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This will be my first ever PC build. Will be starting a new job soon so budget isn't really an issue, lets say under £2500 total. Primary aim is to be able to play games on max settings care-free. I don't plan on overclocking, but am eager for both 4k and VR. Already have a 2TB hard-drive, so just need an SSD.

My main questions:
1) Primarily, Is the build below completely over the top for my intended use? Or justifiable?
2) Do all the parts work together? Also any bottleneck?
3) Not really keen to use water-cooling, (yet?). I just threw in the D15 cooler as I saw it suggested on another post for 7700k. Is the D15 right for the build?
4) Looking for a decent(ish) 4k 27-in (flexible with size) monitor to go with. Perhaps a 2nd monitor in future.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor (£299.94 @ Aria PC)
CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler (£74.99 @ CCL Computers)
Motherboard: Asus - MAXIMUS IX HERO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (£227.39 @ Aria PC)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory (£229.98 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Samsung - 960 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive (£221.94 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Turbo Video Card (£640.26 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Cooler Master - MasterCase Pro 5 ATX Mid Tower Case (£117.80 @ Alza)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA P2 850W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (£130.94 @ Amazon UK)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte - GC-WB867D-I PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter (£26.95 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £1970.19
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-05-09 14:31 BST+0100

Any feedback/criticism appreciated.
 
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So this list isn't bad. That Noctua would be more than enough to keep your i7 cool. However, why the wifi adapter? Are you not close to your router? If you want to reduce lag, I would suggest Powerline if you are not close yo your router. As far as your monitor goes, have you been looking? Is 500 pounds your limit?
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So this list isn't bad. That Noctua would be more than enough to keep your i7 cool. However, why the wifi adapter? Are you not close to your router? If you want to reduce lag, I would suggest Powerline if you are not close yo your router. As far as your monitor goes, have you been looking? Is 500 pounds your limit?
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor (£299.94 @ Aria PC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - R1 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler (£88.20 @ More Computers)
Motherboard: Asus - MAXIMUS IX HERO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (£227.39 @ Aria PC)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LED 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3200 Memory (£259.99 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Samsung - 960 EVO 1TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive (£397.90 @ Alza)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Black 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£192.13 @ More Computers)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB AMP Extreme Video Card (£792.66 @ CCL Computers)
Case: Corsair - 780T ATX Full Tower Case (£173.50 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (£182.72 @ More Computers)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte - GC-WB867D-I PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter (£26.95 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £2641.38
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-05-09 15:07 BST+0100
 
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Thanks for input, good to hear the general build isn't too off.

Wifi adapter is just in there as a placeholder, changing flat in a few weeks so won't know pc-router situation until we find a place we like.
In terms of monitors, I'm happy to spend more than £500 on a monitor if need. Also am flexible with the size (smaller is acceptable). I like the ASUS ROG SWIFT monitors as a base point.
 
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Could I ask the intuition for each of the changes you've recommend?
 
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honestly, Not sure why he bumped up your spaces like that. A 1TB SSD is just too much if you ask me. Unless you need 20 programs, 500GB should do you just fine. I can understand the 4TB (for hardcore gamers and editors). The R1 is probably the best cooler, but the Noctua is jsut fine. Also not sure why he bumped up yoru 1080 Ti when yours was just fine.

As far as monitors go, https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/r9h9TW/asus-monitor-pb287q this would probably be your best bet. Right in your price range. Yes, it's only 60hz, but if you are looking for more, then it would be more expensive (obivously). If you want to go down to 1440p, you may be able to find a 144hz or even 240hz.
 
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Thanks for the speedy responses,
I like the look of that monitor.
In terms of power am I too far over/under ?
 
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You can drop down to a 750, or even a 650 watt, but if you can afford the 850, and if it's no problem then keep it. Going down will probably save $30-40, but if you plan on adding more parts, then that PSU should be good. Other than that.
 
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