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hello all, i've been a console gamer for a long time and have always loved the aesthetics of pc and massive performance possibilities.fairly recently i decided it was time to make the switch. massive research ensued hours and hours of video watching and parts browsing and i think i've got a good outline for the pc i want to build and i would like opinions and pointers if at all possible. i aim to make this a gaming machine (with a music library as big as i can grow as well) leaning towards 4k so i'm not as concerned with crazy frame rates(although fps is a nice bonus) and i want have room for upgradeability (light overclocking and sli?) for once i get my feet wet in the pc gaming world and become more comfortable with my capabilities and knowledge.the parts list i have seems a bit excessive but aesthetics are also important to me as i'm trying to make a work of art as much as a computer. i have logitech keyboard and mouse,cheap skullcandy headset, windows OS,and wired internet connection.noise isn't a huge factor,i'm not sure how hot this build will run but fan noise doesn't really bother me(so long as it doesn't sound like a helicopter) the case is the only part i've ordered but i've checked all the major components vs the case specs and they should all fit i'm using a lian li pc-07sx (go ahead and roast me for spending way to much but this case is a straight up work of art also i got 30% list price) the cost i'm estimating total around 2k as is but i hope to build the pc over several months and hunt for good deals on parts such as drives and things.let me know what you guys think, to overkill?any big mistakes made? or did my research reward me? here's the list:https://pcpartpicker.com/user/MK4DAN/saved/Ptx23C

         
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Use pcpartpicker for PC list. Also no need for a 1000W PSU.

Get a Z270 motherboard + 7700k, and I think a 1080 would fit with a 2K budget. By the way,I know the ram fits in your budget but I mean spending 70+ more on RAM for high speeds isn't worth it IMO.

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Crucial Ballistix Sport LT White 16GB (8x2GB) 2400

NZXT S340 White

Corsair CXM 450W 

 

Lenovo H320 (Old Pre-built PC)                                      Possible upgrade for H320          

i5 650 3.2 GHz (heh)                                                                                    Xeon X3470

Motherboard unknown                                                       Same Motherboard

iGPU                                                                                   GT 1030 (MSI Low Profile Half Height)

Crucial 240GB SSD                                                           Crucial 240GB SSD

6GB DDR3 (4+2GB)                                                           8-10GB DDR3 (4+2+2GB/4+4+2GB)

Lenovo H320 case                                                             Lenovo H320 case

Unknown PSU (210W?)                                                     Same PSU (210W?)    

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1 minute ago, MK4DAN said:

i actually noticed that and edited after down to 750 watt(probably still overkill)

Also why two coolers?

Ion (Main Build)                                                                                        Overall Setup

i5 6500 3.2 GHz                                                                     -Blue snowball (White) thanks goodwill

MSI Mortar Arctic                                                                   -Logitech K120

Asus 1060 6GB Dual                                                             -Logitech Daedalus Prime G302

PNY CS1311 120 GB                                                            -Mousepad I made in 1st grade with my name on it                                                 

WD Caviar Blue 1 TB                                                              

Crucial Ballistix Sport LT White 16GB (8x2GB) 2400

NZXT S340 White

Corsair CXM 450W 

 

Lenovo H320 (Old Pre-built PC)                                      Possible upgrade for H320          

i5 650 3.2 GHz (heh)                                                                                    Xeon X3470

Motherboard unknown                                                       Same Motherboard

iGPU                                                                                   GT 1030 (MSI Low Profile Half Height)

Crucial 240GB SSD                                                           Crucial 240GB SSD

6GB DDR3 (4+2GB)                                                           8-10GB DDR3 (4+2+2GB/4+4+2GB)

Lenovo H320 case                                                             Lenovo H320 case

Unknown PSU (210W?)                                                     Same PSU (210W?)    

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1 minute ago, MK4DAN said:

i actually noticed that and edited after down to 750 watt(probably still overkill)

Can you give us a pcpartpicker list? This isn't easy to view parts. 

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