New Gaming Rig 1000$ March

DontBeMad

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Hello!

I would like to have some reviews on this new rig.

Note: I would like to spend between 1k -1.1 k. if you have any suggestion let me know! also if some one can explain me the differeance between i5 vs i7 on a gaming rig

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-7600K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($233.49 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X62 Liquid CPU Cooler ($149.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus STRIX Z270-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($188.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (1 x 16GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Zotac Premium Edition 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.65 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB FTW+ GAMING Video Card ($279.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake Core V71 ATX Full Tower Case ($128.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair Gaming 600W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($99.40 @ Amazon)
Total: $1270.49
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-24 13:50 EDT-0400
 
I would definitely switch out that PSU. I would get a 650W Gold plus from EVGA for the same price or cheaper.
And if you swapped out that kraken x62 for a Cryorig H7 that will get the jobe done, you could squeeze in a GTX 1070.
Also no hard drive? 240 GB will run out like lightning.
 

DontBeMad

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Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!

So it would look like this?

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ww9qQV
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ww9qQV/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-7600K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($233.49 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus STRIX Z270-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($188.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (1 x 16GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Zotac Premium Edition 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.65 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB FTW DT GAMING ACX 3.0 Video Card ($405.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake Core V71 ATX Full Tower Case ($128.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1260.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-24 14:56 EDT-0400



 
Lets take a look.
Overclockable CPU? Check.
Queit cooler for stable overclocking? Check.
Sexy motherboard with great features? Check.
Super fast ram? Check.
Awesome graphics card to dominate todays games? Check.
High quality power supply that will last you years? Check.

Looks like you have yourself a gaming PC.
Good luck ;)