My PC Build Summer 2017

[ThomasR13]

Alright so im saving up my money and I'm hoping to build this PC by the end of summer 2017. I've been wanting to do this for around 2 years now but wasn't been able to get a job because I was too young. Now that I have a job and can get my own money I think the time is near. I've beein configuring this pc for a while. Trying to keep it under $2700, but if anyone knows how to cut money off this build while keeping it around the same performace level tips would greatly be appreciated. Thanks!

 

PC Part List- http://pcpartpicker.com/list/QM9JkT

[Shiv78]

Do you REALLY need 2TBs of SSD space? I would go for 1TB SSD for OS/games and a 1-2TB HDD for mass storage. Saves you like $200-250

[Blackhole890]

5 minutes ago, ThomasR13 said:

Alright so im saving up my money and I'm hoping to build this PC by the end of summer 2017. I've been wanting to do this for around 2 years now but wasn't been able to get a job because I was too young. Now that I have a job and can get my own money I think the time is near. I've beein configuring this pc for a while. Trying to keep it under $2700, but if anyone knows how to cut money off this build while keeping it around the same performace level tips would greatly be appreciated. Thanks!

 

PC Part List- http://pcpartpicker.com/list/YbJ8HN

first of all, on what are you aiming for?

[suchamoneypit]

You might be better using wifi with a good wifi NIC in your PC over powerline. Your storage is overkill, SSD/HDD combo is way better. I sure hope you were going to overclock your CPU, otherwise you signifcantly overspending on it and the cooler. Because your getting that CPU cooler, you won't need all those case fans.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i GTX 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($94.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($151.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LED 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($113.99 @ NCIX US) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($157.30 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital Blue 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.33 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB FTW Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card  ($679.99 @ B&H) 
Case: Corsair Air 540 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($148.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($104.99 @ NCIX US) 
Keyboard: Razer DeathStalker Chroma Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($94.49 @ Newegg) 
Mouse: Razer Mamba Tournament Edition Wired Laser Mouse  ($77.41 @ Amazon) 
Other: SanDisk 64GB Ultra Fit CZ43 USB 3.0 Flash Drive, Speed Up to 130MB/s  ($16.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $2039.44
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-23 16:11 EDT-0400

[ThomasR13]

3 minutes ago, Shiv78 said:

Do you REALLY need 2TBs of SSD space? I would go for 1TB SSD for OS/games and a 1-2TB HDD for mass storage. Saves you like $200-250

Thanks, Just changed it!

 

[ThomasR13]

2 minutes ago, Blackhole890 said:

first of all, on what are you aiming for?

hUh?

 

[Shiv78]

Just now, ThomasR13 said:

Thanks, Just changed it!

 

NP

[Cereal5]

Just now, ThomasR13 said:

hUh?

 

What resolution do you want to game at, what games are you playing, do you need a monitor, are you doing anything else with your computer, etc

[ThomasR13]

3 minutes ago, suchamoneypit said:

You might be better using wifi with a good wifi NIC in your PC over powerline. Your storage is overkill, SSD/HDD combo is way better. I sure hope you were going to overclock your CPU, otherwise you signifcantly overspending on it and the cooler. Because your getting that CPU cooler, you won't need all those case fans.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i GTX 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($94.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($151.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LED 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($113.99 @ NCIX US) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($157.30 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital Blue 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.33 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB FTW Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card  ($679.99 @ B&H) 
Case: Corsair Air 540 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($148.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($104.99 @ NCIX US) 
Keyboard: Razer DeathStalker Chroma Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($94.49 @ Newegg) 
Mouse: Razer Mamba Tournament Edition Wired Laser Mouse  ($77.41 @ Amazon) 
Other: SanDisk 64GB Ultra Fit CZ43 USB 3.0 Flash Drive, Speed Up to 130MB/s  ($16.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $2039.44
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-23 16:11 EDT-0400

 

I'm definetly planning on overclocking, thanks for the reply!

[ThomasR13]

3 minutes ago, Cereal5 said:

What resolution do you want to game at, what games are you playing, do you need a monitor, are you doing anything else with your computer, etc

I plan on playing every game under the sun, and at 1440p-4k. I already have a pretty decent monitor that should last me until i can upgrade that but i don't want to talk about spending more money before I've spent alot of money, scary, it sends chills down my spine. I also plan to do school work, and various other things.

[ThomasR13]

9 minutes ago, Cereal5 said:

What resolution do you want to game at, what games are you playing, do you need a monitor, are you doing anything else with your computer, etc

Here is the Specific monitor https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1205711-REG/dell_s2716dg_27_widescreen_led.html

[pcshme33]

3 minutes ago, ThomasR13 said:

I plan on playing every game under the sun, and at 1440p-4k. I already have a pretty decent monitor that should last me until i can upgrade that but i don't want to talk about spending more money before I've spent alot of money, scary, it sends chills down my spine. I also plan to do school work, and various other things.

By the time you are going to be buying parts, newer ones are going to be out. Like Kaby lake, and the 1080 ti. Plus the 11 series of cards is going to be announced in august 2017. All wonderful things to look out for. 

[ThomasR13]

Just now, EnemySp0tt3d said:

By the time you are going to be buying parts, newer ones are going to be out. Like Kaby lake, and the 1080 ti. Plus the 11 series of cards is going to be announced in august 2017. All wonderful things to look out for. 

 

Thanks for the reply. That was another thing i was taking into consideration.

[Cereal5]

4 minutes ago, ThomasR13 said:

Thanks for the reply. That was another thing i was taking into consideration.

Yeah that's what you should really be doing. PC hardware moves fast. Wait until maybe a month before, then start planning. Who knows, you might have more money by then, or maybe not as much

[Armakar]

I disagree with this entire thread...

If your planning on buying this in summer of 2017, you should start considering the components around that time.

 

We are still waiting on Kaby lake, AMD zen, DDR4 prices might fall, Nvidia prices will hopefully fall ( and we might have some new cards by then, likely the same generation but still new cards and more choice), NZXT's new CPU coolers are coming out along with Be Quiets! new CPU coolers, new cases...

Alot can change in a year. I don't think you should plan a year in advance for a build. For example, the I7 7700K will be released by the end of the year, and by next summer the price will be the same as the 6700k, but it's 15% faster with a higher clock speed. See what I mean?