First PC build

[ChrisBamerski]

So I picked up a used gtx1070 strix from a friend of mine and I'm looking to build a computer with it. It will be used for graphic design, video editing, and gaming and I'd like to keep the rest of the build under $1000 not including peripherals. Some games that will be played on it include Monster Hunter World, Skyrim, Rocket League, Minecraft, and the borderlands games. Cant wait for borderlands 3.

I've worked up a parts list on pcpartpicker but I'm not sure what I need. I'm not trying to overclock for now but I would like the option to be there if possible. I will be having 2 monitors, resolution depending on the prices, at least 1920x1080. I live in the united states. I hope I'm not forgetting anything.

 

This is what I came up with, let me know how I did.

 

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 2700X 3.7 GHz 8-Core Processor  ($294.99 @ Amazon)  
Motherboard: Asus - ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($133.88 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($104.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Samsung - 860 Evo 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($77.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB STRIX Video Card 
Case: Phanteks - Enthoo Luxe Tempered Glass (Black) ATX Full Tower Case  ($169.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($87.98 @ OutletPC) 
Optical Drive: Asus - BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer  ($62.88 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $932.70

[Herman Mcpootis]

4 minutes ago, quakeguy81 said:

I plugged that hardware into the Newegg Power Supply Calculator and they recommend at least a 582W power supply.  I wouldn't recommend anything less than 650W. 

yeah, no. a 1070 rig won't eat more than 300w.

[Herman Mcpootis]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 2700 3.2 GHz 8-Core Processor  ($224.89 @ OutletPC) oc to make up the clock speed difference.
CPU Cooler: Scythe - FUMA Rev.B 79 CFM CPU Cooler  ($46.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI - B450-A PRO ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($99.89 @ OutletPC) better than the B450-F.
Memory: GeIL - EVO SPEAR 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($75.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Crucial - P1 1 TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($104.99 @ Adorama) much faster than the 860 evo.
Case: Phanteks - Enthoo Pro TG RGB ATX Full Tower Case  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair - RMx (2018) 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($63.98 @ Newegg) much better than the G3.
Optical Drive: LG - WH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer  ($61.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $788.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-04-10 23:23 EDT-0400

[BigRom]

9 minutes ago, quakeguy81 said:

I plugged that hardware into the Newegg Power Supply Calculator and they recommend at least a 582W power supply.  I wouldn't recommend anything less than 650W. 

 

Per OP's original parts list

Component	Estimated Wattage
Total:	279W
AMD - Ryzen 7 2700X 3.7 GHz 8-Core Processor	13W - 105W
Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory	14W
Samsung - 860 Evo 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive	2W - 10W
Asus - GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB STRIX Video Card	37W - 150W

 

 

This, brother, is what an almost 600W power draw system looks like

Component	Estimated Wattage
Total:	568W
AMD - Threadripper 2990WX 3 GHz 32-Core Processor	31W - 250W
G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 64 GB (4 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory	58W
Samsung - 850 EVO 4 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive	2W - 10W
Asus - GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11 GB ROG Strix Gaming OC Video Card	62W - 250W

[Fasauceome]

35 minutes ago, quakeguy81 said:

I plugged that hardware into the Newegg Power Supply Calculator and they recommend at least a 582W power supply.  I wouldn't recommend anything less than 650W.  I would recommend a cheap $20 DVD-RW over a Blu-Ray drive.  You really need commercial software Blu Ray player (PowerDVD) for it to play movies.

No more PSU calculator for u mister.

 

edit: also @ChrisBamerski I just got a used Blu ray drive for half that on eBay so I would consider used hardware if I were you

[Jurrunio]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD - Ryzen 7 2700 3.2 GHz 8-Core Processor	$224.89 @ OutletPC
CPU Cooler	be quiet! - Dark Rock Pro 4 50.5 CFM CPU Cooler	$84.99 @ SuperBiiz
Motherboard	MSI - X470 GAMING PRO CARBON ATX AM4 Motherboard	$190.20 @ Amazon
Memory	Team - Vulcan 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory	$79.89 @ OutletPC
Storage	Crucial - P1 1 TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive	$104.99 @ Adorama
Video Card	Asus - GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB STRIX Video Card	Purchased For $0.00
Case	Phanteks - Enthoo Pro M Tempered Glass (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case	$89.00 @ Newegg
Power Supply	SeaSonic - FOCUS Gold 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply	$61.98 @ Newegg
Optical Drive	LG - WH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer	$61.99 @ SuperBiiz
Case Fan	Fractal Design - HP14-PWM 78.09 CFM 140mm Fan	$17.99 @ SuperBiiz
Case Fan	Fractal Design - HP14-PWM 78.09 CFM 140mm Fan	$17.99 @ SuperBiiz
Case Fan	Phanteks - PH-F120MP_BBK_PWM 53.3 CFM 120mm Fan	$14.99 @ Amazon
Case Fan	Phanteks - PH-F120MP_BBK_PWM 53.3 CFM 120mm Fan	$14.99 @ Amazon
Case Fan	Phanteks - PH-F120MP_BBK_PWM 53.3 CFM 120mm Fan	$14.99 @ Amazon
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$1008.88
	Mail-in rebates	-$30.00
	Total	$978.88
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-04-10 23:52 EDT-0400

 

2700 can be overclocked to slightly beat a stock 2700X, while maxed out 2700X wins the 2700 by a little. 2700 is much better value when it's this much cheaper

 

An overkill cooler to cool the CPU with low noise and handling upgrades

 

A board that is powerful enough to hold upgrades with more cores. If you'd rather buy a new board for potential new features (PCIe 4.0 for example, only useful for super fast storage that dont make much sense for their price) then get the MSI B450 Tomahawk for now, still much better than the Asus B450-F

 

Changed memory model to save money

 

QLC NVMe SSDs are faster with higher capacity for a similar price. Indeed less durability, but higher capacity tends to make up for it.

 

Changed the case to a mid tower one because no need for a more expensive full tower. Already holds a lot of 3.5" bay inside.

 

Dont really need 650w PSU (max power draw when overclocked is about 400w), but it is cheaper than smaller wattage units with modular cables and 80+ Gold cert.

 

Optical drive that can write BD as well, cost about the same as BD reader but no writer anyway

 

A bunch of case fans, all of them intake (except the 1 exhaust fan that comes with the case) helps reduce dust build up.

 

12 minutes ago, BigRom said:

 

Per OP's original parts list

Component	Estimated Wattage
Total:	279W
AMD - Ryzen 7 2700X 3.7 GHz 8-Core Processor	13W - 105W
Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory	14W
Samsung - 860 Evo 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive	2W - 10W
Asus - GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB STRIX Video Card	37W - 150W

 

 

This, brother, is what an almost 600W power draw system looks like

Component	Estimated Wattage
Total:	568W
AMD - Threadripper 2990WX 3 GHz 32-Core Processor	31W - 250W
G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 64 GB (4 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory	58W
Samsung - 850 EVO 4 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive	2W - 10W
Asus - GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11 GB ROG Strix Gaming OC Video Card	62W - 250W

You didn't take factory boosting algorithm or higher power limit bios from the factory into account though. Agree that reading calculators are dumb.

[Dedayog]

2 minutes ago, Jurrunio said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD - Ryzen 7 2700 3.2 GHz 8-Core Processor	$224.89 @ OutletPC
CPU Cooler	be quiet! - Dark Rock Pro 4 50.5 CFM CPU Cooler	$84.99 @ SuperBiiz
Motherboard	MSI - X470 GAMING PRO CARBON ATX AM4 Motherboard	$190.20 @ Amazon
Memory	Team - Vulcan 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory	$79.89 @ OutletPC
Storage	Crucial - P1 1 TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive	$104.99 @ Adorama
Video Card	Asus - GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB STRIX Video Card	Purchased For $0.00
Case	Phanteks - Enthoo Pro M Tempered Glass (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case	$89.00 @ Newegg
Power Supply	SeaSonic - FOCUS Gold 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply	$61.98 @ Newegg
Optical Drive	LG - WH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer	$61.99 @ SuperBiiz
Case Fan	Fractal Design - HP14-PWM 78.09 CFM 140mm Fan	$17.99 @ SuperBiiz
Case Fan	Fractal Design - HP14-PWM 78.09 CFM 140mm Fan	$17.99 @ SuperBiiz
Case Fan	Phanteks - PH-F120MP_BBK_PWM 53.3 CFM 120mm Fan	$14.99 @ Amazon
Case Fan	Phanteks - PH-F120MP_BBK_PWM 53.3 CFM 120mm Fan	$14.99 @ Amazon
Case Fan	Phanteks - PH-F120MP_BBK_PWM 53.3 CFM 120mm Fan	$14.99 @ Amazon
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$1008.88
	Mail-in rebates	-$30.00
	Total	$978.88
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-04-10 23:52 EDT-0400

 

2700 can be overclocked to slightly beat a stock 2700X, while maxed out 2700X wins the 2700 by a little. 2700 is much better value when it's this much cheaper

 

An overkill cooler to cool the CPU with low noise and handling upgrades

 

A board that is powerful enough to hold upgrades with more cores. If you'd rather buy a new board for potential new features (PCIe 4.0 for example, only useful for super fast storage that dont make much sense for their price) then get the MSI B450 Tomahawk for now, still much better than the Asus B450-F

 

Changed memory model to save money

 

QLC NVMe SSDs are faster with higher capacity for a similar price. Indeed less durability, but higher capacity tends to make up for it.

 

Changed the case to a mid tower one because no need for a more expensive full tower. Already holds a lot of 3.5" bay inside.

 

Dont really need 650w PSU (max power draw when overclocked is about 400w), but it is cheaper than smaller wattage units with modular cables and 80+ Gold cert.

 

Optical drive that can write BD as well, cost about the same as BD reader but no writer anyway

 

A bunch of case fans, all of them intake (except the 1 exhaust fan that comes with the case) helps reduce dust build up.

 

You didn't take factory boosting algorithm or higher power limit bios from the factory into account though. Agree that reading calculators are dumb.

$80 in additional fans?  Get a better case then, wow.

 

$85 cooler?  It's a $225 AMD chip not a $350+ Intel chip. 

[Jurrunio]

13 minutes ago, jstudrawa said:

$80 in additional fans?  Get a better case then, wow.

sadly when you're using an enclosed case in the first place, more fans means better airflow. To not spend so much on fans and get similar airflow, go open air test bench.

 

14 minutes ago, jstudrawa said:

$85 cooler?  It's a $225 AMD chip not a $350+ Intel chip. 

you do pay for silence and upgradability

[ChrisBamerski]

12 hours ago, Herman Mcpootis said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 2700 3.2 GHz 8-Core Processor  ($224.89 @ OutletPC) oc to make up the clock speed difference.
CPU Cooler: Scythe - FUMA Rev.B 79 CFM CPU Cooler  ($46.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI - B450-A PRO ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($99.89 @ OutletPC) better than the B450-F.
Memory: GeIL - EVO SPEAR 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($75.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Crucial - P1 1 TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($104.99 @ Adorama) much faster than the 860 evo.
Case: Phanteks - Enthoo Pro TG RGB ATX Full Tower Case  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair - RMx (2018) 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($63.98 @ Newegg) much better than the G3.
Optical Drive: LG - WH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer  ($61.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $788.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-04-10 23:23 EDT-0400

 

Thanks for the suggestions, I just have a couple questions.

 

The ryzen 7 2700 and 2700x come with a CPU cooler (the wraith spire LED cooler). Is this a good cooler or would you still recommend getting the scythe cooler?

 

I've read that with some motherboards, if you use the m.2 slot the other SATA slots won't be usable. I can't find where it states this.

[Herman Mcpootis]

Just now, ChrisBamerski said:

 

Thanks for the suggestions, I just have a couple questions.

 

The ryzen 7 2700 and 2700x come with a CPU cooler (the wraith spire LED cooler). Is this a good cooler or would you still recommend getting the scythe cooler?

 

I've read that with some motherboards, if you use the m.2 slot the other SATA slots won't be usable. I can't find where it states this.

motherboard spec page on the manufacturer website will state this. the stock cooler is decent but the fuma will help you keep temps down while overclocking.

[ChrisBamerski]

12 hours ago, Jurrunio said:

sadly when you're using an enclosed case in the first place, more fans means better airflow. To not spend so much on fans and get similar airflow, go open air test bench.

 

you do pay for silence and upgradability

 

I chose the case because I was told the GPU was rather large so I would need a full size case. I was also under the assumption that a large case with more empty space would help keep the temp down.

I looked up open air cases. Should you be worried about the dust getting into the parts more compared to a closed case?

[Dedayog]

8 minutes ago, ChrisBamerski said:

 

I chose the case because I was told the GPU was rather large so I would need a full size case. I was also under the assumption that a large case with more empty space would help keep the temp down.

I looked up open air cases. Should you be worried about the dust getting into the parts more compared to a closed case?

You have a boatload of case options if fitment is your main concern.  Size isn't as important as airflow.

 

 

[Jurrunio]

1 hour ago, ChrisBamerski said:

 

I chose the case because I was told the GPU was rather large so I would need a full size case. I was also under the assumption that a large case with more empty space would help keep the temp down.

I looked up open air cases. Should you be worried about the dust getting into the parts more compared to a closed case?

nowadays even small cases can hold long cards, PCPP has filtering for that.

 

If you dont mind cleaning it (say once every two to three months) or if you live somewhere with air so clean you can wash your clothes with the breeze and sunlight, you dont need to worry at all. If you have a fluffy pet though an open case is a no-no.

[Bearmann]

Are you signed up with Newegg? You can get the ASUS ROG STRIX X370-F GAMING AM4 AMD X370 for $98 after coupon and rebate.

[ChrisBamerski]

I went through and changed some things and got my final build list. If anyone has any recommendations before I go buy everything id appreciate it.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 2700 3.2 GHz 8-Core Processor  ($224.89 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: Scythe - Mugen 5 Rev. B 51.17 CFM CPU Cooler  ($51.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI - B450 GAMING PRO CARBON AC ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($109.99) 
Memory: Team - Vulcan 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($85.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Crucial - P1 1 TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($128.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB STRIX Video Card  (Purchased For $0.00) 
Case: Corsair - 450D ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: PowerSpec - 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($64.99) 
Optical Drive: Asus - DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($19.89 @ OutletPC) 
Other: ATECH FLASH TECHNOLOGY - PRO 88 ($39.95)
Total: $816.46
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-04-15 22:41 EDT-0400

[LienusLateTips]

59 minutes ago, ChrisBamerski said:

I went through and changed some things and got my final build list. If anyone has any recommendations before I go buy everything id appreciate it.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 2700 3.2 GHz 8-Core Processor  ($224.89 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: Scythe - Mugen 5 Rev. B 51.17 CFM CPU Cooler  ($51.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI - B450 GAMING PRO CARBON AC ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($109.99) 
Memory: Team - Vulcan 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($85.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Crucial - P1 1 TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($128.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB STRIX Video Card  (Purchased For $0.00) 
Case: Corsair - 450D ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: PowerSpec - 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($64.99) 
Optical Drive: Asus - DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($19.89 @ OutletPC) 
Other: ATECH FLASH TECHNOLOGY - PRO 88 ($39.95)
Total: $816.46
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-04-15 22:41 EDT-0400

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/v6gzK8/cooler-master-mwe-gold-750-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-mpy-7501-afaag-us

 

This power supply is A LOT better.