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Building a new gaming PC, also to use for video editing... trying to stay under 1250...

So far, I'm not too set on the case and I feel like I've heard a lot of opinions on the CPU cooler, too. Really appreciate the help guys.


CPU
Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor
$287.89

CPU Cooler
Noctua - NH-D15S 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler
$78.88

Motherboard
ASRock - Z270 Extreme4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
$134.99 -$30.00
$30.00 mail-in rebate

Memory
G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory
$99.99

Storage
Samsung - 850 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
$109.99
Seagate - BarraCuda Pro 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
$126.27

Video Card
MSI - GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB GT OC Video Card
$209.99 -$25.00
$25.00 mail-in rebate

Case
Cooler Master - HAF 922 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case

Power Supply
EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
$121.89 -$15.00
$15.00 mail-in rebate

Optical Drive
Lite-On - IHAS324-07 DVD/CD Writer
$21.17

Operating System
Microsoft - Windows 10 Home Full 32/64-bit
$109.99
 
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I would suggest something like this.

you can get an i5-8600k with similar (slightly better) performance than the i7-7700k. Saves a few bucks, which can go towards a GTX1070.

In my list the Case is more of a price holder, you can take whatever you wish. PSU can be a varient of many as well. Have a look at go on that

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8600K 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor ($279.89 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-D15S 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($78.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus - Prime Z370-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($167.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Team - Dark 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial - MX300 525GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi - Deskstar 7K2000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card ($399.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair - Graphite Series 230T Orange ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($68.89 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: Asus - DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.29 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1495.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-11-20 22:30 EST-0500
 
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Alternatively you could consider the AMD route, more cores for better video editing performance and more PCI-E lanes for future upgrades. More RAM, 16gb is the minimum for video editing, 32gb would be better but would cost more. This build also has faster and bigger PCI-E SSD, something you will appreciate when editing video's. Also a slightly better performing GTX 1060 6gb. It is a bit over your 1250 budget, but similarly priced as your originally posted build.
If you are a student you could get a cheaper windows license through your university.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700X 3.4GHz 8-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.39 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI - X370 GAMING PRO ATX AM4 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team - Dark 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Plextor - M8Pe 512GB PCI-E Solid State Drive ($254.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.09 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Video Card: MSI - Radeon RX 580 4GB GAMING X Video Card ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cougar - Solution (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($33.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: LG - WH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($55.88 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1377.16
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-11-20 22:47 EST-0500
 
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Thanks, gussrtk.

I'll change the processor and upgrade the graphics card and split the difference on the SSD storage and keep the original 2TB hard drive. I'll choose 8 or 16GB in the moment depending on complete whim and impulsivity with a guarantee to upgrade going forward. I'm going to see if I can slide in at a good time for Black Friday deals.
 
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UPDATED LIST:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8600K 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor ($295.99 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-D15S 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($78.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock - Z370 Extreme4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial - MX300 525GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate - Constellation ES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB SC GAMING Video Card ($269.49 @ OutletPC)
Case: DIYPC - Silence-BK-Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus - DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.29 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus - VC239H 23.0" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer - XB241H bmipr 24.0" 1920x1080 180Hz Monitor ($321.88 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Logitech - G410 Atlas Spectrum Wired Gaming Keyboard ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Mouse: Logitech - M705 Wireless Laser Mouse ($24.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $1841.33
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-11-22 21:08 EST-0500
 
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Notes:

RAM: rated at 3000Mhz. The motherboard is rated at 2933Mhz support. Which is really no biggie, it will run just fine at 2933mhz, or if you OC it, you could get it up to 3200Mhz if you do a good job at it. These Profiles you do have to set yourself, because this motherboard will see only " 2666/ 2400/ 2133" as standard Ram speeds (this comes from motherboard spec section, when looking at ram anythign with ie: 3200(oc) means you have to set the overclock profile), anything after that, it can support but it may not (probably will not) adjust to the full speed of the ram by itself.

SSD: Nice choice, Price/GB is very good. I have had one of those (240gb) for 18 months and it hasnt given me any problems.


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I was looking over your components and it really feels like... you've got a great CPU based set, but a little bit of disappointment on the GPU side, Although for 1080p gaming it should be good enough, I think maybe you can work in a GTX1070 in there by changing a couple of things

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H5 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($42.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card ($424.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $522.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-11-22 23:17 EST-0500

The big change here is the CPU cooler, saving quite a big chunk to put toward the GPU. PSU is still very good, also modular, but at a lower price (with current rebate). So that's around 60$? saving... you should be able to get that 1070, Decent cooler - Dual fan, Some red LEDs lol...

With this CPU cooler, you will still be able to overclock, but you'll be limited by how far you can go. You may not reach the 5.0Ghz mark (likely will not). But you probably can see yourself hanging around 4.6~4.8Ghz


 
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For the motherboard, based on here:
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/QNX2FT/asrock-z370-extreme4-atx-lga1151-motherboard-z370-extreme4
and here:
https://www.asrock.com/MB/Intel/Z370%20Extreme4/index.asp

I don't see where 3000 is listed os OC. I think it is rated up to 4333 and OC after that? If that's the case, I'll probably go with the 3200 mentioned below at the same price, basically.

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I hear what you're saying on the GPU compared to the rest, and since it's going to be a Black Friday purchase, and you've made some nice suggestions to cut some costs, I'll go up to the 1070.

Thanks again gussrtk!

 
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use a Vendor's websites SPECIFICATION section for the motherboard (for example, newegg, scroll down a bit and click the Specification tab)

that motherboard supports
Supports DDR4 4333+(OC)*/ 4266(OC)/ 4133(OC)/ 4000(OC)/ 3866(OC)/ 3800(OC)/ 3733(OC)/ 3600(OC)/ 3200(OC)/ 2933(OC)/ 2800(OC)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133
 
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Dang, you're right. I always knew it, I just didn't see the specs page. I derped and bought the 3200. But, this will be a fun project and I'll get to figure out how to change the profile so they match up. It seems like it shouldn't have any real negative effects. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

Bought the 1070 8gb GPU today btw.

 
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uh lol... 3200? that's good.

and as far as setting the OC profile for the ram, there are many guides/youtube videos out there. Fairly simple these days to find info onhow to do those things.

and sounds good about the GPU :) you'll be much happier with that than the 1060
 
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