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Before I get started on this question, I am not sure if I am posting this in the right place.

Here is my build list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Lz4ngL

I did not include the case fans yet because I want to study that more. However my main concern with this build is the compatibility between the CPU, PCI-E lanes, RAM, and Motherboard. I read into the specs of each of these parts before selecting them and found that 6+ cores on a motherboard makes a difference. On a more basic level, I simply would like to know if this build would work with the cpu selected. Certain CPUs only allow up to 128gb of RAM and a certain amount of PCI-E lanes so if anyone would please confirm that all this would work. I assume it will because PC Partpicker says so but I would like a second opinion to make sure I don't waste all of this money.
 
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I've reviewed all parts, and they are all compatible and will work. I believe the cooler comes with thermal paste, but you might want to buy a different one. If you do, but the smallest size syringe that you can find. If you are spending that much, an aftermarket thermal paste is a small investment, and there are great ones now available.

Also, two SLI nVidia cards, buy the good bridge, the new one.

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I've reviewed all parts, and they are all compatible and will work. I believe the cooler comes with thermal paste, but you might want to buy a different one. If you do, but the smallest size syringe that you can find. If you are spending that much, an aftermarket thermal paste is a small investment, and there are great ones now available.

Also, two SLI nVidia cards, buy the good bridge, the new one.

 
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1700 overclocks easily to 1800X levels, waste of money to buy the 1800X.
Get this, top of the line, same perf for half the price.
This is still a sht value list, i'll post a better one below, not recommended unless doing enterprise work AND gaming.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($269.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: NZXT - Kraken X62 Rev 2 98.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($159.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus - CROSSHAIR VI HERO ATX AM4 Motherboard ($234.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 64GB (4 x 16GB) DDR4-3600 Memory ($799.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 960 EVO 1TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($479.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate - BarraCuda Pro 8TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB FTW3 GAMING iCX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($759.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB FTW3 GAMING iCX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($759.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Inwin - 805 Infinity ATX Mid Tower Case ($260.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - 1050W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($218.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $4184.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-07-20 00:37 EDT-0400
 
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I still highly recommend waiting for threadripper for a high end system in a month.
Most people don't need more than 4TB.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($269.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: NZXT - Kraken X62 Rev 2 98.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($159.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - X370 GAMING X ATX AM4 Motherboard ($111.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-3600 Memory ($410.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 960 EVO 1TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($479.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Toshiba - X300 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB FTW3 GAMING iCX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($759.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB FTW3 GAMING iCX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($759.99 @ Amazon)
Case: be quiet! - Dark Base Pro 900 (Black/Silver) ATX Full Tower Case ($214.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($103.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $3386.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-07-20 00:45 EDT-0400
 
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I'm a HUGE AMD fanboy, and would recommend the 1800X any day, or threadripper. But if you have the money and for whatever reason want the i9-7900X, go for it. The other commenter isn't wrong, he just has a different mindset.
 
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@Andy Chow, first off it's not good to be a fanboy, you won't end up recommending the best option for people generally.
It may be top end, but it's a huge waste of cash.
It's not a question of if he has the funds here, it's if he NEEDS it at all.
Wait 3 weeks for Threadripper, the 1950X looks to be the best for high end, but again, I won't recommend anything until you tell me your use @OP.
 
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The i9-7900X beats any AMD CPU in most games. The double 1080 Ti suggests he's into gaming.

I admit I'm an AMD fanboy, because I am self-aware and know this. I don't allow it to taint my opinions.

You are a fanboy, but aren't self-aware. And, just like you wrote, ended up recommending a sub-par option.
 
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I'm recommending an AMD CPU and I have an Intel system, i'm not biased, I just recommend what's the best at the time, we don't know his application, so a 10 core CPU recommendation is silly, we don't even know if he needs it.

I justified it as, you're losing two cores of performance, but you're paying a mere fraction of the price.
$800 extra for two cores and quad channel RAM doesn't seem justified to me, even if his budget is high.
Threadripper's flagship will be cheaper than the 7900X and carry an additional 12 threads, easily worth the wait to see what it's like.
 
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