[First Build] Ready to Purchase. All Clear?

Forgotten_IO_Shield · Jul 16, 2017

Approximate Purchase Date: Ongoing. Will purchase motherboard, CPU cooler, RAM and PSU within the next week or two.

Budget Range: $2500CAD Avoiding rebates, currently before taxes

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, general browsing, media, design, maybe streaming in future

Are you buying a monitor: Yes, already purchased. http://www.lg.com/us/monitors/lg-27UD68-W-4k-uhd-led-monitor ] LG27UD68-W [/url]

Do you need to buy OS: Yes, Windows 10. Will also install Linux.

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon, NCIX, Newegg, Direct Canada, Canada Computers

Location: Canada

Parts Preferences: Flexible

Overclocking: Yes, after building my custom loop

Your Monitor Resolution: 3840x2160

Additional Comments:
This is an aesthetics build, so majority white components are important here.

Beside a regular build check, I wanted to know if selecting a DDR4 3000 or DDR4 3200 RAM would be better for this build. I've read that Ryzen liked the speed, but is it noticeable enough for the few extra dollars? I figured it wasn't.

One of the 500GB SSD will be for Steam. The other will be partitioned for the 2 operating systems (Windows and Linux). Would 500GB be too much for the two OS? I would prefer to keep Steam and my OS separate.

Parts List:
CPU: Ryzen 1600X [Purchased]
Cooler: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/93Crxr/cryorig-cpu-cooler-h7 ] CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM [/url]
RAM: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/qjM323/gskill-trident-z-rgb-16gb-2-x-8gb-ddr3-3000-memory-f4-3000c16d-16gtzr ] G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 [/url]
Motherboard: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/bWdFf7/gigabyte-ga-ax370-gaming-5-atx-am4-motherboard-ga-ax370-gaming-5 ] Gigabyte GA-AX370-GAMING 5 [/url]
GPU: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/bNcMnQ/evga-video-card-08gp46286 ] EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB FTW [08G-P4-6286-KR] [/url]
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM [Purchased], (2) Samsung 850 EVO 500GB [One purchased]
PSU: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/y88H99/evga-supernova-g3-650w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-220-g3-0650 ] EVGA SuperNova G3 650W 80+ Gold [/url]
Case: NZXT S340 Elite

superninja12 · Jul 16, 2017

looks all good.

3000 mhz is fast enough, you wont notice the difference.
500 gz is more than enough for 2 os.

however i disagree buying everything over a period.
you just need a little bit of bad luck and youre out fo waranty to rma it in the store for free.
than you need to contact the manufacturer and youre 2 weeks futher.

Forgotten_IO_Shield · Jul 16, 2017

superninja12 :

Sorry, I probably should've been more clear. The 1600X I bought last weekend from Amazon on sale and I have until mid-ish August to do any exchange/returns. I buying the motherboard, cooler, RAM and PSU this week, to make sure everything works. Its not ideal, I know. But its a risk I'm comfortable with. Although I wouldn't recommend it personally too.

As for the Ram. I believed the 3000 was enough. Thank you for confirming and for the help!

cryoburner · Jul 16, 2017

Forgotten_IO_Shield :

I would say having a second 500GB SSD just for your operating systems is probably way overkill. Unless you're also storing bulk data or games on the drive, even a 250GB drive would probably be far more than enough. Have a look at how much storage your current system is using for Windows and your applications to get an idea of what you might need. It would probably be better to put the money toward other components (or save for future upgrades) than to buy a bunch SSD storage that would likely just sit around unused.

King Dranzer · Jul 16, 2017

Here is the list:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Motherboard: Asus - CROSSHAIR VI HERO ATX AM4 Motherboard ($318.50 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($184.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Turbo Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($929.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Turbo Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($929.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: Corsair - RMx 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($149.98 @ NCIX)
Total: $2513.45
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-07-16 13:27 EDT-0400

I would recommend you to get Ryzen R7 1700 if possible.
If you want to have a custom water loop then return that case and go for bigger one which makes it easy to work with and meaningful to have better air flow. It is not satisfactory to have custom loop in case like NZXT S340 Elite.
1000W PSUs are crazily overpriced otherwise I wanted to go for it. If you can find a 1000W PSU Like Corsair RM1000x or EVGA G2 1000W for lower price in your local store that would be a better option. If you want to add a custom loop.

Karadjgne · Jul 16, 2017

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($44.99 @ NCIX)
Motherboard: MSI - B350 TOMAHAWK ARCTIC ATX AM4 Motherboard ($153.80 @ Amazon Canada)
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($184.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB SC Black Edition Video Card ($969.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Case: Thermaltake - The Tower 900 Snow Edition ATX Full Tower Case ($327.75 @ Vuugo)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($137.99 @ PC Canada)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($120.24 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $1939.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-07-16 14:06 EDT-0400

Forgotten_IO_Shield · Jul 16, 2017

cryoburner :

I'll switch to a 250GB. Just looked it up and 20GB is Windows 10 minimum requirement for installation. So what I picked is simply overkill. Even with a partitioned drive. Thank for the help.

Forgotten_IO_Shield · Jul 16, 2017

King Dranzer :

Here is the list:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Motherboard: Asus - CROSSHAIR VI HERO ATX AM4 Motherboard ($318.50 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($184.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Turbo Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($929.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Turbo Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($929.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: Corsair - RMx 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($149.98 @ NCIX)
Total: $2513.45
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-07-16 13:27 EDT-0400

I would recommend you to get Ryzen R7 1700 if possible.
If you want to have a custom water loop then return that case and go for bigger one which makes it easy to work with and meaningful to have better air flow. It is not satisfactory to have custom loop in case like NZXT S340 Elite.
1000W PSUs are crazily overpriced otherwise I wanted to go for it. If you can find a 1000W PSU Like Corsair RM1000x or EVGA G2 1000W for lower price in your local store that would be a better option. If you want to add a custom loop.

Unfortunately for me, most cases I don't like. I've looked at watercooling builds in the S340 and its is doable. But ya, space is a premium. Thanks for the input.

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