Whole new build - up to $1500

[King Dranzer]

Here is the list:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($298.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - B360M DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($68.09 @ Amazon)
Memory: Team - Dark 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial - MX500 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($109.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.90 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB WINDFORCE OC 8G Video Card ($504.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair - 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - TXM Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($95.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer - ED242QR Abidpx 23.6" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor ($189.80 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1570.51
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-07-01 02:00 EDT-0400

This is no compromise build with all high quality components.

I included a better quality SSD.

First you won't be needing that 750W PSU for this build. I included better 550W PSU.

I also replaced the case with Corsair 200R which is better built in quality and is lot easy to work in.

I replaced the CPU cooler with a better one. The one you listed is nearly as noisy as the stock and the only reason for replacing the stock cooler is to get bit silent build. I think stock cooler is good and maintains temps way below 80C around 65-70C(depending on where you live) besides the fact of it being little bit noisy when under load(usually gaming) and mostly people use headphones and are fine with stock cooler.

G-Sync is not worth spending extra at your price point.

 

[profoundnoah]

The stock cooler does not maintain reasonable temperatures on the 8700 at all, even to the point where it throttles. Per this very website: https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/intel-core-i7-8700-cpu-review,5638.html Also, do note that the previous build would actually be running you ~$1610, given that the previous list factored in not only MIRs, but also sales that won't be available at the time of purchase. G Sync isn't worth it at 1080p, but it really does come into play at higher resolutions. I myself can attest to that.

 

[elitech]

Also, do note that the previous build would actually be running you ~$1610, given that the previous list factored in not only MIRs, but also sales that won't be available at the time of purchase. G Sync isn't worth it at 1080p, but it really does come into play at higher resolutions. I myself can attest to that.

Noted. I'm hoping July 4th might give me some deals Also, not getting the HDD will reduce the cost somewhat (scavenging old HDD).

Thank you all, I believe I will go with last Dranzer's recommended config, unless someone sees a problem in it.

 

[logainofhades]

Nothing wrong with his build, other than that price being a bit deceptive, due to mail in rebates.

 

[elitech]

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