Motherboard for I7 7700K

varsanyi.adam · Oct 27, 2017

Hey guys, i was just wondering if anyone can help me picking a good motherboard for my system i selected the Asus Strix Z270F but i m not sure if it is the best choice any help appreciated. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/CV7b7h

Lutfij · Oct 27, 2017

IMHO a better build over the parts you've chosen with minor editing.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($318.69 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 Quad Lumi 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($59.85 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus - STRIX Z270G Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($186.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: SK hynix - SL308 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.69 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB STRIX Video Card ($439.99 @ B&H)
Case: Fractal Design - Define Mini C TG MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1500.07
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-27 09:09 EDT-0400

varsanyi.adam · Oct 27, 2017

Lutfij :

IMHO a better build over the parts you've chosen with minor editing.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($318.69 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 Quad Lumi 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($59.85 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus - STRIX Z270G Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($186.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: SK hynix - SL308 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.69 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB STRIX Video Card ($439.99 @ B&H)
Case: Fractal Design - Define Mini C TG MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1500.07
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-27 09:09 EDT-0400

varsanyi.adam · Oct 27, 2017

Do you think i should go for a micro ATX over the ATX? Also the cooler and the hard drives i already have from my last pc build so i m not planning on buying new ones

Zerk2012 · Oct 27, 2017

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8600K 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor ($279.89 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212X 82.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock - Z370 Pro4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($121.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($173.50 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.69 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB STRIX Video Card ($439.99 @ B&H)
Case: NZXT - S340 - Designed by Razer ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1286.02
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-27 19:47 EDT-0400

The i5 8600K gives better performance with the 6 true cores instead of 4 and hyper threading if you can catch it in stock.

ohenryy · Oct 28, 2017

Zerk2012 :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8600K 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor ($279.89 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212X 82.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock - Z370 Pro4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($121.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($173.50 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.69 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB STRIX Video Card ($439.99 @ B&H)
Case: NZXT - S340 - Designed by Razer ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1286.02
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-27 19:47 EDT-0400

The i5 8600K gives better performance with the 6 true cores instead of 4 and hyper threading if you can catch it in stock.

Correct, I would add the SDD there.
Other than that looks great.

Zerk2012 · Oct 28, 2017

ohenryy :

Zerk2012 :

Correct, I would add the SDD there.
Other than that looks great.

From his post. But I would agree a SSD would finish out his build.
Also the cooler and the hard drives i already have from my last pc build so i m not planning on buying new ones

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