Help please

[Swegly]

This build which Id build myself - https://pcpartpicker.com/list/QPhgD8

-$1530

 

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

-$1700 but I would have to add an HDD so $1780

 

Im not sure which is a better choice.

With the build I would make myself, the parts may be more reliable (PSU, MOBO, cooling, etc) and aesthetically nice (the case and RGB). I also only really need a GTX1080 + and i5 for the tasks ill use the PC for at 1080p/144hz so the build is a bit cheaper than the MSI Prebuilt.

 

With the prebuilt, I get the 1080ti and i7 8700k but obviously for a bit more money but it is still a really good deal so Im willing to stretch it if its worth it. The risk would be that the motherboard,PSU,etc is lower quality than that of the build I can make myself. It would also be more convenient to just plug in and use.

 

What would you choose?

[zombienerd]

If you're willing to spend 1700 on the prebuilt, you should be willing to spend 1700 on the homebuilt  Kick it up to a i7 8700k.

 

You'll know the quality is there, and all your parts will be warrantied anyway (until you OC, that is).

[Colin Donoghue]

Get the prebuilt, you will only have to worry about 1 warranty

[brob]

You will need to add a full retail Windows 10 license, but the DIY would be my choice. If you are not interested in overclocking, you might consider going with the i7-8700 instead of the i5-8600K.

[Swegly]

Just now, brob said:

You will need to add a full retail Windows 10 license, but the DIY would be my choice. If you are not interested in overclocking, you might consider going with the i7-8700 instead of the i5-8600K.

I actually dont plan on overclocking unless I really had to so maybe that would be a good choice. Is it worth paying 100$ extra for the i7 8700 compared to the i5 8600k

[brob]

1 minute ago, Swegly said:

I actually dont plan on overclocking unless I really had to so maybe that would be a good choice. Is it worth paying 100$ extra for the i7 8700 compared to the i5 8600k

According to pcpartpicker the difference should be more like $65. Part of that could come from using the stock cooler instead of the H7. 

[Swegly]

Just now, brob said:

According to pcpartpicker the difference should be more like $65. Part of that could come from using the stock cooler instead of the H7. 

I am buying from microcenter and the prices of the CPUs there are -

i5 8600k - $250

i7 8700 - $350

i7 8700k - $380

 

At those prices im not quite sure which one to go for

[brob]

7 minutes ago, Swegly said:

I am buying from microcenter and the prices of the CPUs there are -

i5 8600k - $250

i7 8700 - $350

i7 8700k - $380

 

At those prices im not quite sure which one to go for

Microcenter used to offer in-store deals on cpu. But it doesn't look like they are doing this now.

 

I wouldn't spend $100 more to get the i7-8700.