Newbie PC Build

Moose1738 · Apr 30, 2017

I was wanting to build a PC for gaming mainly here are the specs can you please tell me if they're good and compatible with each other I'm kind of a newbie to building computers and stuff so help me out
Phanteks Enthoo Pro M ATX Mid-Tower Gaming Case w/ USB 3.0, Side-Panel Window
I7 7700k
Asetek 550LC 120mm Liquid Cooling CPU Cooler
GIGABYTE GA-Z270X-ULTRA GAMING ATX w/ RGB, USB 3.1, 3 PCIe x16, 3 PCIe x1, 6 SATA3, 1 M.2 SATA/PCIe [Intel Optane Ready]
16GB (8GBx2) DDR4/3000MHz Dual Channel Memory (ADATA XPG Z1)
GeForce GTX 1080ti
800 Watts - Standard 80 Plus Certified Power Supply - SLI/CrossFireX Ready
New! 16GB Intel® Optane™ Memory Accelerator M.2 PCIe NVMe + 2TB SATA III Hard Drive Combo [ARRAY MODE]
LG 14X Internal Blu-ray Burner, BD-RE, 3D Playback DVD+RW Combo Drive
Can you also tell me the difference between SLI and crossfire please
Thanks

Lucky_SLS · Apr 30, 2017

SLI is nvidia multi gpu setup and crossfire is for amd. dont bother with them. 1 1080ti is more than enough for 4k gaming.
few changes:
go for a noctua nh d15 or cyrorig r1 for cooling. they perform better.
the xpg has considerably higher latency than th corsair vengence or ripjaws. consider them instead.
what power supply model is that? a evga g2/g3 650w is more than enough for 7700k/1080ti combo.

imsqam · Apr 30, 2017

Here is a build as a starting point

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

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($338.34 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($65.95 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z270X-Ultra Gaming ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: ADATA 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX300 525GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($146.98 @ Directron)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Gaming OC 11G Video Card ($684.66 @ OutletPC)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.96 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($46.88 @ OutletPC)
Other: Intel Optane Memory Module 16 GB PCIe M.2 80mm MEMPEK1W016GAXT ($60.66 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1793.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-30 19:56 EDT-0400

Moose1738 · Apr 30, 2017

Lucky_SLS :

Thanks for your reply I plan on using an EVGA 850 watt supply. The other thing I was curious about was what kind of motherboard would be suitable for these components? I was thinking about MSI Z270 GAMING PRO ATX w/ USB 3.1, 3 PCIe x16, 3 PCIe x1, 6 SATA3, 2 M.2 SATA/PCIe or GIGABYTE GA-Z270X-ULTRA GAMING ATX w/ RGB, USB 3.1, 3 PCIe x16, 3 PCIe x1, 6 SATA3, 1 M.2 SATA/PCIe [Intel Optane Ready] or a ASUS TUF Z270 MARK 2 ATX w/ USB 3.1, 3 PCIe x16, 3 PCIe x1, 6 SATA3, 2 M.2 SATA/PCIe [Intel Optane Ready] ?

Lucky_SLS · Apr 30, 2017

the only concern is get the g2/g3/gs series in evga. dont go for nex.
all three mobo r good. my preference would be gigabyte

imsqam · Apr 30, 2017

Moose1738 :

An 850W is overkill unless you are planning on using dual GPU's and overclocking. With a single GPU you could easily get by with a 650W. Of course it is your choice.

These are boards that I would consider. The ASUS Prime is about the most well reviewed and awarded of the bunch.
https://pcpartpicker.com/products/compare/rTVBD3,z2Z2FT,7VZ2FT,NKx9TW/

assasin32 · Apr 30, 2017

What kind of budget are you looking at and are you planing to overclock?

Lucky_SLS · Apr 30, 2017

higher mhz, higher is the transfer rate. but u need good stability. thats y i didnt recommend the xpg.

Moose1738 · Apr 30, 2017

My budget is 1900$, and yes I will get dual GPUs later but right now I'm just planning to get 1 which is the GTX 1080 ti so now I'm kinda confused on the power supply part on which one would do the trick

Lucky_SLS · Apr 30, 2017

the 1080ti is more than enough for 100fps 4k gaming. u dont need 2 of them. plus, read abt graphics card scaling. its not worth the money spent. thats y ppl buy a single 1080ti instead of 2 1070.

Moose1738 · Apr 30, 2017

Now I understand I'll just stick with one then so just to be clear to run this one GPU I'll need a 650 w ps instead of a 850 w

Lucky_SLS · Apr 30, 2017

yeah. even the 850 is fine. but y the extra cost?

Hellfire13 · Apr 30, 2017

The NVME drive will give you 5 times faster speed than normal SSD. The motherboard comes with lots of connectivity options and features like SupremeFX audio with headphone amps, bluetooth/wifi, etc.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($338.34 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS IX CODE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($282.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($114.38 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 960 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($246.98 @ NCIX US)
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: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G3 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1904.38
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-30 23:43 EDT-0400

Lucky_SLS · Apr 30, 2017

^ i think the trident z 3200 costs only 5 bucks more and y a mobo with VRM water blocks when u dont have a liquid cooling?
the asrock fatality k4 is more than enough if u r gonna overclock and if u r gonna do it, the k6 would be ideal.

Hellfire13 · May 1, 2017

^^ Choose to differ. That board is much more than just water cooling. Also this board is made keeping air cooling more in mind. That same board comes in the form of water cooling by the name of Maximus Formula.
Check out he loads of features it offers along with audio shielding and static shielding for all components.

Lucky_SLS · May 1, 2017

i think the non VRM water block model is the hero. both code n formula have VRM water blocks. anyway, that mobo is intended for serious overclockers in mind is all i am saying. i mean look at the price difference. even the strix has supreme fx audio codec i guess? and the strix costs ~ 100 bucks less and comes with gaming lan n wifi, rgb, easy overclocking.

Hellfire13 · May 1, 2017

there is the catch...the supreme fx in strix is one level inferior...its not S1220 its S1220A...
"The 1220A lacks i2S output. The S1220 has i2S, and the ROG boards that feature this use the ESS Sabre DAC and headphone buffer to drive front panel audio output. "
Anyways, even the Strix E Gaming is a an equally good board with a few less features.

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