Improvements to my first gaming build ever

Rockdell

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Feb 24, 2017
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Hellu ;)
I'm trying to build my first gaming pc, and I want something that will be future proof but at the same time worth the price.
These are the components I chose, but I'm sure it can be improved in some way.
Also I was thinking of getting a 1440p monitor maybe with g-synk but at a good price, so if you can give some advice that it would be great :D

BTW I'm trying to go for a white/black color scheme (perfectionist bastard i know) but I would like to stick to that.

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/dgvXd6
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/dgvXd6/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($338.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.39 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z270 GAMING PRO CARBON ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($164.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($154.97 @ Jet)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Video Card ($598.45 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($159.98 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($93.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1537.55
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Solution
I would go with seasonic or evga g2 instead of PSU but other then that it looks good (compatibility/performance wise, did not look at color of each item).

Garrett_39

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If you want a black/white theme you shouldnt use the MSI Gtx 1080, its red i would go for the EVGA Version, for the monitor i suggest this one acer xb271hu\

(or you can go with the MSI ARMOR version)
 

Rockdell

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Feb 24, 2017
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I forget to say I am thinking about using my old laptop's ssd. But i'll gladly take your advice regarding that subject to.

 

Rockdell

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Feb 24, 2017
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thanks for the power suply alternative :)
 


If your only gaming, you don't need throughput speeds of an m.2 nvme drive. I'd go with a 1Tb sata III ssd, as games are taking up a significant amount of hard drive space lately. Games a few years down the line will most likely take up even more hard drive capacity.