Beginning builder's 2nd build - Advice, suggestions please

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I'm a little nervous with this build since I've never installed a liquid cooler or an M.2 drive, so my experience with them is zero. I plan on following step by step online video guides to complete. I ran all the parts through PC Part Picker and everything looks compatible, however I still would like to run it by the group for any possible tips, part suggestions, or any issues others might have encountered with these components.

I will be using this rig as my everyday computer as well as high end competitive gaming (WOW) and streaming. I typically have up to 10 chrome tabs open but minimized. My mind is pretty much set on using an Intel CPU. Over clocking is probably way above my skill level so that's not an option.

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core
Cooler: NZXT - Kraken X62 http://www.nzxt.com/products/kraken-x61
Mobo: Asus - MAXIMUS IX Code https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NGTRXOO/?tag=pcpapi-20
RAM: G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory https://pcpartpicker.com/product/7Y7CmG/gskill-tridentz-rgb-32gb-4-x-8gb-ddr4-3200-memory-f4-3200c14q-32gtzr
Storage: Samsung - 960 PRO 512GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive (OS and games)
Western Digital - BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM
GPU: EVGA - ASUS ROG GeForce GTX 1080 Ti https://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=AS-S108T11&c=CJ
PSU: Corsair - RMx 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply

Case: Corsair - 750D http://www.corsair.com/en-us/obsidian-series-750d-full-tower-atx-case

** I almost went with the Corsair 750D. I know its probably overkill but I thought the extra room might be easier for a new builder to fumble around inside of. Besides, I read about some people having trouble fitting the Kraken X61 in the 450D.

I'm not 100% set on this Mobo. I'm kind of an RGB freak so the lighting on the board got my attention.

I plan on keeping this as my main computer for 6-7 years. My budget is roughly $2300. I could go a little more if it would be a significant improvement.
 
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The 7700k runs a little hotter than previous iterations and there has been many threads in this forum about high temps. If you're choosing between liquid coolers, it's best to go with the one that has the largest radiator as those have better price-to-performance ratios. The x62 should be able to keep it adequately cool even when overclocked. The fitting of the RAM is not an issue as the thermal block is not big enough to hog RAM slots.
Having said that, the x52 is also good enough and will give you cooling on par with the Corsair h100i which is also a good unit in terms of cooling. Here is a review of these units that you can go through...
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($322.59 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - R1 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($119.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus - MAXIMUS IX CODE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($162.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($162.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung - 960 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($220.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.87 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB AMP Edition Video Card ($739.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT - Phantom 530 (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($109.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair - RMx 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $2245.04
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-12 14:30 EDT-0400

Or wait for the more powerful 8700k coming out next month.
 
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My budget for the rig is $2000 - $2300ish. I would go slightly above that if it would make a noticeable difference.

My parts list was made up from various build videos I've been watching to build my confidence to pull this off on my own so I appreciate all your suggestions.

I have no problem waiting a month for the i7-8700 if it would be worth the wait.
 
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The next gen. is definitely more powerful on multi core performance due to more cores. We just need to wait and watch if it is more powerful in single core performance on the benches, as the IPC gain might be negated by the lower clocks. If it is even at par with 7700k on single core performance, it is still a better deal.
I am saying this because, for competitive gaming clock speed matters and there is nothing better than the 7700k currently. I have myself postponed my new build just to see how the new 8700k fares on gaming benches.
At launch, the 8700k might be a little higher priced due to the hype but eventually prices should settle down. Also depends from dealer to dealer.
 
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Thanks Hellfire13. I think I'll ride your coat tails on this one and see what you and the guys here think after launch. In the meantime I can finalize the other components so i'm ready to pull the trigger if/when you give your blessings on this new cpu.

Oh, will the 8700 be the same socket as the 7700? Do I need to rethink the whole build based on the 8700?
 
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It has the same socket but a different chipset. Note that, you are talking about the 8700 which is the locked version and I am talking about the unlocked version, 8700k. There is a difference between those two.
For 8700k you will need the new z370 chipset, where as for 8700 the b360 or h370 should do.
 
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I wouldn't expect a *HUGE* difference in performance between the new generation and the current generation - each one is only about a 10% increase in performance over the previous generation. A lot of people though, are hesitant to recommend Intel CPUs until they fix the thermal issues that the CPUs have been having.
 
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I'd be more concerned about the thermals than I would about the performance gain / loss. Those seem to be affecting Intel left and right lately.
 
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I have a question about my choice of cooler, the NZXT X62. I saw a build video and this thing looks ginormous! Do you think this is overkill for my build? I don't plan on doing any overclocking at first, but I want that option in the future when I get more experience and learn more about it. I'm also concerned of it fitting around the 4 sticks of RAM I'll be using. I like the NZXT products (good reviews, and that RGB looks pretty sweet) so i'm going to stick with them. The x52 is slightly smaller and I can save a few bucks.

Btw, thank you for all your comments and suggestions. I'm learning a lot in this process. Hopefully I can pull this off.
 
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The 7700k runs a little hotter than previous iterations and there has been many threads in this forum about high temps. If you're choosing between liquid coolers, it's best to go with the one that has the largest radiator as those have better price-to-performance ratios. The x62 should be able to keep it adequately cool even when overclocked. The fitting of the RAM is not an issue as the thermal block is not big enough to hog RAM slots.
Having said that, the x52 is also good enough and will give you cooling on par with the Corsair h100i which is also a good unit in terms of cooling. Here is a review of these units that you can go through... https://www.gamersnexus.net/hwreviews/2662-nzxt-kraken-x52-x62-x42-review-and-benchmarks-noise-temp/page-4
 
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