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Hi guys! Putting a new gaming PC rig together. This will be my first PC rig that I will be assembling. I don't want to spend more than $1,600 so it's basically already at the breaking point. Not 100% sure if 650w is too much or not but would love all of your suggestions! Thanks!

-I already have a copy of Windows 10 Home Edition and Silver Thermal Compound!

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($338.34 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z270 Killer SLI/ac ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($121.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($119.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Crucial MX300 525GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($148.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.66 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Gaming OC 11G Video Card ($684.66 @ OutletPC)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($94.94 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($46.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1793.10
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-05-01 17:20 EDT-0400
 
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I'd stick with air cooling if this is your first time. The guy who recommended the H100i is probably unaware of the high fail rates that typically associate with CLLs...
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($338.34 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z270 Killer SLI/ac ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($121.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston HyperX Fury 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($80.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.66 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Superclocked Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card ($499.99 @ B&H)
Case: Thermaltake Commander G42 ATX Mid Tower Case ($60.89 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($76.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.69 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow (Blue) 69.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($6.39 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow (Blue) 69.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($6.39 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow (Blue) 69.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($6.39 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1474.56
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-30 19:44 EDT-0400
 
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PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/tr3rf8
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/tr3rf8/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-7600K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($228.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z270 Killer SLI/ac ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($121.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2800 Memory ($62.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: MyDigitalSSD BPX 256GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.66 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Gaming OC 11G Video Card ($684.66 @ OutletPC)
Case: Antec Nine Hundred ATX Mid Tower Case ($81.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.69 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow (Blue) 69.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($6.39 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1463.10
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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I swapped out the i7 for the i5 as it doesn't help gaming too much and the money can be spent elsewhere. Same thing with the ram as ram doesn't grant big performance gains mainly a few FPS at best as long as you have enough of it. Used the money saved to drop in a 1080ti. Swaped out the SSD you had for a m2 SSD that will be a lot faster. Changed the case to an Antec 900 which has good high quality fans and ventilation (I've had one for years and it's a great case). Also dropped the expensive CPU cooler as it will only help with extreme overclocks on air or if you chasing after a quieter computer.

Are you planning to overclock? If not we can downgrade the motherboard to save additional money at no cost to performance to quality.
 
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Thanks for your suggestions guys. I decided to switch to liquid cooling as a computer technician recommended me the Corsair H100i series. I wouldn't mind going up to $1800 as an absolute max spending limit now. I took both of your slower memory speed considerations to effect and kept with a relatively low latency as well. I want to keep the i7-7700k but I for an extra $180 I wouldn't mind throwing in the 1080 ti. WIth this my technician recommended a 850 watt PSU and I went with Crucial as its a better deal than the Samsung evo 840. What do you think of this guys?

(To answer you question Lucky, I do plan to overclock the CPU.)


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

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($338.34 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ Corsair)
Motherboard: ASRock Z270 Killer SLI/ac ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($121.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($119.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Crucial MX300 525GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($148.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.66 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Gaming OC 11G Video Card ($684.66 @ OutletPC)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($71.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($94.94 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($46.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1775.21
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-05-01 10:52 EDT-0400

 
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I'd stick with air cooling if this is your first time. The guy who recommended the H100i is probably unaware of the high fail rates that typically associate with CLLs. And he's also probably unaware that dual tower air coolers like the Noctua D15 and the Phanteks TC-14 offer similar if not better performance than what you can get with a CLL. If you insist on liquid cooling, the Cryorig A40 / A80 are a much better option than the H100i is. Also - do not buy those Cooler Master fans, they are cheap junk.

Here's a rig I would suggest - it's a bit over budget but all quality parts:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($338.34 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG A40 ULTIMATE 83.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($139.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS IX HERO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($214.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($159.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Crucial MX300 525GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($146.98 @ Directron)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($117.33 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB AMP Edition Video Card ($699.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($94.94 @ Amazon)
Total: $2011.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-05-01 11:20 EDT-0400
 
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Thanks for your suggestions! I took your consideration in the CPU cooling and the Noctua does do a more efficient job at cooling the CPU down for a cheaper price so I will stick with air cooling. I did some extensive research on the Zotac and compared it with the Gigabyte and yes the Zotac does perform marginally better but the difference may be only a couple fps (Comparable memory clock speeds 10-30 mhz). I'll stick with the Gigabyte as it is more efficient at cooling and with a little OCing, could make up for the small difference thanks to its three fans, also because of style :D.

I liked the case and it has a lot of really good reviews so it will be helpful with the extra space in the case especially with the Noctua. As for memory the speed might be slightly faster but the latency is higher so I'll stick with my original memory.

Updated list.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($338.34 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z270 Killer SLI/ac ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($121.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($119.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Crucial MX300 525GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($148.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.66 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Gaming OC 11G Video Card ($684.66 @ OutletPC)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($94.94 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($46.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1793.10
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-05-01 17:20 EDT-0400
 
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No it doesn't, it's actually $40 more:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Memory: G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($159.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $159.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-05-02 00:43 EDT-0400

If you want to stay under $1800 that wouldn't be the most economical choice, or you'd have to lose the BD-R burner (which you probably should anyways).
 
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Decided to go with this build. I liked the style of the ram so I went with the more expensive option which is not a problem for me. A couple computer technician experts on campus loved the components I chose so I am really looking forward to it. I went over budget by a couple hundred but It should be worth it compared to the original. Thanks for all your suggestions guys!

(The water part: I am going to take my chances with the H100i. 80% of the technicians I talked to have used it and they have recommended it. Not saying the H100i out performs the Noctua, but it's so large and it may damage my motherboard when I move my PC to and from my dorms between seasons.)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($338.34 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ Corsair)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste ($7.35 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z270 Killer SLI/ac ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($143.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($159.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Crucial MX300 525GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($148.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.66 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Gaming OC 11G Video Card ($684.66 @ OutletPC)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($92.95 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($46.88 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($86.88 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($17.88 @ OutletPC)
Other: Rosewill ESD Anti-Static Wrist Strap Components RTK-002, Black/Yellow ($5.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1981.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-05-02 08:35 EDT-0400
 
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You're wasting your money on the anti-static wrist strap, the extra case fan, and the BD-R burner. These things aren't necessary. I would only buy as many case fans as your case has the mounts for - which you can buy after you get your build setup and see which way your air is going to flow.
 
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It's a good idea to buy a anti-static wrist strap as I don't want to damage any components on my motherboard. They can be disastrous and I have heard many stories where they can cause damages or shorten the life span of your components. Working with $2,000 worth of parts I am not risking any damage done.

I decided to go with th BD-R as I plan on using Blue Ray Discs on my PC to play movies and stuff. It's for my dorm as I will connect a Brookstone Projector to my PC via HDMI as an extra entertainment screen. I will switch to a monitor when I am using the PC at first hand.

I got the case fan just in case if I need a little extra airflow. I don't really mind spending more for these parts. I appreciate your concerns though.
 
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1. I've built and rebuilt *TONS* of systems since the 90s, and I've never, not once used a static wrist strap. They do nothing more than provide a false sense of security. It really is a complete waste of $6. Ask any of the other mods about static wrist straps, they all pretty much have the same opinion on them that I do.

2. Playing BD-R movies on PC is not what you think it is. There's a protocol on current PCs - including GPUs and monitors called "High Definition Copyright Protection" (HDCP) that makes playback extremely difficult and in some cases near impossible. It's more of a pain than the developers intended and it is one of the worst things to happen in the last few years. Plus it requires expensive software to play back movies, and PowerDVD is currently $99 a license, and Corel DVD playback is about the same price. And it doesn't work the way you think it will. It's not worth it at all. And it's been replaced by High Bandwidth Digital Copy Protection (HBDCP) - here's more information about it: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-bandwidth_Digital_Content_Protection

3. Again the case fans are a waste of money if you're buying them before you get your rig setup. I'm not saying don't buy case fans - I'm saying wait until you get your case and get your build setup before you see how your air is going to flow. You can only buy as many case fans as you have the mounts for, and you want to set them up in such a way that air flows through your case. Having too many fans means that your air will recirculate, which is not a good thing. Having too few fans and your air won't properly move through your case.
 
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I actually never have thought of it that way. Thanks for the tips! I'l leave out the case fan and the BD-R. Thank for your help g-unit!
 
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