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Hi Tom's Hardware,

I'm looking to build a new PC and was wondering if the components I'm looking at seem like a good fit.

It's the first pc I've built on my own. Even though I currently have a 2nd hand gaming computer, have been using pcs since I was about 12 years old. I've only recently felt ready to take the plunge on my own custom build.

I've been studying the hardware for years and I really like the stuff I've been seeing recently. Hoping to get a second opinion from users that have been through the process of building a new computer themselves. I have worked in a small computer shop where I repaired computers, so I've had a good amount of experience taking them apart, installing new hardware and drivers etc.

But like I say, I've never bought all the components brand new before and built one myself.

I'd really like to know about any issues with these components I might have overlooked. Or critiques of any kind, especially to do with how the build might go.

These are the components I've been looking at:

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/ZBYjRJ

2 other important factors will be the graphics card and monitor which I'll be getting at a later date.

I haven't decided which brand yet, but I'll be purchasing a 2080ti when all the benchmarks come out.

Finally, I'll be wanting to run this monitor:

https://www.dell.com/en-uk/shop/dell-alienware-34-curved-monitor-aw3418dw/apd/210-ammw/monitors-monitor-accessories

I will ofc be looking to overclock the cpu as close to 5ghz as possible.

Games I'll be wanting to run with this machine mainly will be:

- Early access survival games
- Scum
- Pubg
- Metro Exodus
- Red Dead Redemption 2
- Cyber Punk 2077
- Death Stranding

Ideally on ultra settings, running at my monitors native resolution of 3440x1440.

Would love to know what your thoughts might be on the smaller components like the psu, ram, case, heatsink. And if they will be all ok together, or maybe I am missing something because I've never really built anything like this before. And it's a pretty big investment for me, I'd like to cover all bases and make sure it looks like everything will be good to go on the day I order.

Thanks in advance for your input!

Dusty
 
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It's a solid build overall. Any reason you're getting 2x 1TB HDDs? You can simply get a single 2TB to save money and hassle. You can always split it into 2x 1TB partitions if that's the reason. Example > https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/CbL7YJ/seagate-barracuda-2tb-35-7200rpm-internal-hard-drive-st2000dm006. If you want to save money and don't plan on going multi-GPU, you can easily drop down to a good 650w supply such as this one > https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/Rp8H99/corsair-power-supply-cp9020091na. Everything else looks fairly good to me. Just keep in mind the 8700K is a hot chip and overclocking to 5.0 GHz without a delid is going to be quite warm, the stronger the cooler the better. Something like the Noctua NH-D15 or Cryorig R1 for air is a great choice, or a well rated 240mm (or larger) for Liquid AIOs. Hope this helps! :)

 
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That's a legit start. I think the cooler would be fine. The above mentioned are also great. If you arent familiar with M2 ssd vs SATA. It might be worth some quick google research. Basically M2 cost a little more and are faster (but will you really notice). I personally like the m2. Less wires is also a bonus.
 
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The idea behind 2 separate HDDs is for the inevitable moment one dies on me. I like having a spare I can switch to straight away. I might even buy another 500gb ssd and 2 more 8gb sticks of ram to cover all bases. Makes diagnosing an issue easier to have lots of spares you can unplug or reinstall windows on.

I was thinking about using this thermal paste too https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B011F7W3LU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1_1_9?smid=A2IYDQ8J7GDSH9&psc=1 I've read good things. You think I could do better?
 
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You'd probably be fine with the thermal paste the coolers come with, but Grizzly Kryonaut is excellent stuff. As for drives, i understand you want redundancy but the likelihood of drive failures is fairly low from my experience, i've never had one die myself. But if you value your data that much, it's fair enough. RAM on the other hand i wouldn't push 4 sticks with. 2 sticks is better so you leave 2 empty slots allowing you to upgrade down the track if you wish. Most RAM comes with 10 years - lifetime warranty anyway so if a stick dies, you'll just have to claim a new one from the manufacturer.
 
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I've been doing a little more research and I decided to go with these parts instead.

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/dxwvsZ

I got a case that should fit the Be Quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 much better, considering it's their own brand case. The air flow is reported to be very good, as well as near silent operation. I managed to get a HX750 for £111 and a i7 8700k for £291. I think I'm probably over spending on the mb, but it does have built in bluetooth as well as lots of power phases for overclocking and an m2 heatsink.

Thanks for the advice offered here. Hopefully the new case and psu I decided on help a lot with the quietness of the case.
 
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Looking good. I wasn't familiar with that case. I haven't researched it. But from the photos I really like it. Going to have to take a better look at it when I'm ready for an upgrade.
 
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