$1500 dollar gaming PC

Thomas_Steam · September 10, 2017

I am building a gaming PC for my friend and need the best build for gaming at $1500 dollars. This is what I have cooked up so far but I feel like this is overkill GPU wise since he is going to be playing on a 1080p 144hz monitor. Thoughts? I feel like I should get him a 1070 instead of 1080ti and invest the money on a better ssd, psu, cpu, or mobo. idk honestly you guys let me know

[PCPartPicker part list](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/LCyqtJ) / [Price breakdown by merchant](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/LCyqtJ/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/mV98TW/amd-ryzen-5-1600-32ghz-6-core-processor-yd1600bbaebox) | $209.99 @ Amazon
**Motherboard** | [MSI - B350 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Y4kwrH/msi-b350-tomahawk-atx-am4-motherboard-b350-tomahawk) | $99.99 @ Amazon
**Memory** | [Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/MYH48d/corsair-memory-cmk16gx4m2b3000c15) | $151.99 @ Amazon
**Storage** | [Western Digital - Blue 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/smBrxr/western-digital-blue-250gb-m2-2280-solid-state-drive-wds250g1b0b) | $89.99 @ Amazon
**Storage** | [Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/MwW9TW/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex) | $49.99 @ Amazon
**Video Card** | [Zotac - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB AMP Edition Video Card](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/dHFXsY/zotac-geforce-gtx-1080-ti-11gb-amp-edition-video-card-zt-p10810d-10p) | $739.99 @ Amazon
**Case** | [Phanteks - Enthoo Pro M Tempered Glass ATX Mid Tower Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/2mQRsY/phanteks-enthoo-pro-m-tempered-glass-atx-mid-tower-case-ph-es515ptg_bk) |-
**Power Supply** | [Corsair - CSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/DbqdnQ/corsair-power-supply-cs550m) | $59.99 @ Amazon
| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
| **Total** | **$1401.93**
| Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2017-09-10 00:12 EDT-0400 |

Thanks.

RadiatingLight · September 10, 2017

for 144Hz, a 7700K is better.

Ryzen is god up to like 120FPS, but it has trouble producing more than that.

I'd go with a GTX 1080 + 7700K.

I'll come back with a PCPP list in a few mins.

Thomas_Steam · September 10, 2017

Just now, RadiatingLight said:

for 144Hz, a 7700K is better.

Ryzen is god up to like 120FPS, but it has trouble producing more than that.

I'd go with a GTX 1080 + 7700K.

I'll come back with a PCPP list in a few mins.

Alright thanks, link me the PCPP and ill take a look. Our main game is R6S which is more CPU intensive anyway. This was another build I made that was more well rounded

[PCPartPicker part list](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/mNyqtJ) / [Price breakdown by merchant](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/mNyqtJ/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel - Core i7-7700 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/9mRFf7/intel-core-i7-7700-36ghz-quad-core-processor-bx80677i77700) | $281.49 @ Amazon
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/hmtCmG/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2) | $29.99 @ Amazon
**Motherboard** | [Asus - STRIX Z270-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/2Phj4D/asus-strix-z270-e-gaming-atx-lga1151-motherboard-strix-z270-e-gaming) |-
**Memory** | [Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/MYH48d/corsair-memory-cmk16gx4m2b3000c15) | $151.99 @ Amazon
**Storage** | [Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/FrH48d/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz75e500bam) |-
**Video Card** | [Asus - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/j8rcCJ/asus-geforce-gtx-1070-8gb-video-card-rog-strix-gtx1070-o8g-gaming) |-
**Case** | [NZXT - S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/ms6BD3/nzxt-case-cas340wb1) |-
**Power Supply** | [EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/9q4NnQ/evga-power-supply-220g20650y1) | $108.89 @ Amazon
**Operating System** | [Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/wtgPxr/microsoft-os-kw900140) |-
| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
| **Total** | **$572.36**
| Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2017-09-10 00:28 EDT-0400 |

HKZeroFive · September 10, 2017

You're better off with a i7-7700K and a GTX 1080 for 1080p 144Hz. Better yet, wait for Coffee Lake.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($322.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-Z270XP-SLI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($118.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($143.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: SanDisk - Ultra II 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.87 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB G1 Gaming Video Card ($523.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design - Focus G (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1410.37
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-10 00:28 EDT-0400

RadiatingLight · September 10, 2017

Something like this is pretty good:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($322.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair - H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ Corsair)
Motherboard: Asus - PRIME Z270-P ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($107.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin - Silverline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($127.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: SK hynix - SL308 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($87.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB D5X Video Card ($514.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks - Enthoo Pro M Tempered Glass ATX Mid Tower Case ($107.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($88.83 @ Amazon)
Total: $1458.51
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-10 00:32 EDT-0400

RadiatingLight · September 10, 2017

3 minutes ago, HKZeroFive said:

You're better off with a i7-7700K and a GTX 1080 for 1080p 144Hz. Better yet, wait for Coffee Lake.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($322.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-Z270XP-SLI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($118.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($143.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: SanDisk - Ultra II 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.87 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB G1 Gaming Video Card ($523.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design - Focus G (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1410.37
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-10 00:28 EDT-0400

- Good build, but OP probably wants the Enthoo Pro TG that he originally had

- Also, you really don't need fast RAM. Ryzen has corrupted us all, but remember that RAM speed still doesn't matter on intel platforms

- Might be worth it to spend like $3 more for a SL308 Tier 1 SSD

other than that it's good.

Herman Mcpootis · September 10, 2017

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($322.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Reeven - Justice 82.1 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($41.49 @ Newegg Marketplace) you can replace the fan with another one if you don't like the yellow look.
Motherboard: ASRock - Z270 Killer SLI/ac ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($130.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.87 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB D5X Video Card ($514.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks - Enthoo Pro M Tempered Glass ATX Mid Tower Case ($107.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - TXM Gold 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1479.15
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-10 00:36 EDT-0400

Fraser Cow · September 10, 2017

I feel like anything over a 1070 is excessive at 1080p. If you go for a 1070 and a 144hz 1440p monitor the Ryzen CPU would make a little more sense, but at 1080p the Ryzen doesn't make a whole lot of sense.

HKZeroFive · September 10, 2017

1 minute ago, RadiatingLight said:

- Good build, but OP probably wants the Enthoo Pro TG that he originally had

- Also, you really don't need fast RAM. Ryzen has corrupted us all, but remember that RAM speed still doesn't matter on intel platforms

- Might be worth it to spend like $3 more for a SL308 Tier 1 SSD

other than that it's good.

Your second point is wrong. Fast memory has always made a difference, it's just more pronounced with Ryzen systems.

I'm just going to copy and paste this:

On 1/17/2017 at 10:31 AM, HKZeroFive said:

Wait, judging from this thread, do people seriously think that faster RAM makes little to no difference at all despite the overwhelming amount of evidence online? Yeesh.

The bottom line is this; the biggest benefit of faster memory is higher minimum framerates. However, if you're in a CPU-bound scenario/game where the CPU is essentially the bottleneck, you will see that faster memory boosts the average framerate.

1080p/Titan X Pascal OC Core i7 7700K Stock Core i7 7700K Stock Core i7 7700K Stock Core i7 7700K 4.8GHz Core i7 7700K 4.8GHz Core i7 7700K 4.8GHz
DDR4 Clock Speed 3000MHz 2400MHz 2133MHz 3000MHz 2400MHz 2133MHz
Assassin's Creed Unity, Ultra High, FXAA 132.2 129.3 125.3 132.9 129.8 126.6
Ashes of the Singularity, DX12, CPU Test 41.9 38.2 36.2 44.1 40.4 37.4
Crysis 3, Very High, SMAA T2x 138.2 135.0 132.8 145.5 140.7 138.0
The Division, Ultra, SMAA 133.8 133.6 132.1 133.9 133.2 132.6
Far Cry Primal, Ultra, SMAA 137.9 127.5 121.2 140.1 134.4 126.5
Rise of the Tomb Raider DX12, Very High, SMAA 126.5 114.9 108.1 131.0 121.1 111.0
The Witcher 3, Ultra, No Hairworks 139.4 125.7 116.6 145.2 130.8 120.2

I'm sorry, but the amount of ignorance here is staggering.

Thomas_Steam · September 10, 2017

8 minutes ago, RadiatingLight said:

Something like this is pretty good:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($322.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair - H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ Corsair)
Motherboard: Asus - PRIME Z270-P ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($107.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin - Silverline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($127.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: SK hynix - SL308 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($87.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB D5X Video Card ($514.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks - Enthoo Pro M Tempered Glass ATX Mid Tower Case ($107.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($88.83 @ Amazon)
Total: $1458.51
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-10 00:32 EDT-0400

Opinions on this build, he doesnt want to overclock

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

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($281.49 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus - STRIX Z270-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($151.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card
Case: NZXT - S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($108.89 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit
Total: $572.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-10 00:40 EDT-0400

Thomas_Steam · September 10, 2017

1 minute ago, HKZeroFive said:

Your second point is wrong. Fast memory has always made a difference, it's just more pronounced with Ryzen systems.

I'm just going to copy and paste this:

Opinion on this build, he isnt going to overclock

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

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($281.49 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus - STRIX Z270-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($151.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card
Case: NZXT - S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($108.89 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit
Total: $572.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-10 00:40 EDT-0400

Thomas_Steam · September 10, 2017

3 minutes ago, Fraser Cow said:

I feel like anything over a 1070 is excessive at 1080p. If you go for a 1070 and a 144hz 1440p monitor the Ryzen CPU would make a little more sense, but at 1080p the Ryzen doesn't make a whole lot of sense.

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

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($281.49 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus - STRIX Z270-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($151.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card
Case: NZXT - S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($108.89 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit
Total: $572.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-10 00:40 EDT-0400

How does this look?

RadiatingLight · September 10, 2017

1 minute ago, HKZeroFive said:

Your second point is wrong. Fast memory has always made a difference, it's just more pronounced with Ryzen systems.

I'm just going to copy and paste this:

Hm...

Seems like faster RAM does make a difference, I stand corrected.

However, only when the CPU is really stressed out.

HKZeroFive · September 10, 2017

3 minutes ago, Thomas_Steam said:

Opinions on this build, he doesnt want to overclock

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

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($281.49 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus - STRIX Z270-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($151.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card
Case: NZXT - S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($108.89 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit
Total: $572.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-10 00:40 EDT-0400

Yes, that's fine as well. I would rather have the CRYROIG H7 than the 212 EVO though. The PSU does seem to be slightly overpriced...

RadiatingLight · September 10, 2017

1 minute ago, Thomas_Steam said:

Opinion on this build, he isnt going to overclock

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

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($281.49 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus - STRIX Z270-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($151.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card
Case: NZXT - S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($108.89 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit
Total: $572.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-10 00:40 EDT-0400

Firstoff, you can quote multiple people, so no need to paste the same thing in twice.

secondly, why a Z270 motherboard with a locked CPU. such a waste.

Thomas_Steam · September 10, 2017

1 minute ago, HKZeroFive said:

Yes, that's fine as well. I would rather have the CRYROIG H7 than the 212 EVO though. The PSU does seem to be slightly overpriced...

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

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($281.49 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus - STRIX Z270-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($151.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card
Case: NZXT - S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($108.89 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit
Total: $627.35
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-10 00:47 EDT-0400

Better?

HKZeroFive · September 10, 2017

3 minutes ago, RadiatingLight said:

Hm...

Seems like faster RAM does make a difference, I stand corrected.

However, only when the CPU is really stressed out.

When you're playing at 1080p 144Hz and have a powerful GPU so you can attain that 100+ framerate, chances are that you will run into numerous situations where you're going to be CPU-bound.

Besides, a kit of 3200MHz TridentZs doesn't cost that much more, with the entire build taken into account.

Thomas_Steam · September 10, 2017

2 minutes ago, RadiatingLight said:

Firstoff, you can quote multiple people, so no need to paste the same thing in twice.

secondly, why a Z270 motherboard with a locked CPU. such a waste.

What mobo would you recommend then with this build that wouldnt be a waste.

Sorry about the reply spam

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

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($281.49 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus - STRIX Z270-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($151.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card
Case: NZXT - S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($108.89 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit
Total: $627.35
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-10 00:47 EDT-0400

HKZeroFive · September 10, 2017

1 minute ago, RadiatingLight said:

Firstoff, you can quote multiple people, so no need to paste the same thing in twice.

secondly, why a Z270 motherboard with a locked CPU. such a waste.

Because the Z-series chipset is the only chipset that has XMP so you can take advantage of fast memory...

Thomas_Steam · September 10, 2017

Just now, HKZeroFive said:

Because the Z-series chipset is the only chipset that has XMP so you can take advantage of fast memory...

Does this look good to you? I know it isnt the best price to performance but it is really well rounded imo

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

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($281.49 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus - STRIX Z270-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($151.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card
Case: NZXT - S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($108.89 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit
Total: $1578
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-10 00:47 EDT-0400

HKZeroFive · September 10, 2017

2 minutes ago, Thomas_Steam said:

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

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($281.49 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus - STRIX Z270-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($151.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card
Case: NZXT - S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($108.89 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit
Total: $627.35
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-10 00:47 EDT-0400

Better?

Yep, that's fine. But the GTX 1070 seems very overpriced... I'd rather get a GTX 1080 for a bit more.

HKZeroFive · September 10, 2017

1 minute ago, Thomas_Steam said:

Does this look good to you? I know it isnt the best price to performance but it is really well rounded imo

-snip-

See above.

Thomas_Steam · September 10, 2017

2 minutes ago, HKZeroFive said:

See above.

So this should be good?

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/HqPg9W
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/HqPg9W/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($281.49 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus - STRIX Z270-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($151.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB ROG STRIX Video Card
Case: NZXT - S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($108.89 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit
Total: $1646.47
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-10 00:55 EDT-0400

RadiatingLight · September 10, 2017

8 minutes ago, HKZeroFive said:

Because the Z-series chipset is the only chipset that has XMP so you can take advantage of fast memory...

Dammit intel!!!

HKZeroFive · September 10, 2017

Just now, Thomas_Steam said:

So this should be good?

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/HqPg9W
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/HqPg9W/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($281.49 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus - STRIX Z270-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($151.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB ROG STRIX Video Card
Case: NZXT - S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($108.89 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit
Total: $1646.47
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-10 00:55 EDT-0400

Sort of defeats the purpose of having a $1500 budget, doesn't it? You've gone and picked some expensive components.

The build I suggested performs better and is about $200-ish less expensive.

1080p/Titan X Pascal OC	Core i7 7700K Stock	Core i7 7700K Stock	Core i7 7700K Stock	Core i7 7700K 4.8GHz	Core i7 7700K 4.8GHz	Core i7 7700K 4.8GHz
DDR4 Clock Speed	3000MHz	2400MHz	2133MHz	3000MHz	2400MHz	2133MHz
Assassin's Creed Unity, Ultra High, FXAA	132.2	129.3	125.3	132.9	129.8	126.6
Ashes of the Singularity, DX12, CPU Test	41.9	38.2	36.2	44.1	40.4	37.4
Crysis 3, Very High, SMAA T2x	138.2	135.0	132.8	145.5	140.7	138.0
The Division, Ultra, SMAA	133.8	133.6	132.1	133.9	133.2	132.6
Far Cry Primal, Ultra, SMAA	137.9	127.5	121.2	140.1	134.4	126.5
Rise of the Tomb Raider DX12, Very High, SMAA	126.5	114.9	108.1	131.0	121.1	111.0
The Witcher 3, Ultra, No Hairworks	139.4	125.7	116.6	145.2	130.8	120.2

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