Help with great looking open budget Ryzen 1700

[ColorsDiary]

Hello

 

I want a build that goes wild visually. I have a full time job so money is of no issue, to an extent of course. I'm not sure if I'm willing to spend money on a custom cooling loop though. I understand the aesthetic pump it will add to the system, but I reckon it's not worth the cost. Still, I will consider adding it up on the future.

 

My requirements are:

 

- Ryzen R7 1700

- Proper cooling that's quiet and allows for overclocking

- GPU is not included, as I don't see the need to upgrade mine, at least for now.

 

Budget, let's say ... Up to $1000 ( Case and build with no GPU) can go up if it's worth the visual pump

 

That's all. I need parts that look RAD!

I need something that looks breath takingly beautiful!

Color schemes are open

 

any thoughts ?

[Pengu1N]

try purple and lime green

 

[3rrant]

8 minutes ago, ColorsDiary said:

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Corsair HD120 fans, with Corsair Hydro water cooling. Replace the case fans and radiator fans with the HD. Connect all to a COMMANDER PRO. Add Corsair lightnings (strip leds), corsair PSU and corsair Crystal series case.

 

Here you go, basically what I did with mine...

 

.. and I regret it a lot, but it looks great

[ColorsDiary]

1 minute ago, ErrantNyles said:

Corsair HD120 fans, with Corsair Hydro water cooling. Replace the case fans and radiator fans with the HD. Connect all to a COMMANDER PRO. Add Corsair lightnings (strip leds), corsair PSU and corsair Crystal series case.

 

Here you go, basically what I did with mine...

 

.. and I regret it a lot, but it looks great

Why do you regret it ? and Photos please ?

Thanks a lot!

[Herman Mcpootis]

RGB theme:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($294.99 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Deepcool - CAPTAIN 240EX RGB 153.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($119.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-AX370-Gaming K5 ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($151.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: GeIL - EVO X 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($135.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.99 @ B&H) 
Storage: Toshiba - P300 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($43.99 @ Best Buy) 
Case: Phanteks - ECLIPSE P400 TEMPERED GLASS ATX Mid Tower Case  ($85.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.90 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1002.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-07 10:42 EDT-0400

[3rrant]

Just now, ColorsDiary said:

Why do you regret it ? and Photos please ?

Thanks a lot!

The cost is insane on those fans (30€ per fan, it was 200€ in total when they were first avaiable in my country, for 6 fans). Initially they didn't even release the Commander, which now is another 60-90€, that lets you connect and change the effects. Then the strip leds, which keeps adding to the cost, and the fact that I wanted to stick with my EVGA PSU didn't really fit the corsair link thing.. 

 

I got really sick of all the RGB after a few months and put them to a fixed color, then turned them off completely. It's nice when you want to show it off and I'll keep doing it for office cases but for your main gaming rig? No way worth the cost.

[ColorsDiary]

1 minute ago, ErrantNyles said:

The cost is insane .... cut

 

... I got really sick of all the RGB after a few months and put them to a fixed color, then turned them off completely. It's nice when you want to show it off and I'll keep doing it for office cases but for your main gaming rig? No way worth the cost.

Well, IT's certainly better than looking at a completely closed small form factor case with NO aesthetics whatsoever.

Will consider the other parts you mentioned, thanks a lot!

[Kinda Bottlenecked]

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/qQP3Ps
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/qQP3Ps/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($294.99 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Deepcool - GAMMAXX GT 29.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($49.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Asus - STRIX X370-F GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($172.88 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Team - Night Hawk RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($160.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung - 960 EVO 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($117.60 @ B&H) 
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.87 @ OutletPC) 
Case: Deepcool - EARLKASE RGB ATX Mid Tower Case  ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.90 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1001.21
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-07 11:10 EDT-0400

 

I'd try to find a wraith max. It is one of the best looking air coolers around. 

I'm quite reluctant to take my wraith spire off as well. 

[ColorsDiary]

8 minutes ago, Pohernori said:

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.... I'd try to find a wraith max. It is one of the best looking air coolers around. 

I'm quite reluctant to take my wraith spire off as well. 

Hmmm certainly ! I can see the circling lightings coming off of it, I'll consider that.

Thanks a lot!

[Kinda Bottlenecked]

Just now, ColorsDiary said:

Hmmm certainly ! I can see the circling lightings coming off of it, I'll consider that.

Thanks a lot!

 

Your r7 1700 will come with a wraith spire cooler. Though not suitable for max OC. It looks really good in person. 

 

You might wanna hold off buying a aftermarket cooler and just using the wraith spire for a few days while you hunt for another one. 

[ColorsDiary]

1 minute ago, Pohernori said:

 

Your r7 1700 will come with a wraith spire cooler. Though not suitable for max OC. It looks really good in person. 

 

You might wanna hold off buying a aftermarket cooler and just using the wraith spire for a few days while you hunt for another one. 

I'm shipping overseas. Though most likely I'll be getting the parts in 2 shipments.

May use older parts to get the build initially running. Will see how the wraith holds up before changing it for something better,

Thanks

[brob]

I've left the storage out of this build. Presumably like the gpu, there is storage that can be reused. If new storage is required, I would go with something like a 1TB Samsung 850 Evo.

 

The build is a black & white with RGB lighting. This allows for adjusting themes as whim dictates. The cpu cooler is a white AIO. There is an RGB version of the cooler, but it is hard to find and I think it would be a bit over the top. The case is a new release from Phanteks.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($294.99 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Deepcool - CAPTAIN 240EX WHITE 153.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($99.99 @ B&H) 
Motherboard: Asus - CROSSHAIR VI HERO ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($233.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($200.99 @ Newegg) 
Caae: Phanteks RGB LED 4 Pin Adapter, Specified for Phanteks Cases with RGB  ($5.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M SE with 2 x Halos RGB Fan Frames, Integrated RGB lighting, Tempered Glass Side Panel – Black/White interior  ($123.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($99.90 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1059.82
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-07 11:39 EDT-0400

[ColorsDiary]

Thanks 

 

I kind of regret setting the $1000 mark, as I really have no issues with going over it really.

I certainly love the white color ! I'll consider your parts, thanks a lot!

[seon123]

How far over $1000 will you go? Something like this? $1800 for a custom loop (including a GPU), and custom cables? 

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($294.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Asus - CROSSHAIR VI HERO ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($233.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($161.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.99 @ B&H) 
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($75.18 @ Amazon) 
Case: Corsair - Crystal 570X RGB ATX Mid Tower Case  ($177.89 @ B&H) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($77.89 @ Newegg) 
Other: EKWB WC Loop ($600.00)
Other: Cablemod Cables ($85.00)
Total: $1796.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-07 12:37 EDT-0400

Or $1250 for a different case and motherboard, and just a Kraken CPU cooler?

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($294.99 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: NZXT - Kraken X62 Rev 2 98.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($158.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Asus - STRIX X370-F GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($172.88 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($161.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.99 @ B&H) 
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($75.18 @ Amazon) 
Case: Corsair - Crystal 460X RGB ATX Mid Tower Case  ($139.99 @ B&H) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($77.89 @ Newegg) 
Other: Cablemod Cables ($85.00)
Total: $1256.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-07 12:42 EDT-0400

 

[ColorsDiary]

21 minutes ago, seon123 said:

How far over $1000 will you go? 

Depending on the outcome.

an extra $800 is certainly a LOT, but I may consider custom loop as a future upgrade.

Especially if I can re-purpose the same loop for future builds ( albeit I'll have to change the blocks, but do the expensive parts function years into the future ? )

Custom Cables are a must if I may say,

 

Thanks for your input, I'll be sure to consider parts of both of them