Any reccomendations before I order my pc parts?

[CasualGamer...]

Hello everyone. I am about to order all of the parts for my new gaming pc, before I purchase them does anyone have any suggestions before I build my pc?

pcpartpicker list- https://pcpartpicker.com/list/BgpPGf         Thanks!

[lolxd]

Do you know what an ssd is good for?

[CasualGamer...]

I already have an ssd, m.2 240gb.  Sorry, I forgot to mention that.

[Jason_Tan_]

I would recommend swithcing that af series fan to an sp fan.

[AnTicXz]

Just now, CasualGamer... said:

I already have an ssd, m.2 240gb.  Sorry, I forgot to mention that.

looks really nice

[CasualGamer...]

I will be using the af120 as an exhaust fan, but still?

[Shiv78]

4 minutes ago, CasualGamer... said:

I will be using the af120 as an exhaust fan, but still?

Yes, RGB!

 

Not much more, get OS from Kinguin and you can get a 7700K

 

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

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($327.49 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($99.99 @ Jet) 
Thermal Compound: ARCTIC MX4 4g Thermal Paste  (Purchased For $0.00) 
Motherboard: Asus STRIX Z270G Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($186.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB FTW Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card  ($419.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Fractal Design Define Mini C with Window MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G3 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($94.98 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan: Corsair SP120 RGB High Performance 52.0 CFM  120mm Fan  ($19.99 @ Corsair) 
Other: phanteks cable kit ($29.99)
Other: Win 10 from Kinguin or Reddit ($30.00)
Total: $1469.39
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-20 19:50 EDT-0400

[CasualGamer...]

Very nice, but how will I install windows onto my pc? I was originally going to use a usb version.

[CasualGamer...]

Very impressive, but I still want my rig to look good, so the noctua cooler is not for me. Btw are pumps prone to breaking on AIO's?

[Shiv78]

5 minutes ago, CasualGamer... said:

Very impressive, but I still want my rig to look good, so the noctua cooler is not for me. Btw are pumps prone to breaking on AIO's?

No they are not, and you can simply RMA it if it breaks within warranty period

[CasualGamer...]

Good, that's what I thought. But how would I install windows on my new system if I have a key only?

[Shiv78]

3 minutes ago, CasualGamer... said:

Good, that's what I thought. But how would I install windows on my new system if I have a key only?

Install the ISO from Microsoft onto a USB using another computer, install using that, and put in the license key when prompted.

[dead_pixel_design]

6 minutes ago, CasualGamer... said:

Good, that's what I thought. But how would I install windows on my new system if I have a key only?

You should be able to create a boot USB on any other computer, Paul's hardware has a quick overview here that could walk you through it...  WIN10 USB 13:09

 

 

[CasualGamer...]

Sounds simple enough, thanks for the help! Btw should I get an i7 or an i5, I just want a cpu that will last me a good 4 years at least without bottlenecking any other components

[Shiv78]

35 minutes ago, CasualGamer... said:

Sounds simple enough, thanks for the help! Btw should I get an i7 or an i5, I just want a cpu that will last me a good 4 years at least without bottlenecking any other components

i7 is your man

[CasualGamer...]

Alright, thanks everyone for your help!

[VIVO-US]

14 hours ago, CasualGamer... said:

Very impressive, but I still want my rig to look good, so the noctua cooler is not for me. Btw are pumps prone to breaking on AIO's?

AIO coolers are generally reliable, and have a definite advantage for overclocking.

 

An i7 will last longer for gaming as others have said, so you may want to invest in one if you've got the budget.  I personally use an i5-6400 (and GTX 960) in my own gaming PC, but I was on a budget when I built it.  It handles my own games perfectly fine though, including the massive detail patches I've put in Minecraft (which is a very demanding game once you've added high res detail packs and shaders!), but I can already see its limits and may upgrade to an i7 eventually.

 

The PC we built here for video editing uses an i7, and no matter what we throw at it, it just says "Ha! Is that all you've got?"  It's so powerful, I think it may actually be writing its own AI personality in secret.  We're having to keep an eye on it to make sure Skynet doesn't happen.