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adi.haviv

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Hi guys,

After a few years with my old rig i decided it's time to upgrade to a new gaming rig.
This is the build i'm currently looking at:
https://www.tms.co.il/index.php?route=product/configurator_preview&id=7512

It also includes a newer screen to fully utilize the new PC.
What do you guys think about this build and the compatibility of it's parts?
I would love to hear your general opinions about this build but more specifically the three major issues I'm worried about(some guy on an israeli forum told me these but I'm not sure how professional he is) are:
1-Will the z370p motherboard be able to fully support the i7-8700K?
2-Will the CPU Cooling unit be enough to maintain a cool i7-8700k?
3-Will the PSU be able to handle the load of this system?
 
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Keep in mind when going with a higher end motherboard, your not just getting better overclocking.

Most of the time you are also getting extra features like:
wifi, more sata, more usb, usb type c, better ram compatibility and so on.
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vapour

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1. Nah, you will want a better MB if you want to have serious overclocking
2. Nah, too weak, Noctua Nh-D15 or H100i v2 is recommended
3. It is decent quality to support the rig but I will get something better like Corsair TXM, or RMx, Seasonic Focus Point, EVGA supernova G2.

If only gaming, coffee lake I5-8600k / Cryorig H7 / ASrock Extreme4 is a good alternative.
ram is too slow, 3200 preferred but 2666 will do
add 500 gb ssd for such high end...
 
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1. yes it is Z370 motherboard:
there are no other chipsets than Z370 for 8-th gen core processors available yet .
so you cannot go wrong (i would pick a different motherboard for overclocking though) :
the best cheap Z370 motherboards for K processors are those from asrock :
PRO4 or extreme 4 (they have the best VRM quality for the price) .

2. for stock speed and voltage yes , for overclocking definitely not (you need something like noctua NH - U12S or higher)
(it would also be a lot better if you can do a delid on your processor or ask some technician to do it for you:
that way your processor will have better thermals and achieve higher overclock)

3. yes (TX/RMx would be a better choice though)
 
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adi.haviv

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I probably won't overclock it much, if at all... wondering if it's worth spending more for a better MB or will this be enough to get most(even if not all) of the cpu's ability.
as for PSU I changed it to the TX650M which has much better reviews online.
 
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yes TX650M is much better .
if you don´t want to overclock than get the non K version and save some money on the motherboard and cooler .
i7 8700 + gigabyte Z370 HD3P (best integrated audio out of the cheap motherboards)
plus something like cryorig H7 for cooling .
 
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If mild overclocking, yes, the mb is fine
ram -> Corsair 3200
CPU -> 8600k if you need some place to cut cost
cooler -> be quiet! dark rock
gpu -> Gigabyte windforce 1080
hdd -> WD 1tb 7200
ssd -> Samsung evo 850 500 gb
case -> fractal design focus black + a 120 mm case fan
 
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Keep in mind when going with a higher end motherboard, your not just getting better overclocking.

Most of the time you are also getting extra features like:
wifi, more sata, more usb, usb type c, better ram compatibility and so on.
 
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