First build, I need advice on parts.

[Kiaeneto]

I'm building my first PC next month [switching over from console]. I made a PC Part Picker list. How can I reduce the cost of the build I have on PC Part Picker closer to $2000 USD? Slower ram? Different SSD? Also what is the difference in speed on ram, timing & cas latency?

Approximate Purchase Date: Next month

Budget Range: $2000 USD

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, possible live streaming while gaming, streaming video [twitch, youtube, etc.]

Do you need to buy OS: Yes

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg or Amazon

Location: Nebraska, USA

Parts Preferences: Intel, Evga, Samsung & Asus.

Overclocking: Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: No

Your Monitor Resolution: 1440p, I already have my own monitor.

Additional Comments: I'll be playing Elder Scrolls Online, Rainbow Six Siege, Battlegrounds and H1Z1. I would like to go red / black theme.

 

[kaiteck]

Well just a rough sketch. Since you have more budget, you may wanna upgrade to gtx 1080.

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[maz89]

^wrong window maybe?

OP, I would cut down on the motherboard (get a reasonably priced motherboard like the MSI Z270 Gaming Pro Carbon), the RAM (DDR4-3000 would suffice; you will see barely any difference in the jump to the DDR4-4000), the SSD (960 Pro is not justified for the price for the impact in real world use; 850 EVO will suffice), and power supply (if you don't intend on doing SLI, 650W will suffice for your build).

 

[kaiteck]

ps didn't read OP Parts list before answering.

If you want to cut down cost, liquid cooling is not necessary. Hyper 212 evo will do.
Cut down on motherboard price as maz89 said
SSD I'm not sure why you need 960 pro but usually 850 evo is more than fast enough for everyone.
PSU seasonic m12ii 520watts will do
Case you can buy cheaper Corsair 200R.
I'm not sure why you add a lot of casing fans but aren't they provided when you bought a case? :/

Edit : PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/2PPVyf
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/2PPVyf/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.22 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z270 GAMING PRO CARBON ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($164.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($99.97 @ Jet)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($177.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB SC Black Edition Video Card ($699.99 @ B&H)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.90 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.58 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1695.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-09 06:14 EDT-0400

The above build reduced cost as much as possible without sacrificing overall performance. The remaining money you can use it for your preference. Maybe 1TB ssd? A better looking case etc.

 

[maz89]

^Agreed that there's no need for liquid cooling. In a $2000 build, I'd get a better CPU cooler though. A be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 or Cryorig R1 Ultimate.

Also, I'd pay a slight premium and invest in an overclocked GTX 1080 Ti with a custom cooler - the Gigabyte and Asus versions are pretty cool.

You're right about the fans - I'd get maybe a pair, rather than six.

Also, RAM, DDR4-4000... is that really necessary?

 

[maxalge]

I'm building my first PC next month [switching over from console]. I made a PC Part Picker list. How can I reduce the cost of the build I have on PC Part Picker closer to $2000 USD? Slower ram? Different SSD? Also what is the difference in speed on ram, timing & cas latency?

Approximate Purchase Date: Next month

Budget Range: $2000 USD

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, possible live streaming while gaming, streaming video [twitch, youtube, etc.]

Do you need to buy OS: Yes

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg or Amazon

Location: Nebraska, USA

Parts Preferences: Intel, Evga, Samsung & Asus.

Overclocking: Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: No

Your Monitor Resolution: 1440p

Additional Comments: I'll be playing Elder Scrolls Online, Rainbow Six Siege, Battlegrounds and H1Z1. I would like to go red / black theme.

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/6c9Njc
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/6c9Njc/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.22 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus TUF Z270 MARK 2 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($134.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($99.97 @ Jet)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($177.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB SC Black Edition Video Card ($699.99 @ B&H)
Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE P400 ATX Mid Tower Case ($75.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($77.33 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.58 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair ML120 Pro LED Red 75.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($24.89 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair ML140 Pro LED 97.0 CFM 140mm Fan ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1832.20
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-09 06:03 EDT-0400

 

[Chugalug_]

Get this.
@maxalge you haven't included a monitor.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.22 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Universal 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z270 Gaming K4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($138.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($99.97 @ Jet)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($93.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($66.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB SC Black Edition Video Card ($699.99 @ B&H)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.90 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.58 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer XG270HU 27.0" 2560x1440 144Hz Monitor ($369.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $2054.39
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-09 06:46 EDT-0400

 

[maz89]

^That's because neither did the OP in his build. It's assumed he already has the monitor.

 

[Kiaeneto]

I chose the code because I liked the look and it has the RGB & same with the ram / cooler. I did switch the ram to 3200 14 lat and switched to the 850 evo saving me $222. I picked the six case fans because theyre red and im going for a red / black theme case.

 

[maz89]

Are you also still going for an 850W PSU? 650W would be more than enough. Can save a few bucks there.

 

[Kiaeneto]

Are you also still going for an 850W PSU? 650W would be more than enough. Can save a few bucks there.

I still have the 850W PSU selected. I only plan to have the one GPU so 650W will be enough even if I add a GPU water cooler later down the road? Also I choose a different GPU.

EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti FTW3 GAMING, 11G-P4-6696-KR, 11GB GDDR5X, iCX Technology - 9 Thermal Sensors & RGB LED G/P/M.

I put everything together on newegg and the new total is $2526.84, so I think I'm just going to bite the bullet and spend the extra $500 and get what I want.

Also I have the six fans because theyre red and two 140 will replace the ones on the CPU water cooler & one fore the rear. The three 120 will replace the two 140 on the front.

 

[maz89]

Yes, 650W will be enough even for a watercooled 1080 Ti and an i7, with room to spare.

Sounds good, looks like you know exactly the look you want. Good luck!

 

[Kiaeneto]

Alright. I'll take a look at the 650 psu. Could you tell what the difference are with the evga supernova g2 / g3 pus?

 

[maz89]

G3 are the newer version of G2; they have a smaller chassis with a quieter fan. Both great PSUs.

 

[Chugalug_]

@OP, what items do you already have, and what is your remaining budget?

 

[maxalge]

Are you also still going for an 850W PSU? 650W would be more than enough. Can save a few bucks there.

I still have the 850W PSU selected. I only plan to have the one GPU so 650W will be enough even if I add a GPU water cooler later down the road? Also I choose a different GPU.

EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti FTW3 GAMING, 11G-P4-6696-KR, 11GB GDDR5X, iCX Technology - 9 Thermal Sensors & RGB LED G/P/M.

I put everything together on newegg and the new total is $2526.84, so I think I'm just going to bite the bullet and spend the extra $500 and get what I want.

Also I have the six fans because theyre red and two 140 will replace the ones on the CPU water cooler & one fore the rear. The three 120 will replace the two 140 on the front.

sad thing is for that money you can easily have dual 1080 ti sli


>.> seems you rather waste money on fluff though.... Good luck

 

[Chugalug_]

Ditto....
Assuming you already have a 1440p 144hz monitor...
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.22 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Universal 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus STRIX Z270H ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($154.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($99.97 @ Jet)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($93.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($66.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB SC Black Edition Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($699.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB SC Black Edition Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($699.99 @ B&H)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic X Series 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($107.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.58 @ OutletPC)
Total: $2463.48
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-09 22:17 EDT-0400

 

[Kiaeneto]

Ditto....
Assuming you already have a 1440p 144hz monitor...
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.22 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Universal 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus STRIX Z270H ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($154.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($99.97 @ Jet)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($93.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($66.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB SC Black Edition Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($699.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB SC Black Edition Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($699.99 @ B&H)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic X Series 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($107.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.58 @ OutletPC)
Total: $2463.48
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-09 22:17 EDT-0400

What are the differences bewtween that mobo and the other STRIX mobos?

 

[Chugalug_]

Ports, features etc.