Where to get Criticism on My Ideal Build

[ratc]

Hello! I'm new to PC building but I've been using pcpartpicker.com for forming my build plan while staying within my budget of $1500. I was just wondering if there are any particular sites (or perhaps a forum on here) I can use to have more experienced PC builders review my spec choices and give their judgement? Forgive me for my ignorance on the topic.

Edit: Okay! Here is the link for the build I have so far.
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/KzYFRG

Edit 2: I guess I should have made it clear that this is supposed to be a gaming build if that helps at all.

 

[MrN1ce9uy]

Sure, go ahead and post your build here and we can tell you what we think.

 

[vapour]

Here, post your build

 

[anoori9000]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8600K 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor ($279.89 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - MasterLiquid Lite 240 66.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus - Prime Z370-P ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($139.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: GeIL - EVO POTENZA 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($139.49 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Crucial - BX300 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($144.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.69 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB DUKE OC Video Card ($489.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design - Focus G ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.90 @ Newegg)
Total: $1379.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-12 21:37 EDT-0400

 

[vapour]

Coffee lake is better, faster ram, better case, 1080 better:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8GHz 6-Core Processor ($199.89 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI - Z370-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($111.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($156.34 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($169.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB DUKE OC Video Card ($489.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT - S340 (Black/Blue) ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - TXM Gold 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1367.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-12 21:42 EDT-0400

 

[anoori9000]

To further explain my choices:

1. you dont need an i7 for gaming
2. If you want to overclock coffee lake, get a watercooler
3. Dont fall for expensive ram
4. You are going to need more than 500GB if you have music, movies, etc.
5. Better GPU!!!!!!!!!
6. Cheaper PSU
7. Buy windows of Kinguin dont pay full price.

 

[MrN1ce9uy]

Hello! I'm new to PC building but I've been using pcpartpicker.com for forming my build plan while staying within my budget of $1500. I was just wondering if there are any particular sites (or perhaps a forum on here) I can use to have more experienced PC builders review my spec choices and give their judgement? Forgive me for my ignorance on the topic.

Edit: Okay! Here is the link for the build I have so far.
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/KzYFRG

Edit 2: I guess I should have made it clear that this is supposed to be a gaming build if that helps at all.

You've selected some great parts. However, the first thing I notice is you're picking a 7th-gen i7 when Intel just released their 8th-gen parts. 8th-gen is 6 core and you can get the i5-8600K for less and it performs the same [or better] as the i7-7700K.

Other than that I would suggest getting the Cryorig H7 instead of the Hyper 212 EVO. The H7 is newer, quieter, and more compatible with ever so slightly better cooling. But it's just a suggestion. They are both about the same for cooling performance.

 

[vapour]

To further explain my choices:

1. you dont need an i7 for gaming
2. If you want to overclock coffee lake, get a watercooler
3. Dont fall for expensive ram
4. You are going to need more than 500GB if you have music, movies, etc.
5. Better GPU!!!!!!!!!
6. Cheaper PSU
7. Buy windows of Kinguin dont pay full price.

TXM is pretty good

 

[anoori9000]

To further explain my choices:

1. you dont need an i7 for gaming
2. If you want to overclock coffee lake, get a watercooler
3. Dont fall for expensive ram
4. You are going to need more than 500GB if you have music, movies, etc.
5. Better GPU!!!!!!!!!
6. Cheaper PSU
7. Buy windows of Kinguin dont pay full price.

TXM is pretty good

Sure, the TXM is good. But why spend $70 when you can spend $35?

 

[anoori9000]

$35 PSU on a $1500 build.. no way.

SeaSonic PSUs have been the pinnacle of quality for a long time. This specific PSU has been sold for a very long time as well. There is nothing wrong with saving money. Even though the TXM is fine, Corsair has had a pretty bad reputation with their PSUs. Remember the CX series????

 

[MrN1ce9uy]

$35 PSU on a $1500 build.. no way.

SeaSonic PSUs have been the pinnacle of quality for a long time. This specific PSU has been sold for a very long time as well. There is nothing wrong with saving money. Even though the TXM is fine, Corsair has had a pretty bad reputation with their PSUs. Remember the CX series????

It's actually $49.90 if you click on the link. I suppose it's $35 after MIR. I used to recommend the S12ii until I found out it is lacking over current protection. I'd rather have one that has all the good protection circuitry.

Corsair's new 2017 CX is not bad btw.

 

[anoori9000]

$35 PSU on a $1500 build.. no way.

SeaSonic PSUs have been the pinnacle of quality for a long time. This specific PSU has been sold for a very long time as well. There is nothing wrong with saving money. Even though the TXM is fine, Corsair has had a pretty bad reputation with their PSUs. Remember the CX series????

It's actually $49.90 if you click on the link. I suppose it's $35 after MIR. I used to recommend the S12ii until I found out it is lacking over current protection. I'd rather have one that has all the good protection circuitry.

Corsair's new 2017 CX is not bad btw.

I like to count MIR as part of the final price. I agree that the PSU is very important in a computer build and is not something to cheap out on. I didn't know that PSU was lacking that feature so I'll stop recommending them.

 

[MrN1ce9uy]

It doesn't make it a bad power supply, it just lacks OCP while other more expensive units have it.

Anyway, a GTX 1080 would be nice, but it's difficult to fit in a $1500 budget if you don't go cheap on other parts. What would be an idea is to wait and see if you can get a GTX 1070 Ti when it releases.

 

[ratc]

Okay, thank you everyone. I took each of your suggestions to heart and am working on a new build. Thank you all for your input!