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DropShot_DUCK

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These are the pc parts i picked out. NOTE: I'm trying to keep a budget of about $1200
CPU: Intel - Core i5-7600K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: MSI H270 TOMAHAWK ARCTIC LGA 1151 Intel H270 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Motherboards - Intel
Ram: Team - Vulcan 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory
Storage: ADATA - Ultimate SU800 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Video Card:EVGA - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox 5 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: SeaSonic - G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply
 
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The CPU you got is overclockable (unlocked), but, you paired it with a B250-chipset motherboard (non-OC'able), so, you can't OC that CPU with that mobo.

If you don't plan on OC'ing, it would be better and more logical to get a locked CPU (such as the i5-7500/i5-7600/i7-7700) to pair with that B250 motherboard as locked CPUs would have roughly the same performance compared to non-OC'd unlocked CPUs (stock speeds). The advantage of locked CPUs is that it has a lower TDP (low heat/low power consumption) and comes with a stock cooler already (but not as aesthetically pleasing and quiet as an aftermarket cooler). The 2400MHz RAM is a good choice as it is the max. speed this locked CPU/MB can support

If you do plan to OC, then pair that...
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The CPU you got is overclockable (unlocked), but, you paired it with a B250-chipset motherboard (non-OC'able), so, you can't OC that CPU with that mobo.

If you don't plan on OC'ing, it would be better and more logical to get a locked CPU (such as the i5-7500/i5-7600/i7-7700) to pair with that B250 motherboard as locked CPUs would have roughly the same performance compared to non-OC'd unlocked CPUs (stock speeds). The advantage of locked CPUs is that it has a lower TDP (low heat/low power consumption) and comes with a stock cooler already (but not as aesthetically pleasing and quiet as an aftermarket cooler). The 2400MHz RAM is a good choice as it is the max. speed this locked CPU/MB can support

If you do plan to OC, then pair that unlocked i5-7600K with a Z270-chipset motherboard. A better-performing cooler (with less bulk) is the Cryorig H7. With a Z270 motherboard, you will be able to OC the i5-7600K (which is the main intent in getting an unlocked CPU). You may also increase the RAM speed from 2400MHz to a higher one.

Good choice on the PSU (great quality and can power your rig, with headroom for future upgrades)
 
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