Building a new PC

[boltoflightning]

Hey guys. As someone who can't get enough computers (I have about 30 completed builds in my basement... yeah.) I have set out yet again to build another PC.

 

I need some ideas, but I'll give some parameters:

 

Max budget - $3000

Intel and Nvidia only

 

Thanks everyone!

[Guest]

Usage? Monitors? Peripherals?

 

[boltoflightning]

Just now, deXxterlab97 said:

Usage? Monitors? Peripherals?

 

Ah, sorry. I will be doing pretty heavy gaming on this, even though it isn't my main. I mean maximum graphics on intensive games.

 

I have this monitor: http://www.lg.com/us/monitors/lg-38UC99-W-ultrawide-monitor

 

I'm not sure why peripherals matters?

[Guest]

5 hours ago, boltoflightning said:

Ah, sorry. I will be doing pretty heavy gaming on this, even though it isn't my main. I mean maximum graphics on intensive games.

 

I have this monitor: http://www.lg.com/us/monitors/lg-38UC99-W-ultrawide-monitor

 

I'm not sure why peripherals matters?

RGB FTW!!!!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($338.77 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X62 Liquid CPU Cooler  ($149.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Asus STRIX Z270-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($189.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: G.Skill TridentZ RGB 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($288.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($159.99 @ Jet) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($89.69 @ OutletPC) 
Case: Corsair Crystal 570X RGB ATX Mid Tower Case  ($179.99 @ B&H) 
Power Supply: Thermaltake Toughpower DPS G RGB Gold 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($169.99 @ Newegg) 
Other: AIB 1080 Ti ($750.00)
Other: AIB 1080 Ti ($750.00)
Total: $3067.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-06 21:23 EST-0500

[boltoflightning]

Just now, deXxterlab97 said:

RGB FTW!!!!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($338.77 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X62 Liquid CPU Cooler  ($149.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Asus STRIX Z270-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($189.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: G.Skill TridentZ RGB 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($288.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($159.99 @ Jet) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($89.69 @ OutletPC) 
Case: Corsair Crystal 570X RGB ATX Mid Tower Case  ($179.99 @ B&H) 
Power Supply: Thermaltake Toughpower DPS G RGB Gold 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($169.99 @ Newegg) 
Other: AIB 1080 Ti ($750.00)
Other: AIB 1080 Ti ($750.00)
Total: $3067.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-06 21:23 EST-0500

That's ridiculously close to a build I actually have, got anything else? 

 

I'd rather not have a full list all at once, but instead a build taken one step at a time. I'm thinking of doing a custom loop.

[Guest]

5 hours ago, boltoflightning said:

That's ridiculously close to a build I actually have, got anything else? 

Maybe. I can throw something else to look at

 

You can order stuff one by one.

[brob]

Just now, boltoflightning said:

That's ridiculously close to a build I actually have, got anything else? 

 

I'd rather not have a full list all at once, but instead a build taken one step at a time. I'm thinking of doing a custom loop.

Are you up for a challenge? Perhaps mini-ITX?

[boltoflightning]

Just now, brob said:

Are you up for a challenge? Perhaps mini-ITX?

Do you think it would fit a full custom loop?

[brob]

Just now, boltoflightning said:

Do you think it would fit a full custom loop?

That is the challenge. I'm looking for a case that would fit the bill. Even if I find a good one, it's going to be tight.

[Shiv78]

1 minute ago, brob said:

That is the challenge. I'm looking for a case that would fit the bill. Even if I find a good one, it's going to be tight.

Enthoo Evolv ITX is a spacious ITX case, should work for a custom loop with a single 1080Ti although for that monitor I'd get 2

[boltoflightning]

Alright, I'm going to be spending all night on this build, so I'm sorry if I don't respond.

[JoostinOnline]

Step 1: Sell 29 of those computers.

[Guest]

5 hours ago, Shiv78 said:

Enthoo Evolv ITX is a spacious ITX case, should work for a custom loop with a single 1080Ti although for that monitor I'd get 2

There is also NZXT Manta

[brob]

There is also http://www.lian-li.com/en/dt_portfolio/pc-q37/ and the Define Nano S. The Lian-Li would be tricky, but I think doable.

[COUPER MILLAR]

Thermaltake has some nice mini itx and micro atx cases in their core series that would work well for custom loops. 

[Shiv78]

13 minutes ago, deXxterlab97 said:

There is also NZXT Manta

Good point. Any significant feature differences or just aesthetic preference?

 

Nano S is good, but I'd wait for a Nano C

[boltoflightning]

17 hours ago, JoostinOnline said:

Step 1: Sell 29 of those computers.

I mostly build them for friends and then they pay me, they just haven't gotten all the money yet

[boltoflightning]

I just wanted some input: If I go for the custom loop, should the gpu also be cooled that way?

[boltoflightning]

The first thing I want established is the case so we have our size for everything. I'm looking to build a full size case, you know, atx. I have always loved Corsair, so should I go with them?

[MidnightBanshi]

17 minutes ago, boltoflightning said:

I just wanted some input: If I go for the custom loop, should the gpu also be cooled that way?

That really is a personal choice, and would depend on if you are going to overclock your graphics cards as well as your CPU.  If yes, then I would - if not, then a loop for the CPU should be just fine.  @JayzTwoCents is the master of custom watercooling loops, and often has SLI setups in them.  He also did one around a Define Nano S that looks really sweet too.

[Qwweb]

20 minutes ago, boltoflightning said:

The first thing I want established is the case

All depends on what you want, if small form factor looks fun/challenging to you, the NZXT Manta that others were suggesting allows for a bit more room due to the pillowed shape.

22 minutes ago, boltoflightning said:

I'm looking to build a full size case, you know, atx. I have always loved Corsair, so should I go with them?

If you want a full size case and have your eyes set on Corsair, then go for it. Remember, at the end of the day this is your computer, not ours.

[boltoflightning]

Ok. I will work for a while on this and get back to you guys. Thanks for all the input.