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Acfin

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https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Acfin/saved/jRzVnQ

How does this build look? I intend to do a lot of gaming. Things I'm wondering are could I get better value out of another CPU, GPU, or motherboard? Is there a better case or CPU cooler to use?

The monitor is the thing I've researched the least and I just kinda have this one as a placeholder because it was well reviewed and had every feature I wanted. If there is a cheaper option or slightly more expensive but worth it option please do let me know.

I'm also not positive about the motherboard but this one seemed to have what I want and room for future upgradability. Basically same story here as monitor.
 
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Supahos

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($329.75 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H5 Universal 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI - Z270 KRAIT GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($144.33 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Gaming OC 11G Video Card ($683.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT - S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($68.89 @ B&H)
Monitor: Acer - XB271HU 27.0" 2560x1440 165Hz Monitor ($699.99)
Total: $2083.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-05-24 17:02 EDT-0400

Should perform a good bit better 16 is a requirement for a high end system, saved a few bucks on the cooler/board/GPU to allow for a 7700k as well.
 
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Acfin

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Thanks! I feel like it would be better to go with the i5 and a better GPU though right?
 
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adiec

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this one will cost even more and also not function. :lol: are we saving energy today ? :p

edit: to be fair it's cheaper and you did save him a few $$ for a power supply :p hehe
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($294.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus - STRIX B250G Gaming Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($92.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial - MX300 525GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($149.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.33 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB STRIX GAMING Video Card ($768.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Phanteks - ECLIPSE P400S TEMPERED GLASS ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home Full - USB 32/64-bit ($104.88 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Dell - S2716DG 27.0" 2560x1440 144Hz Monitor ($499.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2239.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-05-24 19:14 EDT-0400
 
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Supahos

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I assumed he had those parts already. Guess I could have been wrong.

The i7 and that GPU will tie or win in every situation. Win in more than it ties by a few fps. The i5s days of being "enough" are closing rapidly. Look at the 2016/2017 games in all reviews it loses handily.
 
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If you're looking for very high framerates you absolutely need 8 threads. I didn't believe it until a few weeks ago but have seen enough evidence that I'm sold.

Be aware that some 7700k's run much hotter than we've come to expect from intel cpu's. Just don't be alarmed if you see it.

Agree on the Dell monitor - unless you have to have IPS the Dell is a much better value than similar Acer and Asus models. Love mine!
 
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i thought i should say something just in case they don't own one . i mean imagine getting all your parts only then to have no power!
 
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madmatt30

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7700k,16gb ram, 165htz screen.
$100 less ;-)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($329.75 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H5 Universal 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock - Fatal1ty Z270 Gaming K4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($138.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB AMP Edition Video Card ($699.79 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT - S340 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus - ROG SWIFT PG278QR 27.0" 2560x1440 144Hz Monitor ($610.71 @ Amazon)
Total: $2036.10
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-05-25 03:05 EDT-0400
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($329.75 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Scythe - Mugen 5 51.2 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI - Z270 GAMING PRO CARBON ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($163.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Team - T-Force / Night Hawk 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB AMP Extreme Video Card ($729.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master - CM 590 III (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($45.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Dell - S2716DG 27.0" 2560x1440 144Hz Monitor ($499.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1936.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-05-25 05:14 EDT-0400

Triple fan oc GPU
RGB mobo with Gaming lan
LED rams
Decent Case with 2 LED fans
Not an outlandish monitor
 
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