I got $1800 to put together a streaming/gaming rig! Please help a brotha the out!!

[Untiltedplayer]

Well how is it going amigos. I've saved up enough to get a NEW RIG OR JUST UPGRADE MY CURRENT RIG!! I appreciate everyone's help in my decision. This is what I have so far <  https://pcpartpicker.com/list/bgP94C  > let me know guys!!  Thank you!!

[HKZeroFive]

What are the specs of your current rig? What are you using this PC for?

[Untiltedplayer]

4 minutes ago, HKZeroFive said:

What are the specs of your current rig? What are you using this PC for?

Currently i have a i5-7600k with a corsair water cooler I have a really solid msi mobo, evga gtx1060, 16gigs ddr4 ram 650watts bronze power supply

[HKZeroFive]

5 minutes ago, Untiltedplayer said:

Currently i have a i5-7600k with a corsair water cooler I have a really solid msi mobo, evga gtx1060, 16gigs ddr4 ram 650watts bronze power supply

The parts list looks alright but I'd rather go for the 550W BitFenix Whisper M since the fan curve on the EVGA SuperNOVA G3 is stupidly aggressive, making the unit itself quite loud.

 

Also need to mention that there are other GTX 1080s at the same price (such as the ASUS STRIX) that are better choices.

[Sir Asvald]

5 minutes ago, Untiltedplayer said:

Currently i have a i5-7600k with a corsair water cooler I have a really solid msi mobo, evga gtx1060, 16gigs ddr4 ram 650watts bronze power supply

Just get the 7700K. There is a small difference between the 8700K. 

 

 

[HKZeroFive]

Just now, Abdul201588 said:

Just get the 7700K. There is a small difference between the 8700K. 

He would benefit significantly from the two extra cores if he's streaming and gaming simultaneously.

[TheOriginalHero]

6 minutes ago, Abdul201588 said:

Just get the 7700K. There is a small difference between the 8700K. 

 

 

Theres a huge difference while streaming.

[TheOriginalHero]

10 minutes ago, HKZeroFive said:

The parts list looks alright but I'd rather go for the 550W BitFenix Whisper M since the fan curve on the EVGA SuperNOVA G3 is stupidly aggressive, making the unit itself quite loud.

 

Also need to mention that there are other GTX 1080s at the same price (such as the ASUS STRIX) that are better choices.

Pretty sure the g3 has an eco mode switch

[HKZeroFive]

3 minutes ago, TheOriginalHero said:

Pretty sure the g3 has an eco mode switch

Like I said, the fan curve is stupidly aggressive. Even at low loads, the fan ramps up to some rather high RPMs. For that reason, the EVGA G3 isn't that great IMO.

[ItsTheDuckAgain]

15 minutes ago, Abdul201588 said:

Just get the 7700K. There is a small difference between the 8700K. 

And by small you mean very huge in multithreated work loads like op wants to do?

[TheOriginalHero]

3 minutes ago, HKZeroFive said:

Like I said, the fan curve is stupidly aggressive. Even at low loads, the fan ramps up to some rather high RPMs. For that reason, the EVGA G3 isn't that great IMO.

I have the g2. Once you turn on the ecomode it doesnt turn on fans till like 50% load

[HKZeroFive]

Just now, TheOriginalHero said:

I have the g2. Once you turn on the ecomode it doesnt turn on fans till like 50% load

I too have the G2. And indeed, it's quiet.

 

But the G2 and G3 are two completely different power supplies.

[TheOriginalHero]

My recommendation:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/X26y6X

That 1080ti is just a placeholder. You could get any ti within your budget. Also Any 1080ti > high end 1080 imo

[TheOriginalHero]

Just now, HKZeroFive said:

I too have the G2. And indeed, it's quiet.

 

But the G2 and G3 are two completely different power supplies.

Fair enough. Just assumed the g3 was a better g2

[Untiltedplayer]

11 minutes ago, TheOriginalHero said:

Theres a huge difference while streaming.

I'll watch this is in a bit I'm glad you sent this.

8 minutes ago, HKZeroFive said:

What are the specs of your current rig? What are you using this PC for?

Currently i have a i5-7600k with a corsair water cooler I have a really solid msi mobo, evga gtx1060, 16gigs ddr4 ram 650watts bronze power supply

[TheOriginalHero]

Just now, Untiltedplayer said:

I'll watch this is in a bit I'm glad you sent this.

Currently i have a i5-7600k with a corsair water cooler I have a really solid msi mobo, evga gtx1060, 16gigs ddr4 ram 650watts bronze power supply

This might help you decide

[manikyath]

29 minutes ago, Abdul201588 said:

Just get the 7700K. There is a small difference between the 8700K. 

 

 

but streaming, and 2 extra cores.

[Sir Asvald]

32 minutes ago, HKZeroFive said:

He would benefit significantly from the two extra cores if he's streaming and gaming simultaneously.

 

26 minutes ago, TheOriginalHero said:

Theres a huge difference while streaming.

 

16 minutes ago, ItsTheDuckAgain said:

And by small you mean very huge in multithreated work loads like op wants to do?

 

3 minutes ago, manikyath said:

but streaming, and 2 extra cores.

I Forgot that the i7 is a 6c/12t .  I thought it was a 4c/8t.  

 

 

[Fardin]

 

1 hour ago, Untiltedplayer said:

Currently i have a i5-7600k with a corsair water cooler I have a really solid msi mobo, evga gtx1060, 16gigs ddr4 ram 650watts bronze power supply

Reuse the ram, i dont think you will be okay with existing 16gb ddr4 or i would suggest not to buy new ram for now, instead get 1080ti 

[manikyath]

9 hours ago, Abdul201588 said:

I Forgot that the i7 is a 6c/12t .  I thought it was a 4c/8t.  

it's kinda habit, isnt it?