New pc, VR and 1440p 144hz, good enough?

anouser · Oct 30, 2017

Hey. I want to get a new pc, since my old pc can't do what I want it to do anymore.

These are the parts I've picked:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/xLcCGf

I got the monitor already (1440p and 144hz)
Games:
BF1, Battlefront 2, Assasins creed origins, pubg, Witcher 3 and such.

I'm also going to buy the htc vive at some point so the system has to do VR well.

Would you recommend any changes or do you have any comments? Would really appreciate any advice!

vapour · Oct 30, 2017

Very good build, only comments is coffee lake 8th gen I7-8700k or I5-8600k build will be much better with similar cost, not to mention, 7700k is the last gen on Z270 MB, no upgrade path.

vapour · Oct 30, 2017

My edits:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor ($399.99 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! - Shadow Rock Slim 67.8 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock - Z370 Killer SLI/ac ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($130.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($156.34 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($94.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Seagate - BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB ROG STRIX Video Card ($554.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT - S340 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($86.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.90 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer - Predator XB271HUA 27.0" 2560x1440 165Hz Monitor
Total: $1663.54
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-30 09:29 EDT-0400

sizzling · Oct 30, 2017

The 8600k is slightly better than the 7700k and cheaper, the 8700k is much better but costs more.

WildCard999 · Oct 30, 2017

You could swap the GPU from the 1080 to the 1070 ti and save about $100 which could go towards the 8700K/Z370.

Under $1600 after MIR. (8700K/GTX 1070 ti).
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/6KKHd6

anouser · Oct 30, 2017

Okay, seems like I'm going for the 8th gen cpu's then.

Would any downgrades of this system still be able to run 1440p 144hz and VR well?

vapour · Oct 30, 2017

Get I5-8600k then.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8600K 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor ($279.89 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! - Shadow Rock Slim 67.8 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock - Z370 Killer SLI/ac ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($130.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($156.34 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($94.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Seagate - BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB ROG STRIX Video Card ($554.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT - S340 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($86.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - EVO Edition 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($45.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer - Predator XB271HUA 27.0" 2560x1440 165Hz Monitor
Total: $1519.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-30 10:07 EDT-0400

WildCard999 · Oct 30, 2017

anouser :

Yes it will run VR well but depending on game you may need to adjust the some settings to get to that 144 FPS but for the most part your looking at around high settings.

anouser · Oct 30, 2017

What would be the best psu for this system? From what I can find a 550w or 650w 80+ gold modular should be the best, but what do you think?

vapour · Oct 30, 2017

Any 500+ good quality units can handle your rig. Bronze or gold doesn't matter as they only mean efficiency, for ~4% diff. Seasonic is one of the best quality brands and evo is decent. You can go with a 550W Seasonic focus point gold for ~$60 too. Updated the psu above to an EVO 620.

feelinfroggy777 · Oct 30, 2017

anouser :

What is your budget for this system?

As for PSU, you cant go wrong with a EVGA G2. I would go with the 650 watt to be on the safe side, but 550 watt would run it.

feelinfroggy777 · Oct 30, 2017

Honestly, if I had the choice between a Intel CPU and a 1080ti, I would take the 1080ti all day long. And I say this is an Intel owner and I really like the new 8th gen CPUs. But their prices are pretty high right now and I think it is a mistake to pair them with anything less than a 1080ti because you will see a better performance boost by getting a cheaper CPU and moving up a tier in GPU.

So if your on a budget, I would probably go with a Ryzen 1600 and use the money you save and get into a 1080ti. Instead of getting a 8600k and a 1080. When in doubt, always get the better GPU.

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/9NWGr7
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/9NWGr7/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($193.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI - B350 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard ($86.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($94.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Seagate - BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB AMP Edition Video Card ($739.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT - S340 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($86.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($75.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer - Predator XB271HUA 27.0" 2560x1440 165Hz Monitor
Total: $1573.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-30 10:17 EDT-0400

anouser · Oct 30, 2017

Budget is about $1500 +/- $200

feelinfroggy777 · Oct 30, 2017

anouser :

This will be over your budget. But it is probably where I would start with a Coffee Lake build. If I could not afford this, then I would not look at Coffee Lake until the pricing comes down some.

You really want to get a decent motherboard for Coffee Lake, which will cost you more. You can get by with a cheap motherboard with the Ryzen CPUs because the AMD CPUs hit a hard wall at 4.1ghz. That is not the case with Intel. You will need a decent motherboard to get high and stable overclocks.

But I will say this, this system would be a beast. lol

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/pTV3hq
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/pTV3hq/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8600K 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor ($279.89 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! - Shadow Rock Slim 67.8 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - Z370 AORUS Gaming 5 (rev. 1.0) ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($164.90 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($94.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Seagate - BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB AMP Edition Video Card ($739.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT - S340 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($86.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($75.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer - Predator XB271HUA 27.0" 2560x1440 165Hz Monitor
Total: $1812.10
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-30 10:29 EDT-0400

feelinfroggy777 · Oct 30, 2017

I assumed you would overclock, but if you are not going to overclock, then I would go with this:

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/3XWGr7
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/3XWGr7/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8GHz 6-Core Processor ($199.89 @ B&H)
Motherboard: ASRock - Z370 Pro4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($111.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($164.90 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($94.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Seagate - BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB AMP Edition Video Card ($739.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT - S340 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($86.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($75.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer - Predator XB271HUA 27.0" 2560x1440 165Hz Monitor
Total: $1609.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-30 10:42 EDT-0400

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