$3,000 high end gaming build

[berko1989]

Hello everyone I just wanted to get some feed back on this new build I am going to be building soon. The memory I had to put in twice because they did not have the 16GBx2 version on the site so it is actually a little bit more then what it should cost. I already have monitors, keyboard, and mouse. Feel free to give me some advice on what I have picked so far and thank you.

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

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor ($329.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair - H115i 104.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($130.81 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus - Prime Z370-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial - Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (1 x 16GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($176.08 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial - Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (1 x 16GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($176.08 @ Newegg)
Storage: Plextor - M8Pe 512GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($379.95 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Storage: Seagate - BarraCuda 5TB 2.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($209.34 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB STRIX GAMING OC Video Card ($949.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake - View 71 TG RGB ATX Full Tower Case ($180.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair - RMx 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit ($129.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $2943.09
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-05-24 12:03 EDT-0400

 

[Bob125484]

1. You should try to get memory in a set of two so it is guarantee to work as a pair.
2. It is better if hard drive is 7200 RPM.

 

[berko1989]

1. You should try to get memory in a set of two so it is guarantee to work as a pair.
2. It is better if hard drive is 7200 RPM.

For some reason PCPartPicker did not have the 16GBx2 listed so I had to post the single ram twice but I am going to buy them in a set. I forgot to mention this but I will be using the 5TB drive for storage and I have another HDD that is 2TB 7200 RPM.

 

[Bob125484]

PCPartPicker supposed to give you the lowest price but sometimes it is not so you should double check on website of amazon, newegg, etc....

Storage: Plextor - M8Pe 512GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($379.95 @ Newegg Marketplace) but it looks like newegg has it for $229 and $14 shipping. Amazon sell for $210. I don't know if there is any difference on these 512G M2.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820249078
https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B01JCXXRVE/ref=sr_1_3_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1527186198&sr=8-3&keywords=Plextor+-+M8Pe+512GB+M.2-2280+Solid+State+Drive
SAMSUNG 970 EVO M.2 2280 500GB for $200 on newegg and amazon
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147690

 

[berko1989]

Here is an update to the build

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/KBZ629
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/KBZ629/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor ($350.98 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair - H115i 104.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($124.90 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus - Prime Z370-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($158.90 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial - Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (1 x 16GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($163.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial - Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (1 x 16GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($163.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Samsung - 970 Evo 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($167.79 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung - 970 Evo 1.0TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($329.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB STRIX GAMING OC Video Card ($977.89 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake - View 71 TG RGB ATX Full Tower Case ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - RMx 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit ($124.79 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Thermaltake - Riing 12 RGB 40.6 CFM 120mm Fan ($19.39 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Thermaltake - Riing 12 RGB 40.6 CFM 120mm Fan ($19.39 @ OutletPC)
Total: $2891.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-09-14 11:54 EDT-0400

I am still deciding on if I want the 500gb or 1TB M.2
Parts picker still does not show the correct ram so I had to put it in twice as separate sticks but I will be buying them in a pack of 2X16gb 2666.
I already have 2 HDD that are both 4tb so I am good on other storage

This build will be RGB
Let me know if you have any other suggestions/improvements

Thanks

 

[USAFRet]

Why Win 10 Pro?
Just asking...

 

[berko1989]

Why Win 10 Pro?
Just asking...

I work in IT and need more access to domains and GPM*Group Policy Management". So getting Pro is just more convent for me.

 

[USAFRet]

Why Win 10 Pro?
Just asking...

I work in IT and need more access to domains and GPM*Group Policy Management". So getting Pro is just more convent for me.

OK.
I see far too many people that equates "Pro" with "better game performance"

For your use, completely justified. Just like mine.

 

[berko1989]

Here is the updated build. Let me know your thoughts.

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

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor ($400.98 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair - H115i 104.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus - Prime Z370-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($158.90 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial - Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (1 x 16GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($154.74 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial - Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (1 x 16GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($154.74 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung - 970 Evo 1.0TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($277.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB AORUS Xtreme Edition 11G Video Card ($759.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake - View 71 TG Snow ATX Full Tower Case ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair - 1000W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($207.00 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit ($124.79 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Thermaltake - Riing Plus 12 RGB TT Premium Edition (3 Fan Pack) 48.3 CFM 120mm Fans ($85.58 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Thermaltake - Riing Plus 14 RGB TT Premium Edition (3 Fan Pack) 63.2 CFM 140mm Fans ($109.67 @ Amazon)
Total: $2764.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-10-03 12:30 EDT-0400