Computer build help (first time)

May 24, 2018
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So I have a budget of around 1400-1600 to build a gaming PC and it’s my first time so I wanted to pick out parts that are balanced in terms of specs and also fit in my budget. I don’t want to end up buying parts that don’t make sense together like a high end processor that isn’t being fully utilized because I spent less on my graphics card.
 
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PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/KdckJ8
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/KdckJ8/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor ($329.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - R1 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.95 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Motherboard: ASRock - Z370 Pro4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard...

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from a pure gaming standpoint



PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/KdckJ8
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/KdckJ8/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor ($329.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - R1 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.95 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Motherboard: ASRock - Z370 Pro4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($121.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Team - Dark 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 860 Evo 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($83.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($42.99 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB WINDFORCE OC 8G Video Card ($519.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks - Enthoo Pro M Tempered Glass (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1498.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-05-24 04:51 EDT-0400
 
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