Will this gaming rig work?

[iHacks0377]

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/zCZKVY

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(I already own this case and HDD, I plan to reuse both.)

I do have a question about the HDD, I upgraded to windows 10 from windows 7 a while back and no longer have the windows copy. Is there any way I can reuse the HDD but just have a fresh copy of windows 10 on it? I don't want to put it in the new PC with a lot of old drivers for my previous build in it. How would I go about doing that? Thanks for answers!

 

[RaDiKaL_]

You need to format your HDD, you'll get that option when making a fresh install of Windows 10 on it, however your old license is tied to your mobo, so you'll need a new windows license.

As for your build it looks all good so far, maybe consider another PSU unless you've done enough research on the CXM series, hopefully they're much better than the old CX series that were simply unreliable.

 

[Chugalug_]

Ditto.
What's your budget minus case and HDD?

 

[iHacks0377]

Ditto.
What's your budget minus case and HDD?

I was looking to spend around $800

 

[Chugalug_]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($294.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-B250M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($69.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: GeIL - EVO POTENZA 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($93.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Mini Video Card ($334.45 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($26.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $820.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-05 03:16 EDT-0400

 

[iHacks0377]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($294.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-B250M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($69.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: GeIL - EVO POTENZA 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($93.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Mini Video Card ($334.45 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($26.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $820.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-05 03:16 EDT-0400

will this fit with my case and HDD? Just making sure . And will this perform any differently from a normal size GTX 1070?

 

[Chugalug_]

They sure will.
No, no performance difference, and it cools quite well.
You'll see much more performance with a 7700 vs a Ryzen 5 CPU, so worth spending that little bit extra.

 

[-HH-]

just a tiny bit cheaper than your original build but includes alot more.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Xeon E3-1225 V5 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-X150-PLUS WS ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($119.81 @ Amazon)
Memory: GeIL - EVO POTENZA 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($93.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Transcend - MTS600 64GB M.2-2260 Solid State Drive ($45.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Dual Series Video Card ($373.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Deepcool - KENDOMEN Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($47.78 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $936.53
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-05 03:36 EDT-0400

I'd highly suggest using an SSD for your OS, the xeon is a cheaper alternative for the i7. I put in a full sized 1070 so it doesn't affect performance.

 

[-HH-]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($294.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-B250M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($69.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: GeIL - EVO POTENZA 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($93.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Mini Video Card ($334.45 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($26.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $820.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-05 03:16 EDT-0400

will this fit with my case and HDD? Just making sure . And will this perform any differently from a normal size GTX 1070?

depends on OC/ how much you stress. them; I like the fact that the larger cards run cooler , performance wise , without OC they are about the same , but smaller ones run warmer due to the lack of the extra fan or fans.

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-3189184/gtx-1070-mini-gtx-1070-full-size.html

 

[Chugalug_]

Nah. At the stage where you're paying that much for the mobo it isn't worth it, you might as well spend about 25-30 more for the much higher clock speeds of the 7700.
The 1070 mini isn't a cut down version fyi.

 

[-HH-]

it's not cut down but it has less of a cooler, therefore it will run hotter and thermal throttle worse dependent on how much you stress, I only pushed the xeon to try and be cheaper than OP but I'd suggest an i7 if you can afford it. BUT it depends on what you can afford and stuff!

 

[iHacks0377]

Nah. At the stage where you're paying that much for the mobo it isn't worth it, you might as well spend about 25-30 more for the much higher clock speeds of the 7700.
The 1070 mini isn't a cut down version fyi.

I have no plans to OC at all

 

[-HH-]

Fair enough, just thought I'd try throw something different into the mix.

Either way I 1000000% suggest using an SSD for your OS.

 

[iHacks0377]

if I don't plan to OC, Would you change anything?

 

[-HH-]

the 1070 or are you talking about the SSD now?

 

[Chugalug_]

if I don't plan to OC, Would you change anything?

No, the i7 7700 isn't an overclockable CPU, so you're fine there!

 

[iHacks0377]

if I don't plan to OC, Would you change anything?

No, the i7 7700 isn't an overclockable CPU, so you're fine there!

Thanks for all the help man. I'm going to go with the build you listed.

 

[Chugalug_]

Sounds good!