Project Snowwhite

[dude49]

Hi guys, this is my first post on this forum. I want to build a 2000$ Computer! (Monitor, Peripherals, Windoes etc.)

Aim: A Build that is completely white, in and put, inside an NZXT 340 case. Everything about this build should be white. I also want Apple peripherals (Keyboard and Mouse).

The Build has to seamlessly fit into my office which also follows the white theme. I like the clean look of the Apple peripherals, but dislike Apple Computers, which is why I want this kind of build. It should have an R7 processor (1700 if possible). Thanks for any advice and potential build.

[honor]

I would simply get a windowless case if I was you and stuff the PC with the components best suited for your usecase instead of looking for  a particular colourscheme, but ultimately it is up to you and I do get the appeal of that. I made one build, that matches your requirements, of being completely white (monitor is also white). I excluded the peripherals, since you should get them from Apple directly...

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD RYZEN 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($317.66 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Thermal Compound: ARCTIC MX-2 4g Thermal Paste  ($5.25 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI B350 TOMAHAWK ARCTIC ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($113.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 960 EVO 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($127.98 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Dual Series Video Card  ($369.00 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home Full 32/64-bit  ($119.99 @ B&H)
Monitor: LG Neo Blade III 24.0" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor  ($247.00 @ B&H)
Total: $1745.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-24 01:57 EDT-0400

 

 

[genexis_x]

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Ch2W8K
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Ch2W8K/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD RYZEN 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($317.66 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($34.99 @ Newegg Marketplace) 
Motherboard: MSI B350 TOMAHAWK ARCTIC ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($118.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($119.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($94.89 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 7K2000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($56.95 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Dual Series Video Card  ($369.00 @ Amazon) 
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic Snow Silent 750W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($139.49 @ SuperBiiz) 
Monitor: Asus VX238H-W 23.0" 1920x1080 Monitor  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1436.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-24 02:18 EDT-0400

Get dirt cheap Windows from Kinguin.
Buy peripherals directly from Apple.

[M.A.P]

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/JNBGRG
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/JNBGRG/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD RYZEN 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($317.66 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master MasterLiquid Pro 280 64.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: MSI X370 XPOWER GAMING TITANIUM ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($289.88 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($119.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: SK hynix SL308 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($80.49 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB SC2 Gaming iCX Video Card  ($554.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: Asus VX238H-W 23.0" 1920x1080 Monitor  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1767.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-24 02:26 EDT-0400

 

Get Windows from kinguin.

Black casing and white fans of the CPU coolers should match the whole setup.

The motherboard is totally white just black in few areas.

The RAM is white.

The SSD is white.

The GPU is white.

The Case is white.

The PSU is black and white.

The monitor is completely white.

 

[Herman Mcpootis]

some white sleeved cables/extensions and it'll be perfect.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD RYZEN 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($317.66 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: Enermax ETS-T50 AXE (White) 62.3 CFM CPU Cooler  ($51.99 @ Directron) 
Motherboard: MSI B350 TOMAHAWK ARCTIC ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($113.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($119.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: SK hynix SL308 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($80.49 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($66.26 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Dual Series Video Card  ($369.00 @ Amazon) 
Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE P400 TEMPERED GLASS ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: BitFenix Whisper M 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  ($88.58 @ OutletPC) 
Monitor: AOC Q2577PWQ 25.0" 2560x1440 60Hz Monitor  ($249.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1626.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-24 02:50 EDT-0400

[Sanctorum]

11 hours ago, honor said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD RYZEN 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($317.66 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Thermal Compound: ARCTIC MX-2 4g Thermal Paste  ($5.25 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI B350 TOMAHAWK ARCTIC ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($113.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 960 EVO 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($127.98 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Dual Series Video Card  ($369.00 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home Full 32/64-bit  ($119.99 @ B&H)
Monitor: LG Neo Blade III 24.0" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor  ($247.00 @ B&H)
Total: $1745.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-24 01:57 EDT-0400

 

 

H100i with an R7? Quite a waste. Also, that's a ridiculous price for a 1080p monitor, especially one with a 60Hz refresh rate. 960 EVO for what reason exactly?

 

OP;

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD RYZEN 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($317.66 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: MSI X370 XPOWER GAMING TITANIUM ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($289.88 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($119.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($174.71 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 7K3000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($55.97 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Dual Series Video Card  ($369.00 @ Amazon) 
Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE P400S TEMPERED GLASS ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G3 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.49 @ SuperBiiz) 
Monitor: AOC Q2577PWQ 25.0" 2560x1440 60Hz Monitor  ($249.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1816.66

 

Get an AM4 mounting bracket from Phanteks if one doesn't come in the box with the cooler. Great performing, quiet, all white cooler. Get some cable extensions, or even a full white cable kit. I'd recommend getting yourself a backplate for the GPU since I'm positive this 1070 doesn't come with a backplate. I'd definitely recommend the Eclipse P400S over the S340, but get a white S340 Elite instead if you wish. I included the X370 Titanium board for SLI support, it's not a great board because it's pretty heavily overpriced IMO, so a B350 TOMAHAWK ARCTIC would be a great alternative for less than half the price, just keep in mind that you sacrifice SLI support(not really a huge issue anyway).

[dude49]

First of all thanks for all the input guys. I looked through all your lists, and ultimately decided to go with this build here:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD RYZEN 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($316.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Thermal Compound: ARCTIC MX-2 4g Thermal Paste  ($5.25 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI B350 TOMAHAWK ARCTIC ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($113.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Dual Series Video Card  ($369.00 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home Full 32/64-bit  ($119.99 @ B&H)
Monitor: Asus VX238H-W 23.0" 1920x1080 Monitor  ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1490.04
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-25 02:39 EDT-0400

 

I forgot to mention that I already have a 960 pro 512 GB M.2 drive, which I used in my laptop before, but I intent to "transplant" it into this pc for the OS. I went with a black psu, that @honor and @M.A.P used in their builds, since it wont be visible through the NZXT 340's shield. The cooler is the one @honorchose, because I have its predecessor version and it still serves me well, which is why getting it is a nor brainer, because I also don't want a huge Air cooler obstructing my view on the MOBO. The Phanteks case in @Sanctorum and @herman mcpootis builds looks cool, but I want to stick to the NZXT one for this build, since it has a very understated design with lots of straight lines. @ZM Fongultimately had the monitor that I think looks perfect, This entire build is admittedly a vanity build. Its only purpose is to look good and get some modrate 1080p gaming done (I don't want 4k ) Oh thanks for the tip regarding the OS, I will check that Kinguin site out. I already ordered the Apple peripherals. Again thanks alot guys, this was really helpful. I will post pictures of the finished build and tag you guys Oh and @herman mcpootis, the cable idea is great!! I will chck cablemod out, and look for some slick, white sleeved cables there. Thanks for the idea^^

[d7omepro]

On 4/24/2017 at 11:39 AM, honor said:

I would simply get a windowless case if I was you and stuff the PC with the components best suited for your usecase instead of looking for  a particular colourscheme, but ultimately it is up to you and I do get the appeal of that. I made one build, that matches your requirements, of being completely white (monitor is also white). I excluded the peripherals, since you should get them from Apple directly...

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD RYZEN 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($317.66 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Thermal Compound: ARCTIC MX-2 4g Thermal Paste  ($5.25 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI B350 TOMAHAWK ARCTIC ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($113.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 960 EVO 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($127.98 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Dual Series Video Card  ($369.00 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home Full 32/64-bit  ($119.99 @ B&H)
Monitor: LG Neo Blade III 24.0" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor  ($247.00 @ B&H)
Total: $1745.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-24 01:57 EDT-0400

 

 

I think this pc cant OC

[Herman Mcpootis]

19 minutes ago, d7omepro said:

I think this pc cant OC

no. only A320 motherboards can't overclock.

[Sanctorum]

6 hours ago, dude49 said:

First of all thanks for all the input guys. I looked through all your lists, and ultimately decided to go with this build here:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD RYZEN 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($316.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Thermal Compound: ARCTIC MX-2 4g Thermal Paste  ($5.25 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI B350 TOMAHAWK ARCTIC ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($113.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Dual Series Video Card  ($369.00 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home Full 32/64-bit  ($119.99 @ B&H)
Monitor: Asus VX238H-W 23.0" 1920x1080 Monitor  ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1490.04
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-25 02:39 EDT-0400

 

I forgot to mention that I already have a 960 pro 512 GB M.2 drive, which I used in my laptop before, but I intent to "transplant" it into this pc for the OS. I went with a black psu, that @honor and @M.A.P used in their builds, since it wont be visible through the NZXT 340's shield. The cooler is the one @honorchose, because I have its predecessor version and it still serves me well, which is why getting it is a nor brainer, because I also don't want a huge Air cooler obstructing my view on the MOBO. The Phanteks case in @Sanctorum and @herman mcpootis builds looks cool, but I want to stick to the NZXT one for this build, since it has a very understated design with lots of straight lines. @ZM Fongultimately had the monitor that I think looks perfect, This entire build is admittedly a vanity build. Its only purpose is to look good and get some modrate 1080p gaming done (I don't want 4k ) Oh thanks for the tip regarding the OS, I will check that Kinguin site out. I already ordered the Apple peripherals. Again thanks alot guys, this was really helpful. I will post pictures of the finished build and tag you guys Oh and @herman mcpootis, the cable idea is great!! I will chck cablemod out, and look for some slick, white sleeved cables there. Thanks for the idea^^

Get an EVGA 550W G3 instead of the RMx 550W. It's better, and $20 cheaper. Also, seriously, I would not suggest getting an H100i. There are better AIOs out there, but I wouldn't even bother with an AIO since you can get a nice white air cooler that will perform the same, but be quieter.

 

Also, don't get the regular old S340, get an S340 Elite. 

[d7omepro]

14 hours ago, dude49 said:

First of all thanks for all the input guys. I looked through all your lists, and ultimately decided to go with this build here:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD RYZEN 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($316.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Thermal Compound: ARCTIC MX-2 4g Thermal Paste  ($5.25 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI B350 TOMAHAWK ARCTIC ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($113.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Dual Series Video Card  ($369.00 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home Full 32/64-bit  ($119.99 @ B&H)
Monitor: Asus VX238H-W 23.0" 1920x1080 Monitor  ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1490.04
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-25 02:39 EDT-0400

 

I forgot to mention that I already have a 960 pro 512 GB M.2 drive, which I used in my laptop before, but I intent to "transplant" it into this pc for the OS. I went with a black psu, that @honor and @M.A.P used in their builds, since it wont be visible through the NZXT 340's shield. The cooler is the one @honorchose, because I have its predecessor version and it still serves me well, which is why getting it is a nor brainer, because I also don't want a huge Air cooler obstructing my view on the MOBO. The Phanteks case in @Sanctorum and @herman mcpootis builds looks cool, but I want to stick to the NZXT one for this build, since it has a very understated design with lots of straight lines. @ZM Fongultimately had the monitor that I think looks perfect, This entire build is admittedly a vanity build. Its only purpose is to look good and get some modrate 1080p gaming done (I don't want 4k ) Oh thanks for the tip regarding the OS, I will check that Kinguin site out. I already ordered the Apple peripherals. Again thanks alot guys, this was really helpful. I will post pictures of the finished build and tag you guys Oh and @herman mcpootis, the cable idea is great!! I will chck cablemod out, and look for some slick, white sleeved cables there. Thanks for the idea^^

 All the best man

When I saw your build with out ssd..  I thought this guy is suck ??? LOL 

Then I complete reading to understand that you already got one ??