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So, my "current" computer is a 970 graphics, idk about the mobo, but the processor is a i7 6700, 8 gb ram, 850w power supply, 2tb hdd, and it had a small case given by the original manufacturer of my old computer. My mobo recently went out, with the processor and I was going to upgrade my computer. Was going to upgrade 970 to a asus 1070 ti, upgrade the case to a full tower, and I was recommended a 8600k i5 processor. Aside from that I was unsure what to get. I wanted to get a gigabyte mobo (was thinking gigabyte z370 aorus gaming 7) and I wanted to upgrade to 16/32 gb ram, but I was unsure if specific ram would make a difference (was thinking https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820236023 or possibly https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231969 for 32 gb ram, or https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16820231892 for 16 gb ram. ) my power supply would stay the same, as i believe its more then enough (its a evga gold rated that I got 4-5 months ago.)
 
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Did you go with the 8600k? If yes it doesn’t even come with a stock cooler from Intel. I’d be questioning how much this guy actually knows.

Anyway the Noctua NH-U14 is a very good cooler. Only problem is if it hits the RAM you have. If he is struggling to install it I again question how much he knows.
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You dont need 32GB of ram if you are not doing any intensive work on the PC, 16GB is perfectly fine, just go with a i7 8700k or non k if you plan on getting a 1070Ti to get rid of possible bottlenecks, Mobo depends on your choice i go with Asus boards myself, never had one fail on me
 
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A bit out of my price limit for 8700, I mainly do gaming/coding and 8gb has always been fine but I wanted at least 16gb. that a good recommendation? As for mobo/processor.. I wanted something that would be a big upgrade without spending outrageous amounts, and 8600k was pretty well priced on newegg. The graphics card wasn't my pick, it was something my dad got me.. So I can't really get rid of it now, and for the mobo, I've always ran gigabyte for my computers and I'd like to stick that way.. But I dont mind switching. But I wasn't sure what mobos were good and I saw the gigabyte mobo recommended for that processor. I'm overall just trying to keep my budget for processor/mobo/ram under 850 usd (including tax/shipping/and warrantys)
 
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16GB is perfectly fine then, as for the mobo like i said it depends on your choice, Gigabyte, Asus, MSI, ASRock, all of these brands are fine, if you like Gigabyte stick to them, you might see a slight bottleneck with the 8600k (5-10fps) but if you get a nice cooler and overclock it a bit it should be gone, the 16GB RAM kit you posted will work just fine for you.

 
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what do you recommend for cooler?
 
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I'd recommend the Noctua NH-U14s or something from be quiet! you can get to 4.2-4.3 stable with it which is a great improvement from the 3.6 but make sure to not go for more than that since coffee lake processors run very hot due to the awful thermal Intel applies under the IHS

 
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For anyone who happens to respond... The guy who puts my computer's together was getting mad that I got a noctua and not what Intel would normally send. Should I stick with noctua? (I'm still new to this stuff) and is there a cheap place to get a decent blue ray drive for my computer?
 
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Did you go with the 8600k? If yes it doesn’t even come with a stock cooler from Intel. I’d be questioning how much this guy actually knows.

Anyway the Noctua NH-U14 is a very good cooler. Only problem is if it hits the RAM you have. If he is struggling to install it I again question how much he knows.
 
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