First Build Need Help

janobewon

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Sep 6, 2017
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Cpu: i7-7700k ($270)

Video Card: Gtx 1060 3Gb ($185)

Psu: Corsair CSM 550W 80+ Gold ($50)

Motherboard: ASRock Z270 Killer SLI/ac ($110)

Ram: 16Gb Patriot Viper Elite Ddrr4 2133 ($98)

Hdd: Seagate Barracuda 2Tb 7200Rpm ($60)

Case: Azza Titan CSAZ-240 Black ($45)

Ssd: Samsung 960 Evo 250Gb ($120)

Cooling System: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo ($25)

Total: $963

bought most of the components and I am still able to return them. I would appreciate if anyone could give me some solid advice. If I could get cheaper for better or if I bought any faulty parts that could be exchanged for something better for around the same price.
 
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Well, the more powerful next gen 8700k is launching next month around same price. It should also last you longer than the 7700k as it has 6 cores and 12 threads.
You will also need a z370 board for that.
Higher frequency RAM can help in certain non gaming performance scenarios.
The Cryorig H7 cooler is much better at a few more bucks, its called the 'Evo Killer'.
And most importantly, change the PSU to a better unit. The CSM is pretty mediocre, and I wont trust it for such high end components. Get a CXM instead, or Seasonic S12II/M12II.
Well, the more powerful next gen 8700k is launching next month around same price. It should also last you longer than the 7700k as it has 6 cores and 12 threads.
You will also need a z370 board for that.
Higher frequency RAM can help in certain non gaming performance scenarios.
The Cryorig H7 cooler is much better at a few more bucks, its called the 'Evo Killer'.
And most importantly, change the PSU to a better unit. The CSM is pretty mediocre, and I wont trust it for such high end components. Get a CXM instead, or Seasonic S12II/M12II.
 
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