looking for ADVICE on building a pc

trevorphillipsfc · Jun 21, 2017

im thinking of building a new pc and im thinking of buying these parts -
a zotac 1080 ti founders edition
gigabyte ga-z170x gaming 7
i7 7700k
28'' 4k uhd monitor (not really relevant)
and i want to know if this combo will work and i also need a psu and what else should i use? and i also need a case big and good enough to fit all this into

hdgaming · Jun 21, 2017

You will need a z270 motherboard instead of z170, the 7700k will work on a z170 motherboard but you will need to update the bios first and therefor you will need a 6th gen cpu.

So you can do two things get a z170 + i7 6700k or z270 + i7 7700k. Keep in mind both cpus dont come with a cpu cooler so you will need to buy one. If you're not planning on overclocking then you could get the i7 7700 non K and a cheaper motherboard.

PSU wise I would go for a decent 500-550w unit from seasonic for example.

Also make sure you have 16gb of ddr4 since more and more games are starting to use more than 8gb.

trevorphillipsfc · Jun 21, 2017

hdgaming :

would you recommend a psu and a mother board and will they work on a 1080 ti?

hdgaming · Jun 21, 2017

Something like a MSI Z270 GAMING PRO CARBON should do the trick.

PSU I would recommend something like Seasonic G Series 550w should be fine.

trevorphillipsfc · Jun 21, 2017

hdgaming :

thank you so much . i have spent weeks looking up gpus and other things and finally i can now get all the parts and make my pc

Chugalug_ · Jun 21, 2017

Woah woah woah, not a good mobo recommendation!
The Pro Carbon looks flashy but isn't that good of a board.
You're better off with an Asus Strix Z270-H if you want that look.
What's the budget for your system?
You'll also want an aftermarket cooler.

trevorphillipsfc · Jun 21, 2017

Chugalug_ :

i dont mind spending cash on the pc but not too overkill and im looking at cpu cooler so any recommendation? and actually i dont really have a budget sooo

Chugalug_ · Jun 21, 2017

Naah, nonsense no budget, I can easily spend 5k on a PC with top of the line stuff. xD

trevorphillipsfc · Jun 21, 2017

Chugalug_ :

so i guess like 4000
i have all other stuff except ram,psu,mobo and cpu cooler and storage and case
rest stuff
processor - i7 7700k
gpu - zotac1080 ti founders edition
wait i only have two things figured out *facepalm*

Chugalug_ · Jun 21, 2017

...can you return the GPU?
It'll run like a jet engine and turn your case into a dutch oven.

trevorphillipsfc · Jun 21, 2017

Chugalug_ :

well i dont have a case and i wanna try harness the power and cool it down of course and no i cant return it

Chugalug_ · Jun 21, 2017

In the middle of setting up a custom EK water cooling loop, and adding in some high end headphones and a mic potentially.
What color coolant do you want?
Blood red I think looks nicest.

trevorphillipsfc · Jun 21, 2017

Chugalug_ :

hmm blood red sounds nice

Chugalug_ · Jun 21, 2017

Feel free to add some backplates if you want, but this is the gist of what you should get for the cooling.
http://imgur.com/a/lm9P2

Chugalug_ · Jun 21, 2017

Here's your list.
Edited: Full setup with headphones and Amp & DAC (necessary to drive them).
Amp and DAC can be found on Schitt's website, and the headphones are $919 on Amazon, or you can check the list for the direct links.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($327.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus - MAXIMUS IX CODE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($270.32 @ B&H)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($254.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 960 EVO 1TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($449.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Founders Edition Video Card ($687.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: be quiet! - Dark Base Pro 900 w/Window (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($238.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - Platinum 860W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: Noctua - NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($19.55 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Noctua - NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($19.55 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Noctua - NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($19.55 @ Newegg)
Other: Custom EK Loop GPUs & CPU (See image posted for what to buy from the EK site) ($500.00)
Other: Audeze LCD-2 ($919.99)
Other: Schitt Magni 2 & Modi 2 ($198.00)
Total: $4046.30
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-21 08:55 EDT-0400

trevorphillipsfc · Jun 21, 2017

Chugalug_ :

sorry for the late reply i went out and thanks but do you have a recommendation for air coolers or is water cooling better?
and do you have any recommendation for
psu,mobo,storage (ssd or hard disk and which ones),ram (i know 16gb but which is better brand)and case which like has sound proofing or for heat control

Chugalug_ · Jun 21, 2017

??
Put that all in there lol.
I think given your price range a custom CPU/GPU loop is a nice addition.

1TB SSD is included, if you want more space which you'll probably need later, you can grab a 2TB Seagate Barracuda for around $65 and just chuck it in.
PSU is the Seasonic SS860XP2 which is very high quality and quiet, SSD is silent, RAM is a fantastic high frequency 32GB kit.
The case is the Be Quiet! Dark Base 900 Pro which is the pinnacle of all cases.
Fully noise insulated, tempered glass side panel, and includes their Silent Wings 3 fans, the quietest fans on the market.

trevorphillipsfc · Jun 25, 2017

Chugalug_ :

so is the list the whole thing i will need?

Chugalug_ · Jun 25, 2017

Yeah it is.

Chugalug_ · Jun 25, 2017

Grab a modmic off Amazon if you want to use the headphones with a mic.

Chugalug_ · Jun 25, 2017

Updated list.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($326.49 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus - MAXIMUS IX CODE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($270.32 @ B&H)
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($236.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 960 EVO 1TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($449.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: PNY - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Founders Edition Video Card ($699.99 @ Dell Small Business)
Case: be quiet! - Dark Base Pro 900 w/Window (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($238.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - Platinum 860W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: Noctua - NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($19.55 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Noctua - NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($19.55 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Noctua - NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($19.55 @ Newegg)
Other: Custom EK Loop GPUs & CPU (See image posted for what to buy from the EK site) ($500.00)
Other: Audeze LCD-2 ($919.99)
Other: Schitt Magni 2 & Modi 2 ($198.00)
Total: $4038.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-25 20:15 EDT-0400

trevorphillipsfc · Jul 12, 2017

Chugalug_ :

hey sorry for the late reply im still in the process of building the pc and ive followed the list you have given me but can you recommend me a air cooler or a liquid cooler kit because i have been racking my brain on trying to figure out the list you gave or you could just like guide me through the list and installation

Chugalug_ · Jul 12, 2017

Well, I mean the whole point of the water loop was to alleviate the existing problems you had with the cooler on the GPU since FE cards cool like crap.
Also looks fantastic.
If you're not feeling confident with it, go to your local specialist PC store and pay them a bit to assemble the cooling.

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