Building a PC...maybe

[Masakizt]

Originally Posted by Ella`Ella [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

This case looks boss - only thing that comes to mind is it looks like heat displacement might be a problem with it?

I actually linked the wrong one. I meant to link this sexy beast:

http://www.phanteks.com/Enthoo-Evolv...eredGlass.html

Not sure about heat dissipation, but I highly doubt it would be an issue. Glass is hardly insulating and there is plenty room for fans and/or water cooling if you soo choose

[pasi]

Originally Posted by Ella`Ella [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Hey pals,

I built a PC a long time ago when D3 came out. Built it to play that game with all settings maxed out. Anyways, that piece of shit never worked right from day one and by time I was fed up, everything was out of warranty so I just dealt with it. Anyways, thinking about building a new PC and was curious if ya'll had any input or feedback.

Below is what I am thinking...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB FTW Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter
Fan Controller: NZXT SENTRY 3 Fan Controller

I think you're going way overboard on the processor. For a non-4K gaming PC, there's 0 reason to go beyond a i7 6700k as you'll be capped by your GPU for the near future. You can just buy a new chip years down the road when/if 4K gaming becomes a thing and you need a better chip.

You may want to wait for a 1080 Ti as well. I'm guessing they'll be available this month sometime. Only issue is that I would expect them to sell above MSRP for the first 2 months. See if you can get one at MSRP.

If you are on a budget, I would consider going AMD w/ your GPU. This would only be if you're wanting to buy a 1070 or below. AMD cards are a decent bit behind a 1080, or Titan Pascal, but there is very large savings for being able to use a Free-Sync (AMD) Monitor as opposed to a G-sync Monitor (Nvidia). Monitors are very important for a build now days. There's really only 2 choices for an IPS, gsync, 165hz monitors (PG279Q and the XB271HU). They're also never on sale and usually back-ordered on sites that sell them at/below MSRP.

Originally Posted by Masakizt [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

That case is a beast. Unless youre going to have dual GPUs and all the bells and whistles its probably overkill..

This case looks sick in silver. Check it out

http://www.phanteks.com/Enthoo-Evolv-ATX.html

Have this case in black. It really is the best case on the market.
They've come down in price to 160-170 as well.

[Ella`Ella]

Originally Posted by pasi [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I think you're going way overboard on the processor. For a non-4K gaming PC, there's 0 reason to go beyond a i7 6700k as you'll be capped by your GPU for the near future. You can just buy a new chip years down the road when/if 4K gaming becomes a thing and you need a better chip.

You may want to wait for a 1080 Ti as well. I'm guessing they'll be available this month sometime. Only issue is that I would expect them to sell above MSRP for the first 2 months. See if you can get one at MSRP.

If you are on a budget, I would consider going AMD w/ your GPU. This would only be if you're wanting to buy a 1070 or below. AMD cards are a decent bit behind a 1080, or Titan Pascal, but there is very large savings for being able to use a Free-Sync (AMD) Monitor as opposed to a G-sync Monitor (Nvidia). Monitors are very important for a build now days. There's really only 2 choices for an IPS, gsync, 165hz monitors (PG279Q and the XB271HU). They're also never on sale and usually back-ordered on sites that sell them at/below MSRP.



Have this case in black. It really is the best case on the market.
They've come down in price to 160-170 as well.

Thanks for the feedback on the processor. Actually, the only reason I am going with the current one is because I am able to get any (ANY) intel processor for 50% off new. Was considering even going up to a 6 core for down the road (even though no games utilize this now).

Also, with the GPU, i don't know about rocking a Ti right now even if they do come out - the TI line is always overpriced in my opinion, and probably wouldn't cost too much less than if I just bought another 1080 down the road and SLI'd the two if need be.

But, I do understand that some parts of the build are overkill.

[khanable]

Also if you're still in NYC look into microcenter (I think they have a Brooklyn or queens or something location) - much cheaper cpu/mobo combos.

[Ella`Ella]

Originally Posted by khanable [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Also if you're still in NYC look into microcenter (I think they have a Brooklyn or queens or something location) - much cheaper cpu/mobo combos.

I can get any intel processor i want 50% off retail (new). But I could check them out for better pricing on mobo (if it's significant)

[khanable]

Originally Posted by Ella`Ella [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I can get any intel processor i want 50% off retail (new). But I could check them out for better pricing on mobo (if it's significant)

They do CPU/mobo combos and wipe $30 off the mobo price. It's still a walk-in place which may be nice if you need shit in a pinch.

[Ella`Ella]

What's your stance on single 1080 vs 2 SLI 1070s?

[khanable]

Single card always preferred imo

SLI scaling can range from shitty to decent and may or may not introduce headaches

[Uuruk]

IDK why you would need a 1080.


I also really recommend the nzxt cases. They are awesome.

[khanable]

Originally Posted by Uuruk [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

IDK why you would need a 1080.


I also really recommend the nzxt cases. They are awesome.

S340 is the tits

A 1080 is nice if you're looking to do high frames on a 144hz panel, or have a sweet 34" 21:9

And longevity etc