please review this parts list

Poofta · Jan 14, 2018

need to know if this parts list if futureproof for 3-4 years: https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/phhLVY

i already have windows 10 installed on another pc, which i'll strip the good bits that i need and then i'll give it to my brother

Dark Lord of Tech · Jan 14, 2018

I would say yes , 3 to 4 years is about right. Nice setup.

SchizTech · Jan 14, 2018

The parts are solid. Do you already have a Windows license?

Poofta · Jan 14, 2018

SchizTech :

I dont think so, i was just going to add the ssd and keep using my 500gb hhd which was windows 10, i also have a windows 7 instal disk

Poofta · Jan 15, 2018

Thanks!

ArchitSahu · Jan 15, 2018

It is a good build. Maybe pick up 16GB for futureproofing. Seems like nowadays 16 GB is becoming the way to go.

Down the road you can pick up a stronger card, the 980 will do for now.

Poofta · Jan 15, 2018

ArchitSahu :

yeah, it kinda is but im not quite ready for so much, 8 gb is reccomended for most games nowdays anyway.

envy14tpe · Jan 15, 2018

I know RAM prices are the worst they have ever been but I'd still get 2x8gb. And why the full tower when a mid tower will do the same and probably save a little cash? Last, no need for big air cooler on locked CPU.

Same price but more RAM with plenty of cooling in a good case.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8GHz 6-Core Processor ($278.00 @ Shopping Express)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212X 82.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($48.00 @ IJK)
Motherboard: MSI - Z370 GAMING PLUS ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($229.00 @ Centre Com)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($279.00 @ Umart)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($194.00 @ Shopping Express)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Black 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 980 4GB XTREME GAMING Video Card (Purchased For $0.00)
Case: Fractal Design - Meshify C ATX Mid Tower Case ($149.00 @ Scorptec)
Power Supply: Corsair - CX (2017) 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (Purchased For $0.00)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit (Purchased For $0.00)
Case Fan: Noctua - NF-A14 industrialPPC-3000 PWM 158.5 CFM 140mm Fan ($36.00 @ Umart)
Case Fan: Noctua - NF-A14 industrialPPC-3000 PWM 158.5 CFM 140mm Fan ($36.00 @ Umart)
Headphones: Logitech - G430 7.1 Channel Headset ($69.00 @ Shopping Express)
Total: $1318.00

Poofta · Jan 15, 2018

envy14tpe :

I know RAM prices are the worst they have ever been but I'd still get 2x8gb. And why the full tower when a mid tower will do the same and probably save a little cash? Last, no need for big air cooler on locked CPU.

Same price but more RAM with plenty of cooling in a good case.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8GHz 6-Core Processor ($278.00 @ Shopping Express)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212X 82.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($48.00 @ IJK)
Motherboard: MSI - Z370 GAMING PLUS ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($229.00 @ Centre Com)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($279.00 @ Umart)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($194.00 @ Shopping Express)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Black 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 980 4GB XTREME GAMING Video Card (Purchased For $0.00)
Case: Fractal Design - Meshify C ATX Mid Tower Case ($149.00 @ Scorptec)
Power Supply: Corsair - CX (2017) 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (Purchased For $0.00)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit (Purchased For $0.00)
Case Fan: Noctua - NF-A14 industrialPPC-3000 PWM 158.5 CFM 140mm Fan ($36.00 @ Umart)
Case Fan: Noctua - NF-A14 industrialPPC-3000 PWM 158.5 CFM 140mm Fan ($36.00 @ Umart)
Headphones: Logitech - G430 7.1 Channel Headset ($69.00 @ Shopping Express)
Total: $1318.00

the thing is, i was going to replace most of the system and probably add another 8 gb late this year or early next year, 16 gb wont be necessary in games that i play, cs:go, skyrim, ark survival, rust, pubg, fortnite. or at least it will be fine for medium/high 1080p settings

envy14tpe · Jan 16, 2018

So what are you planning to strip and change later?

Poofta · Jan 16, 2018

envy14tpe :

i already have a computer, excellent ram but its ddr3, i will take the power supply, the case fans, my beloved gtx 980 and the current 500gb hhd

lxgoldsmith · Jan 16, 2018

is nobody else noticing the nh-d15 paired with a locked cpu?

you should use something quiet, like the nh-l9i, for the i5-8400 processor

Poofta · Jan 16, 2018

lxgoldsmith :

i wanted it to be super cool, anyways i have my ceiling fan on the fastest setting cause its hot in australia, so noise doesnt really mean much + im gonna be listening to music, hence the 6 cores

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