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elitech

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Hello everyone,

I am thinking of getting a new PC. Since I have almost no hardware knowledge, I am kindly asking for assistance.

I will not be doing any overclocking or any alterations.

I ran across this configuration:
https://pcpartpicker.com/guide/XXBD4D/gaming-streaming-and-editing-build

Is this configuration good? Is there anything that could be swapped to make it better (for the same price) or cheaper (with the same performance)?

I believe the final price at the bottom is specific to that exact configuration when using the given promo code.

Thank you for your time.
 
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For strictly gaming, the build is great...... BUT, it's a complete waste of money.

The build you linked has 32GB of memory, 1TB SSD + 4TB HDD, a GPU that's not available for the price etc.

What kind of resolution do you intend to play at? With the market pricing/availability of GPUs right now, I'd suggest buying the GPU you need *for now* and encourage you to upgrade down the road...... pricing right now, to go for the "top tier" card (1080TI) would be roughly 3/4 of your budget

I'd suggest starting out with something like this:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor ($345.35 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU...
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Mostly gaming. The computer is supposed to last a while (i.e. run games that will come out in the future for as long as possible).

The budget is around $1500-1700, but I'm willing to fork over another $100-150 if it means I can get more bang for buck (noticeably better performance/longevity)
 
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For strictly gaming, the build is great...... BUT, it's a complete waste of money.

The build you linked has 32GB of memory, 1TB SSD + 4TB HDD, a GPU that's not available for the price etc.

What kind of resolution do you intend to play at? With the market pricing/availability of GPUs right now, I'd suggest buying the GPU you need *for now* and encourage you to upgrade down the road...... pricing right now, to go for the "top tier" card (1080TI) would be roughly 3/4 of your budget

I'd suggest starting out with something like this:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor ($345.35 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - Z370P D3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($152.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial - MX300 275GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($86.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.79 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB WINDFORCE OC 6G Video Card ($354.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT - S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1323.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-03-22 14:34 EDT-0400

Now, you don't want to overclock... that's fine. But the 8700K is a 3.7-4.7GHz CPU vs the locked counterpart (8700) at 3.2-4.6Hz.... and should serve you well in the long-run.

A 6GB 1060 is a 1080p, High(ish) settings/60FPS card..... Perfectly adequate right now, for most people.

Gives you a solid card for 2018 gaming...... and a very, very solid foundation for a GPU upgrade in future.
 
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What do you mean? Are you referring to the backordered status?

Thank you for your recommendations and help :) I will take a look at it, do you mind if I ask you here if I have any questions?
 
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Exactly. GPUs are in short supply, for a variety of reasons (including mining). Almost all higher-end cards are on backorder, and will sell out almost immediately once they are in stock.

The MSRP on almost all cards are inflated, when they are available. The 6GB 1060 I suggested, is ~$100 over MSRP ($350 vs $250) and, while that's a sizable 40% up... the "cost" is still relatively low for the performance.

While 1080TI's are marked up similar percentages in some cases ($1000+ vs $700 MSRP etc), $300+ over MSRP is harder to bear (IMO) vs $100 over MSRP, albeit for a much weaker card.

The next Gen cards will be along this year at some point, and an upgrade to a newer GPU might be an option for a reasonable price....... alternatively, cards like 1070/TI/1080/TI's may hit the used market for good prices, or have their MSRPs lowered once the next gen are out.

Again, I'd opt for a card that'll do well for you *today* opposed to blowing the budget to get top-tier cards.


**EDIT**
If you have any questions, ask away. That's what the forum is here for :)
 
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Question: if I can get GTX 980 gpu for the same or lower price than recommended GTX 1060, should I go for it?

From what I saw, GTX 980 has better performance. Does it cause any compatibility issues if it replaces GTX 1060?
 
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For the same price, I'd say no.

Typically, while a 1060 (6GB) falls behind a 980, it's minimal - with a lesser power draw (about 45W in favor of the 1060).... has a higher VRAM buffer (6GB vs 4GB).. and is a newer.... with more optimal driver support anticipated - it'll be a while before a 980 stops seeing active driver developments though..

BUT, if the price difference is substantial (say $200-$250 for a used 980), it's a solid deal..... provided you're comfortable with used components
Equally, if you can find a used 980TI for $350 or so, in todays market, that's a solid deal too. Overclocked, a 980TI will rival a 1070 more often than not.

No compatibility issues at all, no.
 
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