Thoughts on my potential first PC

[Ghgsrt]

I want to start off by saying I've received no help or input with this build. All my choices were made with minimal research/knowledge. The goal was an over-the-top/more-than-I-need setup for a grand entry into the "non-$800-laptop" PC gaming world. 

So I know certain choices were unnecessary but frankly I don't care. I'm just looking for feedback on what seems like could work better while sticking at the same price. 

Anywho, here's the build:

CPU: I7-7740X

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/FJL7YJ/intel-core-i7-7740x-43ghz-quad-core-processor-bx80677i77740x

$341.89

CPU Cooler: Coolermaster Master Liquid Pro 280 64.2 CFM https://pcpartpicker.com/product/n7H48d/cooler-master-masterliquid-pro-280-642-cfm-liquid-cpu-cooler-mly-d28m-a22mb-r1

$89.99

Motherboard: MSI X299 Raider ATX

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Bp648d/msi-x299-raider-atx-lga2066-motherboard-x299-raider

$219.49

RAM: Trident Z 16GB (4x4) DDR4-3200

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/bNqbt6/gskill-memory-f43200c16q16gtzb

$158.54

Storage: WD Black PCIe 256GB M.2 NVMe

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/DM7CmG/western-digital-black-pcie-256gb-m2-2280-solid-state-drive-wds256g1x0c

Sea gate Firecude 2 TB 3.5" 7200 rpm hybrid

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/NpBrxr/seagate-firecuda-2tb-35-7200rpm-hybrid-internal-hard-drive-st2000dx002

$109.99 + $90.99

GPU: Zotac GTX 1080 Ti

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/dHFXsY/zotac-geforce-gtx-1080-ti-11gb-amp-edition-video-card-zt-p10810d-10p

$704.79

GPU Cooler (Bear w/ me): Thermaltake Water 3.0 Ultimate 99.0 CFM + BRACKET

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/YKFPxr/thermaltake-cpu-cooler-clw007pl12bla

$119.99 + ???

Case: Corsair Crystal 570X RGB ATX mid tower

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/wLdFf7/corsair-cc-9011098-ww-atx-mid-tower-case-cc-9011098-ww

$169.99

PSU: just your everyday 650w full mod psu

$74.88

Case Fan: Noctua NF F12

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Mb4gXL/noctua-case-fan-nff12industrialppc3000pwm

 

Total: about $2100USD

 

Now, I completely understand the cooling for the GPU and CPU are a bit overkill. Do I care though? No. 

 

In terms of case setup I was thinking having the GPUs radiator venting out the front and the CPUs radiator venting out the top with the intake from the back via the single Noctua which is why I tried to go for a high CFM option. Will it be loud? Yes. Once again, do I care? Not really. 

 

So, thoughts, opinions, recommendations, etc. are GREATLY appreciated as there is the potential of this becoming a real thing. 

 

Thanks again for all your time!

 

(Note: If there's a way to attach links to sets of words, sorry. My first real time using this site and don't really know how to do much.)

 

 

 

 

[Guest]

What is the build for?

[Zando_]

Why X299? It's got a bunch of issues, and Ryzen has gotten much better through the latest AGESA update, so I'd say it's a better option. And if you're only gaming, then the 7700K is still better than the X299 CPUs. Also, with that CPU, you'll only be able to use half your RAM slots and PCIe slots. You need an i9 for full use of the mobo. 

[Ghgsrt]

6 minutes ago, Zando Bob said:

Why X299? It's got a bunch of issues, and Ryzen has gotten much better through the latest AGESA update, so I'd say it's a better option. And if you're only gaming, then the 7700K is still better than the X299 CPUs. Also, with that CPU, you'll only be able to use half your RAM slots and PCIe slots. You need an i9 for full use of the mobo. 

The thing is I don't really have the intention of ever utilizing all 8 RAM slots as the way I see it I won't really need to until I'd have the money/need to buy an I9 anyways. 

And again I doubt I'll need all those PCIe slots until I get around to upgrading to an i9 anyways. 

Also from all the benchmarks and whatnot that I've seen the 7740X when overclocked is basically just a 5% better version of the 7700K. 

I have the money to spare and really just went "why the hell not". 

[Ghgsrt]

10 minutes ago, deXxterlab97 said:

What is the build for?

Frankly just ignore that concept.

im just trying to make the best all around build I can around that price.... more/less. 

[Guest]

Just now, Ghgsrt said:

Frankly just ignore that concept.

im just trying to make the best all around build I can around that price.... more/less. 

best for editing? gaming?

[Ghgsrt]

29 minutes ago, deXxterlab97 said:

best for editing? gaming?

General/all-of-the-above

no specific thing though I guess with a bit more focus towards gaming