First build how does it look

[TheBrando]

Hello, I am ordering a custom PC from Ironside and I need some input on the parts I selected. I want my PC to be able to run new games smoothly on high settings as well as be a semi decent work station though that isn't a major priority. My budget is ~$1800 US, and the price so far is ~$1700 US. I have 1 monitor so far though I may get another eventually, that and I do need a keyboard so suggestions for a mechanical keyboard would be appreciated.

Here are the parts  have picked out so far:

Case- Phanteks P400

Processor-  Intel Core I7-7700K 4.2GHz (Quad Core)

Heatsink- Standard Intel Heatsink

Motherboard- Gigabyte GA-B250M-DS3H

Memory- 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2133Mhz

Hard Drive 1- 3TB 7200RPM (Doesn't say what brand)

Hard Drive 2- Samsung 850 EVO 120GB SSD

Graphics Card- Geforce GTX 1080 8GB

Power Supply- EVGA 500 Watt 80 Plus

Operating System- Windows 10

 

My biggest concern is if any of the parts are overkill for running good looking games smoothly. That and if there are any glaring incompatibilities or things that I should fix (aside from the 3TB hard drive since it should work with everything).

Thanks and sorry if my inexperience is showing.

[Noyu]

2 minutes ago, TheBrando said:

Processor-  Intel Core I7-7700K 4.2GHz (Quad Core)

Heatsink- Standard Intel Heatsink

Motherboard- Gigabyte GA-B250M-DS3H

first off the i7-7700K is an unlocked CPU for overclocking.

the B250M chipset does not allow for overclocking.

 

soo either:

1. you can save a few bucks by choosing the i7-7700, BUT forfeiting overclocking OR,
2. get a Z270 board and be free to overclock IF you want to. BUT make sure you buy a decent CPU cooler to replace the intel stock one as it will not handle overclocking.

 

[Herman Mcpootis]

get an i7 8700k or i5 8600k instead of the 7700k, don't pair an unlocked CPU with a B250 board, and why are you pairing all these components with a shitty PSU?

[TheBrando]

Ok, I think I'll go for the i7-7700 as overclocking isn't something I plan on doing, but what type of PSU should I pair them with? That is just the base PSU so should I go for something like an EVGA 600 Watt 80 Plus bronze instead?

[r3loAded]

4 minutes ago, herman mcpootis said:

get an i7 8700k or i5 8600k instead of the 7700k, don't pair an unlocked CPU with a B250 board, and why are you pairing all these components with a shitty PSU?

He wouldn't've come here if he knew what he was doing. That's why he's asking "smart asses" like us to help him.

 

12 minutes ago, TheBrando said:

My biggest concern is if any of the parts are overkill for running good looking games smoothly

They are not overkill as long you want a little bit of both worlds, gaming and "semi workstation" related tasks. That being said, as the guys before me suggested, either change the CPU to the non k version or change the motherboard to a Z270 chipset. Also, if in stock and not overpriced, you could look for i5-8600K or non K as it'll get you the same framerate as the 7700K and you'll have 2 physical extra cores that will help in "semi workstation" related tasks. And also you need to look for a better power supply for the high end components you'll have, better safe than sorry (there is a PSU tier list here, have a check). And, if within budget, and if you select a K CPU variant, I would totally suggest to change the stock cooler with a more decent one, even if still on air.

[Jurrunio]

No CPUs with K or X at the back come with the stock cooler. It's far too weak for overclocking anyway.

3 minutes ago, TheBrando said:

Ok, I think I'll go for the i7-7700 as overclocking isn't something I plan on doing, but what type of PSU should I pair them with? That is just the base PSU so should I go for something like an EVGA 600 Watt 80 Plus bronze instead?

7th gen is the worst way to spend money. In terms of spending less there's Ryzen, in terms of more performance there's 8th gen.

 

EVGA's 80+ Bronze or below rated PSU are all bad deals.

[Noyu]

3 minutes ago, TheBrando said:

That is just the base PSU so should I go for something like an EVGA 600 Watt 80 Plus bronze instead?

can you give us the website on where you're ordering from? it's really hard for us to give you suggestions if we don't know what's available and what's not ahaha

[NelizMastr]

2 minutes ago, TheBrando said:

Ok, I think I'll go for the i7-7700 as overclocking isn't something I plan on doing, but what type of PSU should I pair them with? That is just the base PSU so should I go for something like an EVGA 600 Watt 80 Plus bronze instead?

Or skip EVGA entirely. Their supernova PSUs are pretty good, though.

 

I'd personally recommend Seasonic. The M12II 520 Bronze is a pretty decent unit for the money.

[Jurrunio]

1 minute ago, NelizMastr said:

I'd personally recommend Seasonic. The M12II 520 Bronze is a pretty decent unit for the money.

 

Seasonic is good, but not the M12ii. It's obsolete. Still better than those that blow up, but that's it.

[TheBrando]

Its through https://ironsidecomputers.com/ under the desktop tab then forge a PC. Sadly they only carry 7th gen Intel processors.

[NelizMastr]

Just now, Jurrunio said:

Seasonic is good, but not the M12ii. It's obsolete. Still better than those that blow up, but that's it.

Well, my 2nd pick would be the Focus Plus 650 Gold. Again, decent for the money.

[seon123]

5 minutes ago, NelizMastr said:

Or skip EVGA entirely. Their supernova PSUs are pretty good, though.

 

I'd personally recommend Seasonic. The M12II 520 Bronze is a pretty decent unit for the money.

Plenty of bad Supernovas.

 

Recommending by brand is stupid. Every brand is equally capable of selling crap. The M12 is an example

[Noyu]

Just now, TheBrando said:

Its through https://ironsidecomputers.com/ under the desktop tab then forge a PC. Sadly they only carry 7th gen Intel processors.

OOOH I THOUGHT IRONSIDE WAS A PLACE IN THE US. MY BAD THERE HAHAHAHA

[NelizMastr]

4 minutes ago, seon123 said:

Plenty of bad Supernovas.

 

Recommending by brand is stupid. Every brand is equally capable of selling crap. The M12 is an example

Sorry bro, but the M12 isn't crap, not on European 230V at least. Got tons of good reviews and no major issues around these parts. 

[seon123]

8 minutes ago, NelizMastr said:

Sorry bro, but the M12 isn't crap, not on European 230V at least. Got tons of good reviews and no major issues around these parts. 

It is crap. Good reviews? By clueless consumers, or reviews from 8 years ago?

 

Edited November 24, 2017 by seon123
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[Jurrunio]

18 minutes ago, NelizMastr said:

Sorry bro, but the M12 isn't crap, not on European 230V at least. Got tons of good reviews and no major issues around these parts. 

It's just old and outdated. Being good back then doesnt mean it's good now.