Which build?

[Swegly]

This one that I will build myself - https://pcpartpicker.com/list/mQCbNN

Pros:

-Has way better aesthetics.

-More well rounded parts (PSU, Case, etc.)

 

or this prebuilt - http://www.microcenter.com/product/488862/CodexXE069US_Desktop_Computer

 

Im going to be gaming at 144hz/1080p.

[Herman Mcpootis]

I'd have to go with microcenter's rig for this one.

[TechMan2175]

2 minutes ago, herman mcpootis said:

I'd have to go with microcenter's rig for this one.

same the 1080 ti is a good deal

[seon123]

Roughly matching the Microcenter build (some nicer parts) ends up at ~$1750. So I would pick the Microcenter build, or this thing (which costs a bit more.

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor  ($404.99 @ B&H) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI - Z370 SLI PLUS ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($121.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: GeIL - SUPER LUCE RGB SYNC 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($169.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($139.99 @ B&H) 
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Gaming OC 11G  Video Card  ($719.99 @ B&H) 
Case: Fractal Design - Define C TG ATX Mid Tower Case  ($74.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: Corsair - TXM Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($72.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1734.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-12-13 20:40 EST-0500

 

[Swegly]

Just now, seon123 said:

Roughly matching the Microcenter build (some nicer parts) ends up at ~$1750. So I would pick the Microcenter build, or this thing (which costs a bit more.

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor  ($404.99 @ B&H) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI - Z370 SLI PLUS ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($121.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: GeIL - SUPER LUCE RGB SYNC 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($169.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($139.99 @ B&H) 
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Gaming OC 11G  Video Card  ($719.99 @ B&H) 
Case: Fractal Design - Define C TG ATX Mid Tower Case  ($74.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: Corsair - TXM Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($72.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1734.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-12-13 20:40 EST-0500

 

Do you think that these parts would be worth getting over the micro center build considering id still have to buy an OS and do all the labor myself of building it (incl the risk of issues)

[seon123]

Just now, Swegly said:

Do you think that these parts would be worth getting over the micro center build considering id still have to buy an OS and do all the labor myself of building it (incl the risk of issues)

You could get a cheaper case, if you want to lower the cost a bit.

You can get a Windows key from Reddit or Kinguin for ~$25. 

There's not much to do, and not much to go wrong when you build a PC. 1-3 hours

[Swegly]

Just now, seon123 said:

You could get a cheaper case, if you want to lower the cost a bit.

You can get a Windows key from Reddit or Kinguin for ~$25. 

There's not much to do, and not much to go wrong when you build a PC. 1-3 hours

Since Im playing at 1080p 144hz, would it be overkill to keep the i7/1080ti, or should I replace those in that build you gave me with just a i5 8600k and a GTX1080