Wanting to build a gaming PC (First Time)

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Wanting to get into pc gaming. I would prefer building my own just for the joy of building it. Not really sure how to approach any of the parts. I've got a few friends that have already build their own and they all have different opinions on parts and I was wondering whats the best way to build one. I plan on using it for a while. (I'm in 10th grade right now and I'm hoping to bring it to college when I go) Feel free to make any recommendations to any of the lists I have right now. Thanks in advance :)!


Specs on the first one

CPU- Intel i5 7600k
CPU cooler- Corasir H100i v2 70.7
Motherboard- Asus- STRIX Z270-E gaming
RAM- Team Vulcan 16gb ddr4
SSD- Sandisk 120gb
HDD-Segate Barracude 2 tb
Video Card- Zotac GeForce GTX 1080 founders edition (Best looking one)
Power Supply- EVGA- Supernova NEX 650W 80+
OS- Windows 10 home 64-bit
Case-NZXT S340

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/2ZCVXH

Specs on the second one

CPU- AMD Ryzen 5 1600x
CPU cooler- Corasir H100i v2 70.7
Motherboard- Asus- PRIME X370-PRO
RAM- Corsair Vengence LPX 16GB ddr4
SSD- Samsung 85 EVO Series 250gb
HDD- Segate Barracude 2 tb
Video Card- Zotac GeForce GTX 1080 founders edition (Best looking one)
Power Supply- EVGA- Supernova NEX 650W 80+
OS- Windows 10 home 64-bit
Case-NZXT S340

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/NBVHjc




 
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If you get a 1440p 144hz or a 4k monitor, then you should probably get the GTX 1080. If you get a 1080p 144hz monitor or a 1440p 60hz monitor, then I'd get the GTX 1070. If you get a 1080p 60hz monitor, then I'd get an RX 580. Would be best to look at those combos depending on your budget and what kinds of games you want to play.
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https://pcpartpicker.com/list/CZGFhq

This is a better build, you don't need an x370 board unless you're running 2 graphics cards and this gigabyte board supports 3200MHz RAM, which I have changed your RAM out for 3200MHz B die memory. The Nex power supply units are notorious for failing, the GQ or G2 is a better choice. Finally, the 1600 vs 1600X is a good place to save money as, especially with the cooler, you can easily OC the 1600 to the same levels as the 1600X. Hope this helps
 
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Also if you don't want to pay for windows 10, you can get by without a key

https://www.howtogeek.com/244678/you-dont-need-a-product-key-to-install-and-use-windows-10/

Also, what resolution are you planning on gaming at? A GTX 1080 might be a bit overkill
 
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I'd want to run most things max settings

 
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To be totally honest not really sure. I just want to make sure it will last and also so i don't have to upgrade later down the road

 
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If you get a 1440p 144hz or a 4k monitor, then you should probably get the GTX 1080. If you get a 1080p 144hz monitor or a 1440p 60hz monitor, then I'd get the GTX 1070. If you get a 1080p 60hz monitor, then I'd get an RX 580. Would be best to look at those combos depending on your budget and what kinds of games you want to play.
 
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