Which build is better? (Price isn't an issue)

[flametechnos]

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/zfDfmq
vs
https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/FlameKaito/saved/Zpzycf

 

[Hellfire13]

8700k build should be better ofcourse. Optimized with better parts below...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor ($449.00 @ Amazon Canada)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($39.74 @ Newegg Canada Marketplace)
Motherboard: Asus - ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($258.75 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($219.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Crucial - MX500 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($88.58 @ shopRBC)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.25 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB WINDFORCE OC 8G Video Card ($667.98 @ Amazon Canada)
Case: Fractal Design - Focus G (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($70.99 @ PC-Canada)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Monitor: Acer - GN246HL 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor ($280.07 @ Mike's Computer Shop)
Total: $2259.34
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-07-07 14:54 EDT-0400

 

[QwerkyPengwen]

A basic answer is the 8700k is better than the 7700k.
However, here is some modification to that build that I would suggest if price isn't and issue followed by the reasons why.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor ($449.00 @ Amazon Canada)
CPU Cooler: NZXT - Kraken X62 Rev 2 98.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($184.50 @ Vuugo)
Motherboard: MSI - Z370 GAMING PLUS ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($152.50 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($221.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: ADATA - Ultimate SU650 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.99 @ Memory Express)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.25 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB GAMING X 8G Video Card ($729.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Case: Fractal Design - Meshify C TG ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Monitor: Acer - GN246HL 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor ($280.07 @ Mike's Computer Shop)
Total: $2382.27
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-07-07 14:53 EDT-0400

First thing, the cooler, If price is not an issue and you are putting high end components into this system like you are and choosing overclockable CPU and motherboard to match then I am to assume you will want to overclock at some point, a better cooler is always a good thing especially if you overclock.

Second thing, The ADATA SSD has faster performance than the Kingston for the same price.

The case I chose for you has better internal design and better airflow. You can save $10 by getting the non TG side panel version. (Plus, it looks way cooler and can show off your components)

Lastly, the power supply. The one I chose for you is better in every single way and costs less. Enough said.

However, If it were me (while price perhaps isn't an issue) I would still have gone for some other slightly different components to get same performance but for less money trying to save where I could, but you are not me and I am not sure if you have a preference to brand when it comes to the motherboard and GPU as well as any kind of preference as to why you chose the monitor that you did, so I left those things alone. If you'd like any further suggestions for changes to any other items (because you don't have a preference) feel free to let me know and I can update the build.

 

[flametechnos]

Thanks for the reply however im quite adamant on the msi parts and color scheme. Also, I already have the case.

 

[bmockeg]

@Hellfire, I was helping him yesterday. He's set on MSI lol.

 

[King Dranzer]

Here is the list:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor ($449.00 @ Amazon Canada)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($39.74 @ Newegg Canada Marketplace)
Motherboard: ASRock - Z370 Pro4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($115.50 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Team - Elite Plus 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($190.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Crucial - MX500 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($88.58 @ shopRBC)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.75 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB WINDFORCE OC 8G Video Card ($667.98 @ Amazon Canada)
Case: Corsair - 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Memory Express)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($116.95 @ Vuugo)
Monitor: Acer - XB241H bmipr 24.0" 1920x1080 180Hz Monitor ($499.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Total: $2292.47
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-07-07 14:59 EDT-0400

Improved on quality and included G-Sync monitor for smooth gaming experience.

 

[bmockeg]

8700K is better you are getting 6 cores versus 4. I would use the seasonic PSU Helllfire recommended.

 

[Hellfire13]

@Hellfire, I was helping him yesterday. He's set on MSI lol.

The ASUS board comes with lots of connectivity options, overclocking potential and features like superior audio codec with headphone amps, bluetooth and wifi... https://us.hardware.info/comparisontable/products/412570-413728

 

[flametechnos]

I will change PSU and SSD however, I would preferably like an air cooler.

 

[Hellfire13]

If you want a better cooler then get a Noctua NH/Cryorig R/BeQueit DarkRock units. Also Scythe have got some pretty good coolers in mid range.

The Crucial MX500 is faster with individual RAM cache... http://ssd.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Crucial-MX500-250GB-vs-Adata-Ultimate-SU800-256GB/3951vs3912