Versatile PC Build (Advice?)

Ryuneak · August 1, 2017

I am trying to build a computer that will allow me to play games in 3840x1440 (21:9) at 100 fps, but also allow me to easily edit 4k video as well. I am trying to keep this part of my parts list within a budget around 3,600 USD (I will show my full parts list at request. It includes periphrals, etc.) The build will include some extreme liquid cooling (Dual 480mm radiators), which I am hoping will allow me to overclock my CPU & GPU without making too much noise.

CPU: Ryzen 1700 ($290 @ Amazon)

Motherboard: Gigabyte K7 X370 ($210 @ Newegg)

RAM: Corsair LPX 32GB 3000mhz ($266 @ Amazon)

DAC: DEAFidelity Elfidelity ($140 @ Amazon) (Using it to power Beyerdynamic 990 250 ohm pro)

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Primo ($230 @ Amazon)

Graphics Card: 1080 ti Founders Edition ($~700 @ ???) (Haven't been able to find any. I will be adding a second one in the future for an SLI config)

PSU: EVGA G3 1000 Watt ($201 @ Amazon)

HDD: 4TB WD Gold ($185 @ Amazon) (Picked this over WD black because it comes with a warranty)

SSD: WD Blue 500GB ($150 @ Amazon)

Fans: Phanteks PH-F140XP_BK ($18 x 12 units = $216 @ Amazon)

OS: Windows 10 Home USB ($110 @ Amazon) (I might decide to buy a Windows 10 Pro Key from kinguin to save money, I'm not sure)

Thermal Paste: Noctua NT-H1 ($6 @ Amazon)

Monitor: AOC Agon AG352UCG ($900 @ Amazon)

Total: 3,604

dizmo · August 1, 2017

Welcome to the forum!

Use PCPartPicker, it'll make your builds easier to follow, brings all the cheapest pricing together, and is what's most widely used. Off the bat I see a huge 1000w PSU. Not really much point to getting that, unless it runs fanless at under 50% load and you're really going for quiet.

If you want to go cheap, just download Windows from Microsoft. You can't change the desktop and there's a watermark, but at least you're not supporting less-than-legitimate sellers. If you like Windows, and expect updates, support them with your dollars.

Ryuneak · August 1, 2017

11 minutes ago, dizmo said:

Welcome to the forum!

Use PCPartPicker, it'll make your builds easier to follow, brings all the cheapest pricing together, and is what's most widely used. Off the bat I see a huge 1000w PSU. Not really much point to getting that, unless it runs fanless at under 50% load and you're really going for quiet.

If you want to go cheap, just download Windows from Microsoft. You can't change the desktop and there's a watermark, but at least you're not supporting less-than-legitimate sellers. If you like Windows, and expect updates, support them with your dollars.

Well first off, I am using a 1000 Watt PSU because I have heard they are most efficient at around 50% load, but also, because my parts will most likely require around 800 or more watts of power, so, using a 1000 watt PSU gives me quite a few advantages.

Second of all, I have bought MANY copies of windows in the past, and I want to be able to save money by buying keys elsewhere. Paul's Hardware was able to use a key from kinguin and it seemed to work fine for him.