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AshleyFoxy

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Making a new thread for this in hopes that the forum selection will fit better and as such get more attention/help.

Approximate Purchase Date: By christmas, at the latest around New Years.

Budget Range: $1,500 not including Shipping.

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming and Internet.

Are you buying a monitor: No.



Parts to Upgrade: Everything.

Do you need to buy OS: No

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg.com

Location: Waterford, Pennsylvania, USA.

Parts Preferences: Nvidia Graphics card.

Overclocking: Maybe.

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe.

Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

Additional Comments: Side window on case for seeing RGB/LED parts, No liquid cooling, space for cable management out of sight.

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Current computer is outdated and has parts that are known for issues, IE; AMD FX-8350 Vishera Black-Edition.
 
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g-unit1111

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Here's what I would suggest:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8600K 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor ($295.99 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H5 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($42.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock - Z370 Extreme4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($204.31 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung - 960 EVO 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($127.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($41.89 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 8GB DUKE Video Card ($469.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT - S340 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($107.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1515.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-11-27 17:46 EST-0500

Or this for $15 more:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700X 3.4GHz 8-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H5 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($42.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus - STRIX X370-F GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard ($174.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($204.31 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung - 960 EVO 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($127.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($41.89 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 8GB DUKE Video Card ($469.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT - S340 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($107.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1529.73
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-11-27 17:48 EST-0500
 
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AshleyFoxy

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Well i looked at the second option as an extra 15$ is really nothing if i'm already going to be spending 1.5k, the only thing i don't quite like is that apparently i may need a seperately available adapter for the cooler to work with the motherboard?

EDIT: Another thing i noticed is with the case, i can't tell if the side panel is able to swing open or something as it looks like that from one of it's pictures, but there's no mention about it anywhere on it's page.
 
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By now most coolers should come with an AM4 bracket. But for the most part if you go on the manufacturer's website and fill out a couple of forms they will give you the new bracket for free. I've done that a few times. You can't go wrong either way though most people will probably recommend the Intel option over the AMD. Tempered glass cases are a bit different in that there's usually four screws on the side securing the glass to the case, so to take off the side panel you will have to remove all 4 screws.
 
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AshleyFoxy

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I see, well would there happen to be a better case for that then? I'd prefer a case with a window rather than an entire side panel that has the potential to be broken.
 
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Tempered glass isn't actual glass. It has the potential to break, but it's much more sturdy and durable than a case with an actual glass panel would be. You will definitely be safe with a tempered glass case as long as you are careful when you move or transport it.
 
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AshleyFoxy

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I live in an area that gets VERY icy during the winter, so i'd prefer something that isn't likely to break from accidental slipping if i have to move.
 
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Then maybe get something like a Phanteks Enthoo Pro or an NZXT H440.
 
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