add the samsung m.2 evo to it not sure about what capacity yet.

You are adding an SSD? Apart from that its really nice, hoping to build similar in April (get bonus in March).

Im 16 so I dont really have a decent job, working at mcdonalds at the moment trying to save up.

You could look at a case with slightly better airflow for better temps, such as the fractal define meshify c at a similar price with tempered glass, apart from that perfect.

It's a stonking build, only missing the SSD to round it off-as has already been discussed-so just a few observations from the standpoint of a tightwad 😉 :

That big Kraken X62 is a great cooler but expensive, unless you intend to get into some fairly serious overclocking you can reduce the cost here.

As with the X62, the motherboard is an excellent choice, but there are cheaper alternatives.

Cases are always a matter of taste but that big GTX1080Ti is going to need good airflow to keep it, and the rest of the system cool, so I suggest you aim for something with better airflow-like the Meshify mentioned by Agathor.

Here's the build with less expensive CPU cooler/MB, Meshify c case and a nice little SSD, all for a little less than your originally posted list:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor (£308.95 @ AWD-IT)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! - Dark Rock 3 67.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler (£55.97 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - Z370 AORUS Gaming K3 (rev. 1.0) ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (£119.98 @ CCL Computers)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory (£176.80 @ AWD-IT)
Storage: Crucial - MX300 525GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£114.06 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£47.94 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB STRIX GAMING Video Card (£828.80 @ Novatech)
Case: Fractal Design - Meshify C ATX Mid Tower Case (£74.75 @ Aria PC)
Power Supply: Corsair - RMx 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (£83.57 @ CCL Computers)
Total: £1810.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-03-04 18:19 GMT+0000

As always, keep your eyes open for special deals and pounce if you see one-if at all possible.

Don't forget to factor shipping costs into the budget, it can be cheaper overall to purchase several parts off one location and pay less ( or no ) shipping than to purchase each individually and pay multiple courier costs. Depending on delivery option chosen this can add significantly to the budget.

Right now graphics cards are at, frankly, silly prices, my own GPU ( checking through my records it was, spookily, bought EXACTLY one year ago, to the day! ) is now selling for £150 more than I paid for it! so you'll really want to hold off on that particular purchase for as long as possible.