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SudBruh

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Hey, I'm a console gamer new to pc and an absolute noob. I build a gtx1060 at first but then changed my mind as I wanted 144hz which gtx1060 doesn't support. So, this is my final build nd I wanted to check if the wattage is enough for my build. This is my build:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/rYff2R

Please give me any other advice that you with my build. I want a blue color build with 144hz 1080p and a gtx1070. I wanna play games like GTAV, Ark: Survivial Evolved, 7days to die, BF1. I wish I get more than 60fps, maybe 120 or so and I will be good with max or near max settings.
 
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This the final builds:

Skylake:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($145.00)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Superclocked Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card ($589.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Deepcool KENDOMEN Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($78.89 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.80 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($30.00)
Monitor: Asus ROG SWIFT PG248Q 24.0" 1920x1080 180Hz Monitor ($449.99 @ Best Buy)
Other: Sades AW80 USB Stereo Gaming Headset Over Ear with Mic Noise Reduction Bass Vibration Volume Control LED for PC Computer MAC(Black) ($27.00)
Other: BlueFinger Gaming Keyboard and Mouse Combo?Backlit USB Wired Keyboard and Mouse Set 3 Adjustable Color with Bluefinger Customized Mousepad ($33.00)
Total: $1957.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-20 02:46 EST-0500

Kabylake

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($344.75 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Motherboard: Asus TUF Z270 MARK 2 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($149.00 @ B&H)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Superclocked Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card ($589.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Deepcool KENDOMEN Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($78.89 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.80 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($30.00)
Monitor: Asus ROG SWIFT PG248Q 24.0" 1920x1080 180Hz Monitor ($449.99 @ Best Buy)
Other: Sades AW80 USB Stereo Gaming Headset Over Ear with Mic Noise Reduction Bass Vibration Volume Control LED for PC Computer MAC(Black) ($27.00)
Other: BlueFinger Gaming Keyboard and Mouse Combo?Backlit USB Wired Keyboard and Mouse Set 3 Adjustable Color with Bluefinger Customized Mousepad ($33.00)
Total: $1976.38
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-20 02:51 EST-0500

Both are good whereas Kabylake is new technology. That TUF board comes with 5Year warranty. But as you can see Kabylake build is $20 costlier than Skylake build.
 
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I really like it, last and final question, isn't a 4x4 better than 8x2 RAM?
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/alienware-aurora-r6-desktop-intel-core-i7-16gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-gtx-1070-256gb-solid-state-drive-1tb-hard-drive-silver/5714687.p?skuId=5714687
That's the aurora, can u check the specs and see if this is good?....I will tak the 1tb and upgrade it down the line as needed. But u think that Alienware will last 4-5 years, the same as the build u showed me? My dad hates it if I build one, that's why I am getting a alternative if he still says no to building after I try to convince him.
 
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Get 2x8gb RAM instead of 4x4gb because if you get 4x4gb there will no more slots left to add extra RAM if required. To upgrade RAM you will be needed to remove that 4x4gb kit and get 4x8gb kit which is huge waste of money. If you go for 2x8gb kit you can easily add second 2x8gb kit if required to double the memory. In this case you will be saving lot of money which is meaningful.
 
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Don't think I will be upgrading the RAM...isn't 16Gb a lot for gaming and recording?

 
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Try to convince him and explain why building one is better than buying a prebuilt one. If you don't know, here is the explanation.

Why build own PC?

It saves lot of money. If it doesn't save money atleast it will have better performance as well as better quality.
Second is that the build PC does get direct support from manufacturer's of individual parts for a longer period of time unlike prebuilt ones which comes with shorter period of warranty. Even if brands like DELL provide longer warranty they will charge you huge amount over it which takes the budget up high. Not worth it.
Third thing is that if you build your own PC you get to choose specific parts and are able to upgrade it as per your requirements.
Eg. Let's take the PSU included in above builds the EVGA one comes with 7yr warranty which means even at a interval of 4yrs you can get two builds out of it. That means on your next build there is no requirement to spend on a PSU you can divert that expenditure to get better quality and better performance parts.

I am using my smartphone to type so not able to provide a better explanation. But I hope you got why building own PC is better than buying a prebuilt one.
 
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https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Mf3bcc
This is the lower end build, not really lower but less money.
https://pcpartpicker.com/user/SudBruh/saved/Q9QGXL
This is the higher end build.

Difference?....
CPU: 6700K vs 7700
MOBO: Z170 vs Z270
Memory: 4x4 vs 4x4....im not gonna upgrade no matter what
Video Card: 1070 vs 1080
PSU: 550W vs 650W
Everything else is the same, I did two as if my dad will want that high of a build or not. Will these both run on ultra or high above 60fps 1080p for 3 years?...after that i'll see based on requirements.
 
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Here is bit improvement.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($148.64)
Memory: Kingston Savage 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($81.99 @ Jet)
Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($85.59 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Jet)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Superclocked Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card ($584.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Deepcool KENDOMEN Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99)
Power Supply: EVGA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($76.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.80 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($29.00)
Monitor: Asus ROG SWIFT PG248Q 24.0" 1920x1080 180Hz Monitor ($449.99 @ Best Buy)
Keyboard: Cooler Master Devastator II Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($28.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Other: Sades AW80 USB Stereo Gaming Headset Over Ear with Mic Noise Reduction Bass Vibration Volume Control LED for PC Computer MAC(Black) ($26.99)
Total: $2006.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-20 20:21 EST-0500

No need to spend $20 extra on RAM only to get matching color to mobo. This PC is going below the desk anyone will hardly notice the RAM.

Provided very high quality PSU.
 
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I'm done thank you very much...now I have to see if my dad allows me to build one or buy one...if I buy one this is the one...I don't know how to send the link, this is the configuration
Alienware Aurora r6
i7-7700
460W
GTX1080
16GB(4x4)
256GB SDD
2TB HDD
Dual Layer DVD Burner
Alienware multi-media Keyboard
Alienware Mouse
The monitor is gonna be the ASUS one, it costs a lot more $1829 without the monitor
 
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But first try to convince your Dad to allow you to build your-self.

If your Dad is bit scared about you screwing the build if you build on your own. Don't worry we will explain the detailed procedure and safety tips to be followed. If you follow them there is no way to screw the build.
 
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Thanks for your help. Will definetily try to convince my dad. One thing, do I need a g-sync monitor for later down the line as it wont hit below 60?....it costs a lot more that's why, the one I picked it 450 with g-sync, without g-sync is like 250 or so.
 
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