Gaming/Workstation PC build Help

[Apexion]

Hi! I am planning on making a computer as a workstation and as a Gaming PC because my current one is very outdated. I have built up a part list on pcpartpicker my budget limit is at $1700 but i am not entirely sure if there are any incompatibilities or bottlenecks that i need to worry about i have asked a few friends at school and they say that there are not any but I also want to check on a trusted Tech forum.

 

Pc build link: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/H4XGtJ 

 

[Apexion]

Oh and i already have a copy of windows 10

[Guest]

I would not get that PSU

Larger SSD

Founder's Edition card usually loud and hot

Better cooler, no need for thermal paste, cooler should come with it

 

[Jonadong]

I would go with a Evga gtx 1080 ftw instead

[Guest]

11 minutes ago, Apexion said:

Hi! I am planning on making a computer as a workstation and as a Gaming PC because my current one is very outdated. I have built up a part list on pcpartpicker my budget limit is at $1700 but i am not entirely sure if there are any incompatibilities or bottlenecks that i need to worry about i have asked a few friends at school and they say that there are not any but I also want to check on a trusted Tech forum.

 

Pc build link: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/H4XGtJ 

 

I have no idea what I am doing

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($338.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 67.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  ($74.90 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Motherboard: Asus STRIX Z270-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($189.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill TridentZ RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY CS1311 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($74.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.88 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB STRIX Video Card  ($678.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define S w/Window ATX Mid Tower Case  ($77.77 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($78.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1729.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-21 11:08 EST-0500

[Serpius]

Here is my recommended computer build.

 

This computer will handle any heavy duty computing and gaming for less than $1,300.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($345.67 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($57.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z270XP-SLI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($139.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($113.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Sandisk Ultra II 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.88 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon RX 480 8GB NITRO+ Video Card  ($249.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: XFX XTR 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($102.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1240.47
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-21 11:20 EST-0500

[Bidon]

What do You think about this?  https://pcpartpicker.com/list/9LDyZ8

BTW i recommend waiting for Ryzen.

[Aereldor]

Here are two builds, both with monochrome colour schemes. I've inculded a replacement fan for the Noctua cooler in the AMD build to complete the monochrome look, and the power supply and motherboards will allow upgrades to GTX 1080 Ti SLI in the future.

Intel- better gaming performance

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($327.49 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($34.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI Z270 SLI PLUS ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($139.99 @ B&H) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2800 Memory  ($106.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: PNY CS1311 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($49.99 @ Jet) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.88 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Founders Edition Video Card  ($698.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Deepcool DUKASE V2 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($54.99 @ B&H) 
Power Supply: Rosewill 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.89 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $1540.10
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-20 20:30 EDT-0400

 

AMD- better workstation/rendering performance

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD RYZEN 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($326.88 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15S 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($79.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Asus PRIME X370-PRO ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($162.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2800 Memory  ($106.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: PNY CS1311 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($49.99 @ Jet) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.88 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Founders Edition Video Card  ($698.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Deepcool DUKASE V2 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($54.99 @ B&H) 
Power Supply: Rosewill 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.89 @ OutletPC) 
Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 industrialPPC-3000 PWM 158.5 CFM  140mm Fan  ($32.88 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $1640.35
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-20 20:33 EDT-0400