What do you think about my build

Omarx7 · Jan 12, 2017

So i decided to build a new pc,
I have chosen some parts but i need some expert opinion on the build and what possible changes i could do with this build:

GPU: ASUS Gtx 1070 ROG STRIX
CPU: i7-7700k
CPU Cooler: corsair h115i
MB: ASUS Z270 E STRIX
RAM: 2x8 Corsair vengeance DDR4-3000
PSU: Evga supernova 750w gold (modular)
SSD: samsung 250GB
HDD: 2TB seagate 7200rpm
Monitor: ASUS VE248H
OS: Windows 10 Home
Other: Nzxt hue+ & Nzxt aer rgb

Btw i might overcloack it in the future

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/MJ79RG

timeconsumer · Jan 12, 2017

You had me until the monitor. a 1070 is wasted on a 1080p 60Hz monitor, it won't go above 50% utilization. You need to get either 1080p 144Hz or 1440p to make that GPU worth buying.

esco_sid · Jan 12, 2017

I would adjust few things

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($349.75 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock 3 67.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($59.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus STRIX Z270-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($189.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($84.97 @ Jet)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($93.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card ($429.58 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT S340 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ B&H)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($87.71 @ Amazon)
Monitor: BenQ BL2420PT 23.8" 2560x1440 60Hz Monitor ($249.00 @ B&H)
Total: $1729.74
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-12 14:22 EST-0500

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