First PC build help

[tiny_disaster]

So I'm finally building a pc and can barely contain my excitement!!! Though I should consult with the wise ones before I do something I end up regretting. That is where you come in. Guide this newbie hand enlightened ones!!!!

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/cfXwVY this is my build basically. Feel free to change any of my parts except my gpu as I have already bought it.

 

My main concerns are

The monitor: should I stick with 4k 60hz? or switch to 1440p 144hz? both ips.

My psu: is it a good one? is it enough? I may find out I only have access to a corsair cs later on...should I change into a Thermaltake toughpower if that turns out to be the case?

CPU cooler: white?? suggest something else please?

PS: the ram is actually 2 sticks of 8gb each.

Thank you for your help and may your enemies always get teabagged.

 

[raystriker98]

Why did you go for a quad channel ram config? Wouldn't dual 8GBs be better?

[Prömetheus]

7 minutes ago, tiny_disaster said:

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budget eh?

[tiny_disaster]

4 minutes ago, raystriker98 said:

GWhy did you go for a quad channel ram config? Wouldn't dual 8GBs be better?

its actually dual 8gb or a single 16 if I can find one

[raystriker98]

3 minutes ago, tiny_disaster said:

its actually dual 8gb or a single 16 if I can find one

http://pcpartpicker.com/product/4vWrxr/gskill-memory-f42400c15d16gvr

decent?

[tiny_disaster]

3 minutes ago, Prömetheus said:

budget eh?

yea don't suggest anything way over the rought budget of what I have in the build...+10-15% is ok

[DocSwag]

Only things I got to say:

#1 get 2x8gb ram it's cheaper than 4 by 4, costs less, and in the future you can easily upgrade to 32gb.

#2 For your monitor it's going to be kind of up to you, but here are your main options: 4k60hz, 3440x1440 at 100 hz (if you're willing to dump 1300 on a predator x34, which is a lot of money), and 1440p144hz. I personally wouldn't go 4k60, but that's my own preference as I prefer having higher refresh rates than 60hz and your opinion is probably different from mine.

 

As well, note that your 1080 isn't included in your cost-your PC is more like 2700 dollars!

 

Otherwise, it looks great to me!

[tiny_disaster]

2 minutes ago, raystriker98 said:

http://pcpartpicker.com/product/4vWrxr/gskill-memory-f42400c15d16gvr

decent?

yea! I can change that...they match the mobo colors too thats a nice plus 

[Prömetheus]

2 minutes ago, tiny_disaster said:

yea don't suggest anything way over the rought budget of what I have in the build...+10-15% is ok

cuz in your parts the 1080 didn't even get included in the prices, so i guess 2500$?

p.s also is it solely just for gaming?

[DrM]

the RM 650 isnt great (RMi on the other hand is top tier), so i suggest the evga g2 650W for the same price and much better build quality

http://pcpartpicker.com/product/9q4NnQ/evga-power-supply-220g20650y1

[tiny_disaster]

2 minutes ago, DocSwag said:

Only things I got to say:

#1 get 2x8gb ram it's cheaper than 4 by 4, costs less, and in the future you can easily upgrade to 32gb.

#2 For your monitor it's going to be kind of up to you, but here are your main options: 4k60hz, 3440x1440 at 100 hz (if you're willing to dump 1300 on a predator x34, which is a lot of money), and 1440p144hz. I personally wouldn't go 4k60, but that's my own preference as I prefer having higher refresh rates than 60hz and your opinion is probably different from mine.

 

As well, note that your 1080 isn't included in your cost-your PC is more like 2700 dollars!

 

Otherwise, it looks great to me!

that's because I have already bought the gpu and paid for it, so I didnt include it. As for the rest thanks!!! I wish I had access to the predator x34, but unfortunately I don't. what is your opinion on the psu? and the cs series? you play fps the most I assume ?

[tiny_disaster]

4 minutes ago, Prömetheus said:

cuz in your parts the 1080 didn't even get included in the prices, so i guess 2500$?

yea I know  about that much yea, a little more

[tiny_disaster]

2 minutes ago, DrM said:

the RM 650 isnt great (RMi on the other hand is top tier), so i suggest the evga g2 650W for the same price and much better build quality

http://pcpartpicker.com/product/9q4NnQ/evga-power-supply-220g20650y1

unfortunately I cant get that where I live. any other suggestions? I would really like a good powersupply

[Prömetheus]

2 minutes ago, tiny_disaster said:

yea I know  about that much yea, a little more

is it just for gaming? or you plan to do something like editing or maybe rendering?

[tiny_disaster]

1 minute ago, Prömetheus said:

is it just for gaming? or you plan to do something like editing or maybe rendering?

99.99% of the time gaming...unless I had to use an engineering program because something needs to be fixed A.S.A.P and I cant wait to get to work the next day(highly unlikely)

[DrM]

1 minute ago, tiny_disaster said:

unfortunately I cant get that where I live. any other suggestions? I would really like a good powersupply

what options do you have?

basically anything seasonic or xfx (except xt) is good. evga g2/gs/gq, corsair rmi or higher, some superflower stuff

[Prömetheus]

2 minutes ago, tiny_disaster said:

99.99% of the time gaming...unless I had to use an engineering program because something needs to be fixed A.S.A.P and I cant wait to get to work the next day(highly unlikely)

so where do u live? is it murica lol

[tiny_disaster]

2 minutes ago, DrM said:

what options do you have?

basically anything seasonic or xfx (except xt) is good. evga g2/gs/gq, corsair rmi or higher, some superflower stuff

I may be able to get my hands on a SeaSonic M12II but that's bronze rated...still better than the corsair?

[Prömetheus]

1 minute ago, tiny_disaster said:

I may be able to get my hands on a SeaSonic M12II but that's bronze rated...still better than the corsair?

actually it is a great psu, had many good reviews. also its modular

[tiny_disaster]

4 minutes ago, Prömetheus said:

so where do u live? is it murica lol

Lebanon

[DrM]

2 minutes ago, tiny_disaster said:

I may be able to get my hands on a SeaSonic M12II but that's bronze rated...still better than the corsair?

its not perfect, but still has really good build quality, better than the corsair

[Prömetheus]

1 minute ago, tiny_disaster said:

Lebanon

ok, i think price are more expensive there. same here in Indonesia where parts are not the same as in the US. so may i ask for the website you shop your parts? 

[tiny_disaster]

2 minutes ago, DrM said:

its not perfect, but still has really good build quality, better than the corsair

noted!! although that may only be available in 750watt...I will check

[tiny_disaster]

1 minute ago, Prömetheus said:

ok, i think price are more expensive there. same here in Indonesia where parts are not the same as in the US. so may i ask for the website you shop your parts? 

yea about 10% increase in general...The gpu I bought from dubai. For the rest they are mostly from pcandparts.com

there are other placecs I can buy but if you can find a psu on that website you will save me a lot of trouble

[DocSwag]

59 minutes ago, tiny_disaster said:

that's because I have already bought the gpu and paid for it, so I didnt include it. As for the rest thanks!!! I wish I had access to the predator x34, but unfortunately I don't. what is your opinion on the psu? and the cs series? you play fps the most I assume ?

The psu seems fine... I wouldn't recommend anything Corsair though outside the rm series. As well, as others have said though if you can get your hands on the Seasonic it is a better option than the Corsair.