Double Checking my new PC build(Im new)

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TheBigTroll

TheBigTroll

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

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($329.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i GTX 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ Corsair)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS IX HERO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($214.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($102.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 960 Evo 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($247.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 7K4000 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($68.88 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB ROG STRIX Video Card ($534.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 Blackout Edition w/ Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G3 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse ($62.11 @ Amazon)
Total: $1826.41
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-20 10:19 EDT-0400

Id instead get something like this

-your build doesnt have an SSD. you basically need an SSD at this point. the one i chose is extremely fast and is large enough to store all your games
-i chose the maximus ix hero as i personally prefer the extra usb ports in the back and better general IO
-high speed ram really doesnt do much in terms of gaming performance
-the hard drive i chose just so happens to be cheap and very reliable
-the case is a personal thing, up to you to decide
-i went with a 550w power supply instead. realistically you will never do SLI. its just not worth it unless you do it from the get go
-you dont need extra fans. the ones included are fine and you dont actually need all that much cooling
-the mouse is also a personal thing. i like the g502 more but thats me
 
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PCRookie747

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Apr 20, 2017
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The fans I use are to replace the case fans for asthetics, also do I need an ssd because I like the keep above the nzd $3500 budget, with an ssd I will it 4k


 
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TheBigTroll

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you must have an SSD. thats a number one priority. without one, your system would feel like any other office PC you can pick up at a shop

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/8qhFr7
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/8qhFr7/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($338.34 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i GTX 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ Corsair)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS IX HERO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($214.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($124.49 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Crucial MX300 525GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 7K4000 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB ROG STRIX Video Card ($539.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 Blackout Edition w/ Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G3 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1762.24
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-24 01:37 EDT-0400

even if you go with a cheaper SSD it would be far beyond what a hard drive can do. if this is not quite affordable just yet, i would suggest going lower on items such as a cheaper motherboard. as for the fans, i do not recommend them even if they are for asthetics. you can achieve a much better lighting effect from using LED strips instead of lighted fans.
 
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TheBigTroll

TheBigTroll

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Apr 15, 2012
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PCPartPicker part list: https://nz.pcpartpicker.com/list/76qPHN
Price breakdown by merchant: https://nz.pcpartpicker.com/list/76qPHN/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($527.50 @ 1stWave Technologies)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i GTX 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($197.00 @ 1stWave Technologies)
Motherboard: Asus STRIX Z270-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($344.00 @ 1stWave Technologies)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($197.00 @ 1stWave Technologies)
Storage: Crucial MX300 525GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($245.00 @ 1stWave Technologies)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($158.00 @ 1stWave Technologies)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB ROG STRIX Video Card ($988.00 @ 1stWave Technologies)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ATX Glass ATX Mid Tower Case ($319.78 @ Ascent Technology)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($179.95 @ Computer Lounge)
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse
Total: $3156.23
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-24 17:44 NZST+1200

ive adjusted it such that it is for new zealand pricing. Im not too sure whether you have sales taxes or not, but we can make further changes such that the price is lower without sacrificing performance
 
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PCRookie747

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I like the case except I need at least 3 open ports for mouses and stuff, so Im not sure yet, also I like the deepcool captain due to the ability to be able to see a bit of water, also making good asthetics, just to let you know
This is my new build, like it? https://pcpartpicker.com/list/f9Z9QV btw I have a phanteks LED 2m cable, so no more fans!
Edit: Just found a gtx 1080 ti fe gpu for $1300! going for that instead of gtx 1080
 
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TheBigTroll

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The mouse and keyboard should definitely plugged in the back of the case. the mouse and keyboard have quite long wires for that and it would be rather unsightly to put it in the front with a whole bunch of cables dangling.

For the ram, there really isnt any reason to go with higher speed memory over 2666mhz. it doesnt provide much of a real benefit towards performance and only adds cost. i strongly suggest sticking to something cheaper.

For the thermal paste, you dont need any. if you want to go with the deepcool cooler its fine, they are all basically made by the same company anyway. the stock paste works fine and there isnt much of a point to get some more.

Id strongly suggest getting a card with an aftermarket cooler. although the 1080ti performs much better, getting a blower card like the founders edition does add a fair bit of noise. custom cards have fans that dont even spin until you actually start gaming and is much more ideal
 
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PCRookie747

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Hi, finished building, problem is that when I hit the on button it works, but the mouse and keyboard I have plugged in do not. It is the same with my hdmi cable. I am not sure what to do
 
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