First Gaming PC Build - Looking for feedback on my part list

bossenr · Jun 28, 2017

I'm switching from console to PC, heavily focused on playing Overwatch / Quake / other FPS. I just ordered a Ben Q 1080p @ 144hz without g-sync https://www.amazon.com/BenQ-XL2411-24-inch-Monitor-eSports/dp/B01H5KKW0A?th=1

I'd like to start ordering parts this week, but if I'm going to build a gaming PC, I think I'd like the option for VR and other other games at decent fps / settings. I don't know what kind of cooling system I'll need, or if that's something I can add later. Will I need/want 2 cards SLI anytime soon? Do I have good brand name versions of the parts? I know the motherboards vary slightly in features. My budget is flexible, starting lower end for just Overwatch 1080p @ 144hz and upgrading later would be fine if recommended.

Here's my current part list:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($326.49 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus - MAXIMUS IX HERO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($228.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($152.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 960 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($219.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB FTW3 GAMING iCX Video Card ($779.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake - Core P5 Tempered Glass Edition ATX Mid Tower Case ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($178.89 @ B&H)
Wired Network Adapter: TP-Link - TG-3468 PCI-Express x1 10/100/1000 Mbps Network Adapter ($12.25 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Thermaltake - Riing 14 RGB 3-Pack Premium Edition 73.9 CFM 140mm Fans ($96.22 @ Amazon)
Total: $2240.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-28 16:16 EDT-0400

Thank you for any feedback or suggestions!

amtseung · Jun 28, 2017

1000W PSU is pretty overkill, even if you were to SLI two 1080ti's. Then again, SLI scaling is spotty at best, so it's probably best to stick with a single graphics card. And a 750W PSU. You could probably get away with 650W. Refer to the PSU tier list for quality make/model.

If you want to run the 7700k at its full potential, a.k.a. overclocking it, the tried and true Hyper 212/Cyrorig H7 just doesn't cut the mustard anymore. Chip gets way too hot. Look for a 240mm or 280mm AIO like the H100i V2/GTX or H115, or if you're feeling super courageous, the EK Liquid Gaming A240 kit. Or a big ol' beefy air cooler like the Scythe ninja, Cryorig R1, or Noctua NH-D15.

I don't know why you'd need a separate wired network adapter when you've got a far superior one built into your motherboard. If you're looking for a wifi adapter, look specifically for a pci-e wifi adapter, like the TP-link N900 (<I recommend this thing wholeheartedly).

The case you picked is basically an open test bench. It doesn't need case fans and it doesn't use case fans, unless you have a radiator that needs air moving through it. Unless you're building a custom water cooling loop from scratch, necessary fans should be included. I would recommend you go for the core p3. It's basically a smaller version of the p5, so there's less empty space. Or you can get a more traditional boxy case like the NZXT S340 elite, Phanteks Enthoo Pro M with tempered glass, Phanteks P400/S with tempered glass side, etc., in which case you'd need some extra case fans. You can buy the GPU vertical mount bracket thing from Thermaltake as a separate thing; I don't think it's included with the P3.

Otherwise, the system you've listed here will not only play your games whether 1080p144hz or VR, you'll probably be playing them at max settings with extra performance headroom to spare.

ohenryy · Jun 28, 2017

Some tweaks for better overclocking , better motherboard, CPU cooler and appropriate PSU. Also added HDD for bigger files.

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/JCZHFd
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/JCZHFd/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($326.49 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($69.95 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - Z270 Taichi ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($183.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($152.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 960 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($219.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.44 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB FTW3 GAMING iCX Video Card ($779.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake - Core P5 Tempered Glass Edition ATX Mid Tower Case ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.88 @ OutletPC)
Wired Network Adapter: TP-Link - TG-3468 PCI-Express x1 10/100/1000 Mbps Network Adapter ($12.25 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Thermaltake - Riing 14 RGB 3-Pack Premium Edition 73.9 CFM 140mm Fans ($96.22 @ Amazon)
Total: $2184.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-28 18:21 EDT-0400

bossenr · Jun 28, 2017

Thank you both for your feedback and information.

I chose the case because I liked the fully enclosed glass on the p5 as apposed to just the one panel on the p3.
I have a few large external hard drives for media right now so I'm just prioritizing the boot drive.

I've updated my parts list with the suggestions. The only things I'm unsure about are:
- Do I need / want a water cooler for this setup? This is my first real build so I'm not sure what the differences are in installing the H100i V2 vs the EK Liquid Gaming A240 kit. And would using any of these kits negate the need for the CPU fan cooler?
- Is it an issue that the ASRock motherboard doesn't explicitly list 3000mhz in supported memory like on other ones on PCPartPicker? https://pcpartpicker.com/product/T8yxFT/asrock-z270-taichi-atx-lga1151-motherboard-z270-taichi
- I read there are differences in brands' TI cards and I'm unclear on how to go about choosing the right one.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($326.49 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($69.95 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - Z270 Taichi ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($183.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($152.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 960 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($219.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB FTW3 GAMING iCX Video Card ($779.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake - Core P5 Tempered Glass Edition ATX Mid Tower Case ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $2027.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-06-28 22:31 EDT-0400

Thanks again for any feedback!

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