Help with pc build

mike43605 · Sep 22, 2018

Looking to update my motherboard, ram, and cpu soon. Trying to figure out what kind of cooling and power supply I need. I'd rather get some sort of cpu cooling fan not sure which one I'd need or if it would even be worth getting. Scared to set up water cooling because I've never done it. Right now I have a 600w evga bronze power supply to use.

My case is a AZZA Titan 240
Upgrades:
Motherboard - ASUS ROG Strix Z370-E Gaming LGA1151
Ram - CORSAIR Vengeance RGB PRO 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3200MHz C16
Cpu - I7-8700k (will mess around with overclocking)
Gpu - 1060 6gb atm, eventually 1080ti
as far as cooling I was thinking of something like this - https://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-RR-212E-20PK-R2-Direct-Contact/dp/B079WM4KZ1/ref=pd_bxgy_147_img_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B005O65JXI&pd_rd_r=f12409b6-bebc-11e8-b5ac-e1a879402945&pd_rd_w=UExlX&pd_rd_wg=Nb4x2&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=3f9889ac-6c45-46e8-b515-3af650557207&pf_rd_r=K37GYR0WED8YRH66M4ZP&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&refRID=K37GYR0WED8YRH66M4ZP&th=1

Any input or suggestions would be greatly appreciated for this is my 1st build.

ArchitSahu · Sep 22, 2018

Use pcpartpicker.com for part choosing.

That cooler will struggle to cool the 8700k if you are overclocking.

I am assuming your budget is around $1400- $1500?

Which EVGA PSU? Do you need WiFI?

Here:

$1500 -
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor ($369.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($85.22 @ Newegg Business)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - Z370 AORUS GAMING WIFI (rev. 1.0) ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($109.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($127.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Inland - 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB DUKE OC Video Card ($634.98 @ Newegg Business)
Case: Fractal Design - Focus G (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA - 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($65.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1528.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-09-22 21:22 EDT-0400

$1200 -
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor ($369.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($85.22 @ Newegg Business)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - Z370 AORUS GAMING WIFI (rev. 1.0) ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($109.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($127.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Inland - 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 8GB SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition Video Card ($409.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design - Focus G (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA - 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($65.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1303.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-09-22 21:23 EDT-0400

mike43605 · Sep 22, 2018

Well I was going to swap out the motherboard, ram , and cpu. Rebuild my old machine and trade for the 1080ti I have someone waiting. As far as budget prob about 900-1000$ on the cpu motherboard ram cooling and psu.

PSU - https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-BRONZE-Warranty-Tester-100-B1-0600-KR/dp/B00EON40CS/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1537664218&sr=1-5&keywords=power+supply

I don't need the wifi but I'd like to have it.

animemangamer · Sep 22, 2018

Good choices, here is a composition of your upgrade list:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor ($369.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair - H100i PRO 75.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus - ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($197.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($169.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB SSC GAMING Video Card ($259.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($73.01 @ Newegg)
Total: $1180.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-09-22 21:37 EDT-0400

Yes, liquid cooling was pretty scary and unimaginable a decade ago but nowadays there are those respectable/reputable companies such as Corsair who produce high quality and reliable AIO (All-in-one closed loop) liquid cooling solutions for years. Other than dusting off radiators and fans it's completely maintenance free of changing liquid for that matter. I recommend 240/280mm size if it fits with your case or even a single 120mm liquid cooled could make a huge impact on your OC potential.

You said you were upgrading GPU later on so a decent PSU with enough capacity should be invested now.

ArchitSahu · Sep 23, 2018

mike43605 :

Then take this.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor ($369.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($85.22 @ Newegg Business)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - Z370 AORUS GAMING WIFI (rev. 1.0) ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($109.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($127.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Team - L5 LITE 3D 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg Business)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.89 @ OutletPC)
Case: Fractal Design - Focus G (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair - TXM Gold 850W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $937.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-09-23 00:00 EDT-0400

^ Bigger SSD. Bigger PSU for a more balanced load when overclocking. Has a good Air cooling.

AIO Version:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor ($369.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair - H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($90.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - Z370 AORUS GAMING WIFI (rev. 1.0) ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($109.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($127.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Team - L5 LITE 3D 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg Business)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.89 @ OutletPC)
Case: Fractal Design - Focus G (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair - TXM Gold 850W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $943.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-09-23 00:01 EDT-0400

Add in the 1080Ti when you get it.

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