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Hey guys
im wanting to build a high end gaming pc (and abit of photo editing). Ive never built a computer before so im very nervous about everything. Ive done a bunch of research and have come up with a parts list.
Here is the link https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/hhDBtJ

I would really appreciate some feedback on the build (if everything is compatible) or a recommendation of better parts. I also have a few questions...
Is an 850W power supply too much for this build? (i dont plan to add anything in the future except more storage)
I want to add another SSD in the future when i start running low on space.. will i have any problems with this?
Additionally im from Sydney so if anyone has any suggestion of good retailers i would appreciate it.

This is my first post so im sorry if i broke any rules <3
 
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You are paying $146 purely for the RGB LED on the ram. IMO that isn't worth it, but it's your decision. Here is the much cheaper alternative still with high speeds and 32GB, just no RGB: https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/kPnG3C/gskill-memory-f42800c15q32gvr for $289

For your tasks, the 960 Pro is largely unnecessary. For light photo editing, operating system boot, and game loading, the Crucial MX300 will perform unnoticeably to the 960 Pro with much better value. You can save $215 here, plus 13GB more capacity.

As mentioned, you won't need 850 watts so you're overpaying here. By the time you think you'll need to upgrade GPU performance (which will be a long time) it is much better to sell the 1080ti and buy a...
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This looks like a really solid build. You definitely won't need an 850W PSU, unless you're secretly planning to drop another GTX 1080Ti in there :)

A 600-650W supply should do just fine. That would be enough to power the current build, plus any more storage you decide to throw in it later.
 
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You are paying $146 purely for the RGB LED on the ram. IMO that isn't worth it, but it's your decision. Here is the much cheaper alternative still with high speeds and 32GB, just no RGB: https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/kPnG3C/gskill-memory-f42800c15q32gvr for $289

For your tasks, the 960 Pro is largely unnecessary. For light photo editing, operating system boot, and game loading, the Crucial MX300 will perform unnoticeably to the 960 Pro with much better value. You can save $215 here, plus 13GB more capacity.

As mentioned, you won't need 850 watts so you're overpaying here. By the time you think you'll need to upgrade GPU performance (which will be a long time) it is much better to sell the 1080ti and buy a single more powerful card at the time. SLI just isn't the way to go anymore. You system will be fine with 550 watts even with headroom. I suggest the Cooler Master VS 550 for $129, or if you want the full modularity, the EVGA G2 750 for $149. You can save up to $63 with a similar quality unit. Just for proof you only need 550 watts, here is a professional review displaying the wattage consumed by an overclocked 7700k + 1080ti system under load: Techspot. It displays 334 watts under load. Add on case fans, drives, etc you will still stay under 400w.

What monitor do you anticipate using with this system? If it's 4k 60hz, the i7 7700k isn't a good buy as a Ryzen 1700 can perform the same noticeably in games, yet will serve you much better for photo editing and multitasking. If you're playing at 144hz within a variety of AAA games, and want to take advantage of the refresh rate as high as you can you will need all the CPU gaming performance you can get, so the 7700k would be better there.

Also, if your monitor is 1080p or 1440p 60hz, the 1080ti is a bit overkill.
 
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Thanks for the responses guys!! i changed the PSU to the EVGA G2 750 as Rexper suggested. I really like the look of the look of the RGB ram so ill probs stick with them. Also probably change the SSD to something cheaper (just want one thats black and works with the rest of the parts).
 
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You can mount the SSD on the backside so you won't be able to see it anyways.
 
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Ah okay i will do that then. Just one more question... At first i was going to get the Aorus 1080ti xtreme but swapped to the asus after reading some mixed reviews and watching Jayztwocents video.. Did i make the right choice? or is the Aorus a better purchase.
 
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